The Sporting Lodge Journal
Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.
Sasta: By Hunters, For Hunters
Sasta is a Finnish hunting and outdoor clothing brand shaped by respect for nature, practical field use and a slower, more considered way of working. Although Sasta is no longer...
Sasta: By Hunters, For Hunters
Sasta is a Finnish hunting and outdoor clothing brand shaped by respect for nature, practical field use and a slower, more considered way of working. Although Sasta is no longer...
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Catching Up With UK Photographer, Rupert Porpora
As advocates of the UK’s beautiful scenery and how the landscape effortlessly lends itself to image-making, here at The Sporting Lodge, we always keep an eye out for photographers that...
Catching Up With UK Photographer, Rupert Porpora
As advocates of the UK’s beautiful scenery and how the landscape effortlessly lends itself to image-making, here at The Sporting Lodge, we always keep an eye out for photographers that...
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Kånken Art Launching on World Oceans Day
Fjällräven Kånken Art 2021 launched on World Oceans Day with designs by Linn Fritz. Inspired by ocean plastics, this special edition raises awareness of marine pollution while supporting Fjällräven’s Arctic...
Kånken Art Launching on World Oceans Day
Fjällräven Kånken Art 2021 launched on World Oceans Day with designs by Linn Fritz. Inspired by ocean plastics, this special edition raises awareness of marine pollution while supporting Fjällräven’s Arctic...
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Why YETI Coolers Excel for Outdoor Adventures?
YETI coolers are widely known for durable construction, strong ice retention and practical design for time outdoors. This guide explains why YETI coolers have built such a strong reputation, from...
Why YETI Coolers Excel for Outdoor Adventures?
YETI coolers are widely known for durable construction, strong ice retention and practical design for time outdoors. This guide explains why YETI coolers have built such a strong reputation, from...
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Turkey Season: Can you tell your Toms from your...
With turkey season approaching for our friends across the pond, we thought it apt to delve deeper into the nature of the turkey shoot and the various regulations of the...
Turkey Season: Can you tell your Toms from your...
With turkey season approaching for our friends across the pond, we thought it apt to delve deeper into the nature of the turkey shoot and the various regulations of the...
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Filson Tin Cloth: What It Is, How It’s Made and...
Filson Tin Cloth is waxed duck canvas built for hard use. Learn how it’s made, why it sheds wind and rain, and how it’s used across Filson jackets, clothing and...
Filson Tin Cloth: What It Is, How It’s Made and...
Filson Tin Cloth is waxed duck canvas built for hard use. Learn how it’s made, why it sheds wind and rain, and how it’s used across Filson jackets, clothing and...
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The Story of Ralph Lauren's 'Preppy Bear'
The Ralph Lauren Polo Bear has become one of the most recognisable symbols in the brand’s history, appearing across knitwear, shirts, T-shirts and collector pieces for more than three decades....
The Story of Ralph Lauren's 'Preppy Bear'
The Ralph Lauren Polo Bear has become one of the most recognisable symbols in the brand’s history, appearing across knitwear, shirts, T-shirts and collector pieces for more than three decades....
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Celebrating Burns Night: Venison Haggis Recipe
Born over 220 years ago, today marks the birth of one of Scotland's most applauded poets, Robert Burns. A pivotal figure in shaping Scottish culture with his wisely chosen words,...
Celebrating Burns Night: Venison Haggis Recipe
Born over 220 years ago, today marks the birth of one of Scotland's most applauded poets, Robert Burns. A pivotal figure in shaping Scottish culture with his wisely chosen words,...
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Introducing Musto HTX
Musto HTX was developed as a more technical extension of Musto’s country clothing, built for demanding ground, wet weather and active use in the field. This guide explains what the...
Introducing Musto HTX
Musto HTX was developed as a more technical extension of Musto’s country clothing, built for demanding ground, wet weather and active use in the field. This guide explains what the...
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How Dubarry Became a Leader in Boots and Countr...
Dubarry became a leader in boots and countrywear by growing from a small Galway co-operative into a brand known for practical leather footwear, marine innovation and weather-ready country clothing. This...
How Dubarry Became a Leader in Boots and Countr...
Dubarry became a leader in boots and countrywear by growing from a small Galway co-operative into a brand known for practical leather footwear, marine innovation and weather-ready country clothing. This...
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The United States' Most Sporting Presidents
Table of Contents George Washington: Grover Cleveland: Dwight D Eisenhower: Theodore Roosevelt: Jimmy Carter: Stemming back to the land of the frontier and the early settlers that conquered the wilderness,...
The United States' Most Sporting Presidents
Table of Contents George Washington: Grover Cleveland: Dwight D Eisenhower: Theodore Roosevelt: Jimmy Carter: Stemming back to the land of the frontier and the early settlers that conquered the wilderness,...
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The History of the Glorious 12th
The 12 th of August, or more commonly known as The Glorious Twelfth, is a coveted day for the sporting community of the United Kingdom. As purveyors of the finest...
The History of the Glorious 12th
The 12 th of August, or more commonly known as The Glorious Twelfth, is a coveted day for the sporting community of the United Kingdom. As purveyors of the finest...
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Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...
Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...
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Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...
Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...
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Photographer of the Day: George Gunn
Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...
Photographer of the Day: George Gunn
Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...
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Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....
Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....
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Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter
Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...
Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter
Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...
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Why Is Smokey Bear Still Important Today?
Smokey Bear is still important today because he remains one of the clearest public reminders that wildfire prevention depends on individual responsibility. Created in the United States during the Second...
Why Is Smokey Bear Still Important Today?
Smokey Bear is still important today because he remains one of the clearest public reminders that wildfire prevention depends on individual responsibility. Created in the United States during the Second...
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Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...
Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...
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Patagonia Fishing: The Right Angle on Waders an...
Patagonia is widely known for outerwear and everyday clothing, but its fishing range follows the same practical approach: dependable gear built for hard use, long days outside and repair over...
Patagonia Fishing: The Right Angle on Waders an...
Patagonia is widely known for outerwear and everyday clothing, but its fishing range follows the same practical approach: dependable gear built for hard use, long days outside and repair over...
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Who put the ‘Polo’ in the Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt?
The Ralph Lauren Polo shirt is one of the most recognisable pieces in menswear, but the word “Polo” did not begin with Ralph Lauren. This article looks at how the...
Who put the ‘Polo’ in the Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt?
The Ralph Lauren Polo shirt is one of the most recognisable pieces in menswear, but the word “Polo” did not begin with Ralph Lauren. This article looks at how the...
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