Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a category of synthetic chemical that are used to make products waterproof. In the quest to make outdoor gear that can withstand the toughest adventures in the harshest environments, the outdoor industry has relied on these harmful solutions for far too long. Here we take a deep dive into PFAS use and look to the future of waterproof outdoor gear.

We rely on our athlete ambassadors to not only test our kit in the world’s toughest environments, but to be our eyes and ears on the health of the planet. In summer 2022, Dutch mountain guide and Rab athlete, Roeland van Oss, summited all 82 4000m peaks in the Alps - in just 78 days.