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trustworthiness does not exist in the outdoor supplier industry
PATAGONIA B/STheir research into a synthetic that is ludicrous.In 2007, our materials research and development manager discovered an interesting synthetic insulation made of microfilaments spiraling a central fiber that looked, felt and behaved like down.” “Still, our designers were stymied by how to use it.”THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW [...]
saving wp/b
SAVING WATERPROOF BREATHABLE GARMENTS WITH ELECTRICITYRecently I read and wrote about companies in Europe and Asia working on electrifying outerwear jackets, and now I see a productive purpose.When the laminated waterproof breathable fabrics are tested in laboratories worldwide to demonstrate air or vapor transmission through the materials they use fans to move the vapor through the fabric. Those [...]
Arctic Grip
ARCTIC GRIP SOLES I have posted on the website a picture of the arctic grip sole on a pair of Overboots. As I previously noted they are being made available on the Overboots and Mukluks. These items are still being made with the original Vibram soles as well. The price for the Overboots is $154.00 The price for the Mukluks [...]
selling wiggy's NO!!!
WHY I DO NOT SELL WIGGY’S!!!Jerry,Apparently my recounting of info in your newsletters left enough of an impression on my friends and associates that one of them noticed this small reference to Wiggy Sleeping Bags and brought it to my attention. The ad ran 25 years ago in a highly respected but unfortunately no longer published outdoor magazine. Seeing [...]
let us get electrified
THE NEXT GREAT SCAM“Smart Thermal Solutions” is the title of an article I read Saturday afternoon in the magazine WSA PERFORMANCE AND SPORTS MATERIALS. It is “the international magazine for performance and spots materials”. The front page cover title for the article is “wearable electronics for warmth”. Obviously this title got my attention so it was a must read [...]
hype
THE KING OF HYPEDid you know that the phase or word “hype” was originally used in the 1970’s in the advertising industry such as “hyping a product” because it was derived from getting high. People were getting high by injecting themselves with drugs via a hypodermic needle. I have mentioned Andrew Skurka in the past as an avid dislike [...]
and the beat goes on
THEY JUST KEEP COMING AND ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY DAYSWell Wiggy, you’ve done it again. I’ve been a Territory Manager in Northern NY for an industrial supply company for 36 years and until now have braved the elements with Lands End & LL Bean “3-season jackets.” I spend a fair amount of time outdoors calling on the quarries [...]
the con game continues
BUT FIRST SOME TRUTHJerry:Just this past Fall I discovered a new use for your fishnet long john’s, or at least it was a way to use your fishnets for something other than to stay dry and warm in extreme environments. I live in the North East and every fall as the leaves begin to change color, I [...]
did you ever get swindled?
SWINDLEverb(usedwithobject), swindled,swindling.1.to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets. 2.to obtain by fraud or deceit. verb(usedwithoutobject), swindled,swindling.3.to put forward plausible schemes or use unscrupulous trickery to defraud others; cheat. Recently I have written about the great American con job or scam about the waterproof breathable fictitious application on material that does not work and the word I forgot to [...]
keeping feet and hands warm
After buying many top of the line sleeping bags over the years and doing lots of research Wiggy out performs them all! The durability, craftsmanship, quality, warmth and ability to wash it make it worth every penny. The staff has a quality product that leaves the shop and it doesn't go unnoticed, AWESOME job! The customer service was amazing [...]