No one covers outdoor wall packs quite like RAB, and that’s because they set out to cover every application. At PROLIGHTING we stock a wide range of RAB LED wall packs for building exteriors, outdoor corridors, walkways and stairwells. They’re the environmentally preferred alternative to traditional HID or incandescent fixtures, with energy savings of up to 87%.
Whether you’re after light output, durability or a lower power bill, there’s a RAB LED wall pack that fits. Below is how the families differ, how to size one, and what to check before you order.
What Is an LED Wall Pack?
Wall pack lighting is the exterior lighting mounted on the outside walls of commercial buildings. The bright output and adjustable mounting of LED wall pack fixtures make them a natural fit for lighting ground areas for pedestrians and vehicles, and building perimeters for security.
High efficiency makes them well suited to breezeways, alleyways, back entrances, paths and any high traffic area where bright light has to run for long stretches.
Why RAB LED Wall Packs
RAB Lighting’s LED wall packs are among the most efficient and versatile on the market. RAB builds them across a wide range of functions, wattages and voltages, so contractors and homeowners both have something that fits the job and the budget. We see them on shopping centers, office buildings, parking garages and anywhere with heavy vehicle and foot traffic.
The housings are die-cast aluminum, which handles humidity and extreme climates well and makes them a sensible choice in harsh environments. Depending on the model you’ll also find:
- IP65 rating for full protection against dust and low-pressure water jets.
- DLC listing, including DLC Premium on many models, which is what makes a fixture eligible for most utility rebate programs.
- A manufacturer’s warranty covering light output, driver performance and paint finish.
At 10 hours of daily use, RAB rates its LEDs to last around 27 years, which takes most of the maintenance and re-lamping cost out of the equation.
RAB LED Wall Pack Families Compared
RAB splits its wall packs into families by form factor and optics. Here’s how they line up:
| Family | Style | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| SLIM | Low profile, adjustable, full cutoff options | Our most requested family. SLIM XS, SLIM15, SLIM17 and SLIM22 cover everything from a back door to a loading dock, most with photocell and CCT selection built in. |
| WP1 / WP2 / WP3 | Traditional forward throw | Three sizes with seven lumen packages between them, from 4,283 lumens on the WP1 up to 11,606 on the 80W WP2. Designed to drop onto old HID footprints. |
| WPLED | Compact door pack | Small (6/10/13W) and Medium (16/24/32W) versions with photocell and CCT selection. The straightforward choice for entries and service doors. |
| BRISK | Mini, narrow beam | Compact footprint where a full size pack would look heavy. The 20W does 2,921 lumens with photocell and CCT selection. |
| W34 | Open face, field adjustable | The traditional open-face look at a cost-efficient price. Field adjustable across 40/60/80W with CCT selection, built to streamline replacement of dead fixtures. |
| ENTRA | Mini, architectural | Where the fixture’s appearance matters as much as the light it puts out. |
| LPACK | Cutoff, 52W to 104W | Focused downward beam for sites where light spill has to be controlled. |
How Many Lumens Do You Need?
Wattage tells you what a fixture costs to run. Lumens tell you what it does. Size by lumens and let the wattage fall where it falls.
Rough guidance by application:
- Service doors and back entrances: 1,000 to 3,000 lumens. A WPLED Small or a BRISK covers it.
- Walkways, breezeways and stairwells: 3,000 to 5,000 lumens. SLIM XS, SLIM17 or a WP1.
- Parking areas and loading docks: 5,000 to 12,000 lumens. WP2 or a larger SLIM.
- Building perimeters on tall walls: 10,000 lumens and up, or multiple fixtures at closer spacing.
Mounting height matters as much as output. Light falls off with the square of the distance, so a fixture at 20 feet needs roughly four times the output of the same coverage at 10 feet.
Replacing HID Wall Packs
Most wall pack sales are retrofits, and the usual mistake is matching the old fixture’s wattage.
Don’t. A 175W metal halide wall pack draws 175 watts but doesn’t deliver 175 watts’ worth of useful light, especially after a few years. HID depreciates hard, and a lamp near end of life can be putting out half what it did new. Match the maintained lumens you actually need, not the nameplate wattage of what’s coming down.
In practice that usually means a much lower wattage LED than the fixture it replaces. The WP1, WP2 and WP3 family was designed with the same footprint as the old HID and fluorescent packs, so the mounting holes line up and the swap is quick.
One thing to check before you order: confirm the fixture’s DLC listing if a utility rebate is part of the project budget. DLC listings are assigned per catalog number rather than per family, and on a large retrofit the rebate can move the payback math further than the wattage does.
Field Adjustable Output and CCT
More and more RAB products, wall packs included, ship with selectable output and selectable CCT. It’s worth specifying deliberately.
Selectable output lets you set the wattage on site, so one part number covers several applications and you can tune for energy savings or for brightness after you see it installed.
CCT selection lets you pick the color temperature with a switch. One fixture covers 3000K through 5000K, which means fewer part numbers to stock and no reorder when a customer decides the light reads too blue.
For a contractor, the practical payoff is inventory. A van carrying three selectable SKUs covers what used to take a dozen.
What to Look For When Shopping for RAB LED Wall Packs
- Look for lumens. Lumens measure light output. Watts measure energy consumed. They’re not the same thing and only one of them tells you how bright the fixture is.
- Control the spill. Many full cutoff models are also DarkSky friendly, giving you the light you need for safety and security without disturbing nearby wildlife or adding to light pollution. Full cutoff is also what most municipal codes ask for.
- Check for a photocell. Many RAB LED wall packs come standard with an integrated on/off photocell, so the fixture runs dusk to dawn without a timer or a switch anyone has to remember.
- Go field adjustable. A switch inside the fixture that sets wattage or color temperature is worth the small premium on almost any job.
- Match the mounting. On a retrofit, confirm the footprint and the junction box location before you order, not after the old fixture is on the ground.
RAB LED Wall Pack FAQs
What wattage LED wall pack replaces a 175W metal halide?
Usually something in the 40 to 60W range, but size by lumens rather than watts. HID output degrades substantially over its life, so matching the original nameplate wattage almost always over-lights the space and overspends on the fixture.
Do RAB wall packs come with a photocell?
Many models include an integrated dusk to dawn photocell as standard. Check the specific catalog number, since it varies by family.
What does full cutoff mean?
The fixture directs light downward with no output above the horizontal plane. It controls spill and glare, is generally what dark sky ordinances require, and keeps light on your property instead of a neighbor’s.
What is CCT selectable?
A switch on the fixture lets you choose the color temperature at installation, typically 3000K, 4000K and 5000K. One part number covers all three.
Are RAB wall packs rebate eligible?
Many carry DLC or DLC Premium listing, which is what most utility rebate programs require. Listings are per catalog number, so confirm the exact SKU before you build a rebate into the budget.
What IP rating do I need outdoors?
IP65 is the usual target for wall packs. It covers full dust protection and low-pressure water jets, which is what a wall-mounted fixture actually faces.
At PROLIGHTING we carry RAB LED wall packs for commercial and residential work alike, from simple door packs to specifier grade fixtures, and we’ve supplied thousands of projects across the U.S. and Canada. Our service, expertise and selection are what set us apart from other online distributors.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact our lighting PROs by phone, email or chat and we’ll help with everything from lumen output to shipping estimates.
PROLIGHTING® is an Authorized Distributor of RAB Lighting.
Updated September 2026
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