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.

A woman with her arms raised in joy, wearing a Kanken backpack, stands on the Great Wall of China.

Why Are Fjällräven Kånken Backpacks So Popular?

In the late 1970s, the Fjällräven clothing company observed that many schoolchildren were experiencing back problems from carrying heavy, unwieldy backpacks on their commutes to and from school. In 1978, that...

Why Are Fjällräven Kånken Backpacks So Popular?

In the late 1970s, the Fjällräven clothing company observed that many schoolchildren were experiencing back problems from carrying heavy, unwieldy backpacks on their commutes to and from school. In 1978, that...

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Brady Traditionallly Made Products at the Sporting Lodge

Brady Bags: Fast Forward to the Future

For over 50 years, The Sporting Lodge has supplied Brady bags and cases to our customers worldwide. My father, George MacFarlaine, began our working relationship with Brady by commissioning gun...

Brady Bags: Fast Forward to the Future

For over 50 years, The Sporting Lodge has supplied Brady bags and cases to our customers worldwide. My father, George MacFarlaine, began our working relationship with Brady by commissioning gun...

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Malikaa Wig and the Medal Winning Trap Shooting Team

Taking a Shot for all the Right Reasons

Our guest writer Eleni MacFarlaine finds out what makes Malikaa Wig – one of the best shots from India and a friend of The Sporting Lodge – tick. Although only...

Taking a Shot for all the Right Reasons

Our guest writer Eleni MacFarlaine finds out what makes Malikaa Wig – one of the best shots from India and a friend of The Sporting Lodge – tick. Although only...

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House of Cheviot Premium Socks and Garters

Brand Focus - House of Cheviot

Here at The Sporting Lodge we source the finest socks for hunting, shooting, fishing and country pursuits with comfort and practicality in mind. We have been working with the House...

Brand Focus - House of Cheviot

Here at The Sporting Lodge we source the finest socks for hunting, shooting, fishing and country pursuits with comfort and practicality in mind. We have been working with the House...

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Buy British Day

Buy British Day

Here at The Sporting Lodge we are passionate about our history and our roots which are firmly based in Britain. We try wherever possible to source products, manufacturers or individuals...

Buy British Day

Here at The Sporting Lodge we are passionate about our history and our roots which are firmly based in Britain. We try wherever possible to source products, manufacturers or individuals...

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Land Rover Defender Logo

Land Rover: Defender of the Realm

A British icon of the road and field says goodbye . The Land Rover Defender, a workhorse of our countryside, has been withdrawn from production in its present design. I...

Land Rover: Defender of the Realm

A British icon of the road and field says goodbye . The Land Rover Defender, a workhorse of our countryside, has been withdrawn from production in its present design. I...

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Man wearing Tweed Hard Wearing Country Attire with Dog

Country Tweed Jackets and Coats – Buying Guide,...

Country tweed jackets and coats have moved far beyond their old image of dusty wardrobes and charity shop rails. Once the working clothing of large estates, tweed was worn head...

Country Tweed Jackets and Coats – Buying Guide,...

Country tweed jackets and coats have moved far beyond their old image of dusty wardrobes and charity shop rails. Once the working clothing of large estates, tweed was worn head...

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Festival Survival Guide

Festival Season Clothing and Accessories

Festival Season is here again! Festivals – mud, sun, rain, porta loos and hosepipe showers - not the place for your favourite suitcase and Italian leather shoes.  So, what do...

Festival Season Clothing and Accessories

Festival Season is here again! Festivals – mud, sun, rain, porta loos and hosepipe showers - not the place for your favourite suitcase and Italian leather shoes.  So, what do...

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Private White V.C. Clothing Handmade in Manchester

Made in Manchester – Private White

Proud of our northern heritage, The Sporting Lodge is now stocking Private White VC which combines finest English manufacturing in one of our favourite cities, Manchester, England, with an excellence...

Made in Manchester – Private White

Proud of our northern heritage, The Sporting Lodge is now stocking Private White VC which combines finest English manufacturing in one of our favourite cities, Manchester, England, with an excellence...

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