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The Definitive Exposure of GORE-TEX®
Painful, badly macerated (and out of focus) feet — especially the heel and toes — at the end of Day 3. The exterior of my “waterproof” Gore-Tex footwear is visibly wet; the interior was soaked, too.My skepticism of waterproof-breathable fabrics (like Gore-Tex) and products that utilize them (like rain gear and “waterproof” footwear) is no [...]
lothing system suggestion
CLOTHING SYSTEMWiggy,As you know, the military has the multilayered ECWCS system for their soldiers. As you know, this system works only part way and many soldiers like it. I think the reason is that soldiers are really only worried about not getting drenched in cold weather. Most soldiers don't operate in extreme weather and have gotten used to [...]
A FISHNET TESTIMONIAL
A FISHNET TESTIMONIALHi, I very much enjoy your News & Commentary. One recently, you talked of your "thinking customers". Indeed! I've got a question, but I will ask it after some statements about your Fishnet Long Underwear. I was happy to put a set on my past Christmas list, and my wishes were fulfilled. I [...]
ground pads
GROUND PADSWhen I started making my ground pads I chose the filling material that I knew best, a polyester fiberfill. The research I did led me to densified fiberfill. The densified fiberfill is used for the filler of cushions for futons. Some companies use open cell or closed cell foam for their futons but it is not as good [...]
product testimonial
Product Testimonials The bag I was looking for......trust me, I looked at all the other bags out there.I was looking for a light, warm, compressible bag that would fit my 6'4" frame and give me a good solid three seasons of use in the Pacific Northwest, and I found it! From having owned Wiggy's bags [...]
thinking customers
FOOL PROOF PURCHASEThis article will explain why I believe Wiggy’s customers are thinkers.When I started making the Wiggy’s sleeping bags I knew that I was making the best sleeping bags in the world. The reasoning was based on my extensive knowledge of insulations and how best they should be used. Also, how easily it was to take care of [...]
people who use their brain buy wiggy's
NO-BRAINERThe meaning; something that requires little mental effort or intelligence to perform or understand. The term is often applied to decisions which are straight forward.Its first use is attributed to a cartoon that appeared in 1959 known as “The Berrys” in the Long Beach Independent newspaper.I as well as most people have heard the term used when “whatever” is [...]
contradiction
CONTRADICTIONSI was doing research into exactly what monolithic film is over and above being referred to in the outdoor industry as a material considered waterproof as well as vapor permeable. The truth is it is waterproof which I knew but moisture can diffuse through it. The process is very, very slow.One of the reports that I found on the [...]
NEW PRODUCT » Hammock Sleeping Bag System!
Introducing Wiggy's New Hammock Sleeping Bag System! Cost: $350.00 Temperature Rating: +25° F Colors: black, olive green, and coyote brown Size: Long/Wide Body (34" torso & 90" length) Weight of Bag: 4 lbs. 4 ounces Weight of Ground Pad: 2 lbs. 2 ounces (20" wide x 84" long) The HAMMOCK SLEEPING BAG SYSTEM corrects the biggest problem experienced by hammock campers, specifically [...]
more support
SUPPORT KEEPS COMING IN VIA EMAILSHaving used Gore-Tex for many years in the Corps, I can attest to its lack of ability to breath as well as the FACT that it does not stay waterproof for very long. In arctic conditions with the armpit vents open and only the zipper flap snapped, it is like hiking in [...]