Fortress clothing

[Trampster]

Anybody come across or had any dealings with Fortress clothing? Is it any good? Local tackle shop who also have an eBay store have got a Fortress Air-flex waterproof windproof breathable jacket for sale (below). Since I don't get out much, it won't get a lot of use, so wondered if anybody had an experience of Fortress gear. There are Fortress waist trousers and bib/brace waterproofs from other sellers at reasonable prices too.

Fortress Air-Flex jacket fully waterproof breathable NAVY | eBay

Fortress Air Flex fully waterproof breathable jacket. Fully waterproof with tape welded seams. Studded double storm flap front fastening protects zip from water ingress. Knitted storm cuff in sleeve.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Thrasher]

Fort Airflex Waterproof Jacket - 221

Lightweight and practical, the 221 Airflex Jacket offers substantial waterproof protection whilst remaining breathable.

www.totalworkwear.co.uk

A 6,000mm rating would suggest it it not very waterproof.

 

[Ollieollie]

I had one of their jackets, I just couldn’t get into it

 

[StuA15]

Cant speak for the jackets, but a lot of the boat fishermen on Loch Lomond swear by the trousers, apparently the best thing for sitting down in shit weather all day, nothing gets through them even water sandwiched between a boat seat and you back end.

 

[Thrasher]

Cant speak for the jackets, but a lot of the boat fishermen on Loch Lomond swear by the trousers, apparently the best thing for sitting down in shit weather all day, nothing gets through them even water sandwiched between a boat seat and you back end.

Strange to hear that if they are breathable as water normally gets compressed through breathable gear.

 

[StuA15]

Strange to hear that if they are breathable as water normally gets compressed through breathable gear.

You would think so. While i am certainly convinced they are waterproof, i am not at all convinced they are breathable!

 

[Trampster]

Thanks for the replies Guys - I think I'll wait until this Covid situation eases a little and go take a look. With anything like clothing, it's far better to be able to try it on than buy online anyway.

 

[Plaicehunter]

Thanks for the replies Guys - I think I'll wait until this Covid situation eases a little and go take a look. With anything like clothing, it's far better to be able to try it on than buy online anyway.

I have a Fortress bib and brace bought from Rob's Bait and Tackle, which I think is the shop you were referring to. Good price and a good product. PH

 

[Jonah]

I have the coat.
Waterproof enough for a downpour. About as breathable as a carrier bag.

Cheaper on Amazon aswell

 

[Trampster]

I have a Fortress bib and brace bought from Rob's Bait and Tackle, which I think is the shop you were referring to. Good price and a good product. PH

Correct on the store PH, but Rob only has the jacket listed online. As I said, I think I'll leave it until this Covid situation eases and pay Rob's a visit. If Rob has something I need, I tend to buy it online as parking at his can be a nightmare!