Knowledge from Storms - by John Barklow (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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!

Review Quotes

"If there was one human being that I had to pick to help me survive a life-or-death emergency situation in the wilderness, without a shadow of a doubt, my choice would be John Barklow. He's an incredibly valuable resource of information, and I can't recommend his book enough." -Joe Rogan

"John's wisdom, experience, and expertise permeate every page and will teach you not just how to survive in extreme and austere conditions, but how to prevail." -Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Terminal List series

"From the Rust Belt to the Arctic Circle, John Barklow's Knowledge from Storms is a raw, unfiltered account of choosing the hard path with confidence, not just to survive but return home accomplished, stronger, and more capable. From hard-earned lessons and near-fatal decisions, John strips survival down to its essentials: calm thinking, disciplined priorities, and respect for nature's cruel indifference." -Cameron Hanes, podcast host and New York Times bestselling author of Endure and Undeniable

"Riveting, educational and unlike any book I've ever read! John combines thrilling stories from years of adventure with priceless lessons that may just save your life. A book full of movie-worthy experiences, distilled down to master-level lessons for anyone who dares to step off the pavement!!" -Josh Smith, President and CEO Montana Knife Company

"Knowledge from Storms is a lifetime of backcountry experience distilled into an invaluable resource for anyone venturing into the mountains. John's lessons have been pressure-tested and have forged the wisdom in this book." -Mark Twight, professional alpine climber, technical advisor to US Special Operations Forces and award-winning author of Kiss or Kill: Confessions of a Serial Climber

"Information weighs nothing, but it takes a lifetime to acquire, and it can be the difference between life and death. Knowledge From Storms is a modern day cheat code for survival, focusing on simple, yet concrete lessons learned from over 3 decades of surviving and thriving in the outdoors. John's ability to unpack the physical, mental, emotional, and technical knowledge for survival into an instruction manual is why Special Operations, industry leaders, and adventurers have turned to him for feedback and training for decades." -Andy Stumpf, US Navy SEAL (ret.), podcast host, and author of Drownproof

About the Author

JOHN BARKLOW spent 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy, much of it spent supporting the Navy SEAL Teams in combat diving, submarine operations, and as a survival instructor. For 13 years, John was at the core of creating the curriculum and instructing special operations troops how to operate and survive without compromise in the world's harsh, cold, and most remote mountain environments. In 2021, John founded John Barklow USA and created Knowledge from Storms, a platform dedicated to outdoor education, training, and the survival mindset. John maintains a social profile on his website KnowledgeFromStorms.com.