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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, [...]
#2zippered ducksback parka
you have seen the picture now for the detail.sizing XS to 3XLcolors; black and olive green Lamilite L-2.5 insulationcan be used in various climatic condition above 32 degrees Fmachine washable and dryable.cost $215.00all pre production orders will give you the same gifts as available with pullover.I will try to have this on the web site over [...]
wiggy university
IT NEVER GETS OLDI want to send you a huge thank you for keeping me warm and certainly more comfortable than the people who have been around me for at least thirty years.I've spent countless warm and enjoyable sleeps in my Wiggy's sleeping bag, and many productive days while working in less than ideal conditions while dressed in your products.From warm feet [...]
historical facts of fiberfill.
MORE HISTORICAL FACTS ABOUT POLYESTER FIBERFILLWhen polyester fiberfill was originally developed by a British company Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in partnership with DuPont of the USA. The ICI product was trade named Terelene and the DuPont product was named Dacron. This started in 1929 and during the ensuing years they determined the fiber thicknesses that were ideal for various purposes and [...]