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Evaluating 67 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally appreciate the comfortable fit, stylish designs, and warm materials of various winter jackets and outdoor clothing items. Many customers also praise the efficient repair, wash, and maintenance services that successfully restore their well-worn gear. However, some reviewers were not happy with recurring quality flaws, including peeling brand logos, fabric tears, and broken zippers. A few other people also felt that certain customer support interactions, delayed repair times, and unexpected maintenance costs were quite frustrating. People frequently mentioned that some waterproof items failed to keep them dry during moderate outdoor conditions.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall, excellent experiences with Rab. However, not certain what the “sales and use tax” is, which essentially doubles the usual sales tax. Never saw this coming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Rab Cirrus Hut Slippers are very soft on the skin, very warm and comfortable to wear. They are ideal for wearing in a bothy and campsite, especially after a long hike swapping the boots for these... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I sent away a 10 year old event waterproof jacket to the repair service to replace 2 zips. I got an email reply that stated that to repair the jacket may cause extra damage due to the age of the jacke... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sent my down jacket back to have several tears repaired. The tears were all my fault (brambles etc). Extremely pleased with the result. They replaced an entire panel on the back of the jacket and fixe... See more


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  1. Outdoor clothing and equipment shop

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Rab's primary focus is insulation products, in particular down jackets, sleeping bags and expedition wear.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had my jacket for over 4 weeks! No update

Booked the wash service for Goretex jacket.
Rab received the jacket on the 10th Jan with 3-4 weeks turnaround ( I was told this means that I will have the jacket within the 3-4 weeks). Now it is over 4 weeks with no update. My emails have not been replied to, my public questions and review have been deleted from their website. This is dreadful service for the £23 paid! Will not be purchasing any RAB products and will discourage everyone else's to do the same.

9 February 2024
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Reply from Rab

Hello Finley,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we're sorry to hear of your disappointment with the service offered. When the jacket was received by our team, we had an estimated turnaround time of 3-4 weeks from receipt of the item.

I can see your item was received on the 10/01/24 and posted back to you 13/02/24 so we're sorry it took a little longer than this.

Whilst we try to keep our website updated with the current turnaround time, these can fluctuate between an order being placed and good received - particularly in the busier winter months.

Kind regards,
Rab Customer Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor to average quality

I take great care of my garments and the RAB Valiance jacket didn't hold up to a month of light wear to the office commuting. At sub £300 I wasn't expecting the world but the quality of this garment is below par!

4 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow what a incredible repair by Karen…

Wow what a incredible repair by Karen on my Rab Jacket, i accidentally touched the jacket onto a hot bulb and melted a hole in the fabric thought I was going to have to use my favourite jacket as a work jacket, really cant thank you guys enough the repair is outstanding I cannot even spot where the damage was would recommend your repairs to anyone thank you so so much.

30 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Down jacket repair

I got a tear in my down jacket and sent to rab to have the panel replaced. I was quoted a timescale of 4 weeks. I have just received my jacket back after only two weeks and the repair is amazing. I can’t tell which panel has been replaced. I would highly recommend

2 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend this brand

Customer service is always reliable, quick to respond and always efficient. Products I've bought have always stood up to the pressures of ALL weathers and money always worth spent. You get what you pay for! Highly recommend this brand.

2 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RAB wash (or no wash In this case)

I sent my jacket to Rab for a wash and a repair of a zip but they said my jacket was too fragile. They then followed up with an offer of 20% discount on a new jacket. Firstly my jacket is in good condition other than a broken zip and they could have repaired it. I feel like they just wanted the new sale. Secondly, they did not word their email correctly and didn’t make it clear that the 20% discount was on the condition of them keeping my old jacket. They sent my jacket back but did not honour the 20% discount. Even though I had every intention in taking them up on this offer of a discount. They wiped their hands of it despite their poorly wrote email.

25 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Most UK women are not 5'11" tall so why are the models

Sorry Rab but when you use a model who is 5'11" and wearing a size Small, for a womans Goretex jacket you have to expect the image to be misleading for those of us who are average height. (Currently 5'4" in the UK) I sent the jacket back as it was about 3" too long

2 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant After Care

I have used their cleaning service and it is excellent, recently I also used their zip replacement service. I paid on line and received the packaging very quickly.

Within a day or two of sending my jacket in I received an email to say the zip wasn't broken the slider was so they were fixing it for free and refunding my payment, they also repairs the waist pull cord.

Within a week of sending the jacket in it was back all repaired and they refunded me.

Great service!!

6 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rab logo peeling

Soooo... bought a Rab jacket and the breast logo peeled off... the logo was red and the service centre offered to repair it in silver... they did offer to do the hood logo to match in silver but the coat livery is red.. perhaps they didn't have the technology for red? The zip also broke... all this in just over a year.... my daughter bought a jacket too... from a different retailer at a different time and her jacket breast logo peeled off too. Do not buy... purchase Berghaus equivalent.... so much better in every way.

1 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rab Service Centre

My review is for the Rab service centre which deals with warranty and repairs. I never used this service before, but I have to say that the Rab service centre provides excellent customer care. Their apparel is of very high quality, as the multitude of other reviews demonsrate, but aftersales service is also very important and the Rab service centre gets 5 stars from me for this.

12 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic quality

Fantastic quality, great fit, amazing service. I bought the Xenair long sleeve insulated jacket, and two days later also bought the Xenair vest. Warm and unbelievably light. Delivered for free via DPD within one day of ordering. Specialist washing detergents also fab. Thank you Rab.

7 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service, will not purchase anymore…

My down jacket developed a 3-4inch hole on the back of the jacket caused from a unprotected Velcro strip on the back of the hood, which in my opinion was in a pointless position and served no purpose what so ever, so it was a design flaw, Rab state they have a lifetime warranty for items that develop and fail due to manufacturing of their items, this was clearly a manufacturer fault because if the velcro strip had not been put in this position in the first place as mentioned it as it served no purpose let alone being unprotected the hole would not have developed. They have repaired the hole along with the holes caused by the wire in the peak of the hood which again was caused by not being protected, but these faults should never of happened in the first place. I wasn't contacted to discuss the repair in any case let alone a replacement which is what should have been offered.
I too like many others have been a life long loyal user of Rab equipment and this is the first time I have had to contact them with an issue but feel their customer service is poor and the lifetime warranty not worth the paper it's written as the saying goes.I had issues with only a hand full of items letting me down in the past from other manufacturers/ competitors and they actually stood by their warranty and replaced the items no quibble regardless of condition but I was told by the Rab service centre manger "unlike other frivolous competitors" we will repair not replace !!... Very poor customer service......I will no longer be purchasing Rab or lowe alpine equipment, I will take my custom elsewhere now to those frivolous competitors who do actually stand by their warranty offered!!.

8 December 2023
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Reply from Rab

Hello Stephen,
Thank you for your feedback and we’re sorry that we did not meet your high expectations on this occasion. We would always look to keep a garment going as long as possible as we have previously communicated rather than simply sending it to landfill (like the companies you referenced). We are lucky enough to have a workshop onsite that can repair our garments to a high standard. Thankfully, we were able to repair your item and given that it was circa 10-12 years old, we hope you will be able to continue using it for another decade!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuinely amazing repair service

Genuinely amazing repair service. My down jacket got shedded by our puppy, debated buying a replacement but thought I’d see if it was repairable. Paid what I thought it would be only to have an email saying they’d used a lot less and refunded the difference. You’d never know the damage was there before, such an impressive service - thank you.

5 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shockingly bad customer service!

I used to love Rab gear, but my relationship with them has been soured. I had a £300 jacket for less than 10 months, and the stitching came undone. I went through the website for a repair, only to find out because it was under a year old, I couldn't send it to them. Even though the website promised a 'quick' resolution, I had to send it back to the retailer so they could send it to Rab, and wait for Rab to send it back to them. I explained I'm autistic and I don't understand why the say it's quicker, when it's clearly not. They replied, we are busy, you can send it to us if you want.....firstly appealing customer service, secondly I can't send it to you, the form won't let me. So rude and wrong. Appalling.

5 December 2023
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Reply from Rab

Hello Nathan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we're sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the response received. You were provided a link to our warranty form which must be completed before an item is returned to us for inspection under warranty - this was because you stated that you did not wish to return the jacket to your retailer.

I'm unsure what you mean when you say 'the form won't let you' send the item back. Once completed, our Service Centre team will be able to advise the next steps. If you are having an issue completing the form, please let us know and we will be happy to advise further.

As mentioned, the run-up to Christmas is our busiest time of year as the weather turns cooler so regrettably, the turnaround time is longer than it would be at other times of year however we will offer a resolution to your issue as soon as possible.

Kind regards,
Rab Customer Support

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