In this episode, we are "going deep" with John Barklow from Sitka Gear. This conversation will equip you to make better decisions in your selection of clothing (no matter the brand) for backcountry pursuits. We also discuss how to use different types of clothing layers effectively, how to combine layers efficiently, and some of the mistakes to avoid in the field.

If you want to take a deep-dive on the technology and application of apparel for hunting (again, regardless of brand), this is a conversation that you will certainly enjoy and learn from.

Resources mentioned in this episode...
- John's Newsletter: https://knowledgefromstorms.com/
- John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow/
- The new Sitka Mountain Evo Jacket: https://www.sitkagear.com/collection/mountain-evo
- The Best (and Budget!) Clothes for Backpack Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-budget-hunting-clothes

Mark's 3 Favorite Sitka Pieces
- Ascent Pant: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/ascent-pant/pyrite
- Core Lightweight Hoody: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/core-light-weight-hoody/woodsmoke
- Ambient Hoody: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/ambient-hoody/optifade-open-country

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395 | Going Deep with John Barklow

We welcome John Barklow back to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast. This is a wide-ranging conversation that answers some of your listener questions and goes into some unexpected topics. We discuss...

- Bowhunting Cape Buffalo in Africa.
- Recovering from injury and surgery and injury as an aging mountain hunter.
- Where has innovation in technical hunting apparel slowed or stalled? And where is it advancing?
- How environmental regulation and legislation will change the performance of rain gear.
- How technology is being used to improve the performance of natural down fibers.
- How to prioritize your budget to get the most for your money on high-end hunting clothing.
- Gear vs Capabilities, and knowing how to use gear to its fullest potential.
- Why you shouldn’t believe marketing, or John Barklow, and should test gear for yourself.
- Why asking for the “best” gear recommendation isn’t the most helpful question.
- Embracing what you don’t know and enjoying the process of learning.
- John’s tentless sleep system for archery season.
- John’s upcoming course and eventual book on “Survival for the Modern Hunter”

John's Previous Podcast:  https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/395 

Connect with John:
- https://knowledgefromstorms.com 
- https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow/
- https://sitkagear.com

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463 | John Barklow on Innovation, Skills, Priorities, and More...

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for a lively discussion on a variety of topics related to hunting big game in the mountains. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, hearing the hunt stories of everyday hunters (including our podcast listeners), and getting into the nitty-gritty of backpacking gear, hunting gear, and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Thanks for listening!  — Mark & Steve

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