I purchased their 5XLT "close enough" Safari Shirt and much to my delight (especially after my earlier bag fiasco) it fit. The only thing I could ask for really is that the buttons were cream colored, and may be a little more length but overall I'm pretty pleased. I was sweating this soooo much. My original shirt was this horrid yellowish brown khaki "faded glory" shirt that simply would not lighten or bleach... I even tried using an entire bottle of bleach over three separate washings to lighten some dark grey khaki short sleeved work shirts I had in my closet to no avail. Thankfully Cabela's came through for me.
So for anyone out there who's a big and tall guy like me (6'3", 350lbs with most of it in the gut and chest), Cabela's will very likely come through for your budget "close enough" needs.
Glad to hear that both of you gents had good experiences. I actually just put in an order for one of those stone-colored safari shirts myself yesterday, along with a forest green of the Serengeti safari shirt. I've had a British tan Serengeti safari shirt from them for several months, and have really enjoyed it for all sorts of conditions (including a dig this summer).
How does it breath? I'm a little concerned about the polyester content (which is why so far I've only had the 100% cotton Serengeti safari shirt), so I'd be interested to hear what you think of yours so far.
Fear not Schulte, I too have a cabela's safari shirt, and it is very rugged and comfortable. As far as breathable goes, did I mention I wore it through the summer in Phoenix, AZ? I really need to get more of these... I have sweat it out and it drys quick in a light breeze, the poly blends works well like my Columbia hinking shirts from REI. Good luck trying to rip it or even stain it, i am pleasently suprised at how durable it really is. As an added bonus, wash and hang to dry... no wrinkles
I've always been a fan of the Cabela's Safari shirt (I'm actually wearing one in my avatar) - lots of color choices, tough as nails, wash and wear, and relatively affordable - I've got one that I received for Xmas in'04 and with regular winter wear it still looks like the day I bought it. The only trick I found (for me) was to get the tall size - I'm 6'1" and the sleeves on the regular large go pretty high when I stretch out my arms, not to mention the shirt tails sometimes untuck. Got a Large/Tall and was good to go...
Indiana O-Town wrote: The only thing I could ask for really is that the buttons were cream colored.
It wouldn't take much effort to swap out all the buttons for ones that you like better. Just pick up a handful at a fabric store, along with a spool of thread and a needle, and do it yourself. Or take the buttons up to a tailor and have them do it.
I've been doing so much with fabrics lately that all the little old ladies up at the fabric store know me on sight.
(which is why so far I've only had the 100% cotton Serengeti safari shirt), so I'd be interested to hear what you think of yours so far.
best wishes,
