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The mountains challenge us — not just physically, but when it comes to gear as well. Today’s adventurers want more than just protection from the elements. Lightweight design, high performance, and sustainability have become must-haves.
What to wear on the trail
Whether you're powering up a long ascent or pushing the pace on a trail run, every gram matters. But lightweight clothing also needs to be weatherproof, breathable, and easy to stash in your pack. It’s a tricky balance — one that modern materials are getting better and better at striking.
Great outdoor apparel should move with you and handle changing conditions with ease. That’s why today’s layering pieces blend stretchy panels, breathable fabrics, and insulating fills.
The Xenair Alpine Flex Jacket brings it all together. Its breathable outer, light insulation, and stretchy fleece inserts keep you warm and dry without overheating. Side stretch panels let you move freely, whether you’re climbing, scrambling, or just powering uphill. It works perfectly as a midlayer in variable weather or on its own during active ascents.
Smart packing: When your backpack goes the extra mile
The Veil XP Backpack is made for exactly that. With taped seams and weatherproof materials, it stands up to serious rain — no extra drybags required.
Its flexible back system molds to your shape for all-day comfort, even on longer treks. Plus, smartly placed compartments keep your essentials — snacks, rain jacket, headlamp — always within reach.
What does PFAS-free actually mean?
You’ve probably heard the term floating around the outdoor world — but what are PFAS, really? Short for per- and polyfluorinated substances, these chemicals were once widely used in waterproof gear. They're super durable but also hard to break down and potentially harmful to health and the environment.
Rab has taken a stand. As "The Mountain People," the brand is deeply rooted in nature — and that means doing its part to protect it.
Many of Rab’s products are already free from PFAS, and by the Fall/Winter 2025 season, all fabrics — even zippers and seams — will be completely PFAS-free.
Instead, Rab is turning to advanced coatings that are safer for the planet while still delivering top-notch performance.
>> Learn more about Rab’s shift away from PFAS
In a nutshell: Smart design meets technical expertise
Today’s outdoor gear needs to go the extra mile. Performance, weight, comfort, versatility, sustainability — it’s a lot to ask. But Rab shows it’s possible. With innovative details, cutting-edge design, and a strong commitment to the environment, the brand proves you don’t have to compromise.
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