The best hunting trousers should be waterproof, as kneeling and crawling over wet grass will feature on most days. Primarily, what I want from trousers out in the field is comfort and to achieve this they must fit well. I don’t want them to be heavy and they should be…
Shooting Clothing
We advise you on what to wear shooting. (Photo courtesy Campbells of Beauly)
Getting your shooting clothing right isn’t just a case of looking the part. You also want to make sure that you’re protected against the elements – staying warm and dry in winter and cool in summer.
In the first instance ask your host what the dress code is likely to be. If it’s a driven day then a tie is expected. If it’s an informal walked-up day then matters are likely to be different.
Should you wear a tweed cap?
Different clothes for different disciplines
Shooting etiquette demands different clothing for different disciplines. If you’re at a formal shoot then it’s going to be tweeds, or moleskins for less formal. If you’re stalking you might want to look at camouflage and your clothing will certainly need to be quiet and not ‘rustle’. What should you wear clayshooting? If it’s summer, maybe just a light gilet. But a cap is still important.
Clayshooting vest by Musto £95
What’s best to wear on your feet and should you wear a cap? Read on and find out the answers.
Here’s the information you need on choosing the right kit for shooting.
What to wear shooting | What to wear clayshooting | Best gilets and waistcoats | Best shooting coats and jackets | Best shooting breeks and trousers | Best shooting footwear | Best shooting socks | Best shooting shirts | Best shooting gloves | Best camouflage clothing for shooting
Best shooting smocks
The best shooting smocks should be tough, resistant to thorns and brambles and pack away to almost nothing. They need to be breathable, lightweight, windproof and waterproof of course. In addition they should be comfortable to wear, easy to put on and take off, with room to put on layers…
Best shooting boots 2021: our pick of the best shooting boots you can buy this year
If you’re in the market for the best shooting boots around then cast your eye down this list. We’ve picked out boots in various price ranges and tested and rated each pair. We’ve looked at performance, durability, waterproof qualities, warmth, comfort and grip. Our recommendation is always to buy the…
Waterproof shooting boots – we put some pairs to the test
When spring arrives, most of us are equipped with clothing suited to the change in weather. The heavy-duty Gore-Tex coats and leggings that shrugged off sleet and gales now hang in the wardrobe, replaced by lightweight fleeces and cotton trousers. However, this yearly switch to summer order of dress rarely…
Six of the best fleece gilets for shooters
The best fleece gilets for shooting are warm but not too hot, comfortable without being scruffy and easy to care for
9 of the best wellies for the field
A sturdy pair of rubber boots which keep the water out are an essential part of an outdoor wardrobe. We looked into the subject and found some pairs which will last the course. You might find cheaper but these have decent soles, are properly made, many are adjustable and they…
What to wear clay pigeon shooting
So you're off to a clay ground. From ear protection to shoes, here's what to turn up in.
Why plus-fours add that little extra to shooting attire
Plus-fours catch the eye A few seasons ago, heading home following a day’s shooting, I stopped off for a coffee at South Mimms services on the M1. Before I had even got to the front of the queue at Costa, I’d been approached twice by complete strangers who had spotted…
Ten of the best tweed shooting coats
A comfortable, breathable, stylish shooting coat is a key part of shooting clothing. And tweed shooting coats are classic. Top tips for buying tweed shooting coats Tweed is naturally water repellent due to its lanolin content and it is also hard wearing. A good quality tweed shooting coat will last…
The best overtrousers, trousers and treggings for the field
Seeland Crief Overtrousers: These overtrousers must have been designed by someone who has struggled to get into waterproofs while wearing walking boots or wellies.
Best shooting shirts
Our pick of the best shooting shirts will have you looking smart and feeling comfortable even when you're in the field
How to wear your gameshooting socks when you’re out in the field
When game shooting, what is the correct way to wear long socks/stockings with plus-twos or breeks? Is it socks on the outside, on top of the plus-two, or socks against the leg and the plus-two on top?
This is why keen Shots wear a shooting hat or cap (and our pick of the best around)
A shooting cap is essential because It will keep the sun out of your eyes It will stop your scalp getting sunburned It will keep you warm It will keep you dry If you’re clayshooting it’ll protect your head from falling shards You can match it to your shooting breeks…
11 of the best shooting breeks
Getting a pair of stylish shooting breeks on your bottom half doesn't necessarily have to break the bank. You just have to know where to look.
The best gaiters for walked-up shooting
Gaiters for shooting are essential, particularly if you’re walked-up shooting on moorland. Why gaiters for shooting are key shooting kit Wear gaiters with your breeks and shooting socks to protect your legs from ticks, as well as mud, scratches from rough heather and brambles. You’ll also be able to stride…
How LOUD should your shooting tweeds be?
Shooting tweeds should shout for joy, says Ben Samuelson There are a few fibs that we allow ourselves in shooting. The first is that we need big 4x4s. I spent many years driving to shoots in a TVR that only ever went off-road when I slid into a ditch. We…
Testing, testing shooting jackets
Testing shooting jackets The four shooting coats I was sent to trial are all so totally different from one another that to judge them in comparison is unfair and ultimately pointless. Therefore, when I was set the task of testing shooting jackets, I shifted my mindset to the one with…
What to wear shooting
We advise you on what to wear shooting, whether at the clay ground or in the field
Why tweed is the original performance clothing
Ten years ago, I was invited by a Scandinavian clothing brand to cover the launch of a new range of shooting clothing. The grand unveiling would take place at a sporting lodge in Sweden, and there would be an opportunity to trial the clothing during a day’s driven wild boar…
11 of the best shooting coats for the season ahead
Shooting coats vary more than any other kind of shooting kit, but this pick of the best shooting coats offers a variety of choices for different budgets and different purposes.