On this episode, I talk with John Barklow, Big Game Product Manager for Sitka Gear. John was a huge part of helping me understand layering systems and inspiring me to test out different combinations in a variety of settings and weather conditions. His extensive military training experience along with many big game hunts has inspired him to build some of the best clothing in the world.

Topics:

• Who is John Barklow
• Science behind technical clothing
• Base layers - Merino Wool vs. Synthetic
• Mid Layers
• Outer Shell - Windstopper, Goretex layers
• Insulation Layer - Synthetic, Treated Down, Down Synthetic blends
• Everybody's body is different when building a system
• Rewarming Drill
• Last layer for backpack hunts - sleeping bag - down vs. synthetic
• How to start building a system on a budget
• Sitka Gear Apex System and Mountain Hauler 6200
• Elk Hunting talk

Resources:

Rewarming Drill: My Variation of the Rewarming Drill

                         Eastman's Rewarming Drill

                         Rewarming Drill Article

                         Dynamic Rewarming Drill

Instagram: @sitkagear

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: Sitka Gear

                East Meets West Outdoors

www.sitkagear.com 

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

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