03 Get your gear in order

If you’ve shot a full outdoor season in all weathers, this is a perfect time to go over all your kit and make sure it’s still performing at the standard it should. Give everything a clean down, tighten all the screws that should be tight, and check all your measurements. Does anything need replacing or updating? With Christmas (and the Boxing Day sales) happening at this time of year, it’s a perfect opportunity to pick up anything you need with enough time to break it in before heading outdoors again. (Check our guide to winter maintenance starting on page 10).