Rab Backpack

Rab is a prominent British outdoor clothing and equipment brand, widely recognized for its high-performance gear designed for mountaineering and technical outdoor activities. The brand was established in 1981 by Rab Carrington in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Initially operating from a small attic workspace, the company gained a reputation for manufacturing down sleeping bags and jackets that could withstand extreme weather conditions.

Today, while the brand maintains its British heritage and design center in the UK, its manufacturing is distributed globally. Most of its technical hardware and bags are manufactured across multiple countries in Asia, including Vietnam and China, to leverage specialized manufacturing capabilities for technical textiles. This allows Rab to maintain a balance between technical innovation and large-scale distribution.

Since 2007, Rab has been owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. Following the acquisition of the Lowe Alpine brand in 2011, Equip has consolidated its position as a major player in the global outdoor equipment market. The company remains headquartered in Alfreton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, ensuring that the brand's core values and technical standards continue to align with its heritage of professional-grade mountaineering gear.