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For more than 40 years, Rab has been making down-filled sleeping bags that will last a lifetime of use in the most trying conditions.

Rab are masters of insulation. It’s been over 40 years since the first Rab sleeping bag was hand cut, sewn and filled in Sheffield, England.

The same earlier values – paying attention to the smallest detail, and simplest innovation – have been carried forward to the present day, so much so that the company remains committed to making sleeping bags that will last a lifetime.

Rab is driven by a pursuit of excellence and believes the best way to control the quality of its sleeping bags is to fill them in its own factory in Derbyshire. Once filled, the bags are stored uncompressed and leave the factory in the best possible condition.

Down insulation is an integral part of Rab’s heritage and all down is sourced from within Europe. It’s processed with a PFC-free hydrophobic treatment developed with Nikwax that allows less water to be absorbed when the down is exposed to damp conditions.

From farm to factory, every stage of the process is Responsible Down Standard certified.

Almost all Rab sleeping bags utilise box wall baffle construction which separates the inner and outer fabrics and allows the down to fully loft, maximising trapped air, increasing warmth and eliminating cold spots.

Rab uses the European EN13537 standard to rate the comfort, limit and extreme ratings as well as their own Rab Sleep limit.

Rab bags use a variety of fabric technologies, from the light and packable 7D Pertex Quantum to weather-resistant Pertex Quantum Pro, and Thermo Ionic Lining Technology that reflects warmth onto the user.

It’s recognised that women generally have a lower skin temperature than men, so Rab’s women’s bags are tailored for this by adjusting a bag’s length and size, and redistributing the down around the foot box and torso to help with temperature regulation.

Rab has a sleeping bag for everyone

Expedition Range: Bags for use in extreme conditions.

Andes Range: Similar to Expedition range but slimmer and with a Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper outer. Reduced pack size and TILT technology.

Mythic Range: Designed for quick-moving mountain travel in cold conditions when weight and pack size are crucial.

Mythic Ultra Range: The Mythic Ultra is one of the world’s most advanced lightweight sleeping bags.

Neutrino Range: Suited for cold weather and high-altitude mountaineering, lightweight backpacking and bikepacking trips.

Neutrino Pro Range: For winter mountaineering, lightweight backpacking and bikepacking especially in stormy weather and cold temperatures.

Outpost Range: A rectangular bag with a soft, packable Pertex Quantum outer which can unzip into a flat quilt.

Alpine Range: Premium duck-down bags with a slim fitting shape offering a balance of comfort, weight and warmth.

Ascent Range: The bags for regular camping, backpacking and mountain treks.

Ascent Pro Range:  Designed for regular camping and mountain trekking.

Solar Eco Range: Bags suited to camping, backpacking and mountain trekking in cold and changeable weather.

Solar Ultra Range: Durable and dependable bags, even in cold and damp conditions. Especially suitable for alpinism, bike and backpacking.