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let us get the government involved
ON LABOR DAY MY LABORS ARE ENJOYED BY OTHERSHi Jerry! 15 years ago I froze my ass off on a Thanksgiving backpacking trip in the Utah desert with a new, expensive big name sleeping bag that was more hype than actual design and testing. After I got home and thawed out, a friend recommended yours, i bought it [...]
how we can bring some jobs back to america
A NEW SOLICITATION FROM A MILITARY UNITHIKING SHOESSalomon Quest 4DGTX Forces Model 373478Protective rubber toe capNon-reflective materialsHigh-cut profile for increased ankle support, stability and protectionLightweight, abrasion-resistant textile allows for durability, breathability and comfortAnti-debris mesh upper prevents debris from entering the bootsNubuck leather overlays provide structure, support and flexibilitySeam-sealed GORE-TEX membranes offer excellent protection from water yet allow moisture vapor to escape, keeping feet from [...]
testimonial and another thought
A NEW TESTIMONIAL AND ANOTHER THOUGTH Wiggy,I recently purchased a pair of your Lamilite boots. I really like them! Almost didn’t need any breaking in and they are very comfortable.What do you recommend regarding care for these boots? Any water repellent treatments or conditioner you might recommend?PS – I love all my Wiggy’s gear - I have [...]
personal observations
PERSONAL OBSERVATIONSThe movement to save money has been going on for quite a while now.Until about 5 or 6 years ago several of the companies that had their sleeping bags made in China stopped using the continuous filament fiber Climashield because it is only made in the USA and they had to buy it here and pay shipping to [...]
garment mfg in the usa, probably not
WILL GARMENT MANUFACTURING COME BACK TO THE USA?Below explains why the “holier than thou” outdoor clothing industry does not want to get production back in the USA.New Tariff Codes for Outerwear Take EffectPosted by Charlie Lunan | Aug 25, 2016 | Apparel, Apparel Trade, Outdoor, Outdoor Trade, SGB Updates, Sportsman, Sportsman Trade, Update | 0 | New definitions of [...]
how well lamilite insulated boots function
LEATHER LAMILITE BOOT CAREHello Jerry:Been wearing your Leather/Lamilite lined boots while out in the fields here in the southern US, heat index of 105 plus on some days, to break in for use in November mountain hunting.Feet stayed dry as sweat passed through, boots were soaking wet. Even with lining, feet never felt hot in fact my impression was that [...]
what if?
WHAT IF?What if the “preparedness and survivalist thinking and acting people are correct”! What if the climatologists who believe the world temperatures are dropping such as is written about in the 2016 Farmer’s Almanac are correct!Wiggy’s products principally sleeping bags have been purchased by people since the concern of the potential problems in 1998 on who were concerned about what [...]
what will they do?
WHAT WILL THEY DO?The article by Andrew Skurka “COMPLETE FAILURE; I GAVE GORE-TEX A SECOND CHANCE” is as complete a representation of how the Gore product shows its performance or better said lack thereof. Gore says their product is waterproof in shoes and they are absolutely correct. As Andrew shows the water from his feet were trapped within his [...]
The Definitive Exposure of GORE-TEX®
Painful, badly macerated (and out of focus) feet — especially the heel and toes — at the end of Day 3. The exterior of my “waterproof” Gore-Tex footwear is visibly wet; the interior was soaked, too.My skepticism of waterproof-breathable fabrics (like Gore-Tex) and products that utilize them (like rain gear and “waterproof” footwear) is no [...]
lothing system suggestion
CLOTHING SYSTEMWiggy,As you know, the military has the multilayered ECWCS system for their soldiers. As you know, this system works only part way and many soldiers like it. I think the reason is that soldiers are really only worried about not getting drenched in cold weather. Most soldiers don't operate in extreme weather and have gotten used to [...]