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Outdoors types will know the sheer unadulterated pleasure of getting outside, being at one with the elements. Whether you live in the country or travel there regularly for leisure, good outdoor clothing is on the list of must-haves. There are so many varieties of outdoor clothing to consider, from traditional country wear to ultra-modern hiking gear. For those who are relaxed but no less serious about the pursuit of outdoor joy, a sports jacket is a comfortable, practical and stylish way to keep warm on the moors and hills. A sports jacket is essentially the top half of a suit, made of thicker, more durable or specialist materials and is usually more of a patterned or colourful affair. A sports jacket will be more casual and fancy-free than a suit, with practical features based on it's intended purpose. They still look absolutely fantastic and can really help an outfit come together, which is why they find their way into the wardrobes of many famous men and women. Not all are the same. There are shooting jackets which spawned from the needs of sporting hunters in the old days. Shotgun and rifle parts, like the butt, could wear through the material at the shoulder over time, so leather patches were employed to help keep the garment in one piece over the years. Leather patches also found their way on to the elbows, beginning a trend in detailing that would transcend the shooting jacket and go on to grace jackets of all types. One of the most common and popular varieties are hacking jackets. A variation with it's own quirks and features, hacking jackets evolved from the needs of equestrian enthusiasts back in a time when materials were simple but demands were complex. They feature some inventive and smart solutions to the problems encountered by horse riders that have become part of the unique styling. Stiff wool or tweed will make up the bulk of a hacking jacket. The cut and styling usually features an off centre vent to make movement and stretching while on horseback easier. The pockets are tilted, to keep the contents safe from falling out when the rider is hunched forwards during a gallop. There are varying pocket options but 3 tilted side pockets are the most traditional. The origin of the third pocket is unclear – it sits on the right, directly above another pocket. The quirky cut and style of hacking jackets make them a popular and practical choice for outdoors people. It also makes them attractive fashion accessories too, with people paying top prices for authentic hacking jackets, whether or not they ride. But equestrians are the prime target market and the ones to get the most out of owning one. Philip Loughran writes on a number of subjects from travel to law, automotive to education. For hacking jackets and horse riding coats he recommends Cavaletti Clothing.
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