The Sporting Lodge Journal

The Sporting Lodge Journal

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

Woman Hunter in Woodland with Fjallraven Backpack and Shotgun

What Makes Fjällräven Conscious Hunting Clothin...

Discover “conscious hunting” with Fjällräven’s seasonal kit guidance—from insulated comfort in winter, through breathability in spring, to lightweight durability in summer. Build a thoughtful, versatile layering system for every hunting...

What Makes Fjällräven Conscious Hunting Clothin...

Discover “conscious hunting” with Fjällräven’s seasonal kit guidance—from insulated comfort in winter, through breathability in spring, to lightweight durability in summer. Build a thoughtful, versatile layering system for every hunting...

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Wax Polish Red Wing Shoes

Why Red Wing Boots Blend Durability and Style?

Red Wing boots bring together strength and classic appeal by combining quality materials, skilled craftsmanship, and enduring design. Each pair is built using premium leather, reinforced stitching, and sturdy soles—most...

Why Red Wing Boots Blend Durability and Style?

Red Wing boots bring together strength and classic appeal by combining quality materials, skilled craftsmanship, and enduring design. Each pair is built using premium leather, reinforced stitching, and sturdy soles—most...

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Brady Traditional English Severn Fishing Bag Khaki

The Brady Bunch: Fishing & Game Bags

The Brady brothers John and Albert started their company in Birmingham in 1887 having begun making leather goods in the 1870s. While they eventually made their name in fishing and...

The Brady Bunch: Fishing & Game Bags

The Brady brothers John and Albert started their company in Birmingham in 1887 having begun making leather goods in the 1870s. While they eventually made their name in fishing and...

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Fjallraven Kanken Bag

Fjällräven Kånken Greenland Jackets, Backpacks ...

To celebrate 50 years of the Greenland Jacket, Fjällräven created the Kånken Greenland. Crafted in heavier G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco with PFC-free treatment and striped webbing, it blends classic Kånken form...

Fjällräven Kånken Greenland Jackets, Backpacks ...

To celebrate 50 years of the Greenland Jacket, Fjällräven created the Kånken Greenland. Crafted in heavier G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco with PFC-free treatment and striped webbing, it blends classic Kånken form...

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Millican Bags at The Sporting Lodge

A Millican Do Attitude

Taking their name from a twentieth century adventurer called Millican (Dalton) this Lake District based brand make incredibly tough and practical rucksacks that are ideal for everyday outdoor life. Their...

A Millican Do Attitude

Taking their name from a twentieth century adventurer called Millican (Dalton) this Lake District based brand make incredibly tough and practical rucksacks that are ideal for everyday outdoor life. Their...

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Carhartt WIP rugged workwear, featuring a man in a brown jacket and beanie working with chains. Durable and reliable clothing designed for tough outdoor conditions.

Why Is Carhartt a Symbol of Quality Workwear an...

Carhartt is a symbol of quality workwear and style due to its long-standing tradition of producing dependable clothing for tradespeople, alongside its more recent popularity among streetwear and fashion communities....

Why Is Carhartt a Symbol of Quality Workwear an...

Carhartt is a symbol of quality workwear and style due to its long-standing tradition of producing dependable clothing for tradespeople, alongside its more recent popularity among streetwear and fashion communities....

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Brady Norfolk Khaki Bag Brown

Why Are Brady Bags Still Made by Hand in Britain?

The Black Country in the Midlands is the heart of an England that may be slowly disappearing. With much of manufacturing now taking place overseas, Brady retain the values on...

Why Are Brady Bags Still Made by Hand in Britain?

The Black Country in the Midlands is the heart of an England that may be slowly disappearing. With much of manufacturing now taking place overseas, Brady retain the values on...

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Walker by River Kitted out in Klattermussen Clothing and Backpack

Klattermusen Gear: Surviving the Harsh Mountain...

Good friends of the Sporting Lodge and editors of popular menswear publication ‘Proper Magazine’ Mark Smith and Neil Summers recently took off for an expedition up Åreskutan mountain in central...

Klattermusen Gear: Surviving the Harsh Mountain...

Good friends of the Sporting Lodge and editors of popular menswear publication ‘Proper Magazine’ Mark Smith and Neil Summers recently took off for an expedition up Åreskutan mountain in central...

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The Magic of Sunspel

The Magic of Sunspel

In 1860 Thomas Hill opened up his textile factory in Newdigate, Nottingham, a place that was to become the centre of the British lace making industry. Under the name Sunspel...

The Magic of Sunspel

In 1860 Thomas Hill opened up his textile factory in Newdigate, Nottingham, a place that was to become the centre of the British lace making industry. Under the name Sunspel...

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