
England and Argentina are two nations that don't always see eye to eye. From the protracted dispute over the Falkland Islands to soccer World Cup controversies such as Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal in 1986 and David Beckham's red card in 1998, theirs is a chequered history. However, one collaboration between an Englishman and an Argentine in the 1970s may have sown the seed for one of the world's most reputable outdoor brands: Rab.
From sleeping bags stitched together in an attic in Northern England to the major brand we see today, Rab has been on quite a journey. However, one of its waterproof jackets will set you back more than most. Before you invest in Rab gear, you're within your rights to know exactly what it is you're paying for. So, why is Rab so expensive?