Sporting Gun

No frills seeker

Country clothing has come a long way from tweed breeks and wax jackets. While these still have their place in any self-respecting sportsman’s wardrobe, when comfort and warmth are concerned the modern equivalents win hands down.

Deerstalking is intensely demanding on clothing. I need something that will keep me warm in a high seat but not too warm when dragging out a carcass. It needs to keep the rain off my back and have good pockets, all this while not breaking the bank — a tall order. The effort and money spent on

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