Field Notes
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Why Lamilite Insulation Keeps You Warm and Dry
The single most important component of any insulated product, be it a sleeping bag, parka, bib, snowsuit, booties or mittens, is the insulation inserted into these products. All insulated Wiggy's... -
The Warmest Winter Jacket I've Ever Owned
Good morning Wiggy,Here is a quick note to let your potential customers know the warmth of your products. I was out on the open tractor last week to clear some... -
Using the Slumber Bag as a Home Sleep System
The Slumber bag...another case of Overengineering...I have been using Wiggy's bags for exactly 35 years this year. The first was a Desert Bag rated for 40*...used for just about all... -
The Freedom Shelter Bag: A Sleeping Bag You Can Wear
FREEDOM SHELTER SLEEPING BAGSThe FSSB is a unique sleeping bag product. It is multi-functional. Aside from being a sleeping bag it can also be worn as an insulated poncho.In early... -
A Customer Review of the Nomex Vest and Shirt Jack
TESTIMONIAL LETTERJerry, I mentioned that I would be writing endorsements of my recent purchases. Here it is. I hope you will pardon my loquacious response, but I find myself enthusiastic... -
The Story Behind the Freedom Shelter Sleeping Bag
THE FREEDOM SHELTER SLEEPING BAGThe Backstory... In about 1984, a fellow who had never served in the military living in military country, Virginia Beach, VA., created what I believe to... -
The Most Under-Embellished Gear: Bob's Story
EMBELLISHINGEmbellishing...make (a statement or story) more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details, especially ones that are not true.You are guilty of Under-Embellishment...prime examples are your "Sweater" and Nomex "Shirt... -
Why a Cold-Weather Bag Belongs in Your Vehicle
THEY KEEP GETTING BETTERI almost always sleep in a tent in the winter. Camp about every weekend. Last two weeks decided to sleep in the SUV. This allowed me to... -
A Wiggy's Jacket Warms a Newborn Calf
She was delivered at dark in the timber, 17 degrees. Mom did her best to dry her off. I put your jacket on her and moved her into the barn... -
Years Without Being Cold: Tony's Wiggy's Story
I AM EXCITEDGood morning,I felt as though wearing your clothes for so many years I should take the time to thank you for the time spent outdoors and not being... -
Polar Vortex Proof: Customers on Parkas and Socks
BONE CHILLING VORTEXJerry, Like, most of the nation for the last couple of days, Michigan has had a polar vortex. When it gets single digit and below zero, I break... -
The Poncho That Saved Our Lives
1.The poncho that saved our livesHello, a few years ago, my hunting partner and I were on a remote butte in the middle of a wilderness. We were hunting Blacktail...