Field Notes
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A Customer Review of the Nomex Vest and Shirt Jack
TESTIMONIAL LETTERJerry, I mentioned that I would be writing endorsements of my recent purchases. Here it is. I hope you will pardon my loquacious response, but I find myself enthusiastic... -
The Story Behind the Freedom Shelter Sleeping Bag
THE FREEDOM SHELTER SLEEPING BAGThe Backstory... In about 1984, a fellow who had never served in the military living in military country, Virginia Beach, VA., created what I believe to... -
The Most Under-Embellished Gear: Bob's Story
EMBELLISHINGEmbellishing...make (a statement or story) more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details, especially ones that are not true.You are guilty of Under-Embellishment...prime examples are your "Sweater" and Nomex "Shirt... -
Why a Cold-Weather Bag Belongs in Your Vehicle
THEY KEEP GETTING BETTERI almost always sleep in a tent in the winter. Camp about every weekend. Last two weeks decided to sleep in the SUV. This allowed me to... -
A Wiggy's Jacket Warms a Newborn Calf
She was delivered at dark in the timber, 17 degrees. Mom did her best to dry her off. I put your jacket on her and moved her into the barn... -
Years Without Being Cold: Tony's Wiggy's Story
I AM EXCITEDGood morning,I felt as though wearing your clothes for so many years I should take the time to thank you for the time spent outdoors and not being... -
Polar Vortex Proof: Customers on Parkas and Socks
BONE CHILLING VORTEXJerry, Like, most of the nation for the last couple of days, Michigan has had a polar vortex. When it gets single digit and below zero, I break... -
The Poncho That Saved Our Lives
1.The poncho that saved our livesHello, a few years ago, my hunting partner and I were on a remote butte in the middle of a wilderness. We were hunting Blacktail... -
Kodiak Mitts and Cold Hands From Neuropathy
Hi Jerry, I wanted to thank you for manufacturing the Kodiak mitts. I have been looking for years for a warm and comfortable mitt to keep my hands warm when... -
Lamilite and Fire Safety in Work Parkas
FIRE RETARDANT PARKASFive years ago, I published on the Wiggy web site my video “NO BURN” where I put a blow torch to a couple of Wiggy sleeping bags demonstrating... -
Dressing to Survive: Why Sweat Is Dangerous in Winter
TWO DIE IN THE HUNT FOR BIG FOOTTwo men in Washington state went in search of big foot.I was told of this situation because they got lost and the SAR... -
Wiggy's on Everest: A Climber's Letter
I know you have all the testimonials you need. I have taken your bags twice to Everest (2016 & 2018) and once to Annapurna (2017). People have complained your bags...