About Us
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.
1981: Beginning the brand.
After moving to Sheffield with his family, Rab began to put into practice the skills he learned in Argentina by crafting down sleeping bags from his own home. Demand for his sleeping bags quickly increased and he soon outgrew his attic and moved production to a local factory in Sheffield.
"Nothing fancy or over-engineered – just honest, hard-working pieces that you’d rather repair than replace. By climbers for climbers."
Over 40 Years of making kit that lasts.
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.
Our commitment to the future.
As mountain people ourselves, we’re passionate about the natural environment and see the effects of climate change when we’re enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we’re on a journey to reduce the impact of our business, make it fairer for everyone, and preserve our mountain playground for future generations.
We work with the whole of our community to find a better way. Together, our journey continues.
The mountain people.