Field Notes
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Fishnets at Zero Degrees: A Customer Report
COMPLAINT SORT OFThe above was the title for the following testimonial. I do not think “sort of” is accurate; I believe it is a great compliment not a complaint.Hi Jerry,It... -
A Short History of the Sleeping Bag
FINALLY THE TRUE HISTORY OF SLEEPING BAGSOne of my customers sent me a link to the history of sleeping bags on Wikipedia.An innovative rug that's been described as the world's... -
Three Customers, Three Warm Winter Nights
THREE TESTIMONIALS THAT ARRIVED TODAY, CAN IT GET ANY BETTER?Hi Wiggy,Just was forced to venture outside. Temperature, 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chill, 10 degrees. Got semi-dressed...bedroom slippers, PJ bottoms, T-shirt,... -
Customers Who Stopped Being Cold
WINTER PRODUCTS TESTIMONIALSWiggy’s fan for lifeI have purchased several Wiggy’s items over the years- both types of overboots for my wife and I, Renegade Mitten for me, 2 sets of... -
Lamilite Socks and Washing Your Sleeping Bag
MORE TESTIMONIALSWe've had quite a bit of colder thanUsual weather so far. Night temps inHigh 20s.Used the socks with anUn-insulated pair of work boots 3 nights in a row. Worked... -
How a Soaked Sleeping Bag Dried Out Overnight
WOW TESTIMONIALA couple of years ago I purchased the Hunter Ultima Thule with a ground pad determined to not spend a cold night in my hammock again. It certainly solved... -
The Sleeping Bag That Survived an 80 MPH Fall
THE FLYING BAG TESTIMONIALHi WiggySay I bought a Hunter Ultima Thule bag. Wow what a bag, it is unbelievable. It flew out of the truck going to Idaho elk camp... -
A Customer's Wiggy's Kit, From Bivy to Chukkas
TESTIMONIALS THAT MAKE MY DAYWiggy, as a user of several of your pieces of equipment I want to tell you that I am already a fan. I have one of... -
Why an Oilfield Worker Traded Carhartt for Lamilite
LAMILITE SWEATER TESTIMONIALI've been sold on Carhartt for years.For years we have bought Carhartt outerwear. I used to work in the oilfield and at that time and for years, I... -
Fix Cold Pack Boots: Swap Felt Liners for Sunwalkers
PACK BOOTSPeriodically someone will write to me wanting to know if I still make pack boots. The answer is no. I did make them, and they utilized the Sunwalker inserts... -
Hammock Camping With a Wiggy's Bag, No Underquilt
The following testimonial was sent to me recently. I am not a person who ever camped sleeping in a hammock so it was very pleasant to receive a testimonial from... -
Warm, Dry Feet on an Iowa Pheasant Hunt
To follow is an e mail I just received from a customer.Jerry, Starting in 1990, I have purchased ten of your sleeping bags for myself and my family (five were...