Rab have upgraded all their brilliant sleeping bags for the 2014 season with Hydrophobic Down. This fluorocarbon free treatment was developed in conjunction with Nikwax & although Hydrophobic Down is not waterproof it dries much faster, absorbs less water & retains loft far better than untreated down. This womens specific Andes sleeping bag is designed for high altitude & winter mountaineering & offers the same performance as the Expedition bags but with a more performance oriented fit & shape to reduce weight & bulk; it ias also perfectly useable for all outdoor winter activities where you just need to be assured of a warm nights sleep. Hand filled in Derbyshire by Rabs own elite fillers so you can be sure that every Andes bag is made with care & attention. This incredibly warm expedition & winter mountaineering sleeping bag is filled with 800g of 800 fill power Hydrophobic European goose down for maximum loft & insulation in a mummy shape which is optimised for bags with fill weights between 800 & 1200g. Longitudinal chest & foot baffles keep the down exactly where it’s needed, over the apex points of the body, to maximise insulation & to stop the down from migrating to the sides of the bag. Rab use their clever differential cut which is a technology developed to ensure that the space between the lining & the outer fabric is optimised for the specific filling & fill power. This maximises the potential of the down to loft naturally resulting in greater performance. The outer fabric is Pertex Endurance which offers low weight, strength & excellent water resistance & the inner is lined with Pertex Microlight fabric for enhanced comfort & wicking. Both the inner hood & foot areas are lined with Pertex Endurance to provide additional abrasion resistance from helmets & boots. Temperature ratings are used to indicate a bags performance but are subjective & can be hugely affected by many factors such as your health & metabolism, how much you have had to eat or drink, how active you have been, humidity & altitude, the type of shelter used & whether you are using a suitable insulating mat. Your sleeping bag is only as good as the mat that’s beneath it; we recommend EXPED & Therma Rest mats for comfort & insulation. The Comfort rating indicates the range at which a woman gets a full night’s sleep; the Limit of Comfort rating indicates the range at which a man gets a full night’s sleep & the Extreme rating indicates a range at which a woman is protected from hypothermia.  The Extreme rating is basically a survival rating & it is not advisable to rely on this for general use. Pertex Endurance outer fabric         Pertex Microlight inner fabric Pertex Endurance inner fabric in hood & foot 800FP European Goose Down Rab fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic Down developed in conjunction with Nikwax enhanced close fitting neck baffle design Longitudinal chest baffles with internal Flowgate technology to control down Face baffle for enhanced hood fit Mummy shape Longitudinal foot baffles to minimise down migration Proportionally assigned differential cut Internal YKK 3 coil zipped stash pocket ¾ length YKK 5 coil main zip Left hand zip only Anti snag zipper webbing tape Internal collar & hood drawcord Trapezoidal baffle chamber design Angled foot box Dry bag compression stuff sack Cotton storage sack Hand filled in Derbyshire UK ...

Rab have upgraded all their brilliant sleeping bags for the 2014 season with Hydrophobic Down. This flurocarbon free treatment was developed in conjunction with Nikwax & although Hydrophobic Down is not waterproof it dries much faster, absorbs less water & retains loft far better than untreated down. The Womens Ascent 700 is a 3-4 season bag designed in a semi-rectangular shape that is user friendly for general camping or for those wanting a bit more room than a tapered mummy shaped bag.   The Womens Ascent 700 offers excellent value for money, quality construction & low weight for its performance.   All Rab sleeping bags with left & right zips can be zipped together to form a cozy double bag. Filled with 700g of 650 fill power 80/20 Grey Duck Down in a Semi-Rectangular shape which is optimised for the specific fill weight. The generous internal shape is cut to allow a more relaxed sleeping position without sacrificing the performance needed for general mountain & outdoor activities. The shape of the trapezoidal internal baffle chamber delivers a very stable structure that delivers a consistent distribution of down throughout the bag. Differential cut ensures that the space between the lining & the outer fabric is optimised for the specific filling & fill power. These two technologies combine to maximise the potential of the down to loft naturally & reduce migration resulting in greater performance. The outer & inner fabrics are Pertex Microlight which is durable & lightweight & dries exceptionally quickly. Access is via a 3/4 YKK zip with an anti-snag baffle. An internal shoulder baffle helps to keep all the warmth in the bag & provides the ultimate in snuggly comfort. Both the hood & the shoulder baffle have drawcords. Temperature ratings are used to indicate a bags performance but are subjective & can be hugely affected by many factors such as your health & metabolism, how much you have had to eat or drink, how active you have been, humidity & altitude, the type of shelter used & whether you are using a suitable insulating mat. Your sleeping bag is only as good as the mat that’s beneath it, we recommend EXPED mats for comfort & insulation. The Comfort rating indicates the range at which a woman gets a full night’s sleep; the Limit of Comfort rating indicates the range at which a man gets a full night’s sleep & the Extreme rating indicates a range at which a woman is protected from hypothermia.   The Extreme rating is basically a survival rating & it is not advisable to rely on this for general use. The ratings we have published are Rabs Sleep Limit ratings which are calculated from EN13537-2002 & BS TOG ratings. Pertex Microlight inner & outer fabric 650FP European Duck Down Rab fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic Down developed in conjunction with Nikwax Wide mummy shape Proportionally assigned differential cut Internal YKK 3 coil zipped stash pocket Wide foot area for extended comfort  ¾ length YKK 5 coil main zip Left & right hand zips available Left & right hand zips will zip together Anti snag zipper webbing tape Internal collar & hood drawcord enhanced close fitting neck baffle design Trapezoidal baffle chamber design Angled foot box Compression stuff sack Cotton storage sack Temperature tested to new European standard EN13537: 2012 (excluding 900 fill) Hand filled in Derbyshire UK ...

The Ascent is made using Pertex Endurance fabric which has a high degree of water resistance, & although not completely waterproof, it will see off the worst of the weather.  The fabric is also very durable & will cope easily with everyday duties.  A detachable down filled hood adds extra insulation when required. Filled with 330g of 650 fill power Hydrophobic Duck Down the Ascent is very warm, yet still lightweight & excellent value for your money.  If your demands are not too technical or you just want maximum warmth for minimum pounds, then the Ascent Jacket is perfect. Rab is using Hydrophobic down in all 2013 winter down jackets, basically each & every cluster of down is treated with silicone to make them perform better in damp conditions.  Although Hydrophobic down is not waterproof it dries much faster, absorbs less water & retains loft far better than untreated down. Weight: 795g

Features: Pertex Endurance outer Nylon inner 300g 0f 650 fill power Duck Down Stitch through baffle construction Detachable down filled hood with wired peak 2 way YKK main zip with internal insulated baffle 2 YKK zipped fleece lined handwarmer pockets 1 YKK zipped internal security pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Fleece lined collar Stuff sack supplied Regular fit

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The Ascent is made using Pertex Endurance fabric which has a high degree of water resistance, & although not completely waterproof, it will see off the worst of the weather.  The fabric is also very durable & will cope easily with everyday duties.  A detachable down filled hood adds extra insulation when required. Filled with 330g of 650 fill power Hydrophobic Duck Down the Ascent is very warm, yet still lightweight & excellent value for your money.  If your demands are not too technical or you just want maximum warmth for minimum pounds, then the Ascent Jacket is perfect. Rab is using Hydrophobic down in all 2013 winter down jackets, basically each & every cluster of down is treated with silicone to make them perform better in damp conditions.  Although Hydrophobic down is not waterproof it dries much faster, absorbs less water & retains loft far better than untreated down. Weight: 795g

Features: Pertex Endurance outer Nylon inner 300g 0f 650 fill power Duck Down Stitch through baffle construction Detachable down filled hood with wired peak 2 way YKK main zip with internal insulated baffle 2 YKK zipped fleece lined handwarmer pockets 1 YKK zipped internal security pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Fleece lined collar Stuff sack supplied Regular fit

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The Ascent is Rab’s general purpose & durable down jacket & is made using Pertex Endurance fabric. Whilst it is not completely waterproof, this tough durable fabric has a light PU internal coating to make it water resistant, downproof, windproof & breathable so it will see off the worst of the weather. The fabric is also very durable & will cope easily with everyday duties. A detachable down filled hood adds extra insulation when required. To further increase the practicality of this brilliant jacket Rab has used Hydrophobic down, basically each & every cluster of down is treated at source with Nikwax environmentally friendly, fluorocarbon free special products to make them perform better in damp conditions. Although Hydrophobic down is not waterproof it dries much faster, absorbs less water & retains loft far better than untreated down. This versatile jacket is stuffed with 300g of 650 fill power Hydrophobic Duck Down which has passed the European Down & Feather Codex. This code of conduct determines the source of the down; ensuring that the down is a by-product of a slaughterhouse or harvested during moulting periods & is not illegally live-plucked. This means that the down inside the Ascent is completely ethical & of high quality. The Ascent is very warm, yet still lightweight & excellent value for your money.  If your demands are not too technical or you just want maximum warmth for minimum pounds, then the Ascent Jacket is perfect. Pertex Endurance outer Nylon inner 300g 0f 650 fill power Duck Down Rab Fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic down Stitch through baffle construction Detachable & helmet compatible down filled hood with wired peak 2 way YKK main zip with internal insulated baffle & chin guard 2 x YKK zipped fleece lined handwarmer pockets 1 x YKK zipped internal security pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Fleece lined collar Stuff sack supplied Regular fit ...

This supremely lightweight, fully waterproof & breathable mountain jacket is made using stretchy Pertex Shield+ fabric. Pertex are a world leader in fabric technology & have worked closely with Rab to develop this high performance fabric with a hydrostatic head of 16, 000 mm, which basically means its VERY waterproof. Pertex Shield also provides high levels of breathability with a MVTR of 20, 000 (Gore-Tex Pro for example has a MVTR of around 28, 000). The Atmos is incredibly comfortable to wear thanks to the soft, stretchy fabric & will take up the minimum of space in your pack but still deliver reliable performance when the conditions turn nasty. Featuring two zipped A-line hand pockets & a minimal helmet compatible hood with a wired visor this brilliant jacket is perfectly suitable for all mountain sports, or for when you just need to travel light. If you are worried about water seeping through the zips then dont be; all zips are YKK Aqua Guard water resistant zips which are the best water resistant zips on the market & there is an adjustable hem & cuffs so you can seal out the weather. All in all the Atmos is an extremely well thought out jacket which can be used for a plethora of different activities. Pertex Shield + soft stretchy fabric Minimal helmet-compatible hood with wired peak YKK Aqua Guard front zip with internal storm flap & rain drain A-line hand pockets with YKK Aqua Guard zips Elasticated & Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord

Fit: Slim

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The womens Baltoro Alpine uses the brilliant Polartec  Power Shield fabric to provide the best combination of fit, performance & protection. The Baltoro Alpine has a features list to satisfy the more active user including a helmet compatible hood, adjustable cuffs, longer high reach arms, breathability & performance.   Weather resistance is provided by the fantastic Polartec Power Shield fabric which is made up of a perforated membrane laminated between a tough durable outer & a mid-weight grid fleece inner to make the fabric itself virtually waterproof, however as the seams are not taped it cannot be guaranteed completely waterproof.   The Baltoro Alpine has an excellent feminine, fitted shape that hugs your body yet allows a full range of movement. This brilliant softshell jacket is comfortable, warm, highly water resistant, wind proof & very breathable making it perfect for those days when it’s too cool for a light fleece but not wet enough for a full hard shell. Polartec Power Shield fabric with grid fleece backing Helmet compatible hood with wired peak YKK front zip with internal storm flap & chin guard 2 YKK zipped A line pockets 1 internal zipped pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord

Fit: Regulart

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Rab Baltoro Alpine Jacket Womens.   Probably one of the best UK softshells available today. Windproof, highly breathable & with just enough warmth for active cold weather activities. Updated with the latest version of  Polartec  Power Shield fabrics for this season the classic Baltoro Alpine jacket just got better.   Aimed at the more active user with a helmet compatable hood, slim cut & longer high reach arms.   Weather resistance is provided by the fantastic Power Shield fabric, a perforated membrane laminated between a tough durable outer & a mid weight fleece inner.   This brilliant softshell jacket is durable, has high water resistancy, windproofing & high breathability.   Fab! Weight: 575g

Features: Revised styling & colours Helmet compatable hood with wired peak YKK front zip with internal strom flap & chin guard 2 YKK zipped A line pockets 1 internal zipped pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord

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The womens Baltoro Alpine uses the brilliant Polartec  Power Shield fabric to provide the best combination of fit, performance & protection. The Baltoro Alpine has a features list to satisfy the more active user including a helmet compatible hood, adjustable cuffs, longer high reach arms, breathability & performance.   Weather resistance is provided by the fantastic Polartec Power Shield fabric which is made up of a perforated membrane laminated between a tough durable outer & a mid-weight grid fleece inner to make the fabric itself virtually waterproof, however as the seams are not taped it cannot be guaranteed completely waterproof.   The Baltoro Alpine has an excellent feminine, fitted shape that hugs your body yet allows a full range of movement. This brilliant softshell jacket is comfortable, warm, highly water resistant, wind proof & very breathable making it perfect for those days when it’s too cool for a light fleece but not wet enough for a full hard shell. Polartec Power Shield fabric with grid fleece backing Helmet compatible hood with wired peak YKK front zip with internal storm flap & chin guard 2 YKK zipped A line pockets 1 internal zipped pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord

Fit: Regulart

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The Boulder Hoodie is a superbly warm mid-layer fleece made from  Polartec Thermal Pro, a high loft deep pile fleece with air permeability making it extremely breathable. The Boulder Hoodie works best under a water/wind proof outer shell as it is not at all windproof. The Boulder offers incredible levels of warmth thanks to the air trapping capabilities of the high loft fleece; it works just like animal fur, trapping a layer of warm air next to your body. The lightweight synthetic fibres also wick moisture away so the Boulder Hoodie works perfectly as an insulating mid layer during active pursuits & dries exceptionally quickly. All seams are flat locked for extra durability & the low profile hood is designed to fit snugly under a climbing helmet or just add extra insulation if its really cold. The hood also acts to keep the back of your neck warm when its not over your head. The Boulder Hoodie is about the best performing mid layering fleece that can also be used as a fabulously warm après activity or cosy leisure jacket. Polartec Thermal Pro textured High Loft fabric Lycra bound under-helmet hood YKK front zip with chin guard Flatlock low bulk seams 2 x YKK zipped handwarmer pockets Hem drawcord Regular fit ...