Talk about this Grommet

Katherine Huck, Special Guest

As the mom of 3 of them, I was inspired to create the Original Fortamajig and am delighted to be featured on the Daily Grommet. Based on the classic play theme of building blanket forts, the Fortamajig allows kids the ease and flexibility of creati… read more
Chew-Hoong , Daily Grommet Team

@ Coleen: What a treat for your great-nephew. The fabric is 100% polyester. You can read more info in the DETAILS tab (under the video) of the page where the Fortamajig is featured. Katherine of Fortamajig has this share: "Our products are manufactur… read more
Coleen

I am about to order for my great-nephew but I need to ask exactly what it is made from so I can consider toxicity and where it is made.
Thank you. read more
Richard

I don.t think this is original. It is available on a lot of survival/ camping/backpacking web sites. My son has been camping for over a year with his. The only difference is the size. My son's is for a grownup and this one is for kids.

Don't get … read more

Fortamajig

Portable Fort & Canopy

The Fortamajig Fun Fort is an 8x8 foot square piece of material, with 20 adjustable exterior loops a...

The Fortamajig Fun Fort is an 8x8 foot square piece of material, with 20 adjustable exterior loops and 9 interior loops. Similar to the Fortamajig, the Fun Fort can build all kinds of creative spaces, but without the window and door featured in the Fortamajig. It offers easy, imaginative play for younger kids who may find the extra features of the Fortamajig more than they need. The Fun Fort can fold up to less than 1 square foot for convenient storage and portability and stores away in it's matching tote bag. It is water resistant, extremely durable and machine washable.

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Fit for a Fortress

Katherine Huck, Fortamajig
What kid doesn’t love making a fort with blankets and chairs? And what parent doesn’t cringe a little when the kids grab your best clean sheets to make their fortress? With the Fortamajig, kids can exercise their architectural creativity and keep your special linens out of the game.

Katherine Huck, Fortamajig The inventor is Katherine Huck, a mom of three who wanted to create a safe, portable way for kids to build their own play spaces. She designed an 8’ x 8’ square of polyester fabric with a built-in door and window. Velcro loops make it easy to attach the Fortamajig to whatever structure is handy — a chair, table leg, doorknob, tree branch, fencepost, you name it. So you won’t be dealing with duct tape attached to the upholstery either. Kids can use their imagination to build a tent, tunnel, or fort in any spot, indoors or outside. You can tie it to a pair of beach chairs for instant shade at the beach, or extend it from a curtain rod to make a canopy. It’s machine washable, which makes cleanup a cinch if playtime gets messy. So round up the cavalry and start building!

— Ann

Details

*Free ground shipping to a single address in the continental US only.

Machine washable and water resistant
Made in China

Fortamajig Fun Fort:
- Dimensions: 8ft square
- Fabric: 100% polyester
- Exterior stretchy loops: 20
- Interior fabric loops: 9
- 4 Corner pockets to add stability to forts: 4
- Weight: approx 2lbs

Fortamajig Original: (currently unavailable)
- Dimensions: 8ft square of durable polyester
- Fabric: 100% polyester
- Exterior stretchy loops: 24; outer adjustable stretchy loops that velcro together (extra extension loops are included)
- 9 adjustable inner loops help to create walls or design fun spaces, such as a teepee
- 8 corner pockets allow for securing (stick a shoe or rock in the pocket to help hold in place)
- Special flaps for a window and a door.