Yeah, I know, a bit of a quirky title,
but true. I actually stole the words
from one of my companions at the
2005 Reno SCI Convention while packing
up the booth. I had one of the Red-Oxx
Safari Beano series of bags, and was
stuffing copious left over magazines and
other paraphernalia into it. The mission
to get out of there as quick as possible
so we could all head for the slopes at
Tahoe. The bag was coming along before
being re-packed, loaded (not too carefully
I might add) onto an airliner, and transported
half way round the globe back to Africa.
So, “From Snow to Savannah” is not
too far off the mark.
The little company from Montana
known as Red-Oxx which has been
going for some 15 years, approach their
trade with a serious commitment to
quality. Owners Jim and Perry use only
the highest quality materials and
fittings - down to stainless steel D
shackles and clips and rugged zippers
- and offer a lifetime unconditional
warranty. Their philosophy is to make
gear knowing what it must endure and
guarantee it does not fall apart or
malfunction, letting a customer down
in some remote or hostile part of the
planet where quick repairs are not an
option. That is why they back their
product with the lifetime warranty
saying “You break it, we Marvel. Then
we replace or repair it, no questions
asked!” Now that is how it should be.
But that is not the real reason I like
their products. They are incredibly well
thought out, functional and
ergonomical. I have yet to use kit which
really does fill my needs when off
hunting or fishing like those from Red-
Oxx. I acquired a little matching shaving
bag with my Beano Bag which is just
as functional, sturdy and well made.
The designs used at Red-Oxx are the
result of guys who know the outdoors,
use the kit themselves, and ensure they
serve the purpose for which they were
designed. Ask them how they get from
Montana every year to all the shows
on the show circuit... they drive! And I
believe it takes weeks, but that is what
they are about.
As for my bag... well it survived the ski
slopes - which is a lot more than most
of us poor Africans did on those
slippery down hills - and it survived
the rigours of carting a full load back
through the not-too-gentle luggage
handlers at several airports, all the way

back to the African savannah. I have yet to
really fill it to bursting point - I probably
would not be able to lift it if I did - but it
goes everywhere with me, and is coveted
by many. That is the other thing, the product
looks good too.
Oh, because of all this individual attention,
these products will only be seen in selected
outlets, through their web site
(www.redoxx.com) or bought at the
various shows and conventions they
attend. Like their advert says “NOT sold
at a store near you!”




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