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HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE STUPIDITY Ever hear of a company Hyperlight Mountain Gear? The company is located in Maine where it manufactures its products. They actually manufacture packs, tents and now clothing. The clothing caught my interest. Why (?) because they are making and I quote; “an unprecedentedly breathable, waterproof” garment.They are using a fabric called Dyneema a [...]
lamilite boots are the star
OUT STANDING COMMENTS ABOUT THE LAMILITE BOOTSJerry, I've been a big fan of your sleeping bags for years. I now own 4. I've got other gear like the waders and gaiters. Last year I got a ground pad for an Alaska hunt and it was great. I've worn the fish nets and they work as advertised. I have a [...]
foam as insulation, I do not think it is a good idea
FOAM AS INSULATIONEvery now and then I get a call from someone asking me what I think of foam insulation used in outerwear. My first response is where did you hear about this? He read it on the internet. The internet as far as I am concerned is the encyclopedia one thousand times over, so it has all kinds [...]
stupidity personified
The following article talks about a concept that in my educated opinion can be potentially very dangerous. Heated clothing products do not perform very well and when applied to arctic situations not at all! The cold temperatures render batteries useless in a very short time. In years past I have made several hundred insulated cases for the military in the [...]
two responses to article and north korea thoughts
TWO RESPONSES TO THE AMAZING ARTICLE I just saw a NF Ventrix jacket this weekend at the Mall. I was wondering what the holes were in the inside of the jacket. It was really light and really expensive for what you are getting $220, essentially a thin garment for layering. Outer cover was made of a very thin [...]
amazing stuff and awards
The following article comes from SPORTS INSIGHT online magazine from the UKSafety and comfort on the ground and on the mountain ISPO Trend Report: MountaineeringMountaineering is a sport of extremes: retro and modern, exercise and relaxation. This is what makes leisure time out in the fresh air so enjoyable.Whether you are an ambitious mountaineer or simply a fan of leisurely [...]
another reason to wear fishnets as a base layer
A SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT DERIVED FROM FISHNETSThe other day when answering a question for a new customer about the fishnets and how they work I realized that there is one significant benefit I have not covered.Trapping the radiant heat produced by the human body!The core temperature of the human body is 98.6 degrees. The skin surface is 91 degrees. [...]
a new article by an x gore emplyee
The following article was emailed to me Friday August 18 from a customer because of my love for Gore-Tex, HA!The Limits of GORE-TEX Laminates--- published August15, 2017For some people GORE-TEX® is like a magic word, and their expectations are accordingly high. But how does the material actually perform? Where and when is it the right choice? And last but not [...]
North Korean Manufacturing + A New Shaped Product
The following article is being reprinted from the online magazine SPORTSTEXTILES.COM a British publication. I just tread the article and thought it would be of interest in view of current events. North Korean clothing factories 'fully booked' with global orders Chinese apparel companies are increasingly contracting work out to North Korean factories but using a ‘Made in China’ label to hide this [...]
Pogies for Your Bike Handles + More Down Nonsense...
Introducing Wiggy's Pogies for your Bike Handles (For those unfamiliar with Pogies, they are hand warmers that wrap around the handle bars of bicycles. They may also be large enough for motorcycles, snow machines or ATV’s.) The Wiggy’s Pogies, in my opinion, are the best on the market. The insulation is the L-6 Lamilite. The lining is [...]