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tariffs
THE PURPOSE OF THE TARIFFS The purpose of the tariffs was to encourage American companies to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.A. IT IS NOT GOING TO WORK. For the past 50 or more years American companies has been purchasing items from companies primarily in Asia. The volume has grown significantly over the years, and the factories have [...]
bill moyers, a man to be admired
Bill Moyers, eminence of public affairs broadcasting, dies at 91 He was White House press secretary under Lyndon B. Johnson and Newsday publisher before becoming an acclaimed television journalist, mostly for PBS. June 26, 2025 at 3:57 p.m. EDT10 minutes ago 12 min Bill Moyers in 1974. (AP) By Fred A. Bernstein Bill Moyers, who served as press secretary to President Lyndon [...]
moisture and freedom shelter bags
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL This time of year, hikers take hiking the Appalachian Trail. It is in length from GA. to ME. When I lived in S.C. and when on the trail, I learned something about it, it is wet. The lushness of all of what grows in these forests keeps the forest floor moist. That moisture resonates [...]
testimonial
ANOTHER OUT OF THE ORDINARY TESTIMONIAL Hi, I just received my order today (6/23) and I am completely blown away. If ordering a sleeping bag with a radial compression sack and a pillow, sleeping socks and a poncho for $127 with free shipping isn’t enough, the quality will leave you bewildered. Honestly for what I paid, I [...]
price increases
PRICE INCREASE AFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 Last week I received a notice from Federal Express advising me that a price increase will take effect July 1 so, I will be increasing the cost of all sleeping bags by $10.00 each. The other item that will also increase by $10.00 will be the waders. The clothing items [...]
antarctic bag
ANTARCTIC BAGS Will Never Sleep in another brand if I can avoid it!!! Bought two Wiggy’s hunter Antarctic bags for trailer camping in Alaska during early May to do long hiking stints. One week in Denali with freezing temps and icicles in the mornings during a snap cold spell for early season on three nights.Used [...]
philosophy
A PHILOSOPHY OF REASON, FREEDOM, AND INDIVIDUAL OF RIGHTS For many years I have quoted Ayn Rand in my newsletters. Based on the present social situation I thought what she wrote so many years ago is appropriate to give thought to today. “America was founded on “a philosophy of reason, freedom, and individual rights,” said Ayn Rand. She [...]
wool?
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS REPRINTED FROM SPORTING GOODS BUSINESS ONLINE MAGAZINE. DO NOT BELIEVE ONE WORD. I WILL EXPLAIN. Study proves that wool can enhance sports performance, Woolmark claims 04/06/2025 A major four-year research programme led by North Carolina State University has found that 100% merino wool baselayer garments deliver thermal comfort and performance benefits to people who [...]
pillows
PILLOWS When I started making the Wiggy bags in S.C. I trained operators to sew Lamilite using the fallout from cutting bags. I had them make pillows. They were various shapes and sizes, and I put them with each sleeping bag I sold. When I relocated to Grand Junction Kok made a pattern, so all pillows were [...]
soaked sleeping bag
ANOTHER WET WIGGY SLEEPING BAG EXPERIENCE I have owned a Wiggy's bag for over a decade and can tell you it is the best bag for any adventure, I even backpacked with it. While on a 2017 sheep hunt in the Yukon one of our pack horses tipped over in a slough and soaked everything in [...]