The Country Gear Guide
A practical guide to looking the part while staying comfortable, capable and weather-ready outdoors.
- Words: Harry Jarman
First-timer or a regular, dressing for the field can be a daunting prospect. Getting it right is less about tradition and more about choosing practical, well-made pieces that work hard in all conditions.
Purdey
Purdey shooting vest
£895
Purdey
Purdey lightweight tweed breeks in acorn
£395
Purdey
Purdey aberdeen socks in audley red
£175
Dents
Dents leather shooting gloves
£65
Peltor
Farlows Peltor Sportac electronic ear defenders
£269
Walker Slater
Walker Slater kirk cap in harris tweed herringbone
£58
Le Chameau
Le Chameau chasseur leather-lined wellington boot in iconic green
£440
“The gold standard in field boots, waterproof, comfortable, and tailored for long days outdoors.”
Purdey
Purdey raglan cashmere tweed field coat in percy
£2,495
Emma Willis
Emma Willis tobacco prince of wales check flanello shirt
£310
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