The Sporting Lodge Journal

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

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: 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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Kanken's Durable No 2 Laptop Bag

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 Tought Durable Outdoor Clothing

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 Range of Coloured Bags

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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Bereta Detailed Gun Engraving

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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Failsworth Est. 1903 Authentic Tweed Hat

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 Since 1897, Hunting Jacket - Might as well have the best

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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