The last thing anyone needs on a day in the field is for their kit to let them down. Fortunately there’s the ever-reliable, quietly stylish accessories range from Parker-Hale, a firm whose expertise was forged in the late 19th century heyday of Birmingham’s gun-making quarter and continues to burn bright. Today…
The best caps for shooting are well-cut and never out of place. The big decision is deciding which style to go for. “Peaky Blinders started a penchant for the eight-piece cap that is gaining on popularity on the traditional, close-fitting tweed,” says Alexandra Henton, Editor of The Field. “It’s a…
So the pheasant season has started and one’s mind turns to the best shooting ties. (Read our pheasant shooting tips here.) Patterned or plain is a personal choice. Most likely this is driven by how sartorially conservative one is. However, it is always best to avoid anything too shiny that…
Choosing the best shooting coat is an important decision for any sportsman but The Field is here to help. However, before plunging into our look at shooting coats, be sure to check out other must-read guides to essential kit, including sporting gilets, hearing protection and gumboots. The shooting coat There’s…
Cartridge bags are somewhat of a necessity in driven shooting and indeed some forms of walked-up days when you are alone on a hill chasing grouse and don’t have the luxury of filling up your pockets after a drive. The Field presents its guide to the best cartridge bags. BEST…
Having the right kit is vital to a successful day’s sport. Feeling comfortable is key – not just in terms of movement and temperature but looking the part. Before you digest our guide to the best shirts for shooting, be sure to check out The Field‘s roundups of the best…
When you have a good gun slip in your possession you hardly notice the potential flaws a bad slip can cause you. Aching shoulders, weak leather or worst of all – a wet gun. To put your mind at ease The Field has chosen a selection of the best gun…
August is a month which heralds many great sporting events. The Glorious Twelfth and the opportunity to bag a Macnab to name a couple. We round up the August sporting kit that will get you through the sporting month comfortably. THE FIELD’S CHOICE OF AUGUST SPORTING KIT SUMMER DRY WAX…
Have a look at our suggestions for nine pieces of kit to not only get you through but to thoroughly enjoy the month of March too. SILVER JOCKEY WHIP PAPERKNIFE THEO FENNELL Hallmarked silver paperknife housed in a fitted case covered with a map of Epsom. On request, the jockey…
February is a month which usually is accompanied by cold wind and rain with brief moments of respite. This requires sturdy kit and indulgent treats to push through the shortest sector of the year. Keep scrolling for our pick of the best kit for February. KIT TO COVET FOR FEBRUARY…
