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INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCEMy discussion about people asking questions of manufacturers and retailers is causing some people to actually question them. In this case Stuart went to REI and sent them the e mail letter below. He sent this to me with their response.Wiggy, I used to order a lot of items from REI when I was backpacking back in the [...]
flattery for being copied
BEING COPIEDFor a number of years some of the other companies in the outdoor industry have taken time to copy me, as one example the Mountain Hardwear Company. They came out with a continuous filament fiber bag several years ago and called it Lamina. As Paul Kramer the owner of the company at the time before he sold it [...]
incredible experience related to me for all
A NEW WAY TO USE DOWNBefore I started writing about down I noted I had a new testimonial and after reading it I decided that it had to lead this commentary. I am not surprised about the result as you will see when you finish reading Mr. DeVaney’s account of his experience. I am very grateful that he took [...]
wp/b nonsense
MORE NONSENCE ABOUT WATER/PROOF BREATHABLEWhat makes eVent better?The critical difference between our technology and traditional waterproof/breathable fabrics is the billions of microscopic pores built in to our proprietary membrane that work instantly to vent water vapor (sweat) that builds up inside your apparel and footwear when you perform. We call this Direct Venting™ technology, and unlike other technologies, it doesn't need to get [...]
an article that made my day, week and month
I GET SURPRISES EVERYDAY IT SEEMS. TODAY IS ONE OF THEM AND IT IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS!Hunting Gear: The Wonders of Wiggy’sBy David E. Petzal December 27, 2016 in Field and Stream MagazineWiggy's cagoule is a poncho on steroidsAnd, while we’re on the subject of clothing, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Wiggy’s, which is [...]
putting people back to work
LAMILITE / CLIMASHIELDI was in Fairbanks, AK this week when they had -40F and below temps. This is the first time I have experienced temperatures that cold. I decided to test the Antarctic Parka and Kodiak Mittens. After I did the obligatory throw of hot water into the air to watch it freeze, I took a 20 minute walk. I [...]
fishnet testimonial
POSSIBLY THE BEST TESTIMONIAL ABOUT FISHNETSWiggy:The fishnets are unbelievable. Unfortunately, I became stuck in my 4x4 truck when the high for the day was 6F. (Don't ask, I shouldn't have tried what I was doing) I was outside in the elements for 7 hours trying to get my truck out of the snow. I [...]
do they walk the walk?
INSULATIONS ARE THE THING FOR ALL GARMENTSAccording to a glove company Seirus they are introducing for the fall and winter of 2017/8 a new line of gloves using Heatwave technology. I quote what the Heatwave technology is; “The Heatwave technology is designed with a duel stage heat system, both kinetic (kinetic-producing or causing motion. How does this apply?) And [...]
the fallacy of baselayers other than fishnets
LAYERING SYSTEMDear Wiggy's,Thanks to a generous Christmas I now have fishnets as my base layer, top & bottom. When I first added them to my routine layers they provided a small but noticeable improvement; but I was determined to rethink my entire layering system from skin to shell. Fortunately I had a Wiggy's jacket liner which was a [...]