survival

WINTER SURVIVAL TECHNIQUE

Hi Jerry,

It's the first WIGGYS DAY of 2024 here in Illinois! (The first day of the year requiring the good kit.)

Well buddy, we're looking at two days of 6-12 inch snow accumulation, frigid air temps and high winds here in Iowa and Illinois. Snowmagedden for us especially those of us traveling at night on a regular basis.

Wiggys Day for those in the know and prepared.

I am wearing my Lamilite boots and socks daily at this point. I've been wearing the Ducksback parka, with my Renegade mittens in the pockets. Once it gets cold, I throw my dry bags containing my Leg Jackets, FTRSS system, a spare Wiggys bag, Mukluks along with my over-boots in the car or truck I'm using along with my basic winter kit, water, candles, flare, flashlights, strobes, and snacks. I save the mesh underwear for snow blowing and recreation stuff when I'm expecting to be exerting myself and sweating.

It's comforting knowing that if I should end up stuck in a ditch somewhere, I'll be functional and good when someone gets there to get me out. And if I should end up afoot, I'm still good to go. There is no other gear I would even consider using for this weather. Folks don't seem to realize that this weather is an actual potential survival situation if things go sideways. I consider the Lamilite to be cheap insurance and totally worth the investment.

Thanks again for the safety margins your gear brings to the field, and the peace of mind that provides.

Be safe,

Vince

US Navy(RET)

Vincent has been a long time customer and occasionally I have published his stories. This is the most in-depth story of his preparation for survival, if necessary, which I appreciate and am glad to offer it to one and all.

While he does not mention it what is very important to remember is the fact that moisture does not have any negative effect on the Lamilite insulated products. In a cold weather survival situation nullifying moisture is vital. Lamilite does that.

Good advice from Vincent