staying warm in wiggywear

DRESSING APPROPRIATELY FOR COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS

All of the clothing companies that serve the people who like to go into the outdoors during the winter months know that it is important to have a good base layer; the first article of clothing that you wear is referred to as the base layer. The problem is that the base layers presented and sold by all of these companies is not a good base layer; unless of course you are wearing it under a coat going from your home to your car and then from your car into a pub. However, if you are going into the great outdoors this base layer is not a good garment to wear.

Virtually every company and there are dozens who market this product do not know the dynamics of what it takes to stay warm. They do know what will make you cold; the sweat from your body staying on your skin. They believe that the materials that are used by them will in some manner does allow the moisture out, but these fabrics do not allow the moisture out.

These garments are basically form fitting so moisture stays against the skin surface. If you were to wear whatever garment these companies offer as a second layer it too is form fitting which means it is against the surface of the base layer, and so on with a third and then possibly a fourth layer. People who dress with these layers are always cold. The reason is simple; no air space between the layers.

Of all of the companies in the USA that sell a base layer the only company that sells a base layer that actually works to allow your bodies perspiration to move away from your skin surface is Wiggy’s and the product is our fishnet underwear.

For optimum efficiency when you are in a cold situation the second layer is the second layer mesh and the third layer could be either the liner vest or liner jacket. Both of these garments will not stop the movement of the perspiration you are emitting to get away from you. Both of these garments should also be loose fitting as the fishnets and second layer are so vapor moves between the garments easily. I suppose if you are located in some community in Alaska this would be appropriate to wear when going to a pub. However I am more interested in guiding you with respect to going into the bush.

If the temperature is as low as -10 degrees where you are the Barron grounds parka worn over these clothing items will serve you well, and if you start to build up heat you should unzip the parka. The excess heat will flow out of the garment very quickly so you now zip it up again.

In the event that you are in conditions that go to -30 degrees the Urban Arctic parka over these same four garments; fishnets, second layer, liner vest, liner jacket will keep you quite warm and comfortable, and if you have a need to vent again just open the zipper. In this situation the excess heat will dissipate through your neckline even faster.

The final low temperature that I have personally experienced is -50 and in this situation the Antarctic parka over all of the garments you are wearing, except the Barron grounds parka which is replaced by the Antarctic parka will keep you comfortable. And again as I found out when I created excessive heat I just opened the zipper and all heat quickly left me. The colder the temperature you are in the faster the heat will leave when given the chance.

In all cases noted because these garments are loose fitting and are made from nylon fabrics that slide against each other they will not bind you or restrict your ability to move freely.

With all of the knitted garments that are available aside from retaining the perspiration your body emits your movements are compromised; as in working harder to move around. This means that you will be tired more quickly than you think. In a cold environment the easier you move the more you can accomplish.

Remember loose fitting garments trap heat while allowing the moisture to escape so long as the garments are not fleece or waterproof breathable. So what I am demonstrating is moisture management for all who have tried to manage moisture, I have solved your problem.

JUST RECEIVED THIS TESTIMONIAL, IT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

Hello,

In the beginning of January I participated in a twenty day long military training exercise in the eastern part of Finland. I had my new Wiggy's Super Light with me for the first time. The first night I tested it inside a wooden lean-to shelter. I also had the outer bag in my rucksack, but I did not use it. During the night temperature went down to around 0 degrees F. I was comfortable in my bag, while some other soldiers' clearly weren't in theirs. In the morning I put on the clothes I had with me inside the bag and I was good to go!

I knew that I could trust the bag to see me through, and it did. My Super Light also got some positive attention from colleagues.

I'm not sure why some reviews claim that Super Light is bulky. It fits inside my rucksacks (Norrøna Recon pack) sleeping bag compartment just fine, with some room to spare. Some people claim that the hood is too big. I think that they didn't use it the right way or had wrong sized sleeping bag. Sure the hood feels strange if you are too tall for your bag and stick your head against the top part.

Thank you for your time and effort to make people stay warm.

Yours Truly

Joni