Lightweight, packable, insulated jackets are a staple for a mountain lifestyle. But, don’t expect every one of them to perform across a variety of activities. The…
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For trail running in the summer, light and airy is the order of the day. The more airflow the better. Rab’s solution for summer trail running…
Based out of the UK, Rab has been making gear for inclement mountain weather since the 1980’s. With a focus on climbing and hiking, everything Rab…
Getting that “just right” trail running shirt can often be elusive. Comfort, breathability, wicking properties, antimicrobial capabilities, style and fit are all factors to be considered.…
If Active Insulation is space travel, then the Rab Alpha Direct is the first moon landing. There have been lots of good efforts in the field,…
You’ve got to have a vest in your gear closet. And, if given the choice, that vest should be a down one. But not just any…
It’s been a few years since I last donned any kit from Rab, that respectable gear company out of the UK. The last shell of theirs…
The down vest is the unsung hero of the backcountry. It seems like ultralight puffies or the latest hardshells always snag all of the glamor, but…
We’ve all been there. Maybe yours happened stepping over a deadfall; maybe it was scrambling over some talas; maybe you were climbing a tree as a…
Nowadays, ultralight doesn’t mean sacrificing protection in the mountains. Our English friends at Rab have introduced a new shell called the Spark which offers bomber backcountry…
You don’t see too many people wearing Rab gear in the US, but every now and then I’ll meet someone who has traveled the UK and,…
This spring, we’ve been reviewing a handful of rain shells with a variety of materials and construction. After giving them each the individual beat-down, it’s time…
Rab may not be the biggest name around the United States, but this English company is making some really solid technical gear. Since their founding in…
I’m very blessed to live here in Utah. Not only do we have the Greatest Snow on Earth, but we also get the Outdoor Retailer show…
Part 3 of Outdoor Retailer followup features some great new products from Rab, Ryders Eyewear, Salomon, Keen and Merrell. With lots of product refinements coming, keep…
My search for the latest and greatest gear for Spring 2010 continued at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 in Salt Lake City. The tradeshow rolled on…