Durable summer farm work bootsBuyers Guides
Holly Mitchell

The Best Boots for Summer Farm Work: Cool, Durable and Field-Ready

Summer on the farm brings its own set of demands on your feet. Long days, dry ground that turns to mud after a sudden downpour, and hours spent on ...
Handler training dog in summer gearDog Owner
Holly Mitchell

Walk, Train, Repeat: Summer Gear for Dog Walkers and Handlers

Longer evenings and warmer ground mean one thing for handlers: training season is back in full swing. Whether you're running repetition drills in t...
Stalker in layered kit on open hillsideStalking
Holly Mitchell

Season Opener: Stalking Layering Systems for Red, Sitka and Fallow Buck & Stag

The season opener means one thing: getting your layering right before you're back out after red, sitka or fallow. Get it wrong and you'll either ov...
Practical summer outdoor wardrobe essentialsEveryday Outdoors
Holly Mitchell

Everyday Outdoor Style: The Practical Summer Wardrobe That Does Everything

Summer days outdoors rarely stick to the forecast, so your wardrobe needs to keep up with whatever the morning throws at you. Whether it's a dog wa...
Gundog display at the Game Fair showground | HLM PhotographyShooting
Holly Mitchell

The Game Fair Edit: Our Top Picks for the UK's Biggest Field Sports Weekend

The Game Fair is the highlight of the summer calendar for anyone with a passion for field sports, and there is far more to see than most first-time...
Hard-wearing summer work trousers on siteBuyers Guides
Holly Mitchell

Hard-Wearing Summer Trousers for Outdoor Trades Work

Warm weather doesn't mean easy days on site. When the sun's out, you still need trousers that can take a beating from rough surfaces, sharp edges a...
Gamekeeper checking poult pens in wet weather | Image from www.shootinguk.co.ukGamekeeping
Holly Mitchell

Poult Release Season: Gearing Up for the Busiest Weeks on the Shoot

Poult release season tests even the most experienced gamekeeper. Long days, unpredictable weather and constant activity around the pens mean your k...
 Clay shooter in lightweight waterproof jacket Buyers Guides
Holly Mitchell

The Best Lightweight Waterproof Jackets for Summer Shoots and Shows

Summer brings some of the best clay shooting of the year, but British weather rarely reads the calendar. One minute you're shooting in bright sunsh...
Dog walker in summer gear on muddy pathBuyers Guides
Holly Mitchell

Hot Walks, Muddy Paths: The Dog Walker's Guide to Summer Gear

Summer walks with your dog rarely go to plan. One minute you're soaking up the sunshine, the next you're squelching through a muddy bridleway after...
What to Wear at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair | Image from www.scone-palace.co.uk | George GunnCountry Lifestyle
Holly Mitchell

What to Wear at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair

The GWCT Scottish Game Fair is one of the finest days in the countryside calendar, and what you wear matters just as much as where you stand. Wheth...
A guide to binocularsEveryday Outdoors
Angus Denison-Pender

Binoculars & Sights Guide

Choosing the right optics can make or break a day on the hill. Whether you're glassing a distant hillside at first light, checking boundaries at du...
Farm and keeper team in summer kitFarming
Holly Mitchell

Outfitting your estate team for summer: The pieces that earn their keep all season

Summer doesn't let up on a working estate or farm. The workload shifts but it doesn't shrink, and your team still needs kit that performs through l...