At last, designers and clothing manufacturers are waking up to the fact that country-loving females want to look smart and stylish in a jacket that is designed to blend in out in the field, walking the dog, watching the rugby and over drinks in the pub. We asked around some…
Shooting Clothing
Women in the field – some advice on what to wear
It’s key to know what to wear shooting. Not only from a sartorial point of view, because you’ll want to have the confidence of knowing you’re looking your best, but also from a comfort point of view. You need to be able to swing your gun freely, stay dry, warm…
Rough shooting jacket – what are the best options?
Many shooters are introduced to the sport through either rough shooting or walked-up shooting, and it is often the starting point for the best Shots, as it is a perfect way to get fresh air, be out in nature, and get plenty of exercise, as you’ll likely spend a while…
Shooting suits made to measure: where to go for bespoke tweeds
Inheriting a pair of Purdeys or a grouse moor? That would certainly delight most keen Shots. But most Shots would rather wear shooting suits made to measure, created from personally chosen cloth than inherit great-grandfather’s old tweeds (think moth-eaten, ripped linings, mysterious stains). Shooting suits made to measure If you’re…
Camouflage jackets – our top picks
The type of camouflage jackets you are going to need can differ depending on the time of year, location or quarry you are hunting (check out our advice on how to choose the right camouflage). The basics will always apply: pick a camouflage jacket that will help you to blend…
The shooting kit that we’d all love to have
There are various pieces of shooting kit that are essential to trips out in the field. We’ve picked some top picks and some that are on the wish list. 1. The jacket Harkila Stornoway Tweed Shooting Jacket £369.95 This recently came out top in our list of best tweed shooting…
The best tweed shooting coats
A comfortable, breathable, stylish shooting coat is a key part of shooting clothing. While technical fabrics have been on the march in recent years, tweed still has a place in the hearts of traditional country people. (If you’re looking for something smarter for a night at the local pub or…
Best waterproof trousers – our top picks for all-season hunting
If you’re thinking about what to wear when you’re shooting, at the top of your list should be a pair of good waterproof overtrousers. Living in the countryside can present a tricky set of challenges when it comes to clothing. Whether it’s hot and humid, windy, cold and rainy or…
Best wildfowling jackets – we put them to the test
Why we need the best wildfowling jackets It is 4am in mid-January. The Shipping Forecast warns of meteorological Armageddon from Gibraltar Point to North Foreland. Sleet like spittle taps the windows and a gusting north-easterly is making up its mind whether or not to remove the shed roof. In conditions…
The best clothing for beaters (and pickers-up)
We asked those in the know what they think is the best clothing for beaters. What to wear and what to avoid. (Read our beating on a shoot day rules for some more advice.) Liam Stokes, CEO of the British Game Assurance (formerly British Game Alliance) advises: “As a gamekeeping…
Hunting gloves – what are the best options? Don’t miss our top picks.
A good pair of hunting gloves can be the difference between a great day of shooting and a disappointing one. It’s easy to focus on the bigger ticket equipment like your gun or scope and forget that you actually shoot with your hands. If they are cold or wet, your…
Best shooting vests: here are our top picks
If it’s too warm for a shooting jacket our selection of the best shooting vests will add that extra layer to keep you comfortable. (You’ll find our list of the best fleece gilets for shooting here.) What Guns are looking for in the best shooting vests Shooting vests (or waistcoats)…
Best shooting socks – our top picks for comfort and performance
Look around the field on a driven shooting day and you’ll see that many Guns have made the most of the opportunity to cut a dash and wear the best shooting socks they can lay their hands on. (If you’re new to shooting, here’s some useful advice on what to…
Best shooting thermals and base layers for stalking: how keen Shots stay warm on a bitter day out in the field.
There’s one thing that’s guaranteed to ruin a day shooting or stalking and that is feeling cold and chill – which is why we’ve compiled this list of the best shooting thermals around (thermals are also known as base layers). Suitable for wearing under your shooting clothing, whether you’re gameshooting,…
The best shooting ties to wear when you’re out in the field
So why are we compiling a list of the best shooting ties? Do you have to wear a tie when you go shooting or can you just sport an open necked shirt? (See our advice here on what to wear shooting.) Julian Boddy of Sportselect, a game shooter for the…
What to wear shooting
We advise you on what to wear shooting, whether at the clay ground or in the field
The best shooting breeks for all weathers
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.
What will be the best shooting hat for you? And why should you wear one?
It is essential to track down the best shooting hat you can, whether you’re shooting clays, game or out on a stalk. (Read our advice on what to wear shooting here.) It will keep the sun out of your eyes It will stop your scalp getting sunburned It will keep…
The best gaiters for walked-up shooting
Gaiters for shooting are essential, particularly if you’re walked-up shooting on moorland. Why you need the best gaiters for shooting 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…
The best lightweight jackets for shooting
While the summer sun cracks the flagstones and sensible dogs seek shade, choosing a coat is probably the last thing on your mind. However, as we all know, the British weather is a fickle mistress. I am looking at four factors in my choice of autumn sporting coat when picking…