The Sporting Lodge Journal

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

Couple sitting outside wearing Barbour Jackets and Outdoor Clothing

Why Barbour Jackets Define British Outdoor Style?

Barbour jackets are a symbol of British outdoor style due to their heritage, practical design, and long-standing association with country life and the royal family. Founded in 1894 to serve...

Why Barbour Jackets Define British Outdoor Style?

Barbour jackets are a symbol of British outdoor style due to their heritage, practical design, and long-standing association with country life and the royal family. Founded in 1894 to serve...

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A shooter in traditional fieldwear and hearing protection aiming a Purdey shotgun, with a blurred natural background.

James Purdey & Sons: Excellence in Luxury Briti...

The Legacy of James Purdey & Sons Established in 1814 by James Purdey, whose family ran the business until 1948, James Purdey & Sons is one of the most respected...

James Purdey & Sons: Excellence in Luxury Briti...

The Legacy of James Purdey & Sons Established in 1814 by James Purdey, whose family ran the business until 1948, James Purdey & Sons is one of the most respected...

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Holubar: From the Mountains to the Movies

Holubar: From the Mountains to the Movies

The Holubar story is one that embodies the American dream and everything that’s greatabout the great outdoors.. It all started back in Boulder Colorado down in a basement that was...

Holubar: From the Mountains to the Movies

The Holubar story is one that embodies the American dream and everything that’s greatabout the great outdoors.. It all started back in Boulder Colorado down in a basement that was...

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Classic Style Tilley Hiker Hat Worn by Explorer

Why Are Tilley Hats So Popular Among Outdoor En...

Where do we start with Tilley hats ? In 1980 Alex Tilley was frustrated that he could not find a worthwhile sailing hat, so he decided to oversee the creation...

Why Are Tilley Hats So Popular Among Outdoor En...

Where do we start with Tilley hats ? In 1980 Alex Tilley was frustrated that he could not find a worthwhile sailing hat, so he decided to oversee the creation...

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Wearing Classic Polo Ralph Lauren White Long Sleeve Shirt

American Dreamer - Polo by Ralph Lauren

Native New Yorker Ralph Lauren (ne Liefschitz) spent his formative years in The Bronx having had a fairly conventional upbringing as the son of Belarussian Jewish immigrants. Despite this Ralph...

American Dreamer - Polo by Ralph Lauren

Native New Yorker Ralph Lauren (ne Liefschitz) spent his formative years in The Bronx having had a fairly conventional upbringing as the son of Belarussian Jewish immigrants. Despite this Ralph...

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A person in a classic white RRL clothing T-shirt by Ralph Lauren, drinking from a bottle.

Double RL, Double Good.

Double RL, commonly known as RRL, is a Ralph Lauren sub-brand celebrated for its workwear and Americana-inspired garments. Drawing inspiration from the Old American West and early 20th-century workwear, it...

Double RL, Double Good.

Double RL, commonly known as RRL, is a Ralph Lauren sub-brand celebrated for its workwear and Americana-inspired garments. Drawing inspiration from the Old American West and early 20th-century workwear, it...

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Hikers on a mountain at dawn with the text "tools for a revolution" and the Patagonia logo against a dramatic sky.

Patagonia: Tools For a Revolution

In Patagonia ’s words “sustainability is not enough, yes, we must continue to cause no unnecessary harm, but we must also add something, give back and do good” not a...

Patagonia: Tools For a Revolution

In Patagonia ’s words “sustainability is not enough, yes, we must continue to cause no unnecessary harm, but we must also add something, give back and do good” not a...

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Alan Hinkes Climbing Ice Sheet Using Ice Axes and Boots with Crampons

Interview: Alan Hinkes OBE - Ambassador For Fja...

Alan Hinkes is a legend amongst climbers, having been the first and only Briton to have climbed 14 of the world’s highest peaks. Making him part of an exclusive and...

Interview: Alan Hinkes OBE - Ambassador For Fja...

Alan Hinkes is a legend amongst climbers, having been the first and only Briton to have climbed 14 of the world’s highest peaks. Making him part of an exclusive and...

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Sunspel Riviera Polo Shirt Worn by Daniel Craig "James Bond" With M "Judi Dench"

Sunspel - The Best of British

Sunspel is a quintessentially British brand and has become synonymous with the style of James Bond. This was following the brand tailoring one of their original polo shirts for Daniel...

Sunspel - The Best of British

Sunspel is a quintessentially British brand and has become synonymous with the style of James Bond. This was following the brand tailoring one of their original polo shirts for Daniel...

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