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Rab

A Sheffield-founded mountain brand with a British hill-weather focus, using both licensed laminates and supplier fabrics across a wide price span.

Founded 1981Last verified 2026-10-19

Background

Started by Rab Carrington making sleeping bags in Sheffield, later expanding into waterproof shells aimed squarely at wet British and Scottish mountain conditions.

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Brand facts

Published company information

Country of origin
United Kingdom
Founded
1981
Price range
Accessible technical to premium
Jacket families
Downpour, Firewall, Kinetic, Kangri, Latok
Warranty
Covers manufacturing defects for the usable lifetime of the product — the product's life, not the owner's. Wear and tear, snags and burns are quoted as paid-repair examples, not warranty cases.
Repair programme
In-house Service Centre offers wash, repairs and spare parts; waterproof repair intake explicitly covers GORE-TEX, Pertex and Proflex, including zip and slider replacement. US published repair options start at $10.
Sustainability
Rab states it met its target to phase out all intentionally added PFAS for AW25 and declares products 'PFAS-compliant' when intentionally added PFAS have been replaced — it explicitly cannot rule out trace contamination via the supply chain. Not an absolute zero-PFAS guarantee, and not a claim about older stock.

WaterproofJacket.com assessment

Our editorial view of the brand

Strengths

  • Hoods designed for sustained wind-driven rain
  • Clear fabric labelling
  • Strong value in the mid range

Weaknesses

  • Range naming changes fairly often
  • Fit can be generous for smaller frames

Frequently asked questions

Does 'PFAS-compliant' mean a Rab jacket contains no PFAS at all?

No. Rab defines PFAS-compliant as having replaced all intentionally added PFAS in line with current EU and US legislation, and states it cannot rule out traces transferred through the supply chain, retail or use.

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