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WHAT TO WEAR FISHNETS
WHAT TO WEAR?Good question when winter is upon us. I get the question very often as the weather changes from warm to cold.Before I answer the question there is some information you need to know and understand.An adult human body contains 50 to 65 percent water. When we consume food, our fuel, we burn it and that heat produced causes [...]
coffee container for insulation
COFFEE CONTAINERS IS THE NEWEST INSULATIONI saw that Mammut was showing a new insulated garment so, I went to their web site to learn more about this incredible insulation that incorporates a form of coffee I was/am still unfamiliar with; Nespresso capsules. Read on.Mammut x Nespresso IN Flex Hooded Jacket MenThe extraordinary insulation jacket with synthetic fibersDescriptionStay warm in wet [...]
sale up date
SALEI have updated the remaining items.10% discount apply to the remaining itemIn the meantime, Kok found 8 pair of size 8 pack boots with a composite toe [hard toe]. $100.00 per pair. When we made them they were about $225.00?Amazing what will show up in a 26000 square foot factory.Hope your turkey day was fabulous.
SALE
UP DATED INVENTORY OF OUR WINTER PARKAS AND BIBSI had Estella who handles our inventory review what we have left since our previous sales.If you see an item or two that you want as before, email me your choice[s] giving me your address as well as your phone number. Some chose to call me, please don’t. it is first come [...]
testimonials
Today I am publicizing three new testimonials I have just received that I proudly displayI have had my Hunter bag for about 20 years. I use it every year, during the winter, in the Colorado mountains. I moved recently and could not find it. I stopped by the store and bought a new one, while driving to Durango. The [...]
hyped, the expression came from the streets when people use hypodermic needles
With aerogel being hyped primarily to the military I decided to research into what exactly it is.What is Aerogel?1.The most common type of aerogel, silica aerogel [definition; a highly adsorbent gelatinous form of silica, used chiefly as a dehumidifying and dehydrating agent.], is derived from a solgel reaction in which the liquid filled pores have been replaced with gas. This [...]
promises
PROMISES, PROMISES, PROMISES"New Drirelease blend promises warmth even in lightweight yarns08/11/2023Yarn developer Drirelease has used hygroscopic and heat-generating micro-denier acrylic fibre, blended with natural or regenerated cellulose fibres such as merino wool or lyocell to make a blend called Heat.According to the company, Heat can provide a high thermal value, even in lightweight yarns, because the blend is designed [...]
bg bogart
OPEN LETTER TO BRIG GENERAL R.K. BOGARTOne of my readers wrote to me that B.G Bogart was the head of the AFRL at WP AFB. I wrote to him regarding the fallacy of the aerogel. Also included was the AF test at Eielson AFB ,ALASKA and other important information I thought.To date I have not received a response from, not [...]
follow up
FOLLOW UP TO YESTERDAYS NEWSLETTERI did not register the views yesterday but I think it was in the 200k category. This morning it was over 450k.I did note yesterday’s comments were 1657 and this morning 1920.Obviously both numbers will grow.I like to think the exposure I have given the video has been a catalyst for the increased activity.It is a [...]
Gore-Tex is a Marketing Gimmick Video
I received the following email this morning: Jerry, I have been using your sleeping bags for over 25 years for winter camping and always end up with a warm, comfortable sleep. I have read many of your opinion pieces on Gore-Tex and agree with your assessment. I ran across this YouTube video recently and thought you [...]