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an article that made my day, week and month
I GET SURPRISES EVERYDAY IT SEEMS. TODAY IS ONE OF THEM AND IT IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS!Hunting Gear: The Wonders of Wiggy’sBy David E. Petzal December 27, 2016 in Field and Stream MagazineWiggy's cagoule is a poncho on steroidsAnd, while we’re on the subject of clothing, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Wiggy’s, which is [...]
putting people back to work
LAMILITE / CLIMASHIELDI was in Fairbanks, AK this week when they had -40F and below temps. This is the first time I have experienced temperatures that cold. I decided to test the Antarctic Parka and Kodiak Mittens. After I did the obligatory throw of hot water into the air to watch it freeze, I took a 20 minute walk. I [...]
fishnet testimonial
POSSIBLY THE BEST TESTIMONIAL ABOUT FISHNETSWiggy:The fishnets are unbelievable. Unfortunately, I became stuck in my 4x4 truck when the high for the day was 6F. (Don't ask, I shouldn't have tried what I was doing) I was outside in the elements for 7 hours trying to get my truck out of the snow. I [...]
do they walk the walk?
INSULATIONS ARE THE THING FOR ALL GARMENTSAccording to a glove company Seirus they are introducing for the fall and winter of 2017/8 a new line of gloves using Heatwave technology. I quote what the Heatwave technology is; “The Heatwave technology is designed with a duel stage heat system, both kinetic (kinetic-producing or causing motion. How does this apply?) And [...]
the fallacy of baselayers other than fishnets
LAYERING SYSTEMDear Wiggy's,Thanks to a generous Christmas I now have fishnets as my base layer, top & bottom. When I first added them to my routine layers they provided a small but noticeable improvement; but I was determined to rethink my entire layering system from skin to shell. Fortunately I had a Wiggy's jacket liner which was a [...]
sustainable products
SUSTAINABILITY CONCERNSA number of companies for the past few years have raised concerns about the sustainability of their products. The outdoor companies that make available to the general public products to be used in the outdoors have all gotten on board to address what they perceive as a problem and in their minds working to correct them.I have [...]
more info about DUCKSBACK material
HOW AND WHY DUCKSBACK MATERIAL WORKSIn order to understand why the DUCKSBACK material can work as it does even though it is not covered with water repellent chemicals, coated or laminated to a film all you have to do is look at the picture of me on my horse wearing the my Fossil Ridge parka. The exterior of the parka [...]
ignorance and stupidity
IGNORANCE IS BLISS OR IS IT JUST STUPIDITY?This past week the Outdoor Retailer trade show did take place in Salt Lake City which I did not nor do I ever attend, primarily because I do not sell retail stores. But I do read the reports from SNEWS an outdoor publication primarily for the trade but I do believe the general [...]
boots/socks/fishnets
MORE ABOUT LAMILITE BOOTS AND SOCKS AND FISHNETSReview: Jerry, Been wearing the chukka boots and 8" socks in Afghanistan for the past six weeks. It's been between 4*F and 32*F and my feet have not gotten cold. Great products. I'm glad you talked me into them. Thanks again,DavidUsed them for first time today.Wow is all i can [...]