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calf jackets and antarctic parkas
CALF JACKETS Late last winter after the calving season pretty much ended, I started offering the calf jacket. I did have a few orders.It is obviously summer and calves are not being born at this time, but winter will be here as it always will be.Therefore, I am offering a summer sale for calf jackets now.Instead of $60.00 [...]
alone shelter
ALONE SHELTERSince so many people have told me they see contestants using Wiggy’s sleeping bags I have been watching it.My observation is that these contestants spend far too much time building shelters and not enough time hunting for food.When I sailed, I spent no time on a shelter and lots of time hunting for food. My sailboat was the VW [...]
one more smart fabric
Smart fabric helps the body heal itselfAdvanced Textiles, Markets | June 1, 2023[Socks developed by Supreme Corp. are worn by Indian Special Forces soldiers to alleviate pain in their feet and leg muscles. The soldiers at times carry a 65-pound backpack at an elevation of 19,000 feet.]I find the above comment a stretch. I am aware that the Indian [...]
response and a kayak misadventure
Response to ALONE article from one readerWhat follows is our conversation.-From: John Williamson Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:45 PM To: Wiggys <wiggys@Wiggys.com> Subject: Re: Wiggy's News & Commentary › my legacy What we need is a Wiggy equipped survival show.On Sun, Jun 18, 2023, 7:03 PM Wiggy's Inc. <wiggys@wiggys.com> wrote:On Sun, Jun 18, 2023, 8:09 PM John Williamson <wrote:Production costs on these [...]
my legacy
What Our Customers are Saying...Your Legacy Will Live OnJerry, I thoroughly enjoyed your latest chapter. Your clothing line has made a huge difference in my life and I'm sure thousands of other folks would say the same thing. Even my dog Tank, a pit bull mix, has benefited from your Lamilite jacket. He used to shiver uncontrollably in the [...]
ANTARCTIC PARKA AND BIB INVENTORY
FINAL INVENTORY OF WHAT I RECEIVED BACK FROM THE ALASKA STOREWe have done a complete inventory of the Nomex parkas and bibs all with reflective tape.We also have Supplex and Ducksback Antarctic parkas and some bibs.They will be listed on the website where they originally appeared for purchasing. The quantities available will be noted and as items are sold the [...]
alone
Alone Watching last night, I saw two others using a Wiggy’s bag aside from Jodie. The guy from Hawaii and the guy from Ga. The chances of one of these three people winning using a Wiggy’s bag would be terrific. I was also informed that one guy was using a snowy owl a down bag and was never warm. I [...]
thermal imaging
THERMAL IMAGINGCameras that take pictures of unseen heat are called thermal imaging cameras.About 30 years ago a magazine, Northern Pilot located in Anchorage Alaska did an experiment using a thermal imaging camera.They bought airplane engine covers from I believe four companies, Wiggy’s included. They started the engines to heat them up in an unheated hanger during I believe January. After [...]
jodi rose
I took your sleeping bag on History Channel's Alone season 10 and it saved my life. Thank you. Jodi Rose On May 31, 2023, I received the above email from Jodi and I wrote back asking if she would tell me more and the following is what she wrote.Jodi Rose 45, [...]
the fallacy of aerogel
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE I HAVE REPRINTED FROM SPECIALTY FABRICS REVIEWTHE CONTENT COMES FROM OUTLAST TECHNOLOGIES GmbH MUNICH, GERMANYMy comments will appear in italics.Outlast Technologies GmbH in Munich, Germany, has patented the procedure to adhere aerogel to nonwovens, enabling materials as thin as 1–3 mm to be well insulated and still soft and flexible. The treated fabrics, sold under the name Aersulate®, [...]