Excellent deal on Wiggy's bags...


I picked up a Wiggys poncho liner because I was so impressed with the previous bag.

It made the trek up to Maine with me last week to the unheated cabin. One night was warm, but the rest got down into the 50s.

I like to be warm when I sleep, I sleep like crap when I’m cold. The poncho liner kept me very comfortable and warm every night. The nylon it’s made with doesn’t stick to your skin, which is a definite plus, so it’s easy to move around and wrap yourself up. It’s also long enough for me to flip the bottom up and tuck my feet into, while still being able to totally cover my head, and I’m 6’2”.

Don’t think I would take it out by itself on a 20 degree night, but it definitely fills the bill for general blanketry.
 
I've been shopping for a sleeping bag for hunting and camping and two models that I kept seeing recommended by hunters here in Alaska were the Mountain Hunter (25°) and Glacier Hunter (15°). These were special runs Wiggy's did for a local shop up here that were modified Ultralights. I believe they moved most of the insulation to the top and might have used a lighter nylon shell.

I saw lots of glowing reviews about their balance of weight and warmth but they weren't on the website. I emailed them and Jerry replied very promptly saying that he's calling those the Backpacker model now. It's rated at 30° and the claimed weight is 4 lbs.

For $123 shipped with his current sale, I'm happy to give it a try. If I really like it, I might consider getting an overbag which is supposed to take it down to -10°. Once I get it and spend some time in it I'll probably do a review.
 
I just gave the Ultma Thule a chance for a bit over $200 shipped. I've wanted one for a while, so fingers crossed. My only concern is that it may be too warm for most situations, but I can use the overbag.
 
...so for those who just ordered Wiggy's bags...and review?

Here's a decent deal on a used 0* bag...

www.ebay.com

Wiggy's Black Lamilite Insulated Mummy Sleeping Bag S | eBay

The Wiggy's Black Lamilite Insulated Mummy Sleeping Bag S is a high-quality, synthetic insulated sleeping bag designed for outdoor camping and hiking adventures. With a temperature rating of 0 °F, this compact mummy shape sleeping bag provides warmth and comfort in cold weather conditions. Easy...
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It concerns me just a bit that he's using the same photo of a USGI intermediate bag that he uses for listings of those bags. His seller ratings suggest he's an honest dealer. Great deal if it is a genuine Wiggy''s Superlight. To my knowledge Wiggy has no "intermediate" bag.
 
I just read where the owner of Wiggys, Jerry Wigutow recently passed away. Some people may have considered him brash or rude due to interactions they may have had with him. He was outspoken but rightly so about his products primarily sleeping bags. In 2017 my wife and I had the pleasure to meet him in his factory in Grand Junction, CO. He spent an hour of his time talking with us and was a very friendly and down to earth individual. I believe Wiggy's bags and products are top notch. Thanks Wiggy.👍
 
As posted on their blog -

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, and my business partner and dear friend, Jerry Wigutow, known to all as Wiggy.

While we knew he had dealt with several health issues during the past five years, including prostate cancer, his death took us somewhat by surprise. He was a vigorous 84-year-old who led our business and worked with us until a few days before his death. Our employees were his family, and they share in our loss. He will be greatly missed.

As you, his loyal customers and readers, already know, he loved what he did for a living, and he took great pride in the quality, workmanship, and service that we provide. Especially important to Wiggy was that we continue his legacy of making the best sleeping bags in the world, and we’re prepared to do that.

Born and raised in New York City, Jerry Wigutow built his reputation for quality and service through his manufacturing business, Wiggy's. During his early career in the outerwear business, he observed others using inferior fiber as insulation, and he learned that continuous filament fiber was superior to all other insulation.

But he was also a true individualist and adventurer. As a young man, he left the business world and lived aboard his boat with his girlfriend, sailing from New York to the Caribbean.

He was also a student of Ayn Rand's writing and philosophy, Objectivism, which guided him in business and in life.

Settling back into the manufacturing business in the southeastern U.S., Wiggy designed and produced his first sleeping bags. Eventually, he moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where he developed his unique method of laminating fabric to his continuous filament fiber, thereby eliminating the deficiencies caused by the quilting method of other manufacturers.

Wiggy's greatest accomplishments were the unsolicited testimonials he received continuously throughout the next 30 years. He took great pride in knowing that he made the best sleeping bags in the world.

As the new owner of Wiggy’s, I am committed to carrying forward Wiggy’s legacy and ensuring we continue to serve our customers with the same dedication to quality and craftsmanship you have come to expect. We hope that you’ll continue to favor us with your business, and we expect to continue to earn your loyalty (and the testimonials he loved) by carrying on Wiggy’s tradition.

– Kok
 
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