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a new model bag for the troops
NEW MILITARY SLEEP SYSTEMIt has been three plus year’s since the military has placed a solicitation for a sleeping bag system. Recently I received a copy of the solicitation from one of my suppliers asking if I were interested in offing a bid. The answer is no for good reasons; 1- I am much too small a manufacturing company [...]
interested in being alone?
ALONEAs many of you know about this Alone program I will not explain what it is other than to say it is about people who like to brutalize themselves in order to win about $500,000.00.My interest in the program was based upon the fact that some of my customers advised me of some of the participants using Wiggy’s [...]
why cotton
RESPONSE TO “HANDLING SUNSHINE” ARTICLEHi Jerry-You're RIGHT ON regarding your advice to wear white cotton in hot environments. I spent many hours (on foot) exploring miles of the incredible Sonora Desert during the hot summer months and quickly learned to wear totally white clothing: white cotton jeans, white cotton long-sleeved Sunday shirt, white cotton baseball hat with a white [...]
handling sunshine
Wearable Shade Start with almost nothing, then add almost nothing: The sun protection clothing we craft for fly fishing is deceptively simple. The secret lies in the weave of our ultralight fabrics—tight enough to shade you from the sun, yet open enough to breathe [...]
inventors hall of fame (?)
INVENTORS HALL OF FAMEI called the organization this morning and queried the criteria associated with recognizing someone for entre into the IHF.One of the criterial happens to be according to the person I spoke with a physical test of the products ability to perform as written in the patent. I was as specific as I could be with [...]
utube videos
COMMENTARY ON WIGGYS UTUBE VIDEO “WIGGY’S COMPETITIVE QUALITY”I use Wiggy products when I go on my annual boat trip to Isle Royale and north coast of Lake superior.Two conditions are guaranteed on the big lake, cold and wetness. Nothing like being warm in your sleeping bag at night when the wind waves [...]
patagonia's response to yesterdays commentary? maybe!
Used clothing from Patagonia. Trade It InShop UsedRepair & Care One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is to make high-quality stuff that lasts for years and can be repaired, so you don’t have to buy more of it. [...]
what to do with returned merchandise
WHAT DOES A COMPANY DO WITH RETURNS?THE NORTH FACE HAS THE ANSWERTNF to trial the sale of refurbished productsOutdoor brand The North Face (TNF) has announced the launch of a pilot programme which will see it sell refurbished apparel online in an effort to extend the life of its products. The refurbished products will be sold as part of the brand’s [...]
how to get happy feet
COLD FEETHyperhidrosisHyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that is frequent or constant and typically occurs in the hands, feet and armpits. Heavy sweating seems like it would have nothing to do with cold feet. But hyperhidrosis is over activity of the sympathetic nervous system, according to Cedars-Sinai.That leads to narrowing of arteries, so while hands and feet are sweating, they are also getting [...]
more outdoor industry stupidity
A PRODUCT OF ROCKY BOOTS COMPANYThe following information I found on the Rocky web site!“At first, you might be a little taken back when you see the price of these Waterproof Socks; after you know about the materials and craftsmanship that has went into making this product, you will begin to understand their value.These 11 " socks exhibit two [...]