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Guide to Sleeping bag and Quilt temperature ratings.
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Guide to Sleeping bag and Quilt temperature ratings.

One of the most important pieces of kit when camping is a sleeping bag and more recently Quilts are proving popular, particularly with the wild camper and backpacker, but how

  • Mark
Mark 25 May 2022 • 6 min read
Who are Vargo?
Backpacking

Who are Vargo?

In 2002, Vargo was started with the belief that great outdoor gear is all about pairing the best materials with simple, innovative, and functional designs.

  • Jim
Jim 26 Apr 2022 • 4 min read
Planning a Trip - The Outer Hebridean Way
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Planning a Trip - The Outer Hebridean Way

For this blog, I hand over the baton to Mark (@mullionvagrant) as he plans for his trip up north to tackle The Outer Hebridean Way.

  • Jim
Jim 7 Apr 2022 • 6 min read
Our Top Picks on New Stock
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Our Top Picks on New Stock

We are building big stocks for the spring. Here are some of our favourite new products. 1.Kelty Cosmic Ultra sleeping bagLeft to Right Cosmic Ultra Range 0°F(-18°

  • Mark
Mark 21 Mar 2022 • 6 min read
What to use when testing gear
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What to use when testing gear

A question I regularly get asked is "What do you use when testing a new piece of gear". Well, this is my short guide to testing new gear and what to use. It seems straight forward and it is if you get your system right.

  • Jim
Jim 17 Mar 2022 • 3 min read
Eating... It seems straight forward but how do you consume calories when out camping?
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Eating... It seems straight forward but how do you consume calories when out camping?

This is a question that I think we've all experienced asking ourselves and a question that I always seem to come back to throughout the year.

  • Jim
Jim 25 Feb 2022 • 6 min read
10 tips for better winter backpacking trips
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10 tips for better winter backpacking trips

IntroductionSome people will never go wild camping outside of spring and summer, others are unsure of how to go about camping in the depths of winter and others absolutely love

  • Mark
Mark 21 Feb 2022 • 8 min read
Perfect Cook and Coffee Combo
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Perfect Cook and Coffee Combo

Have you found your perfect combo for cooking and coffee?

  • Jim
Jim 17 Feb 2022 • 2 min read
Early winter overnight gear list
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Early winter overnight gear list

I thought I would post up my gear list from a recent overnight, trying some new gear as well as some old favourites.  Please note this was a lowland trip

  • Mark
Mark 3 Jan 2022 • 5 min read
Guide to choosing a Sleeping Mat 2021 - Valley and Peak
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Guide to choosing a Sleeping Mat 2021 - Valley and Peak

IntroductionI have updated our guide which I first posted about a year ago. The choice and range of sleeping mats (or pads as they say in North America) can be

  • Mark
Mark 11 Nov 2021 • 10 min read
Choosing a Head Torch - Valley and Peak’s guide
Backpacking

Choosing a Head Torch - Valley and Peak’s guide

With autumn well upon us and the clocks going back this weekend, outdoor activities such as camping, day hikes that stretch into the evening, even walking the dog after work

  • Mark
Mark 28 Oct 2021 • 5 min read
Great new products now in stock!

Great new products now in stock!

We have been adding to our store with three new product ranges, with lots more to follow next year after successful meeetings with manufacturers at this year OIA (Outdoor Industries

  • Mark
Mark 7 Sep 2021 • 3 min read
Introducing Mountainsmith
Backpacking

Introducing Mountainsmith

Mountainsmith are another of those excellent US brands that we have had our eye on for awhile which is almost unknown in Europe but are designing and producing great products.

  • Mark
Mark 6 May 2021 • 7 min read
Big Agnes new to Valley and Peak
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Big Agnes new to Valley and Peak

We are really pleased and proud to annouce that as of today we are retailing the Big Agnes range of truly innovative tents, sleeping bags and mats, camp furniture and

  • Mark
Mark 23 Mar 2021 • 5 min read
Early Spring Update
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Early Spring Update

It will be soon to get out and about again Hello to everyone and we also welcome our new subscribers and thank them for being patience for our first

  • Mark
Mark 16 Mar 2021 • 8 min read
12 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Backpackers and Campers From Valley and Peak

12 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Backpackers and Campers From Valley and Peak

Not sure what you should get your loved ones or yourself this Christmas?  Here is a load of gift ideas from Valley And Peak.  Have a look below and click

  • Mark
Mark 5 Dec 2020 • 5 min read
Backpacking and Wild Camping Tips For the Winter Months
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Backpacking and Wild Camping Tips For the Winter Months

This is an updated article which I wrote last year, but for those who had not read it or would like an up-date I hope you find this useful. IntroductionSome

  • Mark
Mark 5 Nov 2020 • 8 min read
Don't Be Afraid You Can Wash Your Down Clothing Safely At Home!
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Don't Be Afraid You Can Wash Your Down Clothing Safely At Home!

Valley and Peak's Step by Step Guide This is Part II of our guides to washing and re-proofing outdoor clothing.  Part I is here if you missed it. Before detailing

  • Mark
Mark 20 Oct 2020 • 7 min read
Valley and Peak's Step by Step Guide to washing & re-proofing waterproof clothing

Valley and Peak's Step by Step Guide to washing & re-proofing waterproof clothing

IntroductionWhen you buy a nice, new 'shiny' waterproof jacket or trousers, you have that reassuring beading up of the water droplets on the fabric surface which roll off easily and

  • Mark
Mark 7 Oct 2020 • 7 min read
Valley and Peak's Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Mat
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Valley and Peak's Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Mat

IntroductionThe choice and range of sleeping mats (or pads as they say in North America) can be mind boggling these days.  Here I lay out the various options, differences, new

  • Mark
Mark 22 Sep 2020 • 8 min read
Gear list under 6kg for Spring to Early Autumn
Backpacking

Gear list under 6kg for Spring to Early Autumn

IntroductionThis a typical gear list which I use for one or two nights when backpacking in the UK.  I adjust some of the items according to my inclination or weather

  • Mark
Mark 19 Aug 2020 • 7 min read
Prize Draw Giveaway On Twitter

Prize Draw Giveaway On Twitter

We have a Giveaway to celebrate our first anniversay of our online-store.  Visit our Twitter page @ValleyandPeak to enter. Here are the details with terms and conditions As part of

  • Mark
Mark 14 Aug 2020 • 1 min read
Product Update
Backpacking

Product Update

A quick update on new products into our store and what stock has been replenished. PreTentsPreTents Light RockWe are pleased to say that we have some more stocks of PreTents

  • Mark
Mark 14 Jul 2020 • 3 min read
A Focus on CNOC Outdoors
Backpacking

A Focus on CNOC Outdoors

This is the second in a series of blog posts looking at some key brands for Valley and Peak. CNOC Outdoors was started by Gilad Nachmani in 2017. People in

  • Mark
Mark 10 Jul 2020 • 2 min read
Kelty - A New Name in Backpacks for Europe
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Kelty - A New Name in Backpacks for Europe

This may make any of our North American friends smile, but hands up Europeans who knows Kelty as an outdoor brand or their pedigree in backpacks?  Not many hands would

  • Mark
Mark 30 Jun 2020 • 4 min read
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