Field Notes
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Jerry's Story, Part 2: Sailing to the Bahamas
Chapter 2 Sojourn to the BahamasI had been working in high-powered sales positions since I was 19, had never gone to college, and never seen the world. During my last... -
Jerry's Story, Part 1: The Garment District
For a number of years I have been asked to write a story about my business life, so a few years ago I did. I gave thought to publishing it... -
Why Jerry Would Turn Down a Sale
TRUTH IN ADVERTISINGI purchased one ducksback jacket from Wiggy. I am pleased with two things: one Wiggy sold a product that does as he said it would do that's a... -
A Soaked Wiggy's Bag That Dried Overnight
A TESTIMONIAL FROM A LONG TIME CUSTOMER; I.E. A FRIENDWell it finally happened....after just short of 60 years of all kinds of camping I ended up with a wet sleeping... -
Why Foam Makes Poor Cold-Weather Insulation
FOAM AS INSULATIONEvery now and then I get a call from someone asking me what I think of foam insulation used in outerwear. My first response is where did you... -
How Fishnet Base Layers Hold In Your Body Heat
A SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT DERIVED FROM FISHNETSThe other day when answering a question for a new customer about the fishnets and how they work I realized that there is one significant... -
What Wicking Really Means for Your Base Layer
WICKINGWhat is wicking; it is an action where by liquid will move through any fabric that is a natural fabric to include cotton, wool, silk, or rayon. Wicking or wicking... -
Slumber Bag Review and the Lamilite Knee Warmer
The Slumber Bag: Durable and ComfortableWe have four of these sleeping bags and they have held up well after years of use. The rectangular "Slumber Bag" is a simple and... -
Ducksback Rain Gear That Keeps You Dry
DUCKSBACK TESTIMONIALSince receiving the DUCKSBACK I have worn such in continuous rain, driving rain, everything short of hurricane torrent (that maybe soon) and not once has it failed in any... -
Winter Bike Commuting in Alaska With Lamilite
BICYCLING CLOTHING IN ACTIONI do not know how many people use my clothing when they cold weather bike but I suppose there are some like Steve who wrote.Gerry, As you... -
How to Dress for Fall and Winter Cycling
WINTER CYCLING GEARToday I read an article about cycling gear. This is a market I had not given thought to, I should have. Years ago when I relocated in Grand... -
Winter Is Coming: How to Dress for the Cold
WATER AND THE HUMAN BODYWe all know or should know that the human body is about 75 percent water. That said you would think that water is good for us...