SPRING SUMMER 2022 PRESS PACK CONTENTS THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE 3 EQUIP 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 4 SLEEPING BAGS 6 SKYLINE 12 ONE80 16 RAB AND LOWE ALPINE PACKS 18 SHELTERS 24 PRESS MATERIALS AND CONTACTS 26 2 WE ARE THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE Where some see impenetrable rock, we see lines. Where some see towering peaks, we see possibility. But there is more to the outdoors than covering ground and conquering summits. In a year of unknowns and disorientation, we’ve seen more people than ever recognise the joy and respite the outdoors has to offer. We have an opportunity and a responsibility to connect, enable and empower more people to enjoy and protect nature. Whilst headlines around the world shifted focus, ours remained squarely on the journey to becoming an ever more sustainable business. Our ambitious environmental strategy speaks to both the new and seasoned adventurer, and as responsible and technical outdoor gear becomes everyday wear, our products are in ever increasing demand. People are looking to spend more time outdoors too, taking part in a wider range of activities and finding more opportunities to weave outdoor escapes into daily life. These time-tight adventures might be an overnight bivi, a lunchtime run up a favourite mountain or an evening at the crag or climbing wall. For the micro-explorer, the aspiring mountain runner, the developing climber and the accomplished alpinist, we offer sustainable choices, inspiring curiosity and adventure. We thrive on challenge. And welcome everyone into our tribe. #WeAreRab #TheMountainPeople 3 EQUIP 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT We’re doing everything we can to reduce our environmental impact. And we want you to know about it. Not just the headlines, but all the ins-and-outs. That’s why we are proud about the release of our first Rab & Lowe Alpine Sustainability Report. Product Planet Looking Back On The Horizon Looking Back On The Horizon Launched Rab Microlight Use more technical Second year as a certified 42% reduction in and Rab Cirrus with 100% recycled materials . Climate Neutral Company absolute GHG emissions recycled outer, liner and (2019, 2020). from direct operations insulation. Design for end of life . by 2030. 100% renewable 21,500kgs of virgin down Study the impact of our 58% reduction in saved from landfill and materials . electricity in UK owned recycled as P.U.R.E down. facilities. GHG emissions from Easier access to care purchased goods 98% of fabric used for and repair for our 50% recycled material in and services per item SS21 Lowe Alpine packs customers. all polybags. shipped by 2030. was fluorocarbon free. 79% weight reduction in Over 7,000 products had their life extended through consumer hangtags. our Service Centre. Partner People Looking Back On The Horizon Looking Back On The Horizon Became members of Fair Deliver 2021/22 Fair Partnership with Outward Drive activity with Wear Foundation. Wear Work Plan to Bound Trust for the partners like UK further improve labour second year. Outdoors and the Published first Social standards, achieve It’s Great Out There Report. living wage payments Supported outdoor Coalition to protect and and reduce excessive education sector in promote the value of 95% of our production a difficult year with is from manufacturing overtime. outdoor experiences donations, promotion and for people, especially partners audited in last volunteers. 3 years. children and young Donated over £3000 to people. 89% of production from Dukes Barn Outdoor long-term partners (over Education Centre. 5 years). 4 SLEEPING BAGS Driven by data we continue to push the boundaries of technology, functionality, and comfort. Whether it’s the careful balance of warmth and weight or the perpetual development of new tech, our bags are designed to be efficient in the environment they’re used. We remain true to our roots, but ambitious about the future, still carefully hand filling our down bags in Derbyshire, and seeking effective yet environmentally friendly, synthetic solutions. Our new range of sleeping bags fuse industry leading technologies with sustainable credentials. We’ve designed our bags to retain heat efficiently and utilised more recycled fabrics than ever before, sourced and tested to the same high standards as their non-recycled counterparts. Boasting revolutionary tech and refinement built on years of experience, they have been engineered for a lifetime of rigorous mountain use. 5 DOWN INSULATION NEW FOR SPRING SUMMER2022 SPRING FOR NEW SYNTHETIC 6 THE SOLAR ECO BAGS The premium sustainable choice, made with 100% recycled materials and concertina style construction, trapping air to boost loft and warmth. Ideal for camping, backpacking and mountain trekking, especially in cold and changeable weather. SOLAR ECO 4 SOLAR ECO 3 Rab Sleep Limit: -11°C/10°F Rab Sleep Limit: -8°C/20°F TECHNICAL FEATURES • Dual layer concertina blanket construction (stitched to top piece of insulation) on upper for improved loft and warmth • 20D Atmos™ recycled polyester ripstop fabric (41gsm) with fluorocarbon free DWR • Lining: 20D Atmos™ recycled polyester ripstop fabric (38gsm) with fluorocarbon free DWR • Upper: 180gsm Recycled Stratus Synthetic Sheet Insulation in a dual layer construction • Base: 140gsm Recycled Stratus Synthetic Sheet Insulation in a dual layer construction • Offset localised quilting to reduce cold SOLAR ECO 1 transmission SOLAR ECO 2 Rab Sleep Limit: -2°C /30°F Rab Sleep Limit: 2°C /35°F • Adjustable hood closure system with elasticated drawcord and cordlock adjuster • Close fitting adjustable neck baffle design for decreased heat loss • YKK 3/4 length main zip with synthetic insulated PFC-FREE zip baffle to trap heat • Anti snag internal zip guard • Compression stuffsack included • Mummy shape RECYCLED SYNTHETIC RECYCLED MATERIAL 7 THE SOLAR ULTRA BAGS Durable and dependable, the Solar Ultra series offers superior performance in cold and damp conditions thanks to recycled Stratus™ synthetic sheet insulation. Triple layer blanket construction is engineered to form a heat trapping concertina layer, combined with TILT technology and offset localised quilting, reducing radiant heat loss and minimising cold transmission. Hard wearing and highly efficient, the Solar Ultra comes in three weights. SOLAR ULTRA 3 SOLAR ULTRA 2 Rab Sleep Limit: -13°C /-10°F *TBC Rab Sleep Limit: -9°C /15°F*TBC TECHNICAL FEATURES • Internal TILT Scrim Technology on upper for increased radiant heat gain • Elasticated internal quilting to draw insulation towards user and eliminate cold spots • Triple layer concertina blanket construction (stitched to top piece of insulation and internal skrim) on upper for improved loft and warmth • 20D Atmos™ recycled polyester ripstop fabric (38gsm) with fluorocarbon free DWR • Lining: 20D Atmos™ recycled polyester ripstop fabric (41gsm) with fluorocarbon free DWR • Skrim: 100% polyester scrim with aluminium coating (15gsm) • Upper: Recycled Stratus Synthetic Sheet Insulation in a triple layer construction (100% Recycled SOLAR ULTRA 1 Polyester 180gsm/180gsm/60gsm) Rab Sleep Limit: -5°C/25°F *TBC • Base: Recycled Stratus Synthetic Sheet Insulation in a dual layer blanket construction (100% Recycled Polyester 100gsm/100gsm) • Offset localised quilting to reduce cold transmission • Reduced volume hood for better heat retention PFC-FREE • Close fitting adjustable neck baffle design for decreased heat loss • YKK 3/4 length main zip with synthetic insulated zip baffle to trap warmth • YKK Anti-snag zip insert and anti snag internal RECYCLED zip guard SYNTHETIC • Compression stuffsack included • Zipped mesh sack with water-resistant base for home storage • Tapered Mummy Shape RECYCLED MATERIAL 8 THE ANDES INFINIUM BAGS Updated for SS22 with a GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® outer, the Andes Infinium bags offers similar warmth to the Expedition range but with a slimmer shape, reducing pack volume and maximising the warmth to weight ratio. Filled with 800 fill power goose down, the Andes Infinium is constructed with TILT technology designed to reflect heat inwards and reduce radiant heat loss. The GORE- ANDES INFINIUM 1000 TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® outer Rab Sleep Limit: -27°C (-15°F) provides strong and breathable protection combined with zoned trapezoidal boxwall construction, to maximise loft and insulation for optimal comfort during clear, cold nights. TECHNICAL FEATURES • 13D GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ with WINDSTOPPER® product technology (45gsm) \ DWR • Lining: 20D nylon ripstop with TILT technology (35gsm) to reduce heat loss • 800FP R.D.S Certified European Goose Down with Nikwax fluorocarbon-free Hydrophobic Finish • Trapezoidal boxwall construction with differential ANDES INFINIUM 800 cut, to maximise loft and warmth Rab Sleep Limit: -22°C (-10°F) • Longitudinal chest and foot baffles with internal Flowgate technology to control down movement • Face baffle and 3-dimensional neck collar to seal in warmth • YKK 3/4 length main zip with down filled baffle to trap warmth • YKK zipped internal stash pocket • Angled foot box for relaxed sleeping posture • Zipped cotton sack with water-resistant base for WARM home storage • Roll-top waterproof stuffsack included • Mummy shape 800FP DOWN 8 THE NEUTRINO BAGS Delivering a high warmth to weight ratio and now built with recycled materials and featuring a PFC-free DWR, the updated Neutrino bags are lightweight in your packs and on the planet. Suited to mountaineering, lightweight backpacking or bikepacking trips. TECHNICAL FEATURES NEUTRINO 800 NEUTRINO 600 Rab Sleep Limit: -22 °C (-10°F) Rab Sleep Limit: