Rab Carrington (as in the Rab in Rab!) originally devised the Vapour-Rise concept by combining the technology of high wicking micro fleece & Pertex Equilibrium fabrics to produce a single garment with a 2 layer construction that offers superb weather protection & immense breathability. These exceptionally comfortable softshell pants are incredibly versatile & offer year round protection for outdoor activities by balancing warmth, windproofing & breathability; what more could you need? The 2 layer Vapour-Rise technology uses your body heat acts as a pump working with the micro fleece brushed lining to push moisture away from your skin & move it to the face fabric. Pertex Equilibrium face fabric has larger filaments on the inside & smaller filaments on the outside. The laws of capillary action dictate that moisture will move from large filaments to smaller ones, pulling your sweat away from the lining & spreading it out over the large outer surface area.  This evaporative heat loss & moisture wicking create a temperature equilibrium to keep you comfortable & dry in all conditions.  Finally a robust DWR treatment on the outside repels water. The Vapour Rise Pants features an unrestricting part-elasticated waistb&, stretch panel on the seat & anatomical knees for ease of movement & user comfort.  You can wear these pants on their own or with a baselayer for extreme conditions. We recommend using a silky smooth baselayer material under Vapour Rise garments to ensure they glide smoothly against the VRs wicking liner & to maximise the wicking properties. Lightweight stretch panel on seat 2 x YKK zipped handwarmer pockets Part-elasticated waistband Hook & bar with snap closure 2-way opening YKK zipped fly Belt loops Knee articulation Reinforced unlined hem Hem drawcord & eyelets for under boot cord Regular fit ...

Rab have really got the hang of making a superbly fitting womens jacket; the Vidda has a brilliant shape & is one of the few longer jackets available that will keep your bum & top of your thighs dry. The body of the Vidda is made from mid-weight Event & the shoulders & arms feature a heavier fabric to combat abrasion & provide durability. Event is a totally waterproof & highly breathable membrane fabric offering high performance & reliable quality. Our experience shows that it is just as waterproof as Gore Tex & is significantly more breathable than Gore-Tex Performance Shell.  Rab are the masters of hood design, they are not so big that your head just wallows around in it, they cinch down without obscuring your vision & they have a wired peak so it doesnt flop down over your eyes.  Youd be amazed how many technical jackets are let down by poor hood design, but not with the Rab Vidda, in my humble opinion it has the best hood design of any jacket currently available.  All external zips are the high quality YKK Aquaguard zips which are designed to be highly water resistant, but not completely waterproof. The main zip is a Vislon version which remains free running & easy to use even in freezing conditions. So if you are looking for a reliable & great performing water proof shell for use in the mountains, look no further. Heavier weight fabric in key areas Hood with wired peak & roll-down Velcro tab 2-way YKK Aqua Guard VISLON front zip with external & internal storm flap & rain drain 2 x YKK Aqua Guard zipped A-line chest pockets 1 x YKK zipped internal mesh pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Waist drawcord Relaxed fit ...

Rab have really got the hang of making a superbly fitting womens jacket; the Vidda has a brilliant shape & is one of the few longer jackets available that will keep your bum & top of your thighs dry. The body of the Vidda is made from mid-weight Event & the shoulders & arms feature a heavier fabric to combat abrasion & provide durability. Event is a totally waterproof & highly breathable membrane fabric offering high performance & reliable quality. Our experience shows that it is just as waterproof as Gore Tex & is significantly more breathable than Gore-Tex Performance Shell.  Rab are the masters of hood design, they are not so big that your head just wallows around in it, they cinch down without obscuring your vision & they have a wired peak so it doesnt flop down over your eyes.  Youd be amazed how many technical jackets are let down by poor hood design, but not with the Rab Vidda, in my humble opinion it has the best hood design of any jacket currently available.  All external zips are the high quality YKK Aquaguard zips which are designed to be highly water resistant, but not completely waterproof. The main zip is a Vislon version which remains free running & easy to use even in freezing conditions. So if you are looking for a reliable & great performing water proof shell for use in the mountains, look no further. Heavier weight fabric in key areas Hood with wired peak & roll-down Velcro tab 2-way YKK Aqua Guard VISLON front zip with external & internal storm flap & rain drain 2 x YKK Aqua Guard zipped A-line chest pockets 1 x YKK zipped internal mesh pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Waist drawcord Relaxed fit ...

Rab have really got the hang of making a superbly fitting womens jacket; the Vidda has a brilliant shape & is one of the few longer jackets available that will keep your bum & top of your thighs dry. The body of the Vidda is made from mid-weight Event & the shoulders & arms feature a heavier fabric to combat abrasion & provide durability. Event is a totally waterproof & highly breathable membrane fabric offering high performance & reliable quality. Our experience shows that it is just as waterproof as Gore Tex & is significantly more breathable than Gore-Tex Performance Shell.  Rab are the masters of hood design, they are not so big that your head just wallows around in it, they cinch down without obscuring your vision & they have a wired peak so it doesnt flop down over your eyes.  Youd be amazed how many technical jackets are let down by poor hood design, but not with the Rab Vidda, in my humble opinion it has the best hood design of any jacket currently available.  All external zips are the high quality YKK Aquaguard zips which are designed to be highly water resistant, but not completely waterproof. The main zip is a Vislon version which remains free running & easy to use even in freezing conditions. So if you are looking for a reliable & great performing water proof shell for use in the mountains, look no further. Heavier weight fabric in key areas Hood with wired peak & roll-down Velcro tab 2-way YKK Aqua Guard VISLON front zip with external & internal storm flap & rain drain 2 x YKK Aqua Guard zipped A-line chest pockets 1 x YKK zipped internal mesh pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Waist drawcord Relaxed fit ...

Rab have really got the hang of making a superbly fitting womens jacket; the Vidda has a brilliant shape & is one of the few longer jackets available that will keep your bum & top of your thighs dry. The body of the Vidda is made from mid-weight Event & the shoulders & arms feature a heavier fabric to combat abrasion & provide durability. Event is a totally waterproof & highly breathable membrane fabric offering high performance & reliable quality. Our experience shows that it is just as waterproof as Gore Tex & is significantly more breathable than Gore-Tex Performance Shell.  Rab are the masters of hood design, they are not so big that your head just wallows around in it, they cinch down without obscuring your vision & they have a wired peak so it doesnt flop down over your eyes.  Youd be amazed how many technical jackets are let down by poor hood design, but not with the Rab Vidda, in my humble opinion it has the best hood design of any jacket currently available.  All external zips are the high quality YKK Aquaguard zips which are designed to be highly water resistant, but not completely waterproof. The main zip is a Vislon version which remains free running & easy to use even in freezing conditions. So if you are looking for a reliable & great performing water proof shell for use in the mountains, look no further. Heavier weight fabric in key areas Hood with wired peak & roll-down Velcro tab 2-way YKK Aqua Guard VISLON front zip with external & internal storm flap & rain drain 2 x YKK Aqua Guard zipped A-line chest pockets 1 x YKK zipped internal mesh pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Waist drawcord Relaxed fit ...

The Xiom is a new addition to Rabs range of waterproof clothing for this season; they are made from the superb Pertex Shield+ ...

The Rab Alliance glove is a tough durable & very versatile modular glove system. It features a Primaloft insulated and e VENT waterproofed, very tough outer glove & a Primaloft insulated inner glove that can be used independently or together depending on the conditions. The outer glove is constructed from Rab’s own Matrix DWS durable nylon stretchy softshell fabric & reinforced on the palm, fingers & knuckles with Pittards Amortan leather.  Amortan leather is made super durable by encasing the natural fibres in microscopic ceramic armour plates thus preventing wear from surface contact & materials.  As well as the Amortan treatment this quality leather also features Innovative Grip Technology; this is a polymer infused into the surface of the leather to increase grip without compromising dexterity. These technological fabrics are backed up by the reliable & durable e VENT waterproof & breathable membrane. The outer provides protection & supreme Primaloft insulation & is lined with a Bemberg brushed lining making it a perfect mountain work glove or for use with ice tools when you need the dexterity. The inner glove is insulated with Primaloft synthetic insulation & covered with Pertex Microlight fabric to provide wind-proofing & water resistance. Thanks to the fantastic performance of the inner gloves can be used on their own if the conditions are not extreme. Should these gloves get wet they will continue to provide some warmth & will dry very quickly. Combine these two gloves & you have a full on winter mountaineering system capable of dealing with pretty much anything the UK or the Alps can throw at you. Outer Glove Matrix DWS outer fabric e VENT waterproof insert Primaloft insulation Bemberg lining Wrap around Pittards Amortan leather palm Innovative Grip Technology on palm Reflective print Drawcord closure Inner Glove Pertex Microlight fabric Primaloft insulation Bemberg lining Hang loop ...

The Rab Alliance Mitt is a very warm, very durable & very versatile modular mitten system. It features a Primaloft insulated e VENT waterproof & very tough outer & a Primaloft insulated inner that can be used independently or together depending on the conditions. The outer Mitt is constructed from Rab’s own Matrix DWS durable nylon stretchy softshell fabric, is fully insulated with 133g/m² Primaloft insulation & is reinforced with Pittards Amortan leather.  Amortan leather is made super durable by encasing the natural fibres in microscopic ceramic armour plates thus preventing wear from surface contact & materials. As well as the Amortan treatment this quality leather also features Innovative Grip Technology; this is a polymer infused into the surface of the leather to increase grip without compromising dexterity. these technological fabrics are backed up by the reliable & durable e VENT waterproof & breathable membrane. The outer provides protection & insulation & features a Bemberg brushed lining for comfort & moisture wicking. The inner glove is fully insulated with 133g/²m Primaloft synthetic insulation & covered with Pertex Microlight fabric to provide wind-proofing & water resistance. Thanks to the fantastic performance of the inners they can be used on their own if the conditions are not extreme. Should the inners get wet they will continue to provide some warmth & will dry very quickly. Combine these two & you have a full on winter mountaineering system capable of dealing with pretty much anything the UK or the Alps can throw at you. Outer Mitt Matrix DWS outer fabric e VENT waterproof insert 133g/m² Primaloft insulation Bemberg lining Wrap around Pittards Amortan leather palm Innovative Grip Technology on palm Reflective print Drawcord closure Inner Glove Pertex Microlight fabric 133g/m² Primaloft insulation Bemberg lining Hang loop ...

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. Andes bags are designed for high altitude & winter mountaineering & offer the same performance as the Expedition bags but with a more performance oriented fit & shape to reduce weight & bulk. 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 1000g 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. Andes bags are designed for high altitude & winter mountaineering & offer the same performance as the Expedition bags but with a more performance oriented fit & shape to reduce weight & bulk. Hand filled in Derbyshire by Rabs own elite fillers so you can be sure that every Andes bag is made with care & attention. Filled with 800g of 800 fill power Hydrophobic European Grey 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 its needed, over the apex points of the body, to maximise insulation & to stop the down from migrating to the sides of the bag.   Differential cut is a technology developed by Rab 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 wet protection & 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 thats beneath it, we recommend EXPED mats for comfort & insulation. The Comfort rating indicates the range at which a woman gets a full nights sleep, the Limit of Comfort rating indicates the range at which a man gets a full nights 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 ...