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Anyone here use Wiggy's insulated jackets, gloves, etc? I visited the shop the other day and the man himself showed me around. It was sort of a weird experience.

Does the stuff hold up well? Is it well constructed? Does the insulation lose its loft less quickly than other types?

I have the Wiggys mesh long handles
somewhere in a box from moving around.
Sure works to keep the clammy sweats
away and prevent the chills

Jerry is really a jerk, I guess that’s what you mean by a weird experience? His gear is generally second tier. The sleeping bags are ok for the price and if you aren’t going to carry them are a good bag for wetter circumstances.

Don't know about jackets and gloves but I had one of his sleeping bags circa 2004, so they may have changed the design. The insulation is good but the bag was missing some features that are kind of standard on other bags including a draft collar and a loop to hang it up with.

I remember when a thread with that name in the title was akin to saying "Beetlejuice" three times...

I'm still packing my Wiggys bag. Talk about upgrading it every year - maybe this will be the year. It still works for me, but there are certainly lighter options.

Never used any of their clothes.

Wiggy’s uses old school insulation and old school (outdated?) designs. Not at all a bad choice for car camping sleeping bags or a survival kit. Wouldn’t choose his stuff for anything else.

Wallace, is that you?

don't believe the rumors ... i'm still alive and kicking

I have a Wiggy's insulated mid-weight puffy. A solid jacket for daily use but far too heavy and bulky for use as a backpacking puffy.

Still has a place in my kit as a non-hunting workhorse puffy after many years of use.

Dealing with Wiggy's was an odd, off-putting experience.

I tried a wiggys bag. I gave it away and stayed with Western Mountaineering

I don't remember the details but when I see WIGGY'S , uh-oh goes through my mind.
Didn't he get on websites and preach his equipment was great?

Jerry Wigutow is a deceitful clown. Yes, he has a history of signing up on forums as someone else and posts his bullshit. He is even worse in person.

Don't hold back man!!

If you have dealt with Jerry face to face….

I've heard some stories.

Not a fan. Had a few of his sleeping bags. Overpriced and heavy.

I have a Wiggys bag that I bought several years ago and it’s been a great bag. I think I got a 20* bag that has kept me comfortable in all conditions except extreme cold. I’m not an arctic camper anymore so if the need for me to stay warm at -40* arises I’ll just stay at the lodge. 😀

IIRC he was a former poster here and went under his own name, or at least it was widely known who the poster was. And most all threads about him or his products turned into chit shows.

LOL, sounds familiar.