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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
Worn beneath the coat, this vest adds warmth without bulk, keeping the shoulders free.
Purdey
Purdey lightweight tweed breeks in acorn
£395
Traditional knee-length shooting breeks. Pairs well with the Percy tweed above for a subtle contrast.£
Purdey
Purdey aberdeen socks in audley red
£175
Traditional knee-length shooting socks, the Audley Red adds a classic pop of colour against Acorn breeks.
Dents
Dents leather shooting gloves
£65
Durable grip and dexterity with a luxurious finish. With a Royal Warrant Dents are the gold standard.
Peltor
Farlows Peltor Sportac electronic ear defenders
£269
The trusted, practical hearing protection with dynamic sound adjustment.
Walker Slater
Walker Slater kirk cap in harris tweed herringbone
£58
This Completes the look, the brown herringbone tone ties in with both Percy tweed and Acorn breeks for a perfectly balanced field aesthetic.
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
A timeless field coat in a soft but rugged cashmere tweed, perfect for cold, damp shoot days. Raglan sleeves give mobility for mounting. a gun.
Emma Willis
Emma Willis tobacco prince of wales check flanello shirt
£310
Luxurious brushed cotton flannel — the check complements both brown and burgundy hues.
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