{"id":21802,"date":"2026-08-12T12:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/?p=21802"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:15:52","slug":"who-are-rab-a-guide-to-the-brand-their-kit-why-we-stock-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/who-are-rab-a-guide-to-the-brand-their-kit-why-we-stock-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Are Rab? A Guide to the Brand, Their Kit & Why We Stock Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Author:<\/strong> Trekitt Gear Team
We’ve worn and tested Rab kit across everything from everyday hill walks to demanding mountain adventures, giving us a good understanding of where the brand excels. In this guide, we explore Rab’s story, explain the technologies behind its gear, look at its approach to sustainability and share some of our favourite Rab products for hiking, climbing, camping and mountaineering.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Let’s be honest, anyone  can make a jacket for a sunny afternoon. The real challenge is making one you’ll still trust six hours into a wet, windy mountain day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s where Rab comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded by climber Rab Carrington in Sheffield, Rab has spent more than four decades building technical clothing and equipment for people who don’t cancel their adventures just because the forecast looks grim. From lightweight insulated jackets and waterproof shells to expedition sleeping bags and mountain gear, Rab designs everything with one question in mind: Would we trust this in the mountains?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a philosophy that’s won over hikers, climbers and mountaineers around the world. Rather than chasing trends or releasing flashy features for the sake of it, Rab focuses on thoughtful design, dependable performance and equipment that keeps working season after season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why, whether you’re climbing Ben Nevis in winter, hiking through Snowdonia (Eryri) or heading for bigger adventures overseas,  you’ll see someone wearing Rab. In the mountains, gear quickly earns a reputation, and Rab has spent over 40 years earning an excellent one .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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