Titanium in a Sleeping Bag? The Science Behind Rab’s TILT & Loft 3D Technology

Описание: Big thank you to Ultralight Outdoor Gear for supporting us in 2026 https://geni.us/UltralightOutdoorGear
Join me and Andy on an exclusive tour of the Rab factory in Derbyshire to get a first look at the new Spring/Summer 2026 sleeping bag lineup. They discover the secrets behind Rab's latest gear innovations, exploring Loft 3D baffling, TILT technology, the new ISO temperature ratings, and down waterproofing techniques. The video concludes with a live demonstration of a sleeping bag being filled, a walkthrough of the Rab Service Centre, and a visit to the legendary Rab Factory Shop.

The new Rab sleeping bag range
Neutrino -6c https://geni.us/ULOGNeutrino
Alpine -6c https://geni.us/ULOGAlpine
Mythic -12c https://geni.us/ULOGMythic-12
Ascent -6c https://geni.us/ULOGAscent

Other gear I use
Tent https://geni.us/UOGunna
Backpack https://geni.us/UOGOspreyExosPro
Stove https://geni.us/UOGFusionTrek
Pot https://geni.us/UOGfrontier1300
Mug https://geni.us/UOGS2Smug
Pillows https://geni.us/UOGNemoFillo & https://geni.us/UOGNemoFilloElite
Quilt https://geni.us/UOGEEquilt20
Sleeping Pad https://geni.us/UOGNemoRW
Egg Carrier https://amzn.to/4aBbBjI
Folding Spatula https://geni.us/ULOGS2Sspatula
The Montane Smock mentioned https://geni.us/UOGExtremeSmock
All my other gear https://www.messner.co.uk/gearlist

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Intro & Arriving at the Rab Factory
01:05 Exploring the Spring/Summer 2026 Sleeping Bag Range
02:35 How Loft 3D Baffling Technology Works
04:40 Comparing Down Types & Weights (Alpine vs. Neutrino)
06:20 Why Rab Changed Their Temperature Ratings (ISO Standard)
08:30 Zip Features, Sleeping Bag Sizes, and Fits
12:15 The Ultra-Light Materials in the Mythic Bag
14:15 TILT (Thermo Ionic Lining Technology) Explained
17:50 The Future of Sleeping Pads & Rising R-Values
20:50 Waterproofing Down: Granger's Down Defender
23:15- Checking Out the "Frankenstein" Prototype Bag
26:40 Sourcing, Sorting, and Inspecting the Raw Down
28:30 The Old vs. New Down Filling Machines
30:10 How Rab Sleeping Bags Are Filled (Live Demonstration)
33:45 The Rab Service Centre: Wash, Repair & Rental Programs
36:00 Inside the UK Repair Workshop & "Second Stitch" Upcycling
38:45 Hand-making High Altitude Expedition Suits
41:50 The Washroom: How Rab Cleans Down Sleeping Bags & Jackets
46:30 Sneak Peek Inside the Rab Factory Shop
51:00 Outro & Final Thoughts

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