Introducing The MKC SURVIVAL GUIDE

With John Barklow

Introducing the MKC Survival Guide Series with John Barklow. John Barklow has dedicated his career to teaching special operations forces and rescue groups how to survive in the world’s toughest environments and the MKC Survival Guide series is going to cover survival skills in all sorts of situations and across multiple different topics.

With over 20 years of military experience, he’s transformed complex survival skills into practical, real-world knowledge that works when it matters most. Barklow understands that survival depends on proper training and understanding how integrated systems work together. His approach is straightforward: teach not just what works but why it works so people can adapt when conditions change.

John Barklow wearing a puffy jacket in cold weather to demonstrate smart layering for safety outdoors.

Smart Jacket Layering: The Puffy Jacket’s Role in Outdoor Safety

Puffy jackets are crucial for survival in the backcountry. Learn smart jacket layering strategies to stay safe in extreme conditions.
Six Cardinal Rules of Wilderness Survival

Six Cardinal Rules of Wilderness Survival

Learn 6 vital wilderness survival rules from 30 years of backcountry experience. Expert tips on staying safe and prepared, backed by real-world lessons.
John Barklow in winter hat and jacket holding a wooden stick outdoors.

The Rule of Threes: A No-Nonsense Guide to Survival Priorities

Mastering the survival rule of threes - shelter, water, and food - is key to staying alive in the backcountry. Prepare and train before your trip.
John Barklow in camouflage jacket staying warm during cold weather whitetail hunting.

Mastering Cold Weather Hunting: How to Stay Warm on Your Whitetail Stand

Learn how to stay warm and maximize your success during cold weather hunting with strategic nutrition, layering, and stand management techniques.
John Barklow in camouflage hunting gear standing in snowy woods, demonstrating perfect whitetail hunting clothing system.
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Building the Perfect Whitetail Hunting Clothes System: A Technical Approach

Optimize your whitetail hunting clothing system for comfort and success. Learn to adapt layers for active commutes and long stationary sits.