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Hammock Sleeping Bag
A Testimonial...This has been my go to sleep system for winter hanging now for 3 years.I've done many nights below zero F and a few below -20F with an extra layer and the Sunwalkers on my feet for extra warmth.I tarp clip a small length of shock cord to the hood and foot ends of the bag and stretch [...]
More About Wool...
ANOTHER ASPECT OF WOOL TO BE AWARE OF!One of my customers upon reading the latest commentary wrote to me expressing his observation of what happens to wool garments he owns.The get heavy when wet and body heat never is adequate to dry the wool. These two points are excellent observations and while I was aware of them I [...]
Wool as an Insulation
A Resurrected Insulating Material: WoolWool has a reputation as an insulating material for several hundred years because even if it gets wet the wool fibers will not collapse the way cotton fibers do or as down does. Therefore since the bulk of the fiber remains basically constant the wool garment will retain some heat or have heat retention property.However, [...]
The Best Solo Camp Setup › The Freedom Shelter & Sleeping Bag
In about 1984, a fellow who had never served in the military living in military country, Virginia Beach, VA., created what I believe to this day is the best multi-purpose shelter and garment for soldiers that exists. Unfortunately the product just limped along until a retired Marine Corps Colonel purchased the company; Dick Haislip. Dick [...]
Using a Hammock When Camping
During the past few years hammock camping has increased significantly.I have been asked on several occasions if I make an insulated panel that will fit under the hammock due to the air flow that occurs between the bottom of the hammock and the ground. The answer is yes. I made some samples for Hennessey Hammock which did not develop [...]
Water Resistant Boots
Non-Waterproof BootsMany of the recipients of the new Lamilite boots have asked me about applying a water-proof coating to the boots such as Snow Seal. My response is it is not necessary. Let me explain.When you wear a boot that has the Gore-Tex film or whatever film is used it keeps the water that has been absorbed by [...]
Preseason Sale on Lamilite Socks!
It's just the beginning of the spring/summer season, so my “preseason sale” is for a fall/winter product: the Lamilite Socks. They are now on sale & available online at wiggys.com as follows: 8" sock $25.00 each // 13" sock $35.00 each FREE Shipping, as always, is included to the 48 contiguous United States. View Wiggy's Lamilite Socks »
The Demise of Waterproof/Breathable?
Is it the End of the Waterproof/Breathable (Vapor Permeable) Age? Maybe...Each of the companies that have promoted this non-sense are now engaged in the chemical industry trying to making the best ever water repellent treatment; Gore being probably the first to enter that field of chemistry. Others have followed. What existed before these companies entered the business worked fine [...]
Sleeping Bags in Backpacks
Earlier this past week I received a phone call from a woman asking how small my sleeping bags packed down. I responded by saying a Youth bag packs the size of a soft ball and the Antarctic Hunter about 12 by 24 inches compressed. I then asked if she would tell me what the temperature use it was [...]
Another Lamilite Boot Testimonial
Hi Jerry,I received your new boots a little over a week ago. The sizing, I wear a 10M and ordered same, is spot on. I was a little concerned about the lacing system at first; being that they are all eyelets, but the laces are nicely long and I don't need to unlace the boots to [...]