The Story of Rab
Our story
Since 1981
Our story began in 1981 in the attic of a small, terraced house in Sheffield where Rab Carrington made the first sleeping bag to bear his name. Hand-stitched and devised with his own ingenious eye, his designs were crafted with years of mountain experience, and soon there was popular demand both from friends and the growing local climbing community.
"Nothing fancy or over-engineered ā just honest, hard-working pieces that youād rather repair than replace. By climbers for climbers."
Today, we are ceaseless in our commitment to Rabās exacting standards, ingenuity, and pioneering spirit. We make rugged, high-performance clothing and equipment that give you absolute protection, comfort and freedom in the mountains. We use cutting-edge materials as well as time-tested ones such as premium quality European down. Nothing fancy or over-engineered ā just honest, hard-working kit that youād rather repair than replace.
As mountain people ourselves, weāre passionate about the natural environment and see the effects of climate change when weāre enjoying the outdoors. Thatās why weāre on a journey to reduce the impact of our business, make it fairer for everyone, and preserve our mountain playground for future generations.
We work with the whole of our community to find a better way. Together, our journey continues.