Field Notes
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Lamilite Socks on a 17-Mile Snowy Hike
ANOTHER LAMILITE SOCK STORYJerry,I have a pair of Vasque “winter” boots that I’ve used with other socks in the past for snowshoeing, which usually resulted in cold feet. A couple... -
Why Wool Socks Leave Your Toes Cold
MORE POSITIVES ABOUT THE LAMILITE SOCKSJerry,After reading several reviews I purchased the Lamilite socks to use while snowshoeing. I usually wear wool socks with a silk liner. However my toes... -
Snow Hiking: How to Dress and Stay Dry
SNOW HIKINGToday I read a small article in the N.Y. Times on line Sunday addition about snow hiking. Getting old and being cloistered in an office I did not know... -
The Wiggy's Baby Bunting Story
THE BABY BUNTINGMy Daughter Loves This So MuchI got this for my daughter who is 9 months old and I have to say I am very impressed with it. My... -
Why Down Fails: Birds Don't Sweat
WOW OF A TESTIMONIAL!!!Hi Wiggys crew,Just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your work.From the Antarctic Bag & Mitts, our beautiful white Fossil Ridge Parkas & Bibs,... -
Wet Feet on the Ice: How Lamilite Socks Dry Out
WIGGY’S EXPERIENCES THIS WINTER AND THOUGHTS (CHASE TITLE FOR HIS EMAIL TO ME)Hi Jerry, I thought I would share with you some of my experiences I had wearing Lamilite socks... -
Field Workers and Skiers Stay Dry in Wiggy's Layers
A TESTIMONIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY VERSUS BIODEGRADEABLEI work for a water dept. in Illinois. I'm looking for some recommendations for gear to go under our high-vis rain gear this spring. We... -
Polar Vortex Stories From Wiggy's Customers
WEATHER THIS YEAR IS MY FRIENDJust after the Gulf war ended the 200 desert sleeping bags I made for the Marine Corps were instead of being sent to the desert... -
Sleeping Outside at -36 Wind Chill in a Super Light
FREEDOM SHELTER SUPER LIGHT TESTIMONIALMr. Wigutow,I finally got to try out the super-light freedom shelter sleeping bag in sub-zero temperatures. Since I have more clothes than money, I haven’t turned... -
Warm Feet With Raynaud's: Lamilite Boot Liners
RAYNAUD’S DISEASE (a testimonial)They Work For Wisconsin WeatherI have had my Sunwalkers for 10 years and they do everything as advertised. I go out in the woods to cut wood... -
How to Keep Your Boots Dry in the Field
DRY BOOTSBut first a testimonial or twoI ordered Ultima Thule boat foot bag. It shipped very quickly and already have I camped with it and in a snow storm over... -
Canadian Rangers Sleep Warm at -55 Wind Chill
TESTIMONIALS AND GRATEFUL SUPPORTHey jerryJust got back from a night in the bush. Thought i would take a few moments to send you a good review. I and another ranger...