About this episode
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices