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the amendment
THE AMENDMENT MAKING A CHOPPED STAPLE FIBER ACCEPTABLEA. The following changes are hereby incorporated to subject solicitation:1. The use of staple insulation is permissible as long as it meets all of the other specification requirements.2. Section C, GL-PD-14-01, page 10, paragraph 3.6.2.4, delete the first sentence and substitute, "Batting used inType I and II sleeping bags shall meet the end item weight, [...]
pathetic
A TESTIMONIAL OF A DIFFERENCEExtremely Dog Proof!We have a new pit bull puppy, and the one thing they love to do is chew. He has torn up pillows, and put holes in various outer layers of all kinds of things. However, other than a fray or two, your comforter has proven to be both dog and puppy proof. [...]
why you want an insulated rain jacket
AN INSULATED RAIN COATI was walking Cookie around the farm Saturday while it was just drizzling. The ambient air temperature was between 70 and 80 degrees. I was not weasring a shirt. As the rain water hit my skin surface it was cold. Not cold enough to bother me because of how light the drizzle was. Had it been [...]
a new model bag for the troops
NEW MILITARY SLEEP SYSTEMIt has been three plus year’s since the military has placed a solicitation for a sleeping bag system. Recently I received a copy of the solicitation from one of my suppliers asking if I were interested in offing a bid. The answer is no for good reasons; 1- I am much too small a manufacturing company [...]
interested in being alone?
ALONEAs many of you know about this Alone program I will not explain what it is other than to say it is about people who like to brutalize themselves in order to win about $500,000.00.My interest in the program was based upon the fact that some of my customers advised me of some of the participants using Wiggy’s [...]
why cotton
RESPONSE TO “HANDLING SUNSHINE” ARTICLEHi Jerry-You're RIGHT ON regarding your advice to wear white cotton in hot environments. I spent many hours (on foot) exploring miles of the incredible Sonora Desert during the hot summer months and quickly learned to wear totally white clothing: white cotton jeans, white cotton long-sleeved Sunday shirt, white cotton baseball hat with a white [...]
handling sunshine
Wearable Shade Start with almost nothing, then add almost nothing: The sun protection clothing we craft for fly fishing is deceptively simple. The secret lies in the weave of our ultralight fabrics—tight enough to shade you from the sun, yet open enough to breathe [...]
inventors hall of fame (?)
INVENTORS HALL OF FAMEI called the organization this morning and queried the criteria associated with recognizing someone for entre into the IHF.One of the criterial happens to be according to the person I spoke with a physical test of the products ability to perform as written in the patent. I was as specific as I could be with [...]
utube videos
COMMENTARY ON WIGGYS UTUBE VIDEO “WIGGY’S COMPETITIVE QUALITY”I use Wiggy products when I go on my annual boat trip to Isle Royale and north coast of Lake superior.Two conditions are guaranteed on the big lake, cold and wetness. Nothing like being warm in your sleeping bag at night when the wind waves [...]
patagonia's response to yesterdays commentary? maybe!
Used clothing from Patagonia. Trade It InShop UsedRepair & Care One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is to make high-quality stuff that lasts for years and can be repaired, so you don’t have to buy more of it. [...]