Hold onto your hiking boots, folks – Rab is back at it again, gearing up to make our spring and summer 2025 adventures more exhilarating than ever! This season, they're rolling out a wide-ranging line-up of backpacks tailored for every kind of trailblazer, from casual day-hikers to hardcore multi-day trekkers.
Leading the charge is the Hyperon series, designed for those epic, soul-searching treks across uncharted territories. With capacities ranging from 50L to a whopping 80L, these packs are your trusty sherpas, minus the witty banter. Rab says the packs are “crammed with storage solutions to keep you organised and ready for every step of your journey”.
But wait, there's more! The Exion series, with volumes from 35L to 65L, delivers high-capacity load carriers for extended, long-distance treks – your ultimate companions for remote, off-the-grid adventures.
And let's not forget the versatile Protium daypacks, perfect for those spontaneous 'I-need-to-get-outside-now' moments, and the Nitron series, catering to the minimalist hiker who believes less is more – except when it comes to trail snacks.
For the fast and the furious mountain runners among us, the Veil XP series is making waves, too – not just for its sleek design but also for snagging a prestigious ISPO Award and becoming 'Product of the Year' at the OIA Awards 2025. Available in 20L and 30L versions, these waterproof wonders ensure that neither rain nor sweat will dampen your spirits.
Across all of these ranges, Rab's commitment to inclusivity shines through, with the brand's Narrow Dimensions (ND) fit ensuring female adventurers and those of a smaller stature can still find their perfect pack.
Furthermore, Rab’s transparent Material Facts tables keep you informed about each product's sustainability credentials, so you can make informed decisions when buying your gear.
With these new collections hitting the shelves in spring 2025, it's time to start planning your next escapade – because adventure, much like these packs, waits for no-one.
A quick guide to Rab's new backpacks
If you want a quick, snappy guide to which backpacks are available in each product series, and what size options are on offer, you can find a nifty little summary below. Rab also has a backpack buying guide, which is helpful in deciding exactly what you might need.
Hyperon:
Load-hauling trekking packs designed for long distances in remote regions. Available volumes: 50L ND; 50L; 80L ND; 80L.
Exion:
High-capacity load carriers for extended treks. Available volumes: 35L ND; 38L; 45L ND; 48L; 55L ND; 55L; 65L ND; 65L.
Veil XP:
Award-winning waterproof running and fast-hiking packs. Available volumes: 20L; 30L.
Protium:
Versatile technical daypacks for hiking and scrambling. Available volumes: 18L ND; 20L; 25L ND; 27L; 33L ND; 35L.
Nitron:
Streamlined packs for minimalist day hiking. Available volumes: 12L; 18L; 25L.
For more info on how a backpack should fit, take a look at Rab's backpack size guide.
5 of the best: Rab’s new backpack ranges
But, for the detail gurus and gear geeks out there, here’s more of a deep-dive into the new quartet of backpack series: the Nitron, Protium, Exion and Hyperon ranges. We’ve picked out five of the best options and highlighted their prices, specs and main product features.
1. Rab Nitron 12 - £75
Billed as “tough, compact and ready for action”, the Nitron 12 encourages you to hone your kit list and pick up the pace. This lightweight, streamlined pack is the ultimate companion for fast hiking on technical trails. With its vest-style harness and body-hugging back system, it enables bounce-free movement over any terrain.
View the Rab Nitron 12 here.
2. Rab Women’s Protium ND18 - £120
This do-it-all daypack features body-contouring technology, making it super adaptable to a range of disciplines – whether you’re treading unfamiliar trails, climbing steep rock or hiking up new summits.
The shape and design is slick and streamlined, but with practical storage features and a comfortable back system. Built with narrower dimensions (ND), this pack is specifically made for women or those with smaller frames.
View the Rab Women’s Protium ND18 here.
3. Protium 27 - £130
When you need one pack for all your day adventures, the Protium offers impressive multi-activity versatility. With an Air Contour™ back system that flexes as you move, it’s equipped for all-mountain day hikes, technical scrambles and even fastpacking on any terrain.
Storage options are plentiful including front stash pocket, side mesh pockets, zippered hipbelt pockets and an internal security pocket perfect for valuables.
View the Protium 27 here.
4. Exion 55 - £230
Made for long distances and longer kit lists, the Exion 55 is billed as a pack “for when the miles stretch out before you, and you’re unrestricted by time or trails”. Low-bulk and loaded with features, it enables you to reach remote landscapes and explore beyond the confines of the map.
The V-TRAX back system is fully adjustable and the well-padded harness delivers cushioned support where it’s needed and reduced bulk where it’s not.
View the Exion 55 here.
5. Hyperon 65 - £290
From the moment you draft your kit list, to the final step, the Hyperon 65 has your back, literally and figuratively.
Capable for every mile, every mountain track and every frost-dusted wild camp under the starry night sky, this gear-hauling beast is crammed with storage features, making it the ultimate trekking pack for longer distances in remote regions.
View the Hyperon 65 here.
See the brand's full range of rucksacks on the Rab website.