Shooting Fleeces

A shooting fleece is the layer you reach for more than any other. It adds warmth on a frosty peg, breathes while you walk between drives and packs away in a bag when the sun comes out. For much of the season, from early partridge days to a mild November pheasant drive, a good fleece is all you need under a light shell, and in the depths of winter it becomes a key part of your layering system.

Why a Fleece Works on a Shoot Day

Fleece traps warm air close to the body without the bulk of a heavy coat, so it keeps you warm while leaving plenty of room across the shoulders for a clean gun mount. It dries quickly, stays warm when damp and copes with repeated washing, which matters after a muddy day in the field. Windblock fleeces add a membrane that stops cold air cutting through, making them a good choice for exposed moorland and coastal flight ponds.

Shooting Fleece Jackets and Gilets

A full-sleeved shooting fleece jacket works well as an outer layer on dry days and as a mid layer under a waterproof when the weather turns. Many shooters prefer a fleece shooting jacket with a quiet-faced finish that does not rustle as they move. A shooting fleece gilet keeps your core warm without adding anything to your arms, which some Guns find gives a freer swing. Our range includes mens shooting fleece styles and women's cuts, with camouflage options for pigeon shooting and wildfowling and reversible designs for extra versatility.

Choosing the Right Weight

Lightweight fleeces suit active days and early season, mid-weight options cover most of the winter, and heavier fleeces work best for long periods of standing or waiting. Think about how much walking you do and how cold you tend to get at the peg. Our guide to fleeces for unpredictable British weather explains the differences in more detail. Brands in our shooting fleeces range include Harkila, Alan Paine, Hoggs of Fife and Seeland.

Shop Shooting Fleeces at ArdMoor

Browse the full collection below to find a shooting fleece that suits your season. For more everyday options, explore our wider fleeces range, or visit our main shooting collection for jackets, trousers and footwear to complete your kit. If you need help choosing, please get in touch with our team.