The Sporting Lodge Journal

Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.

Man Climbing Rocky Peak in Mountainous Landscape Wearing Patagona Outdoor Gear

Patagonia: A Responsible Approach

Legendary outdoor brand Patagonia started off life as a small company making bespoke tools for climbers. Though now a worldwide business, alpinism still remains at their heart and they still...

Patagonia: A Responsible Approach

Legendary outdoor brand Patagonia started off life as a small company making bespoke tools for climbers. Though now a worldwide business, alpinism still remains at their heart and they still...

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Two Women Walking Wearing Barbour Winter/Autumn Coats, Jackets and Hats

Barbour Way of Life: Coats to Coast

The great outdoors is Barbour’s bread and butter. Though fields and forests are synonymous with the brand, from the very beginning, the Barbour story has had a maritime influence. John...

Barbour Way of Life: Coats to Coast

The great outdoors is Barbour’s bread and butter. Though fields and forests are synonymous with the brand, from the very beginning, the Barbour story has had a maritime influence. John...

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Filson Backpack Bag

Filson Bags - Might as well have the Best!

The origins of Filson can be traced back to 1897 where this iconic American brand started life by supplying workwear to swathes of workers during the Alaskan Gold Rush before...

Filson Bags - Might as well have the Best!

The origins of Filson can be traced back to 1897 where this iconic American brand started life by supplying workwear to swathes of workers during the Alaskan Gold Rush before...

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Four people in elegant outdoor clothing and Le Chameau boots walking along a coastal path.

Le Chameau Boots: Crafted by the Masters

Footwear brand Le Chameau has gone from humble beginnings in a Normandy workshop at the start of the last century to setting the industry standard for quality and innovation on...

Le Chameau Boots: Crafted by the Masters

Footwear brand Le Chameau has gone from humble beginnings in a Normandy workshop at the start of the last century to setting the industry standard for quality and innovation on...

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Faye Wills Clay Pigeon Shooting

Q&A With Faye Wills: The Sporting Lodge Brand A...

WE DECIDED TO ASK SPORTING LODGE AMBASSADOR AND RISING STAR OF THE CLAY SHOOTING SCENE FAYE WILLS SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HER CHOSEN SPORT. TAKING TIME OUT FROM HER BUSY SCHEDULE...

Q&A With Faye Wills: The Sporting Lodge Brand A...

WE DECIDED TO ASK SPORTING LODGE AMBASSADOR AND RISING STAR OF THE CLAY SHOOTING SCENE FAYE WILLS SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HER CHOSEN SPORT. TAKING TIME OUT FROM HER BUSY SCHEDULE...

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Fjallraven Christiane Dolva Tornberg

Interview With Fjällräven's Christiane Dolva Tö...

The Sporting Lodge’s Magazine ‘The Lodger’ Interviews Fjallraven’s Sustainability Manager Christiane Dolva Törnberg.  Swedish brand Fjallraven are acutely aware that everything they do has an impact on the environment around...

Interview With Fjällräven's Christiane Dolva Tö...

The Sporting Lodge’s Magazine ‘The Lodger’ Interviews Fjallraven’s Sustainability Manager Christiane Dolva Törnberg.  Swedish brand Fjallraven are acutely aware that everything they do has an impact on the environment around...

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Man With Shotgun and Hunting Dog Wearing Purdey Full Length Overcoat

James Purdey and Sons: Loyalty From Royalty

Regarded in the shooting and hunting world as a genuine icon, Purdey have been around for more than 200 years. Founded in 1814, the brand possesses generations of knowledge and...

James Purdey and Sons: Loyalty From Royalty

Regarded in the shooting and hunting world as a genuine icon, Purdey have been around for more than 200 years. Founded in 1814, the brand possesses generations of knowledge and...

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Fjallraven expedition number one parka

The Number one Fjällräven Winter Jacket

If you’re looking for the number one down parka to wear this winter then look no further because we’ve found the number one jacket, literally. Making up a vital part...

The Number one Fjällräven Winter Jacket

If you’re looking for the number one down parka to wear this winter then look no further because we’ve found the number one jacket, literally. Making up a vital part...

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Man Trekking in Mountain Range Wearing Barbour Wax Jacket

Barbour: Macs, Facts and Lots of Wax

Table of Contents From Seamen to World Attention Global Reach and Impressive Jackets Roaring Engines and Tough Jackets The Heart of Barbour in South Shields Precision and Craftsmanship Barbour’s Ongoing...

Barbour: Macs, Facts and Lots of Wax

Table of Contents From Seamen to World Attention Global Reach and Impressive Jackets Roaring Engines and Tough Jackets The Heart of Barbour in South Shields Precision and Craftsmanship Barbour’s Ongoing...

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