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

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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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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The History of Musto: From Olympic Sailing to P...
Performance-Engineered Clothing for Land and Sea When it comes to performance-engineered clothing, British brand Musto has both land and sea covered. As the world’s leading offshore sailing brand with 50...
The History of Musto: From Olympic Sailing to P...
Performance-Engineered Clothing for Land and Sea When it comes to performance-engineered clothing, British brand Musto has both land and sea covered. As the world’s leading offshore sailing brand with 50...
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Review - Kanken No. 2 Laptop
If you’re looking for something smart, stealthy and Swedish to safely store your supplies in then you need the Kanken No.2 Laptop bag in your life. Comprised of Fjällräven’s signature...
Review - Kanken No. 2 Laptop
If you’re looking for something smart, stealthy and Swedish to safely store your supplies in then you need the Kanken No.2 Laptop bag in your life. Comprised of Fjällräven’s signature...
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Filson - Built to last
If you’re new to Filson, Mark Smith digs into the history. Filson may have been around for several lifetimes, but it’s a new introduction for us here at the Sporting...
Filson - Built to last
If you’re new to Filson, Mark Smith digs into the history. Filson may have been around for several lifetimes, but it’s a new introduction for us here at the Sporting...
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Fjällräven Kanken - evolving with the times
Founded in 1960, Fjallraven is a veteran at coping with the outdoors. The brand began like many of its counterparts, with problem-solving at its heart. That simple backpack created by...
Fjällräven Kanken - evolving with the times
Founded in 1960, Fjallraven is a veteran at coping with the outdoors. The brand began like many of its counterparts, with problem-solving at its heart. That simple backpack created by...
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Beretta Since 1526
In 1526 Bartolomeo Beretta sold 185 of his cutting edge, high quality ‘arquebus’ barrels to the arsenal of Venice and in doing so started up what is now the oldest...
Beretta Since 1526
In 1526 Bartolomeo Beretta sold 185 of his cutting edge, high quality ‘arquebus’ barrels to the arsenal of Venice and in doing so started up what is now the oldest...
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Epic Failsworth
Though it started off as the Maypole Hat Works back in 1881 it was early the following century when it’s more recognised name the New Failsworth Hat Manufacturing Company arrived....
Epic Failsworth
Though it started off as the Maypole Hat Works back in 1881 it was early the following century when it’s more recognised name the New Failsworth Hat Manufacturing Company arrived....
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Filson ‘Might as well have the best’
Back in 1897 during the great Klondike gold rush a budding fortune hunter’s choice of clothing wasn’t just important, it was literally a matter of life and death. Surviving the...
Filson ‘Might as well have the best’
Back in 1897 during the great Klondike gold rush a budding fortune hunter’s choice of clothing wasn’t just important, it was literally a matter of life and death. Surviving the...
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