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let us get electrified
THE NEXT GREAT SCAM“Smart Thermal Solutions” is the title of an article I read Saturday afternoon in the magazine WSA PERFORMANCE AND SPORTS MATERIALS. It is “the international magazine for performance and spots materials”. The front page cover title for the article is “wearable electronics for warmth”. Obviously this title got my attention so it was a must read [...]
hype
THE KING OF HYPEDid you know that the phase or word “hype” was originally used in the 1970’s in the advertising industry such as “hyping a product” because it was derived from getting high. People were getting high by injecting themselves with drugs via a hypodermic needle. I have mentioned Andrew Skurka in the past as an avid dislike [...]
and the beat goes on
THEY JUST KEEP COMING AND ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY DAYSWell Wiggy, you’ve done it again. I’ve been a Territory Manager in Northern NY for an industrial supply company for 36 years and until now have braved the elements with Lands End & LL Bean “3-season jackets.” I spend a fair amount of time outdoors calling on the quarries [...]
the con game continues
BUT FIRST SOME TRUTHJerry:Just this past Fall I discovered a new use for your fishnet long john’s, or at least it was a way to use your fishnets for something other than to stay dry and warm in extreme environments. I live in the North East and every fall as the leaves begin to change color, I [...]
did you ever get swindled?
SWINDLEverb(usedwithobject), swindled,swindling.1.to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets. 2.to obtain by fraud or deceit. verb(usedwithoutobject), swindled,swindling.3.to put forward plausible schemes or use unscrupulous trickery to defraud others; cheat. Recently I have written about the great American con job or scam about the waterproof breathable fictitious application on material that does not work and the word I forgot to [...]
keeping feet and hands warm
After buying many top of the line sleeping bags over the years and doing lots of research Wiggy out performs them all! The durability, craftsmanship, quality, warmth and ability to wash it make it worth every penny. The staff has a quality product that leaves the shop and it doesn't go unnoticed, AWESOME job! The customer service was amazing [...]
how to get rid of moisture
"The last sleeping bag you'll ever buy"Wiggy's sleeping bags are legendary in the outdoor community. I had always heard fantastic things about them, from their durability, warmth, loft, pack-ability and the insane warranty and customer service. When I finally pulled the trigger and bought one for myself I was NOT disappointed with its quality. The first time I used [...]
the great con job, scam
One of my readers sent to me the link for the following report done by the mtntactical.com located in Jackson, Wy. It is proof that Gore-Tex and all other materials do not function as advertised in the field but only in laboratories.Is Gore-Tex Worth the Extra Cost? The answer to this question which is the title of the study is [...]
theory is theory
THERE IS ONLY THEORYOut of curiosity I tried to research how much pressure the human body generates when it is sweating and I could not find any figure or information pertaining to the question.I also researched if there is any definitive proof of tests showing that waterproof breathable materials actually do work and again I could not find any. [...]
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere InstituteToday I read an article stating that VF Corporation was awarded this designation; wonderful a perfect bit of you watch my back and I’ll watch yours in my opinion. You can go to the ethisphere institute web site to learn how they come about recognizing a company that fits the mold. [...]