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. 

Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off. 

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