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Fortitude
£149.99 £199.99
Fortitude is a classic, all-weather hillwalking waterproof. Hardshell protection for horizontal squalls, driving winds and so-hard-it’s-raining-upwards downpours. It’s got a longer cut to keep more of you dry and a regular fit to give plenty of room for layers on colder days. Fortitude is for those dawn to dusk days on the hill earning the good weather.
- Highly waterproof and breathable with 20K/20K performance
- Regular fit and longer in the body for more protection
- Deep main pockets and an OS-map sized chest pocket for hillwalking
- Hardwearing 100% recycled face fabric with 100% PFC-free DWR
Features
Product overview
- Longer body length
- Relaxed fit for layering in cold weather
- OS map sized chest pocket
- Side pockets that sit clear of rucksack hip-belts
- Fully-adjustable hood with a wired peak
- Wicking mesh backer draws moisture away
- Hard-wearing 100% recycled 70 denier face fabric
- Waist and hem draw cords
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Technical details
Fit: Regular
Weight: 515g (size M)
Hydrostatic head: 20,000mm
MVTR: 20,000g / sm / 24hrs
Construction: 160gsm 3-layer fabric
Outer fabric: 70d 100% recycled polyester
Membrane: Regular
Inner fabric: Bi-component wicking knit backer (78% polyester / 22% nylon)
DWR: PFC-free C0
Origin: China
Sustainability and Product Care
Repairs
We have dedicated Repair Stations in our stores and we're fully equipped to breathe new life into your old kit. This includes spare parts, patches, new zips and wash and reproofing of your down and waterproofs. Pop into any store or contact us online for more info.
Alpine Bond
If one of our products does not meet your expectations upon delivery, or if during its lifetime does not live up to the demands placed upon it, please return it to us for repair, replacement or refund. If the problem is our fault then we will do this to your satisfaction. If it’s your fault then we will help out the best we can. Find out more about our Alpine Bond here.
How It Is Made
PFC-free DWR
Fortitude uses a completely PFC-free DWR treatment on its outer fabric. PFCs are potentially harmful and have been found to build up in the environment
Recycled material
We use recycled fabrics whenever we can without compromising on the performance of the product. Fortitude uses a 100% recycled polyester face fabric made from post-consumer recycled content
Where It Is Made
Our products are made in the best factories in the world. We know the factories personally and they have all signed up to our Code of Ethics in our supply chain. This includes the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, fair pay, safe working environments, no child labour, no modern slavery, no bribery or corruption, no materials from conflict zones and humane farming methods.
All our factories sign up to our Code of Conduct. Find out where we make our product by visiting our Factories of Alpkit factory zone.
Reducing our carbon footprint
We are carbon neutral under PAS2060 and offset our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 operations and transport emissions. We recognise that offsetting is not part of the solution but a point to pass through on a journey to Net Zero. Carbon Neutral is just a step in that journey.
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative which sets independent targets for us to achieve to do our bit to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our targets are to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 based on 2018 base year and reduce our total carbon intesnity by 15% every year to achieve genuine net zero by 2050.
End of life
When your partnership with this product is over send it back to us and we will pass it on to someone that needs it through our Continuum Project.
Standard delivery to UK addresses is free over £50.
Next Day deliveries will be shipped same day if you place your order before 2pm Monday - Friday.
If you are not happy or have changed your mind, you can return your unused product within 123 days of placing the order for a refund.
Simply return it to us, free of charge, with all the original packaging.
Men's waterproof jacket size guide
| Size chart (inches) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Chest | 34 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 49 |
| Waist | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Sleeve | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| US | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Size chart (cm) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Chest | 86 | 94 | 102 | 109 | 117 | 124 |
| Waist | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 |
| Sleeve | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 92 |
| EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| US | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
How to measure
This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below and use the size chart to find your size.
Chest
Measure around your chest at the widest part. The tape measure should pass under your arms and be level from front to back.
Waist
Measure around your waist at the narrowest point.
Sleeve
With your arms relaxed by your side, tilt your head down and ask a friend to measure from the bone at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and down your arm to the fold at your wrist.
Fit Guide
Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body.
Slim
Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.
Regular
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.
Relaxed
A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.