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falling dominos
THE DOMINOS ARE STARTING TO FALLThis week I read on the Business Sporting Goods web site that Nike is now selling Walmart via their Jet.com division web site. I looked at it and found they sell a large variety of products not any Nike products thus far but will have Nike this fall and winter and possibly forever.Why [...]
response to wed article
RESPONSE TO SEPTEMBER 12 ARTICLEGreat article. That's true. The original Extreme Cold Weather sleeping bag from the Korean War until about 1990s was actually pretty good as long as you kept it dry. I believe it was down filled. The synthetic modular system introduced in the 1990s was total crap. I didn't know about Wiggys in 2002 when I [...]
Commendations
The above commendation letter I received from the Navy in 1997 or 1998. Here is the background: In May 1993 I had made the original two bag sleep system for the U.S. Marine Corps that consisted of the Ultra-Light plus 20 degree bag and the plus 35 degree over bag. I called the system the Ultra-Light Flexible Temperature Range Sleep System [...]
A Very Nice Picture
Adak Island, Alaska - September 2018 Obviously they are hunters and they are wearing Wiggy’s Multicam Cagoule’s. The Multicam pattern is best in Alaska since that is the only camo pattern we sell in the state of Alaska. I was reading some comments on the Alaska Forum about winter boots. It is quite remarkable to me that these guys [...]
time to consider ordering a wiggy parka
A FIRST TESTIMONIAL ABOUT A GROUND PADTestimonial:I purchased one of your Narrow/Long Ground Pads on your $70 special and have been using it with a new Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe hammock. Last night's temperature dropped to the mid-70s F and it rained buckets. I did not have the hammock rain fly set up for such a heavy rain. The [...]
comedic awards and the weather
THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY IS MADE UP OF COMEDIANSOutdoor Retailer will recognize innovation and achievements in the outdoor industry with the debut of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards.This is first sentence is a contradiction in terms. There is no innovation in the outdoor industry at this time.Showcasing the cutting-edge products and brands pushing the limits in outdoor gear, retail services and [...]
wear steel toed boots and Wiggy's mukluks and you will have warm feet
FIRE RETARDANT MUKLUKSI put the fire retardant mukluks on the web site at a cost of $270.00 per pair. As of today you will find them on the web site for $200.00 per pair.About 4 months ago I received an e mail from a civilian who works for the Marine Corps who was charged with the responsibility to [...]
another mention about Lamilite socks
LAMILITE SOCKSAt 71, I finally drew a ram tag after 21 years of applying in Colorado. It would be a solo hunt, going out every day. I’ve used your sleeping bags ‘forever’, but only recently started using your clothing. Although I used multiple items, the two I relied on the most were your socks and Ducksback raincoat. I actually [...]
new cold weather clothing for the army
WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN? IN POSSIBLY 10 YEARS!!!The following information is from the army’s interest in developing a new cold weather clothing system for arctic conditions (-65 to +45 degrees).Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W911QY18R0034 For Cold Temperature and Arctic Protective System (CTAPS) Project3. Contract Line Items will be as follows: 0001 - Wet Weather Experimental Jackets and Trousers; Quantity 84; 0002 - Extreme Cold [...]
UK TESTIMONIAL & MORE
TESTIMONIALS FROM AFAR (UK)Hi Jerry,Just wanted to write to say thanks to you and your staff for helping to get us our rush order a few months back - as well as for making great products.We finally got around to using our sleeping bags and ground pads this past weekend in Cornwall, in the UK. It was [...]