Over 40 Years of making kit that lasts.

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.

Things didn't stop there. Word soon spread, and the Sheffield attic became a factory floor, creating gear for customers far and wide. Now, decades later, those hardwearing designs can be found all over the world, wherever adventurers face up to the elements.

Today, we are ceaseless in our commitment to Rab’s 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 – just honest, hard-working kit that you’d rather repair than replace.