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socks and laundering
MORE TESTIMONIALSWe've had quite a bit of colder thanUsual weather so far. Night temps inHigh 20s.Used the socks with anUn-insulated pair of work boots 3 nights in a row. Worked like a charm.Don Jeremy Conkling I purchased an Ultralight R/WB years ago upon recommendation by a survival instructor in Tok, AK. He told me [...]
electrically powered clothing?
ELECTRICALLY HEATED CLOTHING CAN BE VERY DANGEROUSThe following article is reprinted from “Specialty Fabrics Review” published by the Industrial Fabrics Association InternationalNanowire networks for uniform excellenceSoldiers stationed in the arctic know that it's a challenge to stay warm whileexecuting their duties in the frigid weather. Protective clothing is oftenbulky and makes it difficult to maneuver, and wearers often become overheatedand sweaty. [...]
wow testimonial
WOW TESTIMONIALA couple of years ago I purchased the Hunter Ultima Thule with a ground pad determined to not spend a cold night in my hammock again. It certainly solved that problem. I find myself unzipping the bag to let some cool air in and never have cold spots underneath me. I recently had a camping trip that involved [...]
production that will not return to the usa!
LAMILITE SOCKS ONCE AGAIN PROVE THEIR WORTHDear Wiggys,So I bought the 8" Lamilite socks for my wife and myself, not sure if they'd actually do what they said. I wore them with boots, that while waterproof, often make my feet sweat and I feel clammy and cold. (If my feet are warm I can pretty much stand any [...]
durability and dressing for cold
DURABILITY OF WIGGY’S SLEEP[ING BAGSTHE FLYING BAG TESTIMONIALHi WiggySay I bought a Hunter Ultima Thule bag. Wow what a bag, it is unbelievable. It flew out of the truck going to Idaho elk camp at 80mph, put only a small cut in it. I was freaking when I saw it fly out. Slept in it at elk camp [...]
a surpise ending
TESTIMONIALS THAT MAKE MY DAYWiggy, as a user of several of your pieces of equipment I want to tell you that I am already a fan. I have one of your Single person bivy shelters and have found it to work well, mine has the cover.So, I am getting an itch to add more Wiggy’s items to [...]
one for the lamilite sweater
LAMILITE SWEATER TESTIMONIALI've been sold on Carhartt for years.For years we have bought Carhartt outerwear. I used to work in the oilfield and at that time and for years, I knew of nothing that would stop Wyoming wind and be warm enough to work in, especially in winter. Being a cotton shell, it wears well, but will get soaked when it [...]
gore wants badly to be in the textile business at anybodys expense.
The following article was published by the outdoor industry "guru" publication SNEWS."White is the new black: Gore announces brand extension" The title refers to their hang tag, the new one is white.Author:Kristin HostetterPublish date:Nov 30, 2017:Find out what the launch of the white-tagged Gore Infinium line could mean for the next generation of outdoor gear.IMPORTANT NOTICE: There is no [...]
recycling
RECYCLED CLOTHING AND OTHER PRODUCTSFor several years the idea of recycling garments has grown steadily in the outdoor industry with the idea of saving the earth. That is just a ploy in my opinion to get people to replace last year’s garments.Over the years that I have been a part of the outdoor industry I have noted that [...]
the tooth fairy knows
The following article is being reprinted from the outdoor industry “guru” publication “SNEWS”. If one does not believe these people do protect each other one is not very bright. It is widely known throughout the outdoor industry that goretex and every other material represented as w/p does not work but they will not acknowledge that fact publicly. It does not [...]