Vintage RAB Kinder Down Smock – Made in Sheffield, England

Fantastic early vintage RAB Down Equipment pull-over down smock in bright blue with grey lining.

Features the early RAB Down Equipment chest patch, goose-down insulation, popper neck opening, large kangaroo hand-warmer pocket, ribbed inner cuffs and adjustable drawcord hem.

The internal label states 100% Nylon / Goose Down / Made in Sheffield, England.

I am slim and 6'4" and fits me well. Would fit  smaller person comfortably. Any taller and you'd be pushing it.

This is an early RAB Kinder-style down smock from the brand's Sheffield manufacturing era. Rab originally introduced the Kinder Smock in 1986 and it became a well-known piece amongst the Sheffield climbing community.

Colour: Blue / Grey
Insulation: Goose Down
Outer/Inner: 100% Nylon
Made in: Sheffield, England
Style: Pull-over / smock / anorak

Approximate measurements laid flat:
Pit to pit: approx. 24–25"
Length: approx. 25"

Please refer to the measurement photographs and compare against a similar garment for fit, particularly as the original size label is no longer clearly readable.

Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear. The internal labels are worn/frayed. Please inspect all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

A great piece of early British outdoor clothing and a collectible example of RAB's Sheffield-made down equipment.