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221. Top not customer service

     Wiggy,
     
     I just wanted to thank you for taking care of me. Never in my mind would any other company replace a sleeping bag that was 17 years old due to loft issues. I am sure I would have received the explanation that it was a limited lifetime warranty and they meant the lifetime of the bag and that it had met it’s lifetime. I have used the super light bag extensively in the Rocky mountains in Canada and now live in Utah and look forward to many more years of staying warm with one of the best bags made. I hope to one day add the over bag to have the FTRSS. I have recommended this bag to everyone and anyone for the last 17 years I have had it, and I hope that it has enlightened others to the quality and they too have become customers. It is always great when on a camp and someone’s down bag gets wet and is useless knowing I never have to worry about that.
     
     Thanks again

     – Jeff

222. Ultralight FTRSS is the best piece of gear I've owned

     Jerry,
     
     I've been an avid camper and outdoorsman since the the age of 6 (23 years now), and I must say that the Ultralight FTRSS is the best piece of gear I've owned in that time.
     
     Each winter now for the past few years I go on a 2-4 day backpacking trip in northern Missouri. My friends and I specifically choose a weekend with a miserable forecast, we use only what we can carry in, and practice winter survival skills along with enjoying a very peaceful time, nasty weather notwithstanding.
     
     For the past 3 years I've used a Eureka brand backpacking bag rated to 15degrees. It packs down nice and small, but is too narrow at the shoulder to sleep comfortably in. And the temperatures in January in northern Missouri are rarely in the comfort range of 15 deg.
     
     This past year I took my brand new Ultralight FTRSS. I got the long/wide model (I'm 6', 190 lbs, wear a 42R jacket). My initial impressions of the bag were that it was built like a brick outhouse. High quality, heavy duty, and VERY roomy. I can fit myself, and the clothing I want kept warm in this bag and have room to move.
     
     The weather cold. As cold as any trip we had yet attempted. While my companions readied themselves for bed in either a surplus MSS or a brand new 0deg Cabelas brand bag, I set up my FTRSS inside a goretex
     bivy, on a thermarest inflatable and a ridgerest pad.
     
     They all slept in their clothes, I went down to my drawers. I was warm. For the first time on one of these trips, I slept like a baby.
     
     At about 2AM, I woke up to the sounds of two of my friends discussing how cold they were. One of them in a brand new 0deg rated bag, the other in a no name bag of dubious origin. After assessing the situation, and the weather (it was snowing hard, and only one of the two vehicles was 4wd), we decided to pack up and leave early. Two of the 4 guys had gear failure that was bordering on dangerous. The MSS still worked, but my Wiggy bag shined.
     
     It was -15deg that night. And I slept warm. Thanks Jerry. My FTRSS is big and heavy, but I'll take that in stride, knowing that it will do its job when the time comes.

     – Andrew

223. our boots can keep feet comfortable even in warm temperatures.

     Wiggy,
     
     I thought that I would send my thanks to you for making such a great pair of boots! I also want to convey something that I do not see often in the letters from other people; you see the results of your products in dealing with cold weather; but I want to mention that your boots can keep feet comfortable even in warm temperatures. I recently took a brisk 2 mile hike around the Gettysburg National Battlefield in your Lamilite lined leather boots; first off, these are super comfortable - better than the "hiking" boots that I purchased from a well-known manufacturer. The temperature was in the 75 to 80 degree range; all I had on was simple cotton socks; well your boots kept my feet cool and not clammy feeling like my "hiking" boots I mentioned; I got back to my car and took the boots off out of curiosity - my socks were completely dry. By the way, my "hiking" boots have some sort of waterproof/breathable liner (not Goretex) - and I can say that these boots definately do not breath like your Lamilite lined boots!
     
     I'm looking forward to trying out your sleeping bag system and the other clothing I have purchased from you.
     
     Best regards,
     

     – Rob Swales

224. Thanks for making the greatest sleeping bags out there!

     I started guiding rivers in and around Moab, UT eight years ago. I was using an older sleeping bag that didn't keep me warm at all. A fellow guide told me about your bags, so I thought I'd check them out. I am always cold when I sleep, especially outdoors. I've never found a bag that could keep me warm. I wanted a mummy bag, but I am claustrophobic, so I've always had a hard time finding one I can move around in. I went to your store in Grand Junction, where your employees helped me find the perfect bag. I ended up choosing a mummy bag that is sized for an extra-large man, but I love it! I can curl up in it, and I have never been cold at night, even when camping in freezing temperatures! I have used that bag every night for the past seven summers, and will continue to use it forever! It still looks and feels like new! I can't thank you enough for solving my sleeping bag woes, all with one bag!
     
     Thanks for making the greatest sleeping bags out there!

     – Kenna Watkins

225. Ultima Thule - excellent products

     I first heard about your gear from a friend of mind about five years ago. Not having a lot of money, but wanting good gear I began researching winter gear and added it all up against my own experience – first and foremost that good gear takes care of you, bad gear does not. After reading the information on Lamilite I was sold. I also realize what a rip-off the major gear companies were trying to put over on outdoors enthusiasts. After purchasing and then using the Ultima Thule, I became a devotee! Every chance I get, I recommend Wiggys’ products to fellow outdoorsman. After one particularly hard day of hiking in harsh winter conditions here in northern Michigan, we made camp. My feet were wet from snow and perspiration. I hated to go to sleep with wet feet, but I was wearing my last pair of socks that wasn’t frozen solid. When I woke in the morning, my feet were completely dry and my bag wasn’t clammy at all. I have slept in my Ultima Thule in temps as low as minus 30 and have remained warm and dry. Thank you for making excellent products. As a Marine veteran, I appreciate you providing gear to our military.
     
     Sincerely,

     – Kevin Sadaj, Ferndale, Mich.

226. the first time that I was comfortable through the night

     Hi Wiggy,
     
     I've been winter camping with our scout troop for 10 years and this weekend was the first time that I was comfortable through the night. The Hunter Ultima Thule performed as advertised and way beyond my expectations.
     
     One of my biggest problems, at 6'2'" 220 lbs, has always been claustrophobia. In order to stay warm in my other bags I've always had to wear extra clothes which equals extra bulk and that "tied in a pretzel" feeling during the night. The temps on our campout were in the teens and after 10 minutes in the bag I shed my long johns and socks. Warm as toast all night long. Our next 2 campouts will be in the Adirondacks and there will plenty of snow and temps well below zero. I've always loved those campouts in the Adirondacks but I've always dreaded the night because I knew that I wouldn't get a good night's sleep .... not so this year!
     
     I'm sold on your products ... next order will be for a pair of your mittens .... and then the boots. Take care and have a great holiday,

     – Jack

227. laminated construction - lifetime use

     Hello,
     
     Do I understand correctly that you are the original maker of the Olam sleeping bags? If so, congratulations!
     
     I had one of your very first factory "seconds" [one that unzipped completely to mate to another bag] for testing of the laminating for movable insulation. [much of my research was published [without credit] by Wm. Langdon in his book by that name]
     
     I like the laminated construction and started using that test bag for camping. It quickly became my favorite because it was comfortable & durable. I lamented its loss when it was stolen.
     
     If conditions were bad, I put my North Face Chrysalis inside the Olam bag. Even better, I had an unnamed down bag that would unzip & mate to it for camping with my wife. [I still have that bag but the baffles were torn out!]
     
     I'm glad to see you're still going strong & appreciate your innovations in the field.
     
     Best wishes & thanks!

     – Tom

228. Vest for motorcyling

     Hi Jerry,
     
     I purchased one of your vests last year, and recently discovered that it makes a perfect insulating layer to be worn under a leather motorcycle jacket. Last spring I purchased a windproof fleece to wear under my leather jacket in colder weather, primarily because it had a tall zip up windproof collar, and my neck was taking most of the abuse when riding in cold temperatures. As the weather got colder, however, I found my core was getting too cold, and once that begins, you find yourself riding all stiff and hunched up, and this is not a safe way to operate a motorcycle. On a recent ride, I put my vest under the windproof fleece, and then topped it with my leather jacket. Problem solved! No more cold torso! The lamilite is not bulky, but it keeps me very warm. Many riders use electric vests for this purpose, but since I happily own so many other Wiggys' products, and have found all of them to perform to my satisfaction, I thought I would give the vest a try in a challenging environment.
     
     Thanks for making such great products!
     
     PS - I think your Lamilite sweater is probably the most useful garment made. It is a perfect design, and unbelievably warm. Great as is for cold temperatures, and the perfect insulating layer under something windproof for ice fishing.

     – Scott Severance

229. the BEST bag in the world for an Alaskan caribou hunt

     Dear Wiggy,
     
     In 2006 myself and three others, including my son, ordered 4 XXL 100 in long Antarctic bags from you. We were looking for the BEST bag in the world for an Alaskan caribou hunt and we definitely found it. Your sleeping bags performed perfectly and they are truly amazing in their capabilities. We slept on half inch waffle foam sleeping pads. Each morning we would throw our bags back and there would be puddles of water in the waffle indentations. No moisture was present inside the bag though. Our body moisture through the night was transferred to the outside and away, keeping us warm.
     
     We just recently returned from our second trip to Alaska on an unguided caribou hunt and this time the weather was much colder. Here is an amazing testimonial about your products: My son, Clinton Connor came in from a really hard day of hiking while caribou hunting. It had been raining all day and he was cold, wet and exhausted. It was so cold, he didn't want to take his clothes off before crawling inside the Wiggy's......so he just took his boots off, and crawled inside. The next morning, (after staying warm all night) he awoke to find a sheen of water had condensed on the outside of the bag and of course under it in the waffle pad. He brushed the water off but noticed that the inside of the bag was still dry. To his amazement, HIS SOAKING WET CLOTHES HE SLEPT IN WERE NOW ALSO DRY......
     
     Our outfitter, Brad Salsaa of Weguidealaska.com also uses your products. At his departure point in Kotzebue, he had a young man who was his "helper." He helped the hunters load their gear into the planes, put away their gun cases, packed the food and supplies, etc.
     
     Upon returning from our hunt, he began asking me about our sleeping bags and why were they all the same. So I told him. He told me he was going on a caribou hunt at the end of season as a bonus from Brad. I asked if he had a bag and he said no. He was a nice young man and very helpful to all of us so I just gave him my Wiggy's. You would have thought I handed him a winning lottery ticket.
     Just wanted to pass this along to you and let you know I will probably be ordering another bag from you soon. I had you make me a spare which is the XXL Antarctic but with a 40 in. width at the shoulders, tapering down to the standard mummy at the foot, 100 in. long. The bag I gave the young man was the standard 36 in at the shoulders and it was just a tad too small for me. I am 6 ft 7in. and 320 pounds. I like to have two of everything I might ever need for the outdoors, just in case something happens to one or I take a notion to give one away to a deserving young man.
     
     Thanks again for making the best piece of hunting equipment since the Model 70 Winchester.
     
     With Best Regards,
     

     – Rodger D. Connor

230. I appreciate the superior product that you manufacure

     Dear Wiggy's:
     
     I just wanted to write and let you know how much I appreciate the superior
     product that you manufacure. I am a Special Agent with the US Naval
     Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and have deployed to Djibouti, Africa
     and Iraq twice. I personally bought one of your desert sleeping bags back
     in early 2007 and have used it in Africa and Iraq in hot climates and it has
     performed magnificently! Usually I start out the night laying on top of the
     bag and it breathes so I don't sweat underneath and later as the desert
     night gets colder, I'll climb in the bag where it keeps me just toasty in
     the 40-50 degree temperatures, again without sweating inside the bag! NCIS
     has just ordered a bunch of your Ultima Thule bags for issue to us on
     deployments to Afghanistan and I am looking forward to many good nights
     sleeping in that bag in the bitter cold. Thank you for making such a great
     product and for producing it in the US, it's nice to support American
     workers as well!
     
     Sincerely Yours,

     – Taylor