Field Notes
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How Your Body Handles Heat in the Cold
Awesome sleeping bag...I bought this bag with the intention on using it on the Appalachian Trail. I was on the Trail March2nd, 2018 and this bag was a life saver.... -
The Parka My Daughter Never Gave Back
NOT BEEN SORRY! TESTIMONIALHi,I’ve been meaning to drop you a line for some time, and just did not get around to it. In 2008, I had the privilege of visiting... -
How Jerry Wigutow Invented Lamilite
This past week one of my customers who is now working at a retail store, a chain in the sporting goods industry asked if and why no one or company... -
Warm Dogs: Lamilite Pet Bed Stories
PET TESTIMONIALJerry,Attached is a photo taken Xmas 2017 of William (12 1/2 yrs., on the left) and Suzie (11 months old, on the right) on your navy blue 40” oval... -
Three Nights Snow Camping in a Bear Burrito
Jerry,We had to snowshoe in and slept for 3 nights. Everyone else brought tents and had massive packs; I had my kit smashed in stuff sacks. The new guy laughed... -
Fishnets vs. Mosquitoes and Other Customer Notes
IT IS AN EPIDEMIC? IF SO IT IS THE BEST KIND FOR ME TO BE A PART OF!Thanks for sending the material to repair my sleeping bag tear. I'm not... -
Gear That Works as Promised: Customer Letters
Jerry:I’ve been buying outdoor gear for over 45 years now and tried all kinds of stuff from all kinds of manufacturers. Your gear works as you say it does. And... -
Fifteen Years in an Ultima Thule and Still Warm
LAMILITE TESTIMONIALSDear Mr. Wigutow,I appreciate your quick response, even after about 7 o'clock on Good Friday!My fault for not reading the e-mail until tonight.I have a number of Wiggy's items... -
Dry Feet Matter: Foot Care for Diabetics
DIABETIC FOOT PROBLEMSMany of my customers with diabetes tell me that keeping their feet warm and DRY matters a great deal!!!I have touched on this subject in the past since... -
How to Wash, Dry and Store Your Wiggy's Bag
WashingWIGGY BAGS CAN BE LAUNDERED WITH ANY DETERGENT AND FROM MY EXPERIENCE OF OVER 40 YEARS OF WASHING MY BAGS THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY RESIDUE LEFT OVER. ALSO THEY... -
Why Rain Gear Feels Clammy and How Insulation Helps
True temperature ratingI took my superlight out on a new year’s camping trip with my dad onto some mountains in Tennessee, the temp that night got down to about 1F... -
Saved on the Iditarod Trail: Customer Stories
Dear Jerry,I took my Wiggy's Antarctic Hunter Rectangular sleeping bag with me on a 310 mile snowmachine trip along the Iditarod Trail this past week in advance of the Iditarod...