Testmonials
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Paul - Thermal Johns
Hi Jim,
I bought TJs from you in 1999. I have used them camping and hiking in all seasons since then. I always carry them in my car when I go out in potentially stormy weather. (At first I wrote 'bad weather', but then I remembered that 'there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.') I have found that with my TJs, there is no bad weather.
Where I am from, it is considered foolish to drive your car in winter without a sleeping bag for emergencies. Now I consider it foolish to travel without my TJs.
I mentioned to you my experience wearing TJs under a wind shell at a white-water rescue class IN the Weber River the first week of April. Everyone else in the class wore wet suits, but I figured that my TJs should keep me warm, and be better than a wet suit in some ways. During the two day class I was swimming, floating, and walking through the river. I never felt cold while in the river, or when I was on the shore. Each time I got out of the water, water quickly drained from my TJs and within a short time they felt dry.
If I ever found myself without my TJs, my first priority would be to replace them!
Thank you for all of your work, it has been a blessing to so many.
Paul
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Scott S. - Antarctic TJs
SCOTT H. SWOFFORD
9484 Windermere Court . South Jordan . Utah .84095
Tel 801.254.5439
Fax 801.254.5469
e-mail teppoman45@aol.comTo: Whom it may concern
From: Scott Swofford
Date: 18 January 2000
Re: PSTI’s TJ’s Antarctic EvaluationAs a film producer, I accepted for testing and evaluation a set of TJ’s for use during the production of the upcoming IMAX film “Shackleton’s Endurance”, produced for WGBN/Nova.
Our journey took us from October 17th to November 24th around the course of Shackleton sites in the Antarctic region. We launched shore and marine filming expeditions on South Georgia Island, Elephant Island, the Antarctic peninsula, and the Weddell Sea. Temperatures were from 18-32 degrees farenheit, but were always accompanied by winds ranging from 20 -75 miles per hour, exaggerating the wind chill significantly.
We were issued the latest tufted Fleece and Gore Tex products from Polartec, including their new R-1 system, and survival suits including flotation manufactured by Mustang. All of these other products worked well under moderate exertion levels, but with either extensive physical activity, or total lack thereof, sitting on rocks and snow they became sodden quite quickly, and their moisture handling curve was extremely slow. After a few weeks, I began wearing only polyester underwear, the TJ’s and a non-Goretex wind garment. Extreme physical exertion would soak the legs of the suit, but to my amazement, in about 15 minutes my skin felt dry and shortly after the material was dry and warm. I never found a situation in the many we encountered in which the TJ’s didn’t outperform all traditional winter wear because of their unique ability to handle moisture.
We had with us several world class ice climbers as field staff, many of whom worked for the British Antarctic Survey, and though skeptical at first, they were all amazed at the peculiar characteristics of the TJ system in that environment. I anticipate another journey for this company again in April, and will lighten my clothing load considerably as a result of my experience with TJ’s.
Sincerely,
Scott Swofford
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Charles - SAAO Pilot
May 17, 1997
Charles K. St….
VA 22405JP Associates
3905 West 9850 North
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062Dear Jim,
As per our phone conversation earlier this week I have enclosed a $15.00 check for the updated version of Surviving Against all Odds.
I am looking forward to the new information and would like to order the follow up tape courses when they are ready.
I am a pilot for United Airlines and have found Surviving Against all Odds an excellent supplement to training crew members receive from the airline involving CLR or command/leadership and resource management. You course has helped me become a more effective crewmember and has actually helped in all aspects of life.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Charles K. St….
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Derek H. - Jungle 3 Day Course
JUNGLE
OUTFITTERSDecember 10, 1996
To Whom it may concern,
Jim Phillips called and asked if I would be willing to write a letter of reference for him. Well I didn’t have to think twice to jump at the chance to thank someone that has been vitally instrumental in the development of my company, as well as one of the most knowledgeable and comprehensive survival professionals anywhere in the world.
My first exposure to Jim was several years ago, I had the opportunity to take his 3 day training course. I must admit I wasn’t sure what to expect, I had attended several other similar courses and had left disappointed due to the lack of a wide enough range of knowledge, or most of all an inability to really convey their message so that we, the students, were able to fully realize what was being taught. Well after the first day of Jim’s course I already felt better prepared and had learned some rock solid ideas that I use often to this very day.
I think anyone would be hard pressed to find a better teacher in this field, we were literally glued to our seats for the entire 36 hours of instruction, and left disappointed we couldn’t have stayed longer. Since that first contact, Jim has been very instrumental in consulting with my company in ways of offering real life, rock solid and reliable solutions to my Outdoor, Survival and Preparedness customers. He has even offered his time to be interviewed on our National Radio Show “The Jungle Survival Hour” with phenomenal success. He quickly became one of the most popular guests we have ever had.
I am grateful for Jim Phillips and all that he has done for me and my company. I feel it would be in the best interest of countless people to have his information available on a larger scale. I for one would support anything to do with Jim’s courses.
Derek Haynie – President Jungle Outfitters
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Bill G. - Peterson Equipment, Winter Training
PETERSON
EQUIPMENT
COMPANY, INC.
2685 North Main
Logan, Utah 84321
Telephone 801-752-5110Dec. 13, 1996
Peterson Equipment Company, a snowcat dealer for over 30 years in the Rocky and Intermountain Regions, has offered, as a benefit to their customers, a service and operating seminar. For the last several years they have included a course in Winter Survival given by J.P. Associates. Jim and his staff have proven to be the high light of these seminars. His presentation is direct and all encompassing, harmonious and understandable.
Participants comments, such as, “I have better prepared myself in the event of an emergency do to this seminar and survival course” and “I thought the seminar and survival course was excellent, a real eye opener I learned a lot and will share this with others”. Peterson Equipment will continue to have J.P. Associates as a very beneficial part of our training seminar.
Best Regards
Bill Crewe
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Sharon P.
Feb. 14, 1996
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your wonderful presentation. You’re our favorite speaker.
We appreciate all you do for the community.
We know some day these very important, life saving skills will be needed. I truly believe you are divinely inspired in this effort.
Fondly,
Sharon Packer
Note: Sharon is a Nuclear Engineer, Civil Defense Trainer, Co-owner of Andair and Utah Shelter Systems. She is also the Executive Director of TACDA (The American Civil Defense Association).
The presentation that Sharon refers to was recorded as “Your 72-Hour Kit Could Kill You”. It is published on CD as part of the program “Your Next Step for Preparedness.” You can also listen to it online in the www.preparemyfamily.com audio library.
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Donald M. - Cypress
Cypress
INTERNATIONAL
Suite 400
1201 E. Abingdon Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 549-5880
TWX (710) 832-0265
FAX (703) 549-1107February 10, 1993
SUBJECT: Letter of Recommendation
TO: Whom It May Concern
During the period from July 1984 to the present, I have known Jim Phillips professionally as a recognized expert in cold weather survival. As a Business Development Firm specializing in products for the Military Services, Cypress International had numerous occasions to sponsor Mr. Phillips into a large number of military audiences. Within Cypress, I was the program coordinator for this effort and as such accompanied him on many of the promotional visits. Three main attributes stood out during Jim’s presentations. First, he is truly a cold weather expert and enthusiast; secondly, he is an excellent communicator at any educational level, and, third; he is always completely honest and truthful. Our marketing sessions covered all levels of the Military establishment from very senior General Officers to entry level personnel.
Some of the Military activities covered by Jim were as follows:
a. U.S. Army
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Germany
The 6th Infantry Division Alaska
The 9th Infantry Division Washington
The 2nd Infantry Division Korea
The US Army Natick Laboratories Natick, MA
Officers of the Army Staff and Secretariat Pentagon
b. U.S. Air Force
USAF Alaska Alaskac. U.S. Marine Corps
Northern Warfare Test Center California
The 2nd Marine Regiment Wisconsin
HQ USMC Virginiad. Foreign Armies
Northern Warfare Test Center California
The Pakistani Army PakistanAs indicated above, Jim Phillips could always be relied upon to deliver an outstanding presentation, notwithstanding the educational level or level of cold weather survival knowledge of the individuals involved. He is truly a cold weather survivalist and outstanding communicator/instructor/trainer. I would be happy to discuss further as desired.
Sincerely,
Donald C. Mullenax
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Jan C. - Another Method
WINTER CAMPING, ANOTHER METHOD
By Jan E. Callister
“They may be laughing but it really works!” These were my thoughts as I looked over and noticed a couple of scout leaders and two or three scouts standing near the smoking fire trying to stay warm. The night-time temperature was near zero. Most of the scouts and leaders had retired early to their tents and sleeping bags to stay warm. I was sitting on an “ensolite” foam pad tucked in the hollow of a pile of snow – a comfortable snow chair – well away from the fire. The Coleman lantern provided adequate light as I thumbed through a book. I was warm and comfortable.
It was in November, 1984 that I noticed a small newspaper article titled, “Winter Camping Without Fire or Shelter”. The article invited those who were interested in winter camping to attend a presentation on how to stay warm. Since I enjoyed both summer and winter outdoor activities, I jotted down the time and place of the presentation and called my good friend Bruce and invited he and his scout age boy to attend. It was at this presentation that I first met Jim Phillips. Jim was dressed in homemade puffy looking clothing and footwear that resembled Eskimo mukluks. Bruce, his son, and my boy Stephen and I listened intently as Jim Phillips explained his methods of staying warm while outdoors in winter. His claims concerning the warmth of his clothing during winters in Alaska were unbelievable and even comical, but yet, if true, it would be a considerable breakthrough in staying warm. As a scout leader, having had experience with boy scouts camping in the winter, I was even more amazed at the minimal costs for the clothing, boots, etc. that Jim was wearing. To learn more, I decided to sign up for a more extensive “Phillips” seminar on winter camping to be held in the early part of December.
There were thirty or forty men and women - mostly scout leaders – attending the two day seminar held in one of the L.D.S. Ward cultural halls. Jim Phillips and two of his associates presented an extensive program on all aspects of winter camping, from your mental attitude to making your own clothing. Much of this information made sense, but did it really work? I decided that the only way to find out is to give it a try. After the seminar, I purchased a pair of $8.00 “Moon Boots” from a discount store and completely remodeled the boots into “Eskimo mukluks.” I made a trip to a Deseret Industry outlet and purchased a $2.50 pair of used polyester pants, size 44, and using a special soft polyurethane foam I began making a “Jim Phillips” wardrobe of winter clothing. My wife claimed that I had lost my sanity but she was willing to contribute her sewing knowledge to the project.
The annual “Klondike Derby”, an overnight scout winter camp, was scheduled for January 25 and 26th, 1985. Preparations were made for the camp. Instructions were given. Equipment lists made and handed out to the scouts. To entice the boys, I even rented cross-country ski equipment for each boy. They were looking forward to the event. I was anxious to try out the homemade Eskimo mukluks and clothing.
The Salt Lake Valley had been enclosed in smog for several days but I knew that above the smog the sun was shining and the nights clear and cold. The camp near Park City would be above the fog. I looked forward to the camp and to be able to see the stars in the night sky. Friday afternoon we set up camp in three feet of soft snow. The cross-country skis proved to be very useful in the deep snow. The boys and leaders of the other Boy Scout Troops were having much difficulty in getting around in the deep snow, especially without skis. The sun soon disappeared behind the Wasatch Mountains and the evening temperature began to plummet. After dinner, the warmth of the fire was the center of attraction. Most everyone was standing near to keep warm. Complaints could be heard concerning the bone chilling cold. I decided that this was the time to get the boys moving. It took some prodding to get the boys away from the warmth of the fire. We put on our cross-country skis and skied off into the dark. As the scouts began moving and working hard, their complaints of being cold diminished. It was enjoyable to be able to glide across the gentle snowfields with only the partial moon and stars for light. Our thoughts were diverted from the cold. But the cross-country skiing could not last all night so we finally returned to camp. All except the more hardy retired to tents and sleeping bags. My toes began to feel the all too familiar pain of the cold from standing on the snow. Now was the time to break out my homemade mukluks. Sitting on an “ensolite” foam pad, I took off my cross-country ski boots and wool socks exposing my bare feet to the zero degree temperature. Several watched, making comments as I slipped my bare feet into the foam lined mukluks. Within a few seconds the warmth returned to my aching toes and in two to three minutes my feet were radiant with warmth. I looked down at the strange puffy boots completely astonished. They really worked! I then put on the homemade foam lined pants. With warm feet and the warmth of the foam lined pants I sat there in the snow completely warm and comfortable reading my book. I glanced over to the fire and observed a couple of boys and leaders stomping their feet and trying to keep warm.
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Rose M. - DGT Winter Survival
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
8722 South 300 West
Sandy, Utah 84070January 25, 1992
Jim Phillips
JP Associates
3905 West 9850 North
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062Dear Jim,
Thank you for being the guest speaker at our Wellness Meeting today.
Your presentation on Winter survival was most enlightening. Several of the employees have indicated that your presentation actually made them excited about spending more time outside in the cold weather. I know it made me realize how important proper attitude, clothing, and being prepared can make in how I choose to enjoy the winter.
Once again, let me express my appreciation to you for your valuable time and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Rose
Compensation/Benefits Specialist“Creating Power Through Cooperation”
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Roger O. - Teach Children
BARRATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alpine School District
168 North 900 East
American Fork, Utah 84003Roger L. Olsen, Principal
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Jim Phillips helped our school at the Clear Creek Winter Camp for fifth grades this year.
The workshop he did with the children was excellent. Not only was the information excellent but his way of working with the young people kept their attention.
Jim taught outdoor survival to the students in a scientific way that caused the students to show great interest. It was after they had been out in the cold for a day and he was able to give meaning to the subject.
There were several parents, teachers and B.Y.U. students also present. All of the adults expressed appreciation for the training given by Jim.
I would highly recommend Jim Phillips for his knowledge and ability to teach winter survival.
Sincerely,
Roger L. Olsen
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Jeri G. - PLAS Missionary
11/22/92
Jim,
I wanted to write and thank you personally for spending so much of your time to develop your survival principles. If people would live your PALS system – that alone would raise them to the level where they need to be to listen to the Spirit of the Lord and truly grasp onto his teachings. You are a powerful teacher and I could tell you believe in what you teach. You have experienced it and you care about others so you want them to know what you know. You are a missionary spreading the truth from Christ to the whole world. For many people, this is the only way they could accept the truth, because they would never talk to missionaries or attend church. I look forward to your video tape and encourage you to teach as much as you can.
Thank you for your message,
Jeri Gardner
P.S. Could it be that people don’t choose to live the principles you teach on a daily basis because they don’t understand the incredible gift you are giving them? If they did live this way every day they would feel love and power come into their lives like never before.
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Maggie S. - KSL5 Positive Response
FOCUS
January 3, 1991
Jim Phillips
J.P. Associates
3905 West 9850 North
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062Dear Jim:
Thank you for coming in to do Focus yesterday morning. We had a very positive response to the show as you could tell from the number of questions. There were many more which did not get on the air.
I think we gave our viewers some good information and if we save even one from injury or inconvenience we have done a good service.
Thanks again and Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Maggie St. Claire
Executive ProducerKSL-TV 5
Broadcast House
P. O. Box 1160
55 North Third West
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Sharon P.- DDP
Dear Jim
Thank you for your wonderful presentation at the D.D.P. meeting. You are a great speaker!
We had many people say this was the most important hour of the meeting.
You do a great service, and we appreciate your efforts.
Sincerely,
Sharon Packer
Civil Def. Vol.Note: The annual DDP (Doctors for Disaster Preparedness) meeting draws in hundreds of scientists, engineers, medical doctors and various leaders. DDP centers around natural disasters and how to prepare for them. Most speakers hold doctorate degrees in their respective fields, or equivalent credentials.
Jim was invited to speak at the DDP annual meeting. The presentation that Sharon refers to is recorded as “How to Survive When Things Are Tough”. It is published on the CD “Your Next Step for Preparedness”.
Sharon Packer is a Nuclear Engineer, Civil Defense Trainer, Executive Director of TACDA (The American Civil Defense Association). She is also co-owner of Andair and Utah Shelter Systems.
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Shane B. - Coopers Lybrand on PS Award
Coopers & Lybrand
Certified Public Accountants
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
In Principal Areas of the WorldMarch 21, 1990
Mr. Jim Phillips
Northern Outfitters
1083 North State Street
Orem, Utah 84057Dear Mr. Phillips:
I was in attendance at your presentation to the Mountain West Venture Group last week. I enjoyed it very much and believe your product and company have an exciting potential. I would also like to congratulate you for being named one of Popular Science magazine’s top 100 new products and scientific achievements in its second-annual “Best of What’s New” article. Having grown up in Randolph, Utah with significant sub-zero temperatures during the winter, I appreciate the value of your products.
We at Coopers & Lybrand are interested in Utah’s growing companies and their impact on local economic development. It is refreshing to see a company like yours adding to the State’s prosperity.
Very truly yours,
R. Shane
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Vince N. - MARA
November 30, 1995
Jim Phillips
3905 W. 9850 N.
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062Dear Jim,
Thanks so much for sharing your time and information with the Utah County Mara Chapter on November 8th. I know that I gained a lot from it and believe that everyone in attendance gained as well. As an organization, I hope that we can be truly prepared in the event of a disaster. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Vincent Newmeyer
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Ken K. - For Art Bell
May 8, 1997
Art Bell
Hi Art,
You and your guests talked about finding people who really are into emergency preparedness and disaster response training.
My very good friend Jim Phillips lives in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and you should have him on your show. Jim Phillips is, in my opinion, a world-class expert on emergency preparedness and disaster response training. He knows survival tactics for winter, spring, summer, and fall and his specialty is cold weather emergencies and winter camping preparedness.
I listen to your show all the time and I sincerely think Jim would educate, entertain, and inform your listening audience. Jim is articulate, educated, talented, and has an incredible gift to teach people how to have patience, courage, and positive attitudes and to be resourceful and self-reliant, not just in emergencies but in every hour of every day of our lives.
Thanks.
Ken Kutac
Senior Electrical Engineer
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM 87545 -
Donald M. - Prep Class PALS
Donald F. Manthei
24 May 1999
Dear Jim:
Thank you for your preparedness class on Saturday the 22nd. We thoroughly enjoyed it; and it could easily save our lives!
Enclosed is a picture of the Steger Arctic Expedition throwing away their sleeping bag weighing 50 lbs.
We plan to produce several sets of the “PALS” system for our families, then perhaps on a ward basis if there is enough interest.
I would like to attend your next class – Please let us know the dates.
Thanks again.
Donald Manthei
Over the years, Jim has received many wonderful testimonies of his work and the information he has shared. You will find some of these listed below.