How to pack lightly for a long trip

Don’t leave home without these outdoors essentials, fit for an African safari in the Serengeti, South Africa, and beyond.   Scarpa Terra GTX Boots This women’s boot borrows from running-shoe technology to roll more naturally, so it “walks” as easily as athletic footwear and will breaks in quickly while on an African safari as well. The full leather upper and Gore-Tex liner deliver dependable waterproofing and trail toughness. $195, scarpa.com. Thule Chasm 70L Duffel Bag Safari outfitters typically require light, soft-sided luggage due to small-aircraft space constraints. The waterproof fabric of the Thule Chasm 70L resists scuffs and scrapes, its multiple mesh pockets and light gray interior make it easier to see contents, and, with multiple tie-down points, the duffel can be securely anchored to a Range Rover’s luggage rack. Backpack and shoulder straps also tuck away to avoid snagging in transit. $140, thule.com . Vortex Viper HD 8×42 Binoculars The lar...

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