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stupidity reigns in the outdoor industry.
WATERPROOF SOCKS?Britain’s number one outdoor performance sock brand, Bridgedale, is introducing its first 100% waterproof sock range called Storm this spring.Developed to provide wet weather protection and day long comfort, it combines Bridgedale’s unique FusionTech™ with a HydroTech™ Waterproof, Breathable and Windproof membrane. The new Storm range has been designed and tested to perform to the highest standards in [...]
another way to waste money
U.S. Army bioengineer develops high-tech fabrics to keep soldiers warm, dry, and safe At the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center, the bioengineer develops high-tech fabrics for combat clothing to keep soldiers safe and comfortable and to help them be more effective in the field. The latest project on a heating textile that keeps soldiers’ extremities warm [...]
more chemicals
RESPONSE TO RECENT ARTICLE ABOUT BIKERS CLOTHING.Dear Wiggy,Wool is the traditional material for good cycling jerseys and shorts. Woolen shorts with either a doubled crotch or chamois for wear-resistance and “padding”. Best regards,AngusJerry: Like you, I was pretty curious about any fibre that is purported to be bamboo in origin. The advertising that had me curious was hosted soft and durable the [...]
a new product
NEW PRODUCTI have been working with a very light weight nylon fabric which is quite strong as it is parachute cloth. Since I quilt it to the Lamilite L-6 with the nylon on both sides I decided to incorporate my bootie pattern when cutting other products.I use the same non-slip material on the sole, the same draw cord and [...]
the big box
BIG BOX SPORTING GOODS STORESAlmost every day when I receive articles from the on line publication SGB (Sporting Goods Business) there is an article about another store being opened in some city. I am not against companies making investments in opening more stores in their chains since it provides jobs etc. I read that Bass Pro/Cabelas have 190 [...]
arctic boots
MIRACLE COLD WEATHER BOOTSThis past week I saw a pre-solicitation notice posted on Federal Business Opportunities web site for “Extreme Cold, Wet Boots NSN 8430 91 630 7763. This is published by Defense Logistics Agency.I tried researching the NSN without any success. I was interested in seeing schematics and temperature rating. I had no success so I wrote to [...]
the quest for insulation continues.
The following article is found in Specialty Fabrics Review. “Insulating fabric, or polar bear pelt?”Polar bears have a thick pelt that keeps them warm in the arctic environment even when temperatures average -40F during the winter months.The polar bear must be well fed for the “pelt” to retain their body heat. Polar bears that die from starvation still have their [...]
the subject is trash
TRASH IS STILL TRASH!!!Vaude among early adopters of PrimaLoft’s new 100% recycled insulationHigh-performance insulation materials provider PrimaLoft will unveil new versions of its Black and Silver Insulation products made exclusively from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content at the OutDoor exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany (June 17-20).The primaloft company can state all they want about being a provider of high performance insulating materials, [...]
do you want healthy feet; get lamilite socks and footwear
KEEPING FEET HEALTHYHow best to keep feet healthy? Keep them dry!!!Recently I was asked about the best products that can be worn to keep feet comfortable at temperatures as low as -65 degrees F.My initial response was as follows; first layer is my Lamilite socks, versus the best merino or other wool that exists. Why because all moisture [...]
Water Carrier & Parka Specials for Subscribers
We found more products unexpectedly in the dormant inventory area of the warehouse, so I am offering these products to subscribers first. I have an inventory of woodland camo, black, and ACU camo of the Bivi BQ model bivis. They are now available for the low price of $75.00 each, which includes shipping. To order any of [...]