holloway Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Has anyone got any of there stuff ? if so is it worth the money ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 5 minutes ago, holloway said: Has anyone got any of there stuff ? if so is it worth the money ? A mate owns the firm but only used their sunglasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellors Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 13 minutes ago, holloway said: Has anyone got any of there stuff ? if so is it worth the money ? Got one of their coats there ok but nothing special. Deerhunter are as good and a lot less money. Check the recent reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 (edited) I was equipped with an Arktis (now Fortis) jacket and overtrousers suit and 2 jacket liners when at work around 1996. It far outweighed the normal uniform issue. I requested the 'green' colour and not the black. I used the suit in some terrible weather conditions, both at work and for shooting. I retired in 2001 and i was allowed to keep the suit, which has been worn for beating and picking up a couple of days a week throughout the game season. It was also my pigeon shooting and fly fishing wear, in all but very warm weather. I have replaced one of the 2 liners, the quilted one. It is a superb jacket in its own right, and is showerproof. It is just a bit too warm inside the waterproof outer jacket. I am still using this waterproof suit and although I have not exactly tried to destroy it, neither have I been over careful with it. I do not own any older waterproof gear, but a lot have come and gone in the lifetime of my Arktis gear. It is still as waterproof as the day I got it, which includes often sitting in a pool of rainwater on my boat seat. On several occasions, my boat partner complains of being 'damp' inside his waterproof clothes. I remain completely dry. The wired hood and the chin flap leave only your eyes exposed, if you so wish, during exceptional conditions. I can not rate this equipment highly enough and I have no connection with the company. One of my shooting pals owns a lightweight pack away suit (now discontinued) by the same company and he wouldn't be parted from that either. Pricey, maybe, but I don't think the quality could be beaten. Edited May 10 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 Thankyou all very interesting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Looking at their current clothing on their website, I would suggest my jacket is the forerunner of the current Falklands jacket, it seems to have all of the same features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 I have one of their Smocks and is fantastic, very waterproof and reasonably breathable. I wear it beating (3 to 5 day a week) on days I know are going to be wet, just showers I would wear something else. They are at The Royal Cornwall Show this year so want to look at their other jackets and trousers. As items are made to order in Devon there is a 10 weeks lead time so I will order early for this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 It’s a chunk of money but they last a long time and in my opinion are worth it. Does custom made to fit also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentyn Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 I have loads of their kit - yes it's expensive but it's hard wearing and looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.20 Hunter Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Ive used Fortis clothing for years . As a airgun hunter. Its never let me down . Its certainly made to last . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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