The story behind RAB sleeping bags

The story of the RAB brand began in 1981 in England, specifically in Sheffield, where Rab Carrington, a passionate mountain adventurer, made his very first sleeping bag in the attic of his home. At the start of the brand, each product was made by Rab Carrington and tested in real conditions by himself or by professional athletes. As time went on, family, friends, and even local climbers wanted equipment from the attic. Word of mouth amplified things, and the attic was quickly replaced by a factory that manufactured sleeping bags and protective jackets for many clients. Today, the brand offers technical and versatile products and ships them all over the world, equipping many mountain lovers to the highest peaks, whether they are equipped with high-performance men's ski jackets or other specialized equipment.



DID YOU KNOW?

Rab Carrington was a figure in the world of climbing and mountaineering. Passionate about adventure and in love with the mountains, he obtained his winter climbing diploma before embarking on expeditions around the world. In 1973, while on his way to an expedition in Patagonia, he found himself stuck in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His equipment was stuck in the United Kingdom, and Carrington was short on money. He decided to work for a man named Hector Vieytes, who taught him sewing and thus his future profession, opening the way for him to buy modern mountaineering equipment.



At RAB, ecology is the main motivation

The RAB brand, aware of the climate issues that are currently more than concerning, reinvents itself a little more each year to limit its carbon impact on the environment. This desire to do better for ecology goes through various criteria such as packaging, recycling, material choices, and the repair service for their products. Indeed, the brand offers packaging made from recycled thin plastic, as well as a lower use of plastic. Their goal is to "Treat plastic as a precious resource and not as waste." Regarding recycling and the materials used, the brand recycles its old products to create new ones, and for those that are still usable, the brand actively encourages its consumers to donate their products to those in need. The raw materials used in the design of Rab products come primarily from natural materials like wool. Finally, the brand offers a repair and washing service for their products to ensure they have the longest possible lifespan, so consumers do not need to replace them regularly. To complete your responsible gear, also discover our textile equipment for mountain sports selected for its environmental qualities.



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A range of varied clothing adapted to mountain enthusiasts

The brand offers different ranges of products to provide you with the maximum choice according to your activity (climbing, hiking, mountaineering, ski touring, daily life...): you will therefore have a very wide choice of down jackets, protective jackets, down or synthetic sleeping bags, fleeces, cheap children's down jackets, and all the accessories you may need during your mountain outings. It is a real experience, passion, and knowledge of the terrain that makes the brand offer quality, durable equipment that protects you from the elements at all costs!

To meet more specific needs, you will also find products like the high-performance women's bike shorts, or the women's hiking shorts collection ideal for summer in the mountains, as well as women's softshells for outdoor or cheap mountaineering clothing designed for climbing peaks.

The different ranges of RAB down jackets

The brand has the ability to offer down jackets that are both for everyday life with a technical aspect but primarily meet a need for protection, warmth, and durability. On the other hand, Rab combines its best features to meet the ultra-specific needs of mountaineers or other mountain practitioners with needs for lightness, compressibility, waterproofing, and of course warmth. The richness of the range offered by Rab also lies in the fact that many of its jackets are versatile and adaptable to multiple activities, for both everyday wear and also to face the elements on the highest peaks in the world.
Don't wait to discover the Rab men's down jackets.

For its range of down jackets that can be worn daily, RAB offers down jackets that are still made of high-quality technologies capable of keeping you warm in any situation. This range of down jackets primarily uses a fabric made with Pertex® Shield technology. This technology is actually the fusion of two layers of technical fabrics and a microporous waterproof coating, which means waterproof but breathable. This technology is described as extremely durable, which means this range can also be used for certain sports practices such as hiking. These down jackets being very insulating, windproof, and highly durable, will be your best friends during the coldest months of the year.

For the most technical down jackets of the brand, RAB offers very technical products designed to be worn in difficult conditions to face the elements and the most hostile places on earth. Combining lightness, breathability, and compressibility, these down jackets provide great insulation against the elements and allow you to remain free to move and practice the activity you wish. The Pertex® Quantum technology is an ultra-light fabric that allows for maximum insulation. Built from incredibly fine threads, this technology uses a tightly woven structure that allows the insulation to fully deploy. This technology is designed to trap still air, which enhances the effectiveness of its insulation. To all this, a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish is added, which prevents light rain and snow from penetrating for additional protection and insulation against the elements. These down jackets are perfect for extreme sports like climbing or mountaineering in all conditions.

The down jacket is perfect for isolating you from the cold; pair it with a good protective jacket, and you will maximize your protection against the elements during your mountain sports activities. For more information about RAB protective jackets, feel free to check out our article that will help you know how to choose the right RAB outdoor protective jacket.


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