Field Notes
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Testing the Antarctic Parka at -40 in Fairbanks
LAMILITE / CLIMASHIELDI was in Fairbanks, AK this week when they had -40F and below temps. This is the first time I have experienced temperatures that cold. I decided to... -
Seven Hours at 6 Degrees in Fishnets
POSSIBLY THE BEST TESTIMONIAL ABOUT FISHNETSWiggy:The fishnets are unbelievable. Unfortunately, I became stuck in my 4x4 truck when the high for the day was 6F. (Don't ask, I shouldn't have... -
A Customer's Fishnet Layering System
LAYERING SYSTEMDear Wiggy's,Thanks to a generous Christmas I now have fishnets as my base layer, top & bottom. When I first added them to my routine layers they provided a... -
Where Your Body's Moisture Goes in Extreme Cold
HOW AND WHY DUCKSBACK MATERIAL WORKSIn order to understand why the DUCKSBACK material can work as it does even though it is not covered with water repellent chemicals, coated or... -
Ventilation and the Bellows Effect
VENTILATION AND BELLOWS ACTION“Starting with the skin and the need to prevent body moisture from entering the clothing, the requirement is for air space around the body so the moisture... -
What to Wear Inside Your Sleeping Bag
From John Rambo, 1 day ago... I used your center zip military bag with a bivy and a 2 inch thermarest under a tarp down to thirty degrees. I had... -
Fishnets Under Poly Pro: How Vapor Moves Through Layers
AN INTERESTING OBSERVATIONI've always worn the fishnets under a fairly close fitting layer of poly pro. The poly pro seems to wick the moisture away, and the fishnets provide a... -
Understanding Conductive Heat Loss
SOCKS AND FISHNET UNDEWEAR TESTIMONIAL AND OTHER INFORMATIONDear Jerry,I am a 65 year old fella who has spent a lot of time outdoors in a variety of settings and seasons.... -
How Wiggy's Was Born
IT NEVER GETS OLDI want to send you a huge thank you for keeping me warm and certainly more comfortable than the people who have been around me for at... -
Parka, Booties and Fishnets: Three Customer Reviews
OUTERWEAR TESTIMONIALSThe best cold weather parka I have ever owned!!I got my Wiggy's Antarctic Parka yesterday and the weather was in the teens. I took off everything except my jeans... -
Winter Running and Skiing Without the Chill
WINTER RUNNING AND OTHER OUTDOOR PURSUITSRunning during the winter is popular. I received a call from a customer ordering fishnets for his wife to wear while she is running. They... -
A Soldier's Bag Through Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq
TESTIMONIALI absolutely love these sleeping bags. I got my first Wiggy’s bag at the mcss on ledward barracks in Germany. Had that bag through 44 months of combat in Kosovo...