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sustainable products
SUSTAINABILITY CONCERNSA number of companies for the past few years have raised concerns about the sustainability of their products. The outdoor companies that make available to the general public products to be used in the outdoors have all gotten on board to address what they perceive as a problem and in their minds working to correct them.I have [...]
more info about DUCKSBACK material
HOW AND WHY DUCKSBACK MATERIAL WORKSIn order to understand why the DUCKSBACK material can work as it does even though it is not covered with water repellent chemicals, coated or laminated to a film all you have to do is look at the picture of me on my horse wearing the my Fossil Ridge parka. The exterior of the parka [...]
ignorance and stupidity
IGNORANCE IS BLISS OR IS IT JUST STUPIDITY?This past week the Outdoor Retailer trade show did take place in Salt Lake City which I did not nor do I ever attend, primarily because I do not sell retail stores. But I do read the reports from SNEWS an outdoor publication primarily for the trade but I do believe the general [...]
boots/socks/fishnets
MORE ABOUT LAMILITE BOOTS AND SOCKS AND FISHNETSReview: Jerry, Been wearing the chukka boots and 8" socks in Afghanistan for the past six weeks. It's been between 4*F and 32*F and my feet have not gotten cold. Great products. I'm glad you talked me into them. Thanks again,DavidUsed them for first time today.Wow is all i can [...]
VENTILATING YOUR BODY
VENTILATION AND BELLOWS ACTION“Starting with the skin and the need to prevent body moisture from entering the clothing, the requirement is for air space around the body so the moisture can evaporate and the vapor laden air can then move more freely out the neck opening. It will not force itself through the clothing if it is free to leave [...]
if you want to be warm on a cold day wear a lamilite insulated jacket.
Why Down Insulation?Down is nature's undisputed insulating hero. Warmer, lighter and more compressible for its weight than any other insulating fiber, down remains the choice for deep warmth in the world's coldest environments. From sweaters to sleeping bags, down, if properly cared for, [...]
Why Fishnets in a Sleeping Bag?
From John Rambo, 1 day ago... I used your center zip military bag with a bivy and a 2 inch thermarest under a tarp down to thirty degrees. I had a layer of wool thermals, socks and a beanie and froze. I was extremely cold and had to put more layers on and over me. Any ideas or do [...]
welcome to 2017 and more educational material
AN INTERESTING OBSERVATIONMISANTHROPE196413 hours agoI've always worn the fishnets under a fairly close fitting layer of poly pro. The poly pro seems to wick the moisture away, and the fishnets provide a layer of dead air space, keeping me far warmer than the poly pro alone. Are you saying this is incorrect?This comment and question was presented to me [...]
new video on the web site
THE NEW VIDEO IS ON THE YOU TUBE VIDEO CHANNELIn the video I show two jackets, one from North Face and the other from Under Armour. I could just as easily have shown garments from such notable companies as Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Sierra Designs and at least a dozen more that look almost identical with quilt [...]
UNDERSTANDING CONDUCTION
SOCKS AND FISHNET UNDEWEAR TESTIMONIAL AND OTHER INFORMATIONDear Jerry,I am a 65 year old fella who has spent a lot of time outdoors in a variety of settings and seasons. Having survived and endured years as a Boy Scout and later a Scout leader myself dressed in cotton socks and long johns. The common thread has always been cold, cold, [...]