Wiggy’s

[dtrkyman]

Who has a Wiggy’s bag or any of their insulation stuff?

Interesting concepts, was just checking out his zero degree bags, I could get 2 of his bags for cheaper than a high end down bag and have options!


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[*zap*]

I have a few, very happy with them. Check ebay.

 

[Beendare]

I don't- yet.

But I have 3 buddies in Alaska that do and they like them.

I have never heard a complaint about a Wiggy's product. guys wearing through those UL waders he made is about it...and thats understandable. Coated the bottoms of mine with shoe goo and they are bulletproof

 

[Gunnersdad49]

I have one of their zero degree bags. It’s the only bag I’ve ever used that was comfortable at it’s rated temperature. It’s a bit more bulky and heavier than other bags, but that sucker is WARM and came with a cool little pillow.

 

[sneaky]

As long as you don't wanna pack them a long ways they work as advertised. I just can't give up that much space in my pack, or have something that bulky strapped to the outside. For truck camping though it wouldn't be an issue for me.

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[*zap*]

The pillows are pretty nice....slippery little devils, they are...



My super light goes in a dry bag and dry bag clips to my lifevest via a short cord when I canoe in colder temps, just in case.....get to shore, strip and get in....dry bag is like a float also.

 

[dtrkyman]

How much larger are they packed down? Most of what I will do the weight being an extra pound is not a big deal!


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[*zap*]

It depends how good you are at compressing and what compression sack you use. The mss sack is probably one of the best for a larger bag or a wiggys radial sack....either one will make the compressed bag longer and thinner than a 'normal' style sack. Definitely bulkier than some other options but very bulletproof. Should last a lifetime...for what they cost on ebay I think everyone should have at least one....0 degree bag can be purchased for around $100 shipped.

 

[sneaky]

How much larger are they packed down? Most of what I will do the weight being an extra pound is not a big deal!


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From another forum. This is a Wiggy's ultralight with a nalgene for reference

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[stratofisher]

Wiggys bags are great. Used them lots hunting in AK off my ATV. Not a small bag or light. Good quality and you will stay warm.

 

[sneaky]

That one is a regular/ wide I just posted the pic of

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[*zap*]

I recommend that if you purchase one you get the breakaway zipper.....harder to find on a used bag and many sellers do not know what it is. A picture of the top of the zippers closed will show that one side of the 'teeth' part of the zipper extends about 1" farther than the other part. You give a good pull up on the closed zipper and the whole zipper comes undone...you just push it apart and get out of the bag.

 

[dtrkyman]

He has some deals on his site now.

Interested in the breakaway zip!


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[dtrkyman]

Don’t see the zipper option mentioned


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[Lawnboi]

I had one I sold. Big heavy and pretty crudely built.

But they work. I had a zero degree that for me was more like a 10 degree. Part of the problem was the uncomfortable unbaffled hood and lack of any neck baffle.

Great for someone on a budget who wants synthetic.

I don’t hunt wet areas so I sold it.

 

[slowelk]

Another Wiggy's Ultralight fan. I found the build to be high quality, and it compresses well into a kifaru five-string stuff sack. Don't bother with the pillow, as zap said, they don't stay put.

 

[NEhunter]

Anyone have any pics of one of these compressed in a kifaru stuff sack they’d be willing to post?


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[*zap*]

Don’t see the zipper option mentioned


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That is for military bags you probably need to call to get one on a bag direct from wiggys or know what to look for on used.

 

[*zap*]

I have had better results when compressing a bulkier item if I go for longer and thinner rather than the basketball shape. Wiggy offers a 'radial' stuff sack that is good for longer/thinner and the mss stuff sack is somewhat similar but heavier.

YMMV.

 

[Mosby]

I use one for my basecamp and save my down bag for when I hike in to hunt. It saves several days a year wear and tear on my down bag and keeps it cleaner. For the price, its worth it to me.