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Schoffel Jackets and Coats - the Ladies 3 in 1 Uppingham Waterproof Coat is available in 3 colours!

If, like us, you are feeling a little confused by the constant weather changes at the moment then you might just need a waterproof jacket which can keep up with the temperatures and demands. The Schoffel Ladies 3 in 1 Uppingham Coat (available in 3 colours) might just fit the bill. This Women’s jacket from Schoffel Clothing is incredibly practical and versatile and will ensure outstanding protection whatever the weather.

This Schoffel Coat is available in the following; Schoffel Ladies 3 in 1 Uppingham Waterproof Jacket – Dark Olive, Schoffel Ladies Uppingham Country Jacket – Midnight and the Schoffel Womens Uppingham Country Jacket – Spruce – each of these country coats is stylish, elegant and comfortable. Schoffel Clothing is of superb quality, made with durable materials, innovative designs and attention to detail and the Uppingham Coat is no exception. This 3 in 1 jacket has a waterproof, windproof and breathable outer jacket with a detachable hood, a drawcord waist to adjust fit and improve the shape if desired, zipped hand warmer pockets, large bellows pockets with poppers, adjustable cuffs and an inside zip pocket, plus it has a zip-in liner; a quilted jacket which could be worn alone on dry days, remove the liner from the outer jacket on milder days or wear the two combined for ultimate weather protection and whats more, both jackets are machine washable!

The Uppingham Country Jacket is available in our range of Ladies Schoffel Clothing at Barnack Country Clothes in sizes UK 8 – 20, priced at £299.95 in Dark Olive (new), Midnight (new) and Spruce.

Nikwax Cleaning and Waterproofing Products - perfect for cleaning your shooting gear before putting it away for the closed season.

The shooting season is over and it’s time to put away all your shooting clothing but, before you do, be sure to make sure you get your kit cleaned to prolong its life and ensure it is at its best when you get it out again next season.

Nikwax Cleaning Products are simply fantastic. The range of Nikwax products covers cleaning and re-proofing for absolutely everything, from footwear to tents and clothing to horse rugs. The code for Nikwax is simple; green for clean and purple for waterproofing. We would always recommend cleaning your clothing and footwear before re-proofing and did you know that if your waterproof clothing isn’t performing to its best,  it might not need to be reproofed? Often it just needs a good clean as dirt and residue can build up on the surface affecting its ability to breathe and repel water.

At Barnack Country Clothes we stock Nikwax products because they are easy to use, safe, have minimal impact on the environment and do the job intended. Our staff are trained on how to use the products so can advise which product is most suitable for your garments. Our bestsellers include the Nikwax Tech Wash which is suitable for cleaning most items, Nikwax TX Direct Wash-In which is the simple way to re-proof garments in the washing machine and Nikwax Polar Proof – who would have known how simple it is to make fleece highly water repellent before finding this product?

Nikwax will help to extend the life of your outdoor and country clothing whilst keeping it performing at its best whilst you are battling the elements. Click here to view our full range of Nikwax Cleaning and Waterproofing Products.

Women can shoot too! Visit Ladies Shooting - an informative, fun and inspiring website.

I recently stumbled across a fantastic website which is informative, fun, friendly, helpful and inspiring; www.ladies-shooting.com. In a hobby and sport which is dominated by men, this website must be visited by any ladies who have any involvement or interest in shooting. Ladies-Shooting also have forums, Facebook, Twitter and an array of experts willing to give you advice on just about anything.

The story behind Ladies Shooting began when Victoria Knowles-Lacks, 28 from Worcestershire picked up a shotgun a few years ago, she says “I had been beating a few times when I was younger but never really got that into it. I started having clay lessons in 2010. I was totally addicted immediately, I loved the buzz and just knew I was in it for the long haul. I wanted to get to a fairly decent standard then have a go at driven shooting. Thing is I didn’t find the people at the shooting club very forthcoming, nor could I really find any information on the internet detailing all of the important stuff, i.e the law on shooting, how to get a licence, what to wear, when I could shoot game, how or where to buy a gun, what sort of gun to get, how much to spend, what sort of things you can shoot – I had so many questions but couldn’t really find many answers which I thought was ridiculous. I tried a few more shooting grounds for lessons and couldn’t believe how few girls there were.” this inspired Victoria to do something about it “I spent a small fortune on shooting books, magazines, joined countless forums, websites, went to game fairs, country shows, joined BASC and literally hassled local farmers, found a local shoot and went and pestered a game keeper and literally drew information from wherever I could, learnt as I went along and threw it all onto a website.” Victoria put all this work in during her spare time whilst working full time, planning her wedding and training for a marathon – we think it was well worth it as the website is simply fantastic.

Ladies-Shooting.com went live on the 1st August 2011 and the idea of the site is to encourage more girls in to shooting, plus there are lots of informative guest blogs including The Pregnant Shot – a lady who is 6 months pregnant with twins and is still shooting, Davina Rowe who competes locally, fashion fixes, recipes and tonnes of technical advice such as how cartridges are made and buying your first gun.

Victoria also runs introductory clay days called ‘The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club‘ days which are non-profit girls only fun days which include clays, cartridges, expert tuition, and a gorgeous afternoon tea which provide a really fun and safe environment to learn to shoot, with no men around and therefore no pressure (some guys can be really judegemental can’t they!).

Here at Barnack Country Clothes we are truly inspired by Victoria and her website Ladies-Shooting.com and our message to any ladies wanting to try shooting is to go for it! Our website www.barnack.co.uk stocks a range of Women’s Country Clothing suitable for shooting, beating, picking up or just going along for a social. We stock ladies shooting jackets, women’s breeks, shirts, jumpers, shooting socks, hats, gloves and scarves, wellies and leather country boots plus our Shooting Clothing area includes an array of Shooting Accessories from dog whistles to cartridge bags. We’d like to wish Victoria and any current or future lady guns lots of luck, keep up the good work!

Aigle Benyl Wellies from Barnack Country Clothes - buy them now and receive a FREE Aigle Boot Bag

Have you seen the Aigle Benyl Wellies from Aigle Clothing? These hard-wearing Aigle Wellington Boots were re-launched for Autumn/Winter 2011, formerly known as the Aigle Benylsport Wellies, these boots were given a new look and have proved to be very popular.

The Aigle Benyl Wellies are lightweight but very hard-wearing, incredibly comfortable, they have a cool and quick drying lining, a durable sole with excellent grip and sturdiness, are made with natural rubber to ensure they are built to last, have a shock absorbing insole for added comfort and improved protection, plus they are perfect for all-round use whether you are farming, shooting, dog walking, fishing, going for country strolls or just about anything!

The Aigle Benyl Wellies are available from Barnack Country Clothes in Bronze (Dark Green) in sizes UK 4 – 12 (EU 37 – 47) priced at £64.99 (RRP £80) – whats more, for a limited time only (while stocks last) you will receive a FREE AIGLE BOOT BAG with selected Aigle Wellies.

SealSkinz Gloves and Hats are waterproof, windproof and breathable - simply fantastic!

Have you heard about SealSkinz Gloves? If not, keep reading because everybody who spends time outdoors needs to know about SealSkinz. Here at Barnack Country Clothes we stock a range of SealSkinz Gloves and Hats which can only be described as outstanding.

SealSkinz Gloves are fully waterproof, windproof and breathable – perfect for any outdoor activity. There is an array of different styles available, suited to different climates and uses – ideal for cycling, shooting, fishing, dog walking, equestrian use, skiing, running, sailing and watersports, motorcycling, team sports, general outdoor and country use – you name it, SealSkinz will give it a go.

SealSkinz Gloves really are waterproof – we have tested them in icy troughs, submerged them in water, run them under the tap, plus we have tested them in cold and windy conditions and have not been disappointed.

SealSkinz Gloves are available from Barnack Country Clothes in Ladies, Mens and Unisex styles with prices starting from £27.99. If you enjoy time in the Country and great outdoors then be sure to treat yourself for ultimate weather protection.

The Musto Deepdale Leather Gore-TEX Country Boots are a fantastic choice for town or country. They have a waterproof and breathable membrane and are incredibly comfortable and stylish.

Have you seen the amazing Musto Deepdale Country Boots from Barnack Country Clothes? These stylish leather country boots by Musto Clothing are practical, versatile, fashionable for the town or country, incredibly comfortable, lightweight and are also fully waterproof and breathable, plus have a full length side zip for easily pulling on and taking off.

The Musto Deepdale Leather Country Boots offer excellent protection from wind, rain, cold, sleet, snow or hail and any other elements thrown their way, they will keep your feet toasty warm, dry and cosy with help from the Gore-TEX® Membrane. The durable Vibram® sole offers excellent grip and stability, whilst the leather lined shock absorbing footbed ensures your remain comfortable all day long. The Musto Deepdale Boots have a full length side zip with the option of removable or changeable tassels (3 colours are supplied), the boots are also styled with a brogue stitch and hole detailing.

The Musto Deepdale Country Boots are currently on offer at Barnack Country Clothes available for just £249.99 (RRP £309.99) in Brown, sizes UK 4 – 8.

The Schoffel Saxby Unisex Packaway Waterproof Overtrousers are excellent all round - perfect for country wear!

If you are looking for a lightweight, waterproof, windproof, breathable and quiet set of Overtrousers then the Schoffel Saxby Unisex Packaway Overtrousers might be just perfect for you!

The Schoffel Saxby Overtrousers (formerley the Schoffel Wyoming Overtrousers) were given a new look this season, now made with a lighter, quieter, more durable material with a matt finish.

The Schoffel Saxby Unisex Overtrousers are made with Schoffel’s Venturi® membrane which offers excellent protection from the elements as it is 100% Waterproof, Windproof and Breathable, these Overtrousers also have a handy feature enabling you to pack them away in to a small pouch which doubles up as a back security pocket. The Saxby Overtrousers have an elasticated waist and hem with two position popper closures, have full length side zips to allow for easy access over boots and also allow quick and simple access to your pockets underneath. These Schoffel Overtrousers are also machine washable and dry very speedily.

Pick up a pair of Schoffel Unisex Saxby Packaway Overtrousers from Barnack Country Clothes today for £109.95 in sizes XS – XXL in Tundra Green. The Saxby Overtrousers are excellent when teamed with the matching Schoffel Ketton Unisex Packaway Waterproof Jacket (pictured left), click here to view our full range of Schoffel Clothing.