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Title: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Dalesman on 11:21:53, 13/02/12
Hi, Anybody know if the Rab factory shop/Equip Outdoor technologies is still open on a Wed and Thurs? Gonna try and check it out on Wednesday if i get time.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: lasramblas on 17:52:27, 13/02/12
Still open according to this http://sixthehawthorns.net/rabshop.htm (http://sixthehawthorns.net/rabshop.htm)
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Dalesman on 18:04:26, 13/02/12
Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: yorksgal on 20:11:31, 13/02/12
If I remember right, I think it is only on a Wednesday and thursday afternoon 12:30 - 15:30 O0

You may be better ringing them before hand TEL: 01773 601870
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Wurz on 15:46:25, 15/02/12
Surely the Rab factory shop should be in China?
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Dalesman on 16:50:43, 15/02/12
Managed to get there today before coming home, opens 12:30-15:30 every Wednesday and Thursday. Managed to get a couple of bargains, Rab stuff about half price or less from RRP. Some good Lowe Alpine stuff in there to at great prices. Worth a trip if your local.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: botty on 17:28:43, 15/02/12
Don't suppose you noticed if they have anything in 3XL? Don't suppose so, but worth asking.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Dalesman on 18:04:19, 15/02/12
Plenty of xxl but didn't spot anything bigger.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Paulr on 19:18:17, 15/02/12
Botty - not sure Rab does anything bigger than XXL. 
 
However, Im currently carrying a few extra pounds (aka fat git  ;) ) and have a Rab XXL baselayer which is fine size-wise and also tried on an Rab XXL softshell the other week and it was fine (except it was carrying too many pounds on the price tag  :( ).  I cant imagine your much bigger than me so maybe XXL is big enough for you ??
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: footix2 on 09:46:26, 16/02/12
Do they have a decent range of stuff in there? Or is it all a bit random?
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Dalesman on 10:25:07, 16/02/12
Do they have a decent range of stuff in there? Or is it all a bit random?

To be fair there is quite a good selection. Plenty of down jackets in both mens and womens in all sizes, loads of waterproof rab jackets and some trousers. Plenty of lowe alpine fleeces and trousers as well as a few random boxes with hats etc in. The stuff is either factory second or sample, it states clearly on the label and if its a second it has a sticker on the garment pointing out what the fault is.
Was just a little too busy yesterday to browse in comfort, although we got what we wanted.
As an example, my partner for a Microlight Alpine jacket for £60 which is a massive bargain!
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Paulr on 18:48:10, 04/04/13
 
Thought I would resurrect this thread rather than start a new one.
 
Popped in there today and it would appear the Lowe Alpine stuff has dissapeared - but plenty Rab jackets at prices between £50 and £80.  Very few trousers (unless you need XS size) which is what I went in for - sadly not my size - but ended up getting a Momentum jacket for £70 which seems like a good deal and a very nice, light eVent jacket - looking forward to trying that out soon.
 
They try to be helpful on the phone re whats in the shop but its hit and miss as to what they have at any given time.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: TheGUYuk on 18:56:15, 04/04/13
Cotswolds Rockbottom shops  are a god send for those not able to get to the Rab shop....... O0
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: map mad kedge on 20:57:13, 04/04/13
I went tuther week but only bought a pair of gaiters for £5, normally cost £25.
Aiming to go back soon when I've got more cash, its only 20 mins away.
Not a big place but worth a gander if you're in the vicinity. O0
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Calas Small Tiger Hunter on 21:59:37, 04/04/13
I went tuther week but only bought a pair of gaiters for £5, normally cost £25.
Aiming to go back soon when I've got more cash, its only 20 mins away.
Not a big place but worth a gander if you're in the vicinity. O0
                                      Kedge i was gunna buy them gaiters . cmon send em to me they were sposed to be mine . I need em more than you you know its a jungle down here  :angel:
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: map mad kedge on 21:18:21, 05/04/13
                                      Kedge i was gunna buy them gaiters . cmon send em to me they were sposed to be mine . I need em more than you you know its a jungle down here  :angel:


You gonna have to chase me for them ;)
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Peter on 22:07:33, 05/04/13

You gonna have to chase me for them ;)

Oh god... now its all going to kick off!!  :crazy2:
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: map mad kedge on 22:12:40, 05/04/13
Peter you've met me ... do you think he stands a chance?
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Paulr on 22:16:10, 05/04/13
But he hunts Tigers in Wales which has got be a tough living......could give you a run for your money perhaps  ;) :D
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: TheGUYuk on 22:25:00, 05/04/13

You gonna have to chase me for them ;)
Who was that TV person who use to say " chase me, chase me" :D
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: map mad kedge on 12:04:25, 06/04/13
That was Duncan Norville .. who was also from Nottnum :-\
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Calas Small Tiger Hunter on 20:48:22, 06/04/13
You gonna have to chase me for them (http://walkingforum.co.uk/Smileys/alive/wink.gif)
                                 Right yer can have a two mile start and il chase you wit one leg tied behind me ear while hopping backwards ont one leg . AND AND I'd still catch u within three miles , Gissum  here young lady  c'mon . and no tripping up either . ^-^
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: map mad kedge on 16:38:58, 07/04/13
This I've gotta see. :D
If you can do it whilst balancing a bucket of custard on yer head, you can have em O0
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Calas Small Tiger Hunter on 00:01:18, 09/04/13
This I've gotta see. :D
If you can do it whilst balancing a bucket of custard on yer head, you can have em O0
                       Well its like this see i is a bit scaredy of custard innit  . ^-^
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: Horizontal Kipper on 13:28:59, 10/12/14
Rab winter clearance event. Saturday 13th December 2014.
Useful for those who can't make the usual mid wee k opening
(https://www.facebook.com/17649345085/photos/gm.751478591572675/10152958076860086)
https://www.facebook.com/17649345085/photos/gm.751478591572675/10152958076860086 (https://www.facebook.com/17649345085/photos/gm.751478591572675/10152958076860086)


Have a look at their Facebook page for opening times.
(Unfortunately I'm leading a walk so can't make it myself.)
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: route2rock on 20:40:13, 10/12/14
Rab winter clearance event. Saturday 13th December 2014.
Useful for those who can't make the usual mid wee k opening
(https://www.facebook.com/17649345085/photos/gm.751478591572675/10152958076860086)
https://www.facebook.com/17649345085/photos/gm.751478591572675/10152958076860086 (https://www.facebook.com/17649345085/photos/gm.751478591572675/10152958076860086)


Have a look at their Facebook page for opening times.
(Unfortunately I'm leading a walk so can't make it myself.)

Word of warning- it gets very busy so they limit the number in the shop by creating a long queue outside. If visiting, wrap up warm and allow plenty of time. A mate went to the last one (fortnight ago) and got several bargains. Apparently they had a good mix of stock and sizes.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: domtheone on 08:51:07, 11/12/14
Popping up this sat.  Will take my coat ;D
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: route2rock on 11:34:40, 11/12/14
Popping up this sat.  Will take my coat ;D

The irony is you will probably end up buying a down jacket there!
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: nag1_uk on 20:29:22, 11/12/14
I went 2 weeks ago, they had lots for sale. But as others have said, get there early.
We got there for 8:20. Dropped my mate in the queue while went back up the road to collect a Mcdonald's breakfast for us both!
The queue didn't get as long as previous years, but by the time we left at 10:15, we had cherry picked all of the good stuff and there was still a load of people waiting to go in. 

Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: domtheone on 15:04:21, 12/12/14
70 minutes before opening and there was a queue already :o

I was planning on popping round after 9 ;D

Assume local parking is ok?
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: nag1_uk on 15:10:55, 12/12/14
To be fair I prefer to get there early and have the best choice!
This year the queue before was ALOT shorter then on previous years so you would have been ok turning up at 9. But who is to say how busy it will be this time?



Parking is fine. They have lots of spaces at the factory and the road is ok also.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: domtheone on 15:23:39, 12/12/14
^^
Cheers O0
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: route2rock on 17:59:03, 12/12/14
When you get on the industrial estate just follow the road to the end, big car park on right or park on the road.
Title: Re: Rab Factory shop Alfreton
Post by: lowland on 18:57:16, 18/12/14
I live 4.5 miles from here and never knew it existed until last Saturday when I read this post. I've now been there twice and I can see it's going to be a place I visit a lot more.