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

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 WIN PRIZES or SIGN UP to our newsletter HERE https://www.messner.co.uk Join our Patreon community for additional videos, community WhatsApp style chats and more. MASSIVE thanks to YOU. I couldn’t do this without your support.   / paulmessner   ⏱️ 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 DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.