Knowledge from Storms

The ultimate wilderness survival guide by an expert who teaches special operations forces and rescue groups how to stay alive in the world’s most extreme environments.

John Barklow has dedicated his career to teaching special operations forces and rescue groups how to survive in the world’s toughest environments. His approach is straightforward: teach not just what works but why it works. He’s transformed complex survival skills into practical, real-world knowledge that works when it matters most. Instead of teaching single solutions, he helps people understand the principles behind survival skills, enabling them to make smart decisions in unpredictable situations.

Part adventure story and part instruction manual, Knowledge from Storms weaves together the deep information one needs to thrive and survive in austere wilderness and pursue their dreams outdoors, whether that be hiking, mountain climbing, backcountry hunting, wilderness fly fishing or just surviving in extreme conditions. The book comprises 28 chapters, divided into four sections: Planning, Training, Equipment, and Survival, including:

*MINDSET: It all begins with your mindset. Are you confident and decisive in your choices based on experience, or are you driven by false bravado built on bro science and hearsay?

*TAKE IT OUTDOORS: The fitness and strength you build in the gym over the winter must eventually be applied in the field. Fundamental skills such as fire making, land navigation, and hydration count more than how much you can bench.

*BACKCOUNTRY PARTNERS: Strong backcountry partners bring out the best in each person, allowing the group to perform at a higher level than each individual can accomplish alone. For the best chance of success and sometimes survival, partners must be committed to the same willingness to endure the same hardships and dangers.

And so much more!