| If you're looking for shooting clothing, you might | | | | It will need to offer protection from the elements, |
| already know what you need and why, or you might | | | | and have useful pockets. Waxed jackets are popular |
| be a complete beginner. | | | | thanks to their muted colours, and durability. |
| Here are 10 things you should look for when choosing | | | | 7. Breeks are a good idea and are appealing to the |
| clothing for shooting: | | | | mainstream, rather than just the landed gentry. |
| 1. There are many types of shooting, so it can be | | | | Breeks are measured from the knee downwards in |
| hard to find one set of clothing that does it all. If you | | | | inches, hence plus twos and plus fours. Lined breeks |
| are involved in different sorts of shooting, you may | | | | are a wise investment. |
| either have to compromise, of purchase more | | | | 8. Socks and boots should not be forgotten. As you'll |
| shooting clothing to meet your requirements. | | | | be spending a lot of time outdoors, on your feet, |
| 2. Formal driven shooting clothing needs to offer | | | | you'll want to make sure that your feet are well |
| plenty of movement and be comfortable. In addition | | | | protected against the weather and the undergrowth. |
| it will need to look smart, be warm, and may involve | | | | Make sure that your boots still provide plenty of grip, |
| several layers depending on the weather conditions. | | | | even in slippery conditions. |
| 3. Rough shooting clothing needs to be tough, | | | | 9. Shooting clothing involves other accessories. Don' |
| breathable and waterproof. Make sure that it isn't too | | | | forget that you'll need shirts and jumpers, as well as |
| long, and that it doesn't rustle | | | | cartridge bags, hats and gloves. |
| 4. Clay shooting clothing is often colourful. It needs to | | | | 10. You might want to scrimp and save, by |
| be lightweight, and offer lots of movement, so that | | | | purchasing cheap shooting clothing, but if you're really |
| you can move your arms freely. | | | | going to enjoy a day in the field shooting, then you'll |
| 5. If you're beating or picking up, then you'll be | | | | appreciate that quality, comfort and durability might |
| looking for shooting clothing that is thornproof, | | | | be expensive, but it'll be worth it to you. |
| waterproof, washable and affordable. You will soon | | | | Now you know what to look for, if you're serious |
| find that your clothing wears out quickly in this role. | | | | about shooting, you'll know how to be prepared, |
| 6. Your shooting jacket might be the most important | | | | whatever you're shooting, and whatever the |
| purchase you make. You'll need to make sure that it | | | | weather. |
| fits well, and gives you all the movement you need. | | | | |