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.

Sunspel John Booth Embroidered Brand Logo

Sunspel x John Booth: A Cloudy & Colourful Coll...

To celebrate their 160th anniversary the iconic British brand Sunspel invited Scottish born artist John Booth to create his own colourful take on the brand using the Sunspel archives to...

Sunspel x John Booth: A Cloudy & Colourful Coll...

To celebrate their 160th anniversary the iconic British brand Sunspel invited Scottish born artist John Booth to create his own colourful take on the brand using the Sunspel archives to...

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Dog in Countryside on Shootday

Dog's First Shoot Day

Planning to take Rover on his first day in the field? GLYNN EVANS has some tips on ensuring everything goes smoothly. There is a saying that the quickest way to...

Dog's First Shoot Day

Planning to take Rover on his first day in the field? GLYNN EVANS has some tips on ensuring everything goes smoothly. There is a saying that the quickest way to...

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Blaser Hunting Clothing

Why Is Blaser the Perfect Hunting Companion?

Blaser built a strong reputation in hunting clothing through weather protection, quiet fabrics and practical field design. This article looks at why the brand became so well regarded among hunters,...

Why Is Blaser the Perfect Hunting Companion?

Blaser built a strong reputation in hunting clothing through weather protection, quiet fabrics and practical field design. This article looks at why the brand became so well regarded among hunters,...

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James Purdey & Sons: Excellence in Luxury British Shotguns

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

Updated March 2026. Holubar is one of those outdoor brands whose history reaches well beyond the clothes themselves. From its beginnings in Boulder, Colorado, the company helped shape how modern...

Holubar: From the Mountains to the Movies

Updated March 2026. Holubar is one of those outdoor brands whose history reaches well beyond the clothes themselves. From its beginnings in Boulder, Colorado, the company helped shape how modern...

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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

Ralph Lauren built one of the most recognisable names in clothing from a vision shaped by New York, American sportswear and a clear sense of aspiration. This article looks at...

American Dreamer - Polo by Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren built one of the most recognisable names in clothing from a vision shaped by New York, American sportswear and a clear sense of aspiration. This article looks at...

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RRL by Ralph Lauren white T-shirt worn outdoors

The Story of Double RL by Ralph Lauren

Double RL, usually written as RRL, is Ralph Lauren’s heritage line shaped by ranch life, vintage workwear and old American military clothing. Named after Ralph and Ricky Lauren’s Colorado ranch,...

The Story of Double RL by Ralph Lauren

Double RL, usually written as RRL, is Ralph Lauren’s heritage line shaped by ranch life, vintage workwear and old American military clothing. Named after Ralph and Ricky Lauren’s Colorado ranch,...

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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 Sustainability: Environmental Mission...

Patagonia’s environmental mission is a major part of how the brand operates, from grassroots giving and repair programmes to material choices and support for habitat protection. This guide explains how...

Patagonia Sustainability: Environmental Mission...

Patagonia’s environmental mission is a major part of how the brand operates, from grassroots giving and repair programmes to material choices and support for habitat protection. This guide explains how...

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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 one of the clearest examples of British clothing done properly. Founded in 1860, the brand built its reputation on fabric development, careful manufacturing and understated essentials that hold...

Sunspel - The Best of British

Sunspel is one of the clearest examples of British clothing done properly. Founded in 1860, the brand built its reputation on fabric development, careful manufacturing and understated essentials that hold...

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Fire Fighters tackling forest blaze in United States

Filson and the U.S. Forest Service: Pacific Nor...

Filson’s roots in the Pacific Northwest sit alongside the history of the U.S. Forest Service. This editorial looks at conservation, landscape and the workwear legacy that helped shape Filson.

Filson and the U.S. Forest Service: Pacific Nor...

Filson’s roots in the Pacific Northwest sit alongside the history of the U.S. Forest Service. This editorial looks at conservation, landscape and the workwear legacy that helped shape Filson.

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Four people in elegant outdoor clothing and Le Chameau boots walking along a coastal path.

Le Chameau Boots: Crafted by the Masters

Updated March 2026. Le Chameau built its reputation through handcrafted rubber boots made in France, combining specialist bootmaking with a strong focus on waterproof performance and long-term durability. This article...

Le Chameau Boots: Crafted by the Masters

Updated March 2026. Le Chameau built its reputation through handcrafted rubber boots made in France, combining specialist bootmaking with a strong focus on waterproof performance and long-term durability. This article...

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Faye Wills Clay Pigeon Shooting

Q&A With Faye Wills: The Sporting Lodge Brand A...

WE DECIDED TO ASK SPORTING LODGE AMBASSADOR AND RISING STAR OF THE CLAY SHOOTING SCENE, FAYE WILLS, SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HER CHOSEN SPORT. TAKING TIME OUT FROM HER BUSY SCHEDULE,...

Q&A With Faye Wills: The Sporting Lodge Brand A...

WE DECIDED TO ASK SPORTING LODGE AMBASSADOR AND RISING STAR OF THE CLAY SHOOTING SCENE, FAYE WILLS, SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HER CHOSEN SPORT. TAKING TIME OUT FROM HER BUSY SCHEDULE,...

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Fjallraven Christiane Dolva Tornberg

Interview With Fjällräven's Christiane Dolva Tö...

Join Christiane Dolva Törnberg, Fjällräven’s sustainability lead, as she reflects on the brand’s roots and mission: creating timeless gear with minimal impact through durable design, eco-conscious material choices and responsible...

Interview With Fjällräven's Christiane Dolva Tö...

Join Christiane Dolva Törnberg, Fjällräven’s sustainability lead, as she reflects on the brand’s roots and mission: creating timeless gear with minimal impact through durable design, eco-conscious material choices and responsible...

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Man With Shotgun and Hunting Dog Wearing Purdey Full Length Overcoat

Why Is James Purdey and Sons So Respected in Gu...

Regarded in the shooting and hunting world as a genuine icon, Purdey have been around for more than 200 years. Founded in 1814, the brand possesses generations of knowledge and...

Why Is James Purdey and Sons So Respected in Gu...

Regarded in the shooting and hunting world as a genuine icon, Purdey have been around for more than 200 years. Founded in 1814, the brand possesses generations of knowledge and...

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Fjallraven Expedition Parka Jacket

Fjällräven Winter Parkas: Comparing the Nuuk, K...

When temperatures drop below freezing, the choice of outerwear becomes a matter of technical necessity. Fjällräven has long been a reference point for cold-weather gear, particularly through its development of...

Fjällräven Winter Parkas: Comparing the Nuuk, K...

When temperatures drop below freezing, the choice of outerwear becomes a matter of technical necessity. Fjällräven has long been a reference point for cold-weather gear, particularly through its development of...

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Fischers Baslow Hall Luxury Hotel and Gardens

It's All In The Game

As it’s Game season , The Sporting Lodge has been on a regional quick tour to find the best places to hang up our wax jackets and sit down for...

It's All In The Game

As it’s Game season , The Sporting Lodge has been on a regional quick tour to find the best places to hang up our wax jackets and sit down for...

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Hunters in traditional attire walking through a golden field at sunrise during the Glorious Twelfth, the start of the grouse shooting season. Ideal for those seeking classic British hunting experiences.

Country Jottings–The Glorious Twelfth

The British game season is nearly here, as is one of the great shooting traditions unique to rural Britain–The Glorious Twelfth marks the start of the game shooting season, declaring...

Country Jottings–The Glorious Twelfth

The British game season is nearly here, as is one of the great shooting traditions unique to rural Britain–The Glorious Twelfth marks the start of the game shooting season, declaring...

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Brett Davies Clay Pigeon Shooter

Brett Davies: Interview - The Glorious Twelve T...

Brett Davies is one of The Sporting Lodge’s ambassadors, a full-time professional shooting instructor and a competitive clay shooter. He has proudly represented Team England three times and is the...

Brett Davies: Interview - The Glorious Twelve T...

Brett Davies is one of The Sporting Lodge’s ambassadors, a full-time professional shooting instructor and a competitive clay shooter. He has proudly represented Team England three times and is the...

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Marco Pierre White, celebrity chef game shooting with hunting binoculars

Marco Pierre White: Interview

When it comes to the game season there are few people better to talk to than legendary celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. A passionate and enthusiastic lover of outdoor pursuits...

Marco Pierre White: Interview

When it comes to the game season there are few people better to talk to than legendary celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. A passionate and enthusiastic lover of outdoor pursuits...

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