Field Notes
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Why Lamilite Insulation Outperforms the Rest
As time has gone by and Wiggy's has been receiving more and more sales the question of the insulation has come up more often than before. Many ask if Lamilite... -
A Customer's Cold Parka Test in Ohio Winter
PERSONAL TESTING OF WIGGY’S PRODUCTSWiggy,My homemade test and lab are right here in Medina, Ohio, exactly one mile from Wiggy's guru and longtime Wiggy’s supporter, Ed “Mountain Man” Schwartz. Ed... -
Over Boots and Mittens: How Lamilite Handles Moisture
OVER BOOT TESTIMONIALUnfortunately the writer signed “unknown” or didn’t sign so it is attributed to a person “unknown”.Good Over BootsI have worn these for 3 to 4 days a week... -
Customers on Ultima Thule Bags, Ground Pads and Fishnets
Having received the following e mails is a good way to start the New Year!Your Ultimate Thule bag has been the most utilized sleeping bag in my rough camping experiences... -
What to Look for in a Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag
HOW IMPORTANT IS A SLEEPING BAG?When looking for a sleeping bag it is important to know the temperature range the bag will be used for. Of all the different sleeping... -
From Lake Superior Squalls to Caribou Camp
THE FOLLOWING EMAIL I RECEIVED TODAY.Hi Wiggys crew,Just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your work.From the Antarctic Bag & Mitts, Mukluks, even the booties & other... -
Why Mittens Beat Gloves in Extreme Cold
My first clue that something was amiss was when my dog climbed into my Wiggy's Hunter Ultra-Light with Nautilus overbag bag in the middle of the night. Nature endowed her... -
A Poncho Liner That Worked Through Hurricane Harvey
Fantastic Mittens! I've had these mittens for a year or two but only really started using them recently (due to it finally being cold enough). They're amazing! Here in Montana... -
Why You Get Cold in a Sleeping Bag
TESTIMONIALS COMING IN DAILY MAKE MY DAY DAILYAnd thank you for the quality products, Jerry! In Tucson, there is not a tremendous need for cold weather gear, but, a number... -
How Lamilite Socks Keep Feet Warm and Dry
RESPONSE TO SATURDAYS ARTICLE AND LAMILITE SOCKS FOR THE MILITARYI live on a farm in northern Minnesota where it gets cold. I have 3 Wiggy's Lamilite jackets and a Wiggy's... -
The Wiggy's Dryer Challenge: A Customer Test
Wiggy,I have used you products since 1990 and still have the same sleeping bag adding several more, TV blankets, and comforter. The comforter provides my wife and me the best... -
Build a Winter Survival Kit for Your Car
I received the following e mail.Jerry, I watched a program on the Weather Channel about survivors of different situations and this particular show was about blizzards. I watched three "reenactments"...