The Sporting Lodge Journal

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

Filson High Quality Hardwearing Jacket

Filson - A New Introduction

Filson may have been around for several lifetimes, but it’s a new introduction for us here at The Sporting Lodge. Clinton C. Filson spent the early part of his working...

Filson - A New Introduction

Filson may have been around for several lifetimes, but it’s a new introduction for us here at The Sporting Lodge. Clinton C. Filson spent the early part of his working...

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Man Outdoors Wearing Quality Barbour Quilted Jacket

Barbour Clothing Range - Since 1894

J. Barbour and Sons Ltd was founded by Scottish native John Barbour in South Shields, England in 1894. Initially making their name as an importer of oil-cloth, by 1908 Barbour...

Barbour Clothing Range - Since 1894

J. Barbour and Sons Ltd was founded by Scottish native John Barbour in South Shields, England in 1894. Initially making their name as an importer of oil-cloth, by 1908 Barbour...

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Using Greenland Wax to protect G-1000 Fjallraven Clothing

Fjällräven - G1000

Whilst a lot of today’s outdoor clothing use lightweight fabrics as their main selling point, this is not the most important factor when it comes to Swedish brand Fjällräven. Their...

Fjällräven - G1000

Whilst a lot of today’s outdoor clothing use lightweight fabrics as their main selling point, this is not the most important factor when it comes to Swedish brand Fjällräven. Their...

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Hand Engraved Beretta Shotgun

Beretta Since 1526: Part 2

Having started business during the medieval renaissance in 1526 Beretta has been owned by 15 generations of the same family and is currently in the capable hands of Ugo Gussali...

Beretta Since 1526: Part 2

Having started business during the medieval renaissance in 1526 Beretta has been owned by 15 generations of the same family and is currently in the capable hands of Ugo Gussali...

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Klättermusen - The mouse that’s going places

Klättermusen is an outdoor company located in Jämtland Sweden where bear, moose and brown trout populate the mountains, forest and streams. Translating as ‘climbing mouse’ after a well-known Swedish children’s...

Klättermusen - The mouse that’s going places

Klättermusen is an outdoor company located in Jämtland Sweden where bear, moose and brown trout populate the mountains, forest and streams. Translating as ‘climbing mouse’ after a well-known Swedish children’s...

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Filson Since 1897, Adjustable Hunt Coat

Filson - Best of the Best

Staying true to their ethos of ‘might as well have the best’ American brand Filson have chosen one of Britain’s best designers, Nigel Cabourn to create their special edition adjustable...

Filson - Best of the Best

Staying true to their ethos of ‘might as well have the best’ American brand Filson have chosen one of Britain’s best designers, Nigel Cabourn to create their special edition adjustable...

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Barbour Country Clothing, Jackets, Trousers, Boots, Accessories and Gun Slips

Barbour, for Queen and Country

Although Barbour has an impressive and illustrious history dating way back to 1894 it was during the 1980s that the family owned business became a household name in the UK....

Barbour, for Queen and Country

Although Barbour has an impressive and illustrious history dating way back to 1894 it was during the 1980s that the family owned business became a household name in the UK....

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Eric Clapton Wearing the Grenfell Clapton Jacket

Grenfell - The 'Clapton' Jacket

Though Grenfell are world renowned for using their ‘wonder cloth’ to create classic British outerwear you may be surprised to know that for this season they’ve created a ‘hybrid’ garment...

Grenfell - The 'Clapton' Jacket

Though Grenfell are world renowned for using their ‘wonder cloth’ to create classic British outerwear you may be surprised to know that for this season they’ve created a ‘hybrid’ garment...

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Musto Country Jacket,, Cap and Shooting Accessories

The History of Musto

When it comes to performance engineered clothing British brand Musto having both the land and sea covered. As the world’s leading offshore sailing brand with 50 years of making cutting...

The History of Musto

When it comes to performance engineered clothing British brand Musto having both the land and sea covered. As the world’s leading offshore sailing brand with 50 years of making cutting...

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