R&D COLLABORATIVE

For over 25 years, Raidlight has crafted technical, lightweight, high-performance trail running gear. Our strength: collaborative innovation fueled by feedback from trail runners, ambassadors, and our passionate teams.

Since 1999, our founder Benoît Laval has relied on runners’ real-world feedback. This mindset took shape in 2008 with the launch of our OPEN R&D platform, open to all users. Even today, this co-design approach is at the heart of our DNA.

Collaborative R&D driving more powerful products

At Raidlight, every test counts. Our products get better thanks to:

• in-store tests at Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse,
  
• daily feedback from our staff who run,
  
• intensive testing by our ambassadors,
  
• your feedback online through our questionnaire.
  

Being close to the community lets us develop trail gear that’s more reliable, lighter, breathable, and tuned to new ways of running.

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Ultralight MP+ Jacket: 25 Years of Evolution

From the first TOP R-LIGHT (1999) to the ULTRALIGHT MP+ 3.0 (2024), Raidlight has revolutionized waterproof trail jackets. The latest version offers 25,000 Schmerber waterproofing and 50,000 breathability, meeting the standards of the most demanding ultra-trails, including the UTMB®.

Raid Legend Pack: the ultra-distance icon

Pioneer of the trail pack, the Raid Legend has been continuously optimized: tougher materials, improved ergonomics, better ventilation, and redesigned modularity. A must-have for committed trail runners.

1. Expertise & passion

A skilled team designing products built for performance.

2. Continuous improvement

Your experience drives our developments thanks to OPEN R&D.

3. Field co-design

Each product is tested in real conditions to guarantee durability, comfort, and practicality.

4. Eco-responsibility

Recycled materials, reducing environmental impact, and repair service to extend product lifespan.