Field Notes
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Two Bags Zipped Together: A Camper's Seven-Week Review
I ordered a 20 degree Hunter and a Nautilus (40 degree) on Jerry's advice to use in a small 4x4 Campervan camping in all-weather with my wife and in future... -
Jerry Wigutow on Building Wiggy's
ARTICLE ABOUT WIGGY’SI received a call from a writer for a Colorado based publication. Below is the article.Wiggy’sby Chris Meehanwww.wiggys.comGrand Junction, ColoradoFounded: 1986 Privately ownedIndustry: Lifestyle & ConsumerProducts: Sleeping bagsWiggy's... -
The Story Behind the Freedom Shelter
The History of the Freedom ShelterTo the best of my knowledge, a fellow named Ron Asher—who never served in the military—created the FREEDOM SHELTER, which you can see on the... -
Lamilite Socks for Biathlon, Ice Fishing and More
More About the Wonderous Performance of Lamilite Socks I received an e mail from a Battalion Commander who is the State Biathlon Coordinator of his training Regiment. “I have used... -
How to Stay Warm and Dry on the Water
ARE YOU A SAILOR?Anyone who has spent some time on the water and still does knows that they get wet. It makes no difference to me how expensive foul weather... -
Why Feet Get Cold: Letters From Our Customers
ON LABOR DAY MY LABORS ARE ENJOYED BY OTHERSHi Jerry! 15 years ago I froze on a Thanksgiving backpacking trip in the Utah desert. After I got home and thawed... -
Why a Wiggy's Bag Belongs in Your Preparedness Kit
WHAT IF?What if the “preparedness and survivalist thinking and acting people are correct”! Wiggy’s products, principally sleeping bags, have become the choice of people wanting to be prepared.Why chose a... -
A Layering System for Staying Dry and Warm
CLOTHING SYSTEMWiggy,I have purchased two of your sleeping bags WHICH ARE OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY!! I have also purchased other products. I have "bent your ear" on more than one... -
Fishnets From Delivery Truck to Racetrack
A FISHNET TESTIMONIALHi, I very much enjoy your News & Commentary. One recently, you talked of your "thinking customers". Indeed! I've got a question, but I will ask it after... -
Why Wiggy's Ground Pads Use Densified Fiberfill
GROUND PADSWhen I started making my ground pads I chose the filling material that I knew best, a polyester fiberfill. The research I did led me to densified fiberfill. The... -
A Tall Hiker Finds His Three-Season Bag
Product Testimonials The bag I was looking for......trust me, I looked at all the other bags out there.I was looking for a light, warm, compressible bag that would fit my... -
Solving the Cold Back Problem in a Hammock
Wiggy's Hammock Sleeping Bag System Temperature Rating: +25° F Colors: black, olive green, and coyote brown Size: Long/Wide Body (34" torso & 90" length) Weight of Bag: 4 lbs. 4...