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one more chopped staple fiberfill is now added to the dung pile.
WHY I RECOMMEND AN ADULTS SLEEPING BAG FOR YOUTHJerry, I recently purchased your 20 degree Marpat mummy bag for my seven year old son's first real camp out with the Cub Scouts. We were at Camp Daniel Boone, at the base of the aptly named Cold Mountain in North Carolina. The temps were in the [...]
when my boot inventory is gone it is gone
BOOT FACTORIESA few men have written to me suggesting small shoe companies who might be interested in producing for me.I have looked into these companies; one based in NYC with a factory in Mexico, then one in Africa and one in Boulder, CO to note three. However, I just do not have any desire to further my activity [...]
biodegradable?
BIODEGRADABLE INSULATIONTHE FOLLOWING ARTICLE COMES FROM SPORTING GOODS BUSINESS ON LINE EDITIONThe scientists and engineers at primaloft have created the brand’s first synthetic insulation that is 100 percent recyclable and completely breaks down in a landfill or the ocean within 394 days.I do not believe it takes 394 days for it to breakdown. Once you start wearing a garment [...]
taxes, taxes, taxes
SALES OF PRODUCT IN COLORADOAs a manufacturer located in the state of Colorado and being a mail order business I am required to charge all sales via mail order by Colorado residents 2.9 percent. If you come into the Wiggy factory store you pay 8.2 percent.As of December 1, 2018 Wiggy’s as well as any other Colorado based mail [...]
response yo tuesday article
A RESPONSE TO YESTERDAYS ARTICLEHi Jerry! Your most recent blog post made me laugh out loud. It didn't take any beer or dope either.Me, age 13, 1980, getting WAY into backpacking in Colorado thanks to an incredible Jr High math teacher, 10-24 day backpack trips in the most remote parts of Colorado learning surveying and orienteering (remember that pre-GPS?). [...]
beer and dope
FINALLY A GOOD USE FOR L.L. BEAN BOOTSBean is teaming up with small batch breweries to have their waterproof breathable boots used as spigot handles. In this manner they are always going to be visible to the inebriated public that frequent pubs. Of course the pub probably will not have to pay for these [...]
ground pads
LUXURIOUS GRAONDPADSProduct Testimonials The Luxurious Ground Pad Lives Up To Its Name!When the long narrow first went on a sale a year or two back I decided to take advantage of the steep discount and try it out. Wow, I'm glad I did! In conjunction with my ultra-light cot it's honestly very close to [...]
more people who get free product say they are great
RESPONSE TO LAST NIGHTS ARTICLEWiggy,This summer I switched to NON-Gore-Tex hiking boots.My prior Gore-Tex waterproof boots required me to change my socks 3 times daily to keep my feet dry, due to wet socks, in dry summer weather.With the non-waterproof boots, my feet were dry.What the heck?!!I just ordered a pair of your leather boots. Excited to try them out. Too bad that [...]
MORE OF DISRESPECT FOR THE CONSUMER
I SAY THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS BASED ON NON-USE The following editorial is reprinted from “sports-insight” online publication 10/10/2018 “Hi-Tec -Eurotrek Lite Waterproof Men’s Walking Boots The Eurotrek Lite Waterproof walking boots for men are ideal for light hiking. These men’s waterproof leather walking boots have a Dri-Tec waterproof and breathable membrane to keep feet dry in wet conditions or when walking through [...]
water and its sources
PAYING ATTENTION TO THE WRONG WATER SOURCEI have been giving considerable thought to which source of water is the source that should be considered and dealt with.This subject has come about to me as a direct concern about footwear. For over 100 years or more shoes as we know them have been made from leather and for all [...]