AdamSouthEast Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi guys, I'm picking up a couple of driven days in Jan and have just been shopping around for some clobber. I've never done a formal driven day so don't own tweeds or anything, and I'm just pretty shocked at how expensive the brand name stuff is... £500 for a waterproof tweed jacket etc. After having a look around I found some really cheap stuff on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Country-Waterproof-Breathable-Shooting-Outerwear/dp/B00GICASSS/ref=pd_sbs_193_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51sm37sXjsL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL200_SR148%2C200_&refRID=1GAQRKFR48RT63HDSA7E and, some slightly more expensive stuff: http://www.bobparratt.co.uk/shooting-coat-c2x12966879 I'm really no expert or anything, is this stuff going to be obviously poorer quality than if you were to buy some Musto for instance (silly question)? What I'm really asking is, does anyone have any recommendations on some reasonably priced jackets in the £100-£200 range and matching breeks in the <£100 region. What do you guys wear for driven? Any other help and advice would be most appreciated. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 You don't need a match shooting suit moleskin trouser and a sober shooting jacket not camo and you'll be fine. You don't have to spend a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Sorry edit Edited November 23, 2015 by subsonicnat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Have a read of this. http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/shooting/shooting-etiquette/how-to-dress-for-a-days-formal-gameshooting-49585 A pair of mole skin trousers, check shirt, a green/brown jacket, posable jumper as it might be a tad cold, a pair of wellies and thick socks. But most important part is a TIE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks for the advice! Good to know I don't need to splash out on top to toe tweed and look a plonker... I already have the rest of it, just after the jacket still, any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Have a look at http://www.rydaleclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-jackets/products/mens-gembling-shooting-jacket Decent quality gear at good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Have you a Yorkshire Trading Company near you? Good stuff at very good prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 'Go Outdoors' shops often sell suitable clothing at nicely discounted rates. Or farmers merchants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwade545 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 If you have a look around you can find a musto keepers jacket for £220. I know it's more but a great jacket/coat. I have one, water proof, importantly for me- has a hood, this is something not all do and is rip stop so thorns don't shred it like cheaper ones and has gotten.It is not the heaviest warmest I've ever had but is great quality, and with a fleece/ jumper keeps me toasty on the coldest days last year. You don't look like a plonker walking the dog every day or popping into the local. countryhouseoutdoor Have them for 220, might find them cheeper still if you look Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Try here http://www.donaldson-countrysports.co.uk/clearence-special-offers/category/215-musto-special-offers.html?page=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thanks for the advice! Good to know I don't need to splash out on top to toe tweed and look a plonker... I already have the rest of it, just after the jacket still, any recommendations? Hi Adam Bit more info needed apreciate you haven't done a driven day before so just asking Are you a Gest Have you bought it as a single gun ? Are you going with a group of friends ? Why do you feel you would look a plonker in top to toe tweeds ? The more info we have the better chance of avoiding you being out of place As said above Moleskins shirt tie coat should do Although if you've paid a lot to join a team a quick call to agent on dress code wouldn't be amiss All the best Enjoy your day Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Do NOT wear BLACK Wellingtons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Take a look at marsh farm country very reasonable. I had sherwood breeks and jacket for £90 got lots of kit not just tweed. All the best and enjoy your days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty* Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Fur feather and fin do some reasonable price jackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubble Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 bob parratt great quality great price great service recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 I got a lot of my stuff from amazon, does the job if you are only having a couple of days a year as I do. As you said you can spend 500 on just a jacket. But as someone else said a tie is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman1997 Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Do NOT wear BLACK Wellingtons! Why?? Just Curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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