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more unethical behavior
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 bag. I've always been very careful to always have the bag in a waterproof cover of some sort but screwed up last weekend when camping with some friends. The tent [...]
ETHICS
ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITYA system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture.The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.Moral principles, as of an individual:That branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain [...]
a new product testimonial and erroneous information
ANTARCTIC BAG TESTIMONIALThe following testimonial appeared on my face book page.Thank you Brent!!!No BS got a -50 mummy bag back in 98 or 99 for Y2K I gave up using blankets on my bed and have been using my bag every night except for a couple small burn holes it's almost like new best bags ever had a north face before [...]
MORE STUPIDITY
HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE STUPIDITY Ever hear of a company Hyperlight Mountain Gear? The company is located in Maine where it manufactures its products. They actually manufacture packs, tents and now clothing. The clothing caught my interest. Why (?) because they are making and I quote; “an unprecedentedly breathable, waterproof” garment.They are using a fabric called Dyneema a [...]
lamilite boots are the star
OUT STANDING COMMENTS ABOUT THE LAMILITE BOOTSJerry, I've been a big fan of your sleeping bags for years. I now own 4. I've got other gear like the waders and gaiters. Last year I got a ground pad for an Alaska hunt and it was great. I've worn the fish nets and they work as advertised. I have a [...]
foam as insulation, I do not think it is a good idea
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 hear about this? He read it on the internet. The internet as far as I am concerned is the encyclopedia one thousand times over, so it has all kinds [...]
stupidity personified
The following article talks about a concept that in my educated opinion can be potentially very dangerous. Heated clothing products do not perform very well and when applied to arctic situations not at all! The cold temperatures render batteries useless in a very short time. In years past I have made several hundred insulated cases for the military in the [...]
two responses to article and north korea thoughts
TWO RESPONSES TO THE AMAZING ARTICLE I just saw a NF Ventrix jacket this weekend at the Mall. I was wondering what the holes were in the inside of the jacket. It was really light and really expensive for what you are getting $220, essentially a thin garment for layering. Outer cover was made of a very thin [...]
amazing stuff and awards
The following article comes from SPORTS INSIGHT online magazine from the UKSafety and comfort on the ground and on the mountain ISPO Trend Report: MountaineeringMountaineering is a sport of extremes: retro and modern, exercise and relaxation. This is what makes leisure time out in the fresh air so enjoyable.Whether you are an ambitious mountaineer or simply a fan of leisurely [...]
another reason to wear fishnets as a base layer
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 benefit I have not covered.Trapping the radiant heat produced by the human body!The core temperature of the human body is 98.6 degrees. The skin surface is 91 degrees. [...]