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correction from the thesis
THESIS NUMBER TWO CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONAL THOUGHTSI have received from readers of my newsletter/commentary comments that I erred in the last sentence of the article. Therefore, I reread it and found three other mistakes. To follow are the corrections;The last sentence should have read “Also remember that Lamilite/Climashield continuous filament fiber insulation is second to none of all other [...]
doctoral thesis
DOCTORAL THESIS- FOOTWEAR FOR COLD ENVIRONMENTS-THERMAL PROPERTIES, PERFORMANCE AND TESTINGRecently I wrote that the Army published a sources sort notice looking for a new combat cold weather boot. I contacted them and asked if they had a basic temperature rating for the boot. I received a very interesting and informative reply. You see I asked for a temperature rating [...]
more about thindown
THINDOWNI was given a sample of the thindown. As I said it is a marvelous achievement and beneficial for any manufacturer of down clothing that wants to accomplish a flat look or a non-quilted look. Very expensive, I am told the sample I have is about $28.00 per yard. That may sound expensive but it is far less expensive [...]
cold weather boots
COLD WEATHER COMBAT BOOTThis is the title of a new “sources sought notice” published by the army. What they are looking for is a contradiction in termsThey are conducting a market investigation for waterproof, cold weather combat boots. I do not know what the low temperature capability desired is but for this article I will assume zero degrees F. If [...]
weights
WEIGHTS OF VARIOUS PRODUCTSBut before I list them I thought the testimonial below was worth posting.There are no testimonials for this product yet. Be the first to write one! Absolutely outstanding in every way!I just received my Lamilite boots this afternoon. It's now near 10 pm and I do NOT want to take them off!! Form, fit, support, the [...]
sustainablity ?
SUSTAINABILITYBefore I talk about sustainability her is a testimonial that I received today; 2/1/17.Jerry.....I have been intending to write you to relate my Alaskan experience. Since I am stuck in Bethel, AK due to freezing fog, I have the time and access to theinternet, to do so.Moved up here 3 weeks ago, and since the village had not had [...]
more products
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCEMy discussion about people asking questions of manufacturers and retailers is causing some people to actually question them. In this case Stuart went to REI and sent them the e mail letter below. He sent this to me with their response.Wiggy, I used to order a lot of items from REI when I was backpacking back in the [...]
flattery for being copied
BEING COPIEDFor a number of years some of the other companies in the outdoor industry have taken time to copy me, as one example the Mountain Hardwear Company. They came out with a continuous filament fiber bag several years ago and called it Lamina. As Paul Kramer the owner of the company at the time before he sold it [...]
incredible experience related to me for all
A NEW WAY TO USE DOWNBefore I started writing about down I noted I had a new testimonial and after reading it I decided that it had to lead this commentary. I am not surprised about the result as you will see when you finish reading Mr. DeVaney’s account of his experience. I am very grateful that he took [...]
wp/b nonsense
MORE NONSENCE ABOUT WATER/PROOF BREATHABLEWhat makes eVent better?The critical difference between our technology and traditional waterproof/breathable fabrics is the billions of microscopic pores built in to our proprietary membrane that work instantly to vent water vapor (sweat) that builds up inside your apparel and footwear when you perform. We call this Direct Venting™ technology, and unlike other technologies, it doesn't need to get [...]