Field Notes
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Why What's Under You Matters as Much as Your Bag
MORE CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALSJerry,I bought a mated set of your pads back in 1999 when I also ordered a Nautilus and Camper I Hunter size 25* bag. From 1999 till about... -
The Luxury Ground Pad and a Night at 12,000 Feet
THE LUXURIOUS GROUND PADThe Luxurious ground pad lives up to its name!In conjunction with my ultra-light cot it's honestly very close to being as comfortable as my bed at home!... -
Wiggy's Bags Around the World for 30 Years
WIGGY’S BAGS GO AROUND THE WORLDJerry & Kok,I have been using your products for over 30 years, primarily sleeping bags. When I initially started long backpacking trips, I like everyone... -
How Wiggy's Began: Jerry and Kok Bou
THE DAY WIGGY’S STARTEDSeptember 6, 1988 was the first day that Wiggy’s opened its doors in Grand Junction, Colorado.When I started, I had already hired Kok Bou as the head... -
32 Years in One Ultima Thule
I got my first Wiggy's sleeping bag, an Ultima Thule, in 1987. I used it on several sled dog races here in Wisconsin, and in Minnesota and Michigan. I also... -
One Customer's Complete Wiggy's Kit
I know this sounds cliche', but I too, sleep like a baby in my Wiggy's sleeping bag and I'm 65 y/o.Courtney Panora, IAAND ANOTHER TESTIMONIALGreetings Jerry:I own the following items... -
A Good Night's Sleep With the Wiggy's Baby Bunting
My baby boy sleeps like a champ (5 months, 19lbs). He sleeps with his elbows at a 90° with his fists up. He's also consistently moving his legs and uncovering... -
Customer Reviews: Liners, Parkas and Head Covers
Prefaced by I got this idea from Wiggy himself.EDC I'd like to posit a concept; EDCing a 40 degree or warmer Wiggy sleeping bag, in my case a 40 degree... -
Why a Wiggy's Bag Is a Survival Bag
SOCK TESTIMONIALI’ve worn my socks exclusively all summer.Excellent results as my feet don’t become excessively hot in 95+ temps.Donald L.I have never used his hypothermia bag, but I have used... -
Oilfield Tested: Liner Jacket and Super Light Bag
Worked great! Liner JacketWorking the cold oilfields, putting this on under my FR jacket gave me a big help in endurance and lasting more hours. I only got rid of... -
Lessons From a Frozen Navy SEAL Training Exercise
OUTSTANDING RECOLLECTIONSHi Jerry, This post triggered a memory that I had forgotten about. When I was with Naval Special Warfare Group 2, we were out on a field exercise with... -
Why Frost on the Outside Means You're Staying Warm
A TESTIMONIAL WITH AN INTERESTING OBSERVATIONJerry, you know that I have been a fan of fishnets maybe longer than you, from the early 70's. You also know that I'm always...