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Rab Sawtooth Pant (2013)

£70.00

The Rab Sawtooth Pant is a thinner trouser than some of the higher-priced examples, and this thinner fabric makes it better for slightly milder conditions than the heavier, warmer materials. The Sawtooth is very stretchy in four directions, which makes it instantly comfortable, but it doesn’t come in the range of leg lengths of other trousers. I needed an XL ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Latok Glove (2013)

£70.00

One of the most important requirements for a glove is that it provides a good grip for holding trekking poles and ice axes or when scrambling, and to that end the Rab Latok Glove benefits from a silicone-treated palm. The glove is a well-established favourite but this year it has been redesigned with an improved gauntlet. The glove has a ...

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Rab Bergen/Vidda (2012)

£125.00

Like the Bergen jacket, Bergen/Vidda overtrousers have been very popular with hill and mountain walkers for many years. They are made from 3-layer eVent fabric, so they provide high levels of waterproofness and breathability. For added durability at the knees there is a heavier weight of fabric in this area as well as articulation to allow a little more freedom ...

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Rab Hueco Pants (2012)

£50.00

The Huecos manage to combine traditional good looks with great technical performance to make a superb pair of walking trousers. The Matrix SWS fabric appears quite casual at first glance but the spandex content makes it stretchy and therefore extremely comfortable; and it’s pretty tough too. Moisture management is excellent: they repel a little water and dry quickly when overwhelmed; ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Alpine (2102)

£110.00

Rab’s Vapour-Rise range has been firm a favourite with a wide range of users for many years, and it’s generally ideal when you want maximum breathability while keeping the wind and very light showers at bay. With the Lite Alpine there is no membrane within the fabric, so water can get through fairly easily; but this in turn means the ...

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Rab Vapour Rise (2012)

£90.00

The Pertex Equilibrium fabric used in this jacket doesn’t have that stretchy, almost wetsuit-like feel of some soft shells. Instead it uses a looser weave of material. This means the fabric is a little less windproof than some, but a lot more breathable. When walking hard uphill, the fabric is a dream. The inner fleecy layer helps to trap heat ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Rab Double Pile (2012)

£60.00

A heavy fleece and therefore very warm. Double-pile fabric really traps the heat in. That also makes it bulky, however, and this certainly isn’t the kind of garment to tuck away in your pack for emergency use. Although it may not look like it, the face fabric has a water-repellent treatment which means that you can wear the top in ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Latok Glove (2012)

£62.00

While most gloves are designed to be warm, waterproof and hardwearing, there is another important requirement that many users would benefit from – and that is a good grip. The Rab Latok Glove is special in that it has a silicone print on the palm that is incredibly sticky, which makes gripping rock when scrambling, trekking poles or ice axes ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Traverse

£50.00

Fabulously lightweight and stretchy trousers that will be a favourite in any walker’s wardrobe. There’s no DWR on the fabric, but if they do get wet, they’ll dry incredibly quickly, and they’re superbly breathable too. They’re wonderfully easy to walk in, with a diamond crotch gusset for really easy movement, and the soft, lightweight fabric feels great against the skin. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Rab Generator Vest 2011

£75.00

A gilet that packs away into its own inner pocket and can be used as a camping pillow? You’ve got to admit that’s pretty cool. The Rab Generator Vest uses synthetic Primaloft to deliver damp-proof insulation. It doesn’t quite pack the warmth-per-gram punch of down, but it does hold up much better against our typical British mountain weather conditions. The ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Rab Sawtooth

£80.00

The Sawtooth is a great example of a performance-driven style of soft shell, although this time without Olympic track-star styling. I didn’t expect the lightweight fabric to be so warm, but during more energetic activity, it really kept the heat in. During a snow-bound jaunt up Snowdon’s Pyg Track, with only a pair of gloves on (and trousers, obviously) the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Exodus

£100.00

The Exodus tries to blur the lines between jacket and traditional soft shell and is useful in most conditions, barring a monsoon. The woven stretch fabric efficiently beads off moisture whilst blocking out the wind well. Although the seams aren’t sealed there is a great amount of weatherproofing in the design. Single-hand operated hem cinch and Velcro cuff tabs keep ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Rab Dihedral Pant

£70.00

Good-looking yet practical walking trousers with few faults. The fabric looks casual – almost cotton-like – but it’s actually stretchy, making for really easy movement. The cut’s good too, and the waist has elastic panels, belt loops and a webbing belt. The knees, seat and inner ankles are reinforced, which is very practical, as at £70, you want them to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Rab Bergen 2010

£110.00

The Bergens manage to balance a light weight and good packability against toughness, comfort and performance to make an excellent pair of trousers. The three-layer eVENT fabric feels incredibly breathable and it will also keep the rain out in even the worst weather. The hip-length zips make it easy to spill heat if the going gets hot; and the drawcord ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Generator Alpine 2010

£140.00

With an emphasis on the Alpine user, as the name suggests, the Rab Generator Alpine is intended to be ideal for use at rest stops, belays and overnight camps, and it has an insulated helmet-compatible hood for when the temperature drops. The Endurance outer protects against light rain and snow. All these features should also make it ideal for backpacking ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Rab Baltoro Light

£110.00

It’s not often that an article of clothing ticks all the boxes, but this does. The excellent fabric provides a decent amount of insulation and is also incredibly weather-resistant and very breathable. It has two huge hip/chest pockets that double as vents and the cuffs are fastened with Velcro. Single-handed drawcords adjust the hem, trapping or releasing warmth, and another ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Rab Treklite Pant

£60.00

The Treklite is exceptionally comfortable, thanks to its lightweight, stretchy fabric that feels good against the skin and their well-shaped articulated knees. They come with an integral belt and stretch waist so you can be sure of a comfortable fit, but they only come in one leg length for each size, which may put some off. The fabric feels cool ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Rab Latok 2009

£60.00

The big advantage of the Rab Latok glove is the amazing palm grip that sets it apart from everything else we looked at. The silicone palm is incredibly sticky, making these ideal for holding ice axes and trekking poles and even rock. There is a waterproof lining and a brushed lining of insulation to make these ideal for mild, wet ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Rab Alpine Trek

£50.00

The Teklite fabric has a slightly plastic feel, but still feels good to wear. A no-nonsense walking trouser with contrasting tough Cordura patches on the knees, ankles and seat. They resist the odd shower well enough and are cut from a midweight fabric that’s spot-on for the UK.   Colours: Boston, flintSizes: 30-40in waist; 30-34in inside leg Fabric: Teklite SoftshellMain ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 3.5
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Rab Photon Hoodie

£100.00

This insulated jacket is a shining example of good, functional gear. The first thing you notice when you put it on is that it feels great to wear. The soft and light Pertex Microlight fabric and the Primaloft fill make the jacket really comfortable and warm when on, which is just the ticket on a cold, blustery crag! After you’ve ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Rab Vapour Rise Trail Pants

£65.00

These warm trousers from Rab are light and soft against the skin – you’ll almost forgot you’re wearing them! The elasticated waist, which is backed up with belt loops, is great, but they are a little baggy. Warm trousers that will keep a short shower or a bit of drizzle at bay and remain comfortable even when they do wet ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab S12

£140.00

1790g synthetic sleeping bag; compression stuffsack; wide shoulder baffle; wide zip baffle; reasonable size and comfort; hood fits okay. But zip snagged very easily; minimal insulation in shoulder or zip baffles; not as warm as the -12 rating suggests; Trail temp rating -6 deg C.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Rab Ghost

£80.00

This fleece mid layer makes use of Polartec Wind Pro stretch fabric, which has a little more wind resistance than more open-knit fabrics, so you don’t have to don a windproof quite as often. It also feels a little more durable and a little warmer than some other mid layers. Yet it is still very breathable, making it ideal for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Belay Jacket

£130.00

This insulated jacket is filled with Primaloft Sport, the currently popular fast-drying, lightweight and efficient synthetic insulator. A water-resistant Pertex Endurance outer fends off the damp. Weighing in at just 642g (including a16g stuffsack) for a size large, this is the sort of garment that you won’t mind carrying from autumn through winter and into spring, which is essential as ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 3.5
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Rab Vapour Rise Smock

£100.00

This soft shell weighs 574g; exceptionally breathable fabric; micro wicking lining adds comfort and insulation; good water repellency; rollaway hood; excellent sleeve movement; map-sized chest pocket; elasticated and Velcro cuffs. But waist pocket easily obstructed; not as durable or water-resistant as others; no stretch.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4

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