Let’s be honest – building the perfect trail running kit can be a bit of a faff. You start with a jacket from one brand, shorts from another, maybe a pack you spotted on discount last month, and before you know it, you're heading out the door looking like a walking gear mash-up.
Not only is it time-consuming to research and buy everything separately, but half the time your kit doesn’t quite work together – the fit’s off, the features clash and don’t even get us started on the mismatched colours.
But what if you could just… skip all that? What if you could get your entire running setup in one go – and not just any setup, but one where every piece is designed to sync perfectly with the next?
Enter Rab’s freshly revamped Skyline collection for spring/summer 2025. This isn’t just a new colourway or a logo tweak – we’re talking a full-on refresh of the British brand’s award-winning trail running line.
Think lightweight, mountain-ready gear built for big days in the hills, fast dashes across ridgelines and everything in-between. From cleverly redesigned running shorts (now tailored to different terrains and runner preferences) to featherweight jackets and dialled-in packs, it’s all been built with serious performance and effortless cohesion in mind.
And let’s not ignore the aesthetic: the colours complement, the styles work together and you won’t look like you got dressed in the dark at an outlet sale. Basically, it’s your all-in-one kit, sorted – by people who get mountain running. Rab’s designers are passionate mountain runners themselves and, therefore, know what runners need – it’s a perfect approach.
The spirit behind it? Rab put it beautifully: "Sometimes, it’s not the most extreme feats that make an adventure. It’s the tiny, electrifying moments that can only happen in the mountains. It’s what happens when you break trail, venture to the other side of the ridgeline, and see what lies beyond the edges of the map."
With the 2025 Skyline range, you’re geared up for those moments – seamlessly, stylishly and without a single mismatched garment. You can find out more and shop the collection here or, if you need more information now, here’s our round-up of six of the best items from the collection.
6 of the best: Rab’s new Skyline trail running collection
1. Downpour Trail Light Waterproof Jacket – £130
From spring showers and summer storms to rain-lashed winter trails, you can get out running-year round with the Downpour Trail Light, a versatile lightweight running shell. Offering robust, dependable protection weather you’re squeezing in back-to-back training runs or heading out on a dawn-to-dusk mountain epic.
It’s engineered with 2.5-layer Pertex Shield and is packed with features to keep you running through horizontal rain. Billed as “uncompromising, reliable and impressively lightweight”, it’s a do-it-all shell that adapts to any day on the trail with dark skies overhead.
Find the women's Downpour Trail Light and men's version here.
2. Veil XP 20L Waterproof Pack - £125
With the 30L version named as the ‘Product of the Year’ award winner at the prestigious Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) Awards, this pack helps you “move fast, pack light and defy the elements”.
When you’re maximising every mile and every minute, you need to be prepared for anything – and that’s where the Veil XP 20L comes in. This ultralight, super versatile and fully waterproof pack is built to protect your kit on serious long-distance missions, from ultralight fastpacking to mountain marathons.
Tested to IPX4, it combines taped seams and a waterproof fabric, thus protecting your kit in all weather, no matter how atrocious. This approach further reduces weight by eliminating dry bags from your kit list.
The Veil XP is fine-tuned to keep you moving, with on-the-go access to gear and a 3D mesh back system that wicks away moisture, flexes with you and remains comfortable over long distances.
Find the Veil XP 20L Waterproof Pack here. Smaller running belts and vests are also available: check out the Veil 1L, Veil 6L and Veil 12L.
3. Trail Tee – £40
Whether you’re squeezing in a morning training run or on a multi-day mountain epic, this breathable running tee is designed to keep you comfortable, sweat-free and moving efficiently.
Rab has positioned high-wicking Motiv Aero fabric across the back to effectively expel moisture when you’re working on an incline, while more protective yet highly breathable Motiv fabric has been used in the front.
With a tailored running fit allowing you to make smooth progress in the face of a headwind, the Trail Tee is geared up for travelling at pace over rocky fells.
Find the men's Trail Tee and women's Trail Tee here.
4. Talus Running Shorts (7”) – £65
When you need one pair of shorts for any run, these versatile 7-inch shorts are Rab's mountain running all-rounder, offering a versatile balance of low weight and generous storage. With an ergonomic design and stretchy, breathable fabric, they allow unrestricted movement and cool comfort on long summer runs.
Find the women's Talus and men's Talus here.
5. Talus 5 Panel Cap – £28
From the Lake District to the Scottish Highlands, this technical five-panel cap is essential headwear for trail running and fast-paced mountain missions. Engineered with a breathable softshell fabric and laser-cut holes for ventilation, it keeps you cool and dry, while the soft peak and unstructured design allow you to stash it with ease.
Find the Talus 5 Panel Cap here.
6. Phantom Jacket – £175
Another winner of a prestigious OIA annual award, this jacket delivers “barely-there protection for ultra-runners and thru-hikers with a stripped-back kit list”. The Phantom feels weightless as you negotiate rain-battered ridges and packs down to the size of your palm when rain clouds clear.
The Phantom Jacket is one of the lightest waterproof shells available on the market, offering stashable, barely-there protection for ultra running, mountain races and long-distance thru-hiking.
Features have been stripped back to those you really need without compromising on utility, from the handy full-length zip to the ventilated roll-away hood.
The jacket packs into its hood when not required, creating a palm-sized package that effortlessly stashes away into your backpack or running vest, ready for a sudden shower.
Find the men's Phantom Jacket and women's Phantom Jacket here.