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Rab
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UK Peak District mountaineering specialist pairing 900FP hydrophobic goose down with heat-reflective TILT linings in the 537 g Mythic Ultra.
Founded in Sheffield in 1981 by Scottish climber Rab Carrington, Rab builds gear specifically for cold, sleet-lashed Scottish winter and Himalayan conditions—combining Nikwax fluorocarbon-free hydrophobic European down, Pertex Quantum 10D shells, and breathable Profuga/Pertex Shield waterproofs.
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UK Peak District mountaineering specialist pairing 900FP hydrophobic goose down with heat-reflective TILT linings in the 537 g Mythic Ultra.
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View canonical entity profile (4 lists) →Founded in Sheffield in 1981 by Scottish climber Rab Carrington, Rab builds gear specifically for cold, sleet-lashed Scottish winter and Himalayan conditions—combining Nikwax fluorocarbon-free hydrophobic European down, Pertex Quantum 10D shells, and breathable Profuga/Pertex Shield waterproofs.
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Specifications
Hero Down Jackets Mythic Ultra (900FP + TILT,537 g) & Electron Pro (800FP, 477 g)
Waterproofs Latok Gore-Tex Pro & Kinetic Alpine2.0
Care Service Rab Wash & Repair Centre
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Mythic Ultra pairs 900FP hydrophobic goose down with offset box-wall/stitch-through baffles and TILT scrim at 537 g.
- Delivers true mountain-grade Gore-Tex Pro (Latok) and 800FP down (Electron Pro) roughly $150–$250 below Arc'teryx.
Cons
- 10D Pertex Quantum ripstop on Mythic models demands care around ice screws, crampon points, and bushwhacking.
- Slim British alpine cut across the hips can ride up slightly on wide-hipped builds.
Eligibility
- Best for: Damp winter belays, fast-and-light alpine ascents, and class-leading down warmth per dollar
Things to Watch Out For
- Watch out for: Ultralight 10-denier Mythic outer fabrics snag on sharp granite crystals if worn while chimneying
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