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Fortitude

Hillwalking waterproof jacket

£199.99

Designed for maximum protection in bad weather with a longer cut, a regular fit for layering and a tough 100% recycled outer: a hillwalking 3-layer waterproof jacket built for days in the hills.
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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

Built for long days in the hills

Fortitude's slightly longer cut gives greater comfort and protection when hill-walking. Its got a slightly looser fit than our other waterproofs so you can layer up and keep warm as the temperature drops. 

Its 3-layer breathable and waterproof membrane gives all-day comfort and wet weather protection. The fully adjustable wired peak hood with drawcord and rear toggle makes the practical hood easy to wear in wet and windy conditions. And the waist and hem draw-cords allow you to perfect the fit and cinch down in bad weather or when wearing fewer layers.

It's OS map-sized pockets that sit clear of the rucksack hip belts complete the feature set of a classic outdoor waterproof.

Redefining innovation

The Alpkit name means our waterproof jackets perform as you demand: waterproof and breathable. Not being signed to Goretex or the other component fabrics means we are free to innovate our fabrics with the worlds best mills. Our fabrics are cutting-edge in terms of performance and sustainability.

Fortitude's fabric has been developed by us with performance and sustainability in mind. It has 20,000 HH waterproof rating and 20,000 MVTR breathability rating making it superb all rounder for UK's summits and fells.

Check out how the breathability (20,000g/m2/day MVTR) and waterproof capability (20,000mm HH) of our fabrics compares with other brands and you will see just how good our fabrics are.

Reducing our impact

Fortitude is made with 100% recycled face fabric. The Durable Water Repellent treatment is made free from PFC's. Fabric is 70D making it highly durable and hardwearing particularly when regularly cleaned and reproofed with Nikwax, Granger or our own Alpkit Care and Reproof Kit.

Designer’s notes

“For Fortitude we’ve merged high performance technology with environmentally responsible choices to create a hardshell that hits back in rough weather. When you’ve a big day in the hills planned, you want a jacket that’ll give reliable protection and excellent coverage from everything the elements can throw at you. Fortitude’s longer cut and 3-layer construction fit the bill.

We needed to protect against the rough and tumble of the hills too so have used 70D polyester on the outer that’s super hardwearing and made from 100% recycled content. Fortitude is designed it to work as part of a hillwalking system: a regular fit for layers, main pockets that can be accessed while wearing a pack, a chest pocket that’ll fit an OS map and an adjustable fit and storm flaps to keep the outside out.”

Ronnie, Clothing Design Manager

 

Features

Product overview

  • Longer cut body for greater protection reduces the need to wear over trousers for longer
  • Regular fit for layering up in cold weather
  • OS map sized chest pocket and side pockets that sit clear of rucksack hip-belts
  • Fully-adjustable hood with a wired peak for bad weather protection
  • Wicking mesh backer draws moisture away and is more comfortable against bare skin
  • 100% recycled 70D face fabric is a tough and hardwearing
  • Waist and hem draw cords to cinch down in bad weather or when wearing fewer layers
  • 3-year Alpine Bond

Technical details

Fit

Regular

Construction

Layers: 3, 60gsm, polyester membrane
Material: 100% recycled 70D polyester (outer); bi-component (78% polyester/22% nylon) wicking knit backer (inner)
DWR: 100% PFC-free

Performance

Hydrostatic head: 20,000mm
MVTR: 20,000g/sm/24hr

Sustainability

Fabric: 100% recycled 70D polyester
DWR: 100% PFC-free

Weight

480g (size 12)

Origin

China

Sustainability and Product Care

Sustainability


Recycled materials

Fortitude uses a 100% recycled polyester outer fabric, made from post-industrial sources. This uses any leftover stuff from polyester production and fabric scraps from the cutting process and remakes it into brand new fabric.


PFC-free DWR

Fortitude has a completely PFC-free DWR treatment on its outer fabric. PFCs are potentially harmful and have been found to build up in the environment. We don't like the sound of that and are one of the first outdoor brands in the world to eliminate them from our range.


Gear you'll love for longer

Fortitude has a 70D hardwearing face fabric that's strong and durable. The longer your kit lasts the better that is for the environment. It's our design ethos to develop products you can love for longer and use and abuse year-in, year-out.


Where it's 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 intensity 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.

Product care


Washing instructions

Wash: 30˚C, delicate cycle at or hand wash with lukewarm water.
Dry: Line dry or tumble dry on low heat.
Iron: Use a cool iron to reactivate the DWR.

Use a technical wash product (like Nikwax Tech Wash or Grangers Performance Wash) or pure soap. DO NOT use detergent, fabric conditioners or softeners. Rinse thoroughly in clean water.


Caring for your DWR

To keep your jacket’s DWR treatment in good condition, wash it regularly in pure soap or a specialist cleaner. You may also need to refresh the treatment once or twice a year dependent on usage. Use a spray-on reproofer to maintain your jacket's wicking ability.


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 doesn't meet your expectations upon delivery, or if during its lifetime it doesn't live up to the demands placed on it, please return it to us for repair, replacement or refund. Find out more about our Alpine Bond.

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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.

Women's waterproof jacket size guide

Size chart (inches)
UK 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Chest 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 45
Waist 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 38
Hips 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 48
Sleeve 27.5 28.25 29.25 30 30.75 31.5 32.25 33.5
EU 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
US 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46

Size chart (cm)
UK 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Chest 76 81 86 91 97 102 107 114
Waist 59 64 69 74 79 84 89 96
Hips 84 89 94 99 104 109 114 122
Sleeve 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 85
EU 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
US 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46

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.

Hips

Standing with your feet together, measure around your hips at the widest part.

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 shape.

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.

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