Field Notes
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Twenty-One Years in One Wiggy's Sweater
A HISTORY LESSON FIRSTJerry...regarding the Sweater...My first sweater of the sleeping bag taffeta nylon was purchased in 1998...once I started wearing it, I stopped wearing everything else... The style was... -
Warm and Dry While Friends Shivered in Wool
CAMPING WITH FRIENDSGoing back out for another 10 days doing primitive camp, I just returned.Warm temps for 2 days then near freezing for 5 days the Ultimate sleeping bag gave... -
Not Merely Survival, But Comfort at Zero Degrees
A NEW FORM OF TESTIMONIALHi Jerry,I’ve been spreading “the word” since I’ve had so much success with your products. I’ve been to your shop twice now. A good buddy of... -
Does a Bivy Add Warmth? Answering a Camper
I AM RESPONDING TO CHRISTOPHER IN CAPITALS.Jerry, I placed an order for the centerline zip bag bivy late last night (and suffering instant gratification syndrome) I want to use it... -
Built to Last: Customers on Gear That Never Wears Out
DON’T I JUST LOVE THESE TESTIMONIALSWiggy,I got my hat. Thanks for the autograph. I'm not much of a hat person, but this one is comfortable, and I'll wear it.When the... -
Built to Last: Gear Without Planned Obsolescence
SUSTAINMENT OF AN OUTDOOR PRODUCTFirst some testimonials and an interesting recollection.Bob is a longtime customer and I have posted his comments for years.Thank you again, Bob.“Well...I sent my sweater back... -
Warm at 60 Below on the Kuskokwim 300
An interesting test. Marc from Wiggy’s Alaska found this on Facebook.Hello Wiggy fans,I’m Tina, Marc’s “Magnificent Other”. I assist Marc in the Wiggy’s Alaskaretail Store from time to time. I... -
Survival Stories From 30 Years of Customer Letters
Why I do not have a need to hire people to tell me how good my products are!!! Here are two additional testimonials. Jerry, As an owner of the ultimate... -
The Bag That Saved My Life on a Windy Night
QUITE A TESTIMONIAL OR BETTER YET A REPORTLast time I will bother you... The bag has performed even better than I hoped. I had no idea that this kind of... -
Loft Means Warmth: A Traveler's Field Report
THE EFFICIENCY OF THE L-6 LAMILITE/CLIMASHIELD INSULATIONJerryI'm traveling in the US right now, on my way back to Korea. My base garments for outside were the Lamilite vest and the... -
Ducksback: Water Resistant and Vapor Permeable
From: ChristinaSubject: Re: My Order Wore the boots tonight. Need to break them in a bit as with any shoe. However, my feet stayed warm the entire time and that’s... -
Why Leather Boots Keep Your Feet Drier
LEATHER BOOTSWhatever leather boots you choose, they will work better if you are wearing Lamilite socks.One of the important points of knowledge I have not fully explained is that leather...