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testimonials
Today I am publicizing three new testimonials I have just received that I proudly displayI have had my Hunter bag for about 20 years. I use it every year, during the winter, in the Colorado mountains. I moved recently and could not find it. I stopped by the store and bought a new one, while driving to Durango. The [...]
hyped, the expression came from the streets when people use hypodermic needles
With aerogel being hyped primarily to the military I decided to research into what exactly it is.What is Aerogel?1.The most common type of aerogel, silica aerogel [definition; a highly adsorbent gelatinous form of silica, used chiefly as a dehumidifying and dehydrating agent.], is derived from a solgel reaction in which the liquid filled pores have been replaced with gas. This [...]
promises
PROMISES, PROMISES, PROMISES"New Drirelease blend promises warmth even in lightweight yarns08/11/2023Yarn developer Drirelease has used hygroscopic and heat-generating micro-denier acrylic fibre, blended with natural or regenerated cellulose fibres such as merino wool or lyocell to make a blend called Heat.According to the company, Heat can provide a high thermal value, even in lightweight yarns, because the blend is designed [...]
bg bogart
OPEN LETTER TO BRIG GENERAL R.K. BOGARTOne of my readers wrote to me that B.G Bogart was the head of the AFRL at WP AFB. I wrote to him regarding the fallacy of the aerogel. Also included was the AF test at Eielson AFB ,ALASKA and other important information I thought.To date I have not received a response from, not [...]
follow up
FOLLOW UP TO YESTERDAYS NEWSLETTERI did not register the views yesterday but I think it was in the 200k category. This morning it was over 450k.I did note yesterday’s comments were 1657 and this morning 1920.Obviously both numbers will grow.I like to think the exposure I have given the video has been a catalyst for the increased activity.It is a [...]
Gore-Tex is a Marketing Gimmick Video
I received the following email this morning: Jerry, I have been using your sleeping bags for over 25 years for winter camping and always end up with a warm, comfortable sleep. I have read many of your opinion pieces on Gore-Tex and agree with your assessment. I ran across this YouTube video recently and thought you [...]
another joker with an insulation?
VARIOUS COMPANIES IN THE TEXTILE BUSINESSE SRTIVING TO MAKE INSULATIONS FOR JACKETS PRIMARILY AND THIS COMPANT STARTED IN GERMANY ABOUT 1850 OR SO IS THE LATEST TO OFFER WHAT HAS BEEN AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET PLACE AS LONG AS I HAVE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS. THEY ARE A JOKE.Two additions to Freudenberg’s thermal insulation range27/10/2023Performance materials developer Freudenberg has added two [...]
resurrection of nonsense
Resurrection of nonsenseOUTLAST® THERMO-TECHNOLOGY REDUCES SWEAT PRODUCTIONOutlast is a specialist for proactive heat management for textile materials. The Heidenheim company uses a technology originally developed by NASA.I researched the Heidenheim Company and only found the city by the same name. they do test of numerous products.I know of outlast since its inception but I have never heard of them [...]
bored room
A READER’S RESPONSE TO THE BS INSULATION AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE GARMENTSThe garments are thin and quilted. Multiple layers of garments will be required to achieve sufficient R value for cold conditions. Yes, buy lots of garments, please! If the "locked" insulation lattice they imagine actually existed then why would it need to be quilted? Maybe locked = quilted. [...]
bullshit insulation
A NEW INSULATION FROM OUTDOOR RESEARCH?BULL S**T!!!!!!How Does it Work? (Hint: It’s All in the Name)VerticalX™ SuperStrand insulation was named after its own construction. It’s created with super-insulating polyester strands that mimic the shape of thousands of down clusters. These unique lofted strands have the best properties of down and synthetic, delivering optimized insulation, packability, and loft of both.I looked at a [...]