NEW MILITARY GLOVE MITTEN SYSTEMOne of my readers who has a great interest in what equipment our military uses thinks because some general may have gotten wind of the graphene story as well as the aerogel story that these two components can be their savior for cold weather hand wear.I thought about the methodology of incorporating these two components [...]
Request for Information (RFI) / Market SurveyThe following I will never understand.Cold Weather Glove SystemThe Product Manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), located at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, is conducting a request for information / market investigation to identify domestic products, suppliers and manufacturers of a Cold Weather Glove System (CWGS). PdM SCIE has identified a need for [...]
THE FOLLEY OF AEROGELThe following link was sent to me by a customer who has sent other links as well. However, this kistler company may replace as hard as it is to do gore as the premier liar serving the outdoor market place. This company as you will see read is the king of charlatans, (-) yes minus [...]
SELLING WIGGY’S?No I am not selling Wiggy’s!!!!!!The other day one of my customers called about ordering some items. He lives in N.Y.C. and as it turns out he is an attorney. He asked if I was going to retire and sell Wiggy’s so it will continue to be a viable company. He is wrong it would not be [...]
OVER BOOT TESTIMONIALUnfortunately the writer signed “unknown” or didn’t sign so it is attributed to a person “unknown”.Good Over BootsI have worn these for 3 to 4 days a week for the past four weeks or so. Temperatures from -13 to around 20 above. Often in snow that was about four inches deep. Under the over boots I wore a [...]
MORE COMMENT ABOUT THE GROUND PADHaving received the following e mails is a good way to start the New Year!Your Ultimate Thule bag has been the most utilized sleeping bag in my rough camping experiences in primitive camping adventures. I have one of the warmer temperature bags as well, but find the Ultimate the best ready for unpredictable weather [...]
HOW IMPORTANT IS A SLEEPING BAG?For the last 5 or 6 years I have been contacted by a company in New Zealand wanting a price for many thousands of sleeping bags for the N.Z. military. Each time I receive the e mails I ask one question and that is “for what temperature will the bags be used”? To [...]
TESTIMONIALSTHE FOLLOWING EMAIL I RECEIVED TODAY.Hi Wiggys crew, the new site looks great!Just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your work.From the Antarctic Bag & Mitts, our beautiful white Fossil Ridge Parkas & Bibs, Mukluks, even the booties & other odds & ends… these have all become my favorite things, because they’re the equipment depend [...]
WOLVERINE WORLDWIDES RESPONSE TO MY INQUIRY OF TEMPERATURE RATINGS FOR THEIR BOOTS.Chat session started at 9:15:54 Please be patient while you are being connected with an operator ...You are now chatting with Shelby. How may I help you today?Shelby:Hi Jerry!jerry:can you tell me the temperature rating of any of your boots for use below 32 degrees F?Shelby:I apologize, but we are not [...]
CHRISTMAS DAY TESTIMONIALSDear Mr. Wigutow,We talked on Saturday and I placed an order for a Super Light FTRSS for a friend.The bags were to be Regular length/wide bag.I can’t remember if we had talked about the zipper placement.Please make both bags with a right handed zipper.Please add appropriate stuff sacks and pillow(s) to the order.Thanks again for your [...]