Wiggy s Ultima Thule

Review Date
March 13, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: GREEN (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Everett,WA

Price Paid:  $250.00 at wiggy's.com

Summary:
You need this bag. I have been in other bags and woke up at 0-dark-30 half frozen. Go to the website,This guy is not bull$hittin'. you will sleep good all night. He could get away with charging alot more for what you get. This bag is rated at about -20 or so, and I sleep warm so that is very conservative. Wiggy fishnet longjohns help too. This bag will not gain a bunch of water weight over night. You could get ice on the outside, but just wipe it off and roll it up. Get the compression stuff sack, it's worth the extra $20.

Customer Service:
no need for it.

Similar Products Used:
too many to list, they are junk the snow unless you like packing extra water weight.

Review Date
February 27, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: gary wilson(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Fort Worth, Texas

Price Paid:  $250.00 at Wiggy's

Summary:
I reveiwed this bag a while back. Now that I've used it a few years, I like it even better!

I also got the wiggy's with the outer shell (to -20) that will take it down to an even lower temperature rating when I put the shell on my tule. I also got the fishnet long johns..... instant warmth when you get in the bag- warmer than polypro.

Customer Service:
I sent the original long johns back because they didn't fit quite right. Wiggys had improved the part that was causing me a problem- exchanged with no problem.

Review Date
August 20, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Gary Wilson(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Price Paid:  $250.00 at Manu

Summary:
I have now had the bag for about 5 years. I bought it for snow camping/backbacking. Prior to purchasing it, it was claimed that it could be stored compressed without losing its loft, washed in a toploader, and should be kept clean.

The claims were true. Although somewhat bulky, it is almost a light as down relative to temp rating. Wet had no noticiable effect. I wake up with a layer of ice on it and simply brush it off (not enough heat transfer to melt it).

I have used it in snow country with without a shelter. Loft is still there. Also used it in boundary waters- damp does not seem to effect warmth.

I liked it so much I bought another of his bags that is 2 in one- zipped together it is a -20, seperate and it is good for summer use. Friends have bought 8 additional bags for similar use. A woman friend talked to the owner of the company (he will probably answer the phone if you call). He put together a bag built for her needs (different than us guys).

Big zippers. I probably won't have to buy another bag in my lifetime- after approximately 300 nights of camping/backpacking/etc, it still looks new. Just keep it clean.

Customer Service:
I also bought some of his mesh long johns. Skeptical, but they turned out great- warm 10 seconds after getting in the bag. I had a problem with the fit about a year later and he exchanged them with no charge.

Similar Products Used:
Bought about 20 bags. Most would not last a full year without losing loft or tearing up.

Review Date
May 29, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Charles(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Louisville Ky USA

Summary:
Have the bag now for three years I first read the hype and was apprehensive but after several winter trips to include a winter accent of Mt.Rainier I must admit this bag worked and kept me warm and dry. The bag is bulky but most other bags are the same for the temp. rating.A down bag is great but forget it in wet cond. This bag proved it self.I will use this bag on Denali next year. Alaska-Denali Guiding has been using wiggy products for some time with great feedback, Brian and his wife are pros and great guides to the highest point in the US.check them out adg@alaska.net or 907-773-2649 Your bag is your ONLY lifeline when you are breaking down from climbing!

Customer Service:
Wiggy knows his bags , and gets excited but I would too if I had a great product.

Similar Products Used:
Marmont CWM- The standard down bag for super dry and cold cond. Bag is best down mass manufactured but not made in USA This bag is super warm to but dont get wet!!cots a lot of $$$$

Review Date
January 21, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Ryan(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Evansville,IN, USA

Summary:
I really like this bag. It insulates very well even when wet. One time in Nepal my tent mate spilled a liter of water all over it. I noticed little change in performance. The only thing I do not like about it is its bulkyness.