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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