This week’s guest on Danger Close is a cold weather warfare and survival specialist, a hunter and world renowned expert on operating in extreme environments.   

John Barklow is a former U.S. Navy Diver who spent the majority of his time in uniform with the SEAL Teams.  Upon retirement he took the lead instructor position at the Naval Special Warfare Cold Weather Warfare Training Facility in Kodiak, Alaska, where he honed his hunting and survival skills, developing and testing gear for special operators working in harsh environments.  He is currently the Big Game Product Manager at SITKA Gear, in Bozeman, Montana. 

John also helped develop the Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) and Personal Environmental Protective Survival Equipment (PEPSE) system during his time with NSW. 

You can follow him on Instagram @jbarklow and find out more at knowledgefromstorms.com https://knowledgefromstorms.com 

Be sure to subscribe to his newly launched YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8J2a0C15WUMVBBKF3fGaQ 

Presented by SIG Sauer.


Featured Gear: 

SITKA Gear

SITKA Bino Bivy

Swarovski Binoculars - 10x42

SITKA Mountain Optics Harness

PSE Nock On EVO NTN 33 Bow

SITKA Ascent 12 Pack

SITKA Drifter Travel Pack

SITKA Drifter Duffle

SITKA Icon Tee 

SITKA Hanger Work Pant

SITKA Sleeping Bag