Wiggy's Sleeping Bag Review-Urban Survival

http://www.jeepswag.com/woods_killer_gear_and_reviews/index.htm There's a lot of talk about Wiggy's bags in the preparedness world. Watch as I test one in a damp -9 C Canadian winter night.

As far as I know, this is the ONLY Wiggy's online video of someone actually sleeping outside. The only way to evaluate your gear is to take it out into the real world and use it. Whether you're testing it on a camping trip, bugging out in your backyard you've got to gain first hand experience with your experience. How else will you know if it'll work when you need it? Watching and reading other people's reviews is great, but they may not have the same approach as you do. That's why I decided to make this video.

I wanted to see just how well the Wiggy's system worked. After doing some research, I learned that these very sleeping systems are vaccuum packed to 20 000 pounds psi and stowed under US Airforce pilot seats. It's part of the pilot survival system. Wiggy's is the only sleeping bag I know of that will keep you warm even when it's wet and putting it through the washer is good for it-it reactivates the loft!

The only problem I found with this sleeping system was the price tag. It costs $400 CAD plus shipping. Ouch. Not really though, since it'll likely be the last one you buy. Now I've got to come up with enough loot to get one. Thanks a lot Wiggy's.

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[goodcat1982]

somebody tell this moron that there are houses with beds in an urban enviroment!

[envirosponsible]

@goodcat1982 Geez, I feel like I'm lecturing a toddler. Do you know that you're being an energy vampire when you call people names? If you have a point then make it but there's no need to be rude.

[jtd724]

Why is Wiggys afraid to get EN tested for temp ratings?

[nogranola54]

@bluefrenchfries

"For a day, enjoy your down. For a week plus>>>there's no contest. It's weekend warrior vs. apocalypse survivor, you determine your need and buy accordingly."

Most common insulation choice for long-distance hikers on the AT, PCT and CDT is down. So there's plenty of evidence that down holds up over a 4-7 month trip with daily usage, in various climates.

[goodcat1982]

@envirosponsible you just called me a toddler. That makes you a hypocrit. Your arrogance is amazing. Good luck with your urban survival. You will never need it though. Don't waste your life on this crap. bye

[testbooster]

I paid $280 for my Wiggy...I have yet to use it but my cold weather training will start very soon.

[heyimjoe]

laughed so hard at the "don't know if that's minus 40 in Celsius or in Fahrenheit" bit :D

[survivalofthekit]

EVEN THE CANADIANS LIKE AMERICAN STUFF , THAT IS THE BIGGEST HONOR EVER! ,

[Number1Techguru]

@envirosponsible unless that is just the ftrss cover.

[Number1Techguru]

@envirosponsible The bag you have is not the Ultima Thule.The Ultima Thule only comes in black.You have the Ultra Light or Super Light,most likely the Super Light,it is the one rated at -40 with the ftrss system.Nice bag though.

[drew5337]

Wiggy's bags rule. I've slept out in -15 in my Ultralight FTRSS (rated to -20) and was cozy and warm. As much as the gear whore in me wants a Western Mountaineering down bag, I know that while my Wiggy's is heavier, its also more dependable, since it will work even if it gets soaked. And if its less than 40deg at night, its a survival situation. Hypothermia is not to be messed with. A good sleeping bag is a life saving piece of kit.

[rross27]

Nice setup! Thats not cold wtf... I lived in Fairbanks Alaska (Military) and one night my buddy Justin and me decided we were going to test ourselves at -40 for real. But we cheated, it was about - 42 below 0, and we used military "Mummy Bags" which I think you can survive the night in up to like -80 below 0. So it was nice and cozy, until Justin started farting and we both had to leave the tent for five minutes and "whiffle" it out. Never eat baked beans and sausages while camping!! *cough!