I recently made this decision. Jerven gave me amazing customer support no questions asked when something popped up. They have an awesome warranty and a great history. A normal size Jerven Hunter is equal to the thermal cloak. I think the camo is way nicer on the Jerven. It also comes with the panel flag, a VERY sturdy dry bag, a strap and armings, none of which come with the cloak. I also believe the Jervens are still made in Norway and from what I can tell the Thermals are made in China. Additionally the Jervens are actually available atm where the cloak is only possible in the winter camo 67 insulated. There's no significant difference in the quality of the insulation between them, the main difference is really the lack of arm holes in the cloak and the tie outs being webbing on the cloak and grommets on the Jerven. The Jerven has been worth every cent I paid for it. If money's no exception, in retrospect I'd probably opt for the Jerven exclusive which allows separating the insulation from the tarp.
Jerven bag is both my campwear, hunterwear, and my winter tent. Cocooning in the jerven bag, is the most comfortable I've slept out on the mountain in winter.
I also have a Jerven thermo hunter (60g/m2) and the SARMA thermal cloak (100g/m2 ). Agree with your synopsis 100%. These thermal cloaks / wearable sleeping bags are the most under talked about pieces of equipment in North America. SARMA or Jerven is much better than a standard bivy.
Nice comparison video! FYI the Jerven prices have been slashed on their website for ‘black week sale’, not sure for how much longer, but that mini hunter is £174 and the adult hunter £217. That’s the lowest prices I’ve seen for years!
Hi, I own a Jerven Hunter, and was interested in your opinion and comparison. Alas, after eight minutes of chatting, I didn't learn much more than on Varusteleka's site. Oh yes, the cloak has no eyelets... As for the rest, it's pretty empty. I'm quite sorry.
I’m for the most part using Jerven Exlucive. The Primaloft is possible to swap according to temperature. My king size is too big and my mini hunter is a bit small.
I only have experience with Jerven. Yes moisture can be an issue since it water tight from both sides of the panel. Ventilation is important and put in time for airing in the morning. If its raining and you pull lots of wet gear inside the Jerven moist will develop. If sunny hang up the jerven with the inside out. Always hang up for try when back home or you can get mold between the layers.
No, the winter camo is 100 what you got right there on video. The uninsulated version and the 67 insulated model comes with the summer m05 camo. It's on varusteleka website. They never made 67 version with winter camo
I agree about the size comparison. Jerven makes several models all the way up to 220x143 (that one weighs 1.9kg). They also make the Skyddet for good dogs like Bruno! N.B. - I hope they include instructions on how to actually get a dog into it…
I have the Helsport fjellduk pro and love it. No weather can stop me now. I close the shortside zippers( poles inside against zippers) and keep the long zipper open with middle part streched/ pegged out as a tent. Arm zippers used as ventilation
I wanted to see it! Lol. My God the prices!!! Varesteleka for me but the price kills it for me. How do we grow your channel? You deserve way more attention Woolly. Another great review. 🏴🏝️💙
Cheers buddy, glad you liked it, best way to grow it is to hire 1000's of monkeys to recruit all their monkey friends to all subscribe, or you could share the channel I suppose!! Lol
Massive thanks Wooly! I've been waiting for someone to do this for a long time!
My pleasure buddy
I recently made this decision. Jerven gave me amazing customer support no questions asked when something popped up. They have an awesome warranty and a great history. A normal size Jerven Hunter is equal to the thermal cloak. I think the camo is way nicer on the Jerven. It also comes with the panel flag, a VERY sturdy dry bag, a strap and armings, none of which come with the cloak. I also believe the Jervens are still made in Norway and from what I can tell the Thermals are made in China. Additionally the Jervens are actually available atm where the cloak is only possible in the winter camo 67 insulated. There's no significant difference in the quality of the insulation between them, the main difference is really the lack of arm holes in the cloak and the tie outs being webbing on the cloak and grommets on the Jerven. The Jerven has been worth every cent I paid for it. If money's no exception, in retrospect I'd probably opt for the Jerven exclusive which allows separating the insulation from the tarp.
Excellent Dave , thanks buddy
At least the current version of Varusteleka's Särmä TST Thermal Cloak is sewn in EU, Latvia by Sia GPT, not in China.
Sure is
Jerven bag is both my campwear, hunterwear, and my winter tent.
Cocooning in the jerven bag, is the most comfortable I've slept out on the mountain in winter.
Excellent stuff
Thank you😺
My pleasure
Varusteleka: (def.) To confuse or confound, to make no sense of.
ie.: “I’ve become more varusteleka as I’ve gotten older”
Cheers Wally! Great video
Lolo
Great comparison!
@@angryowloutdoors cheers buddy, an oldie
I also have a Jerven thermo hunter (60g/m2) and the SARMA thermal cloak (100g/m2 ). Agree with your synopsis 100%. These thermal cloaks / wearable sleeping bags are the most under talked about pieces of equipment in North America. SARMA or Jerven is much better than a standard bivy.
Agreed buddy, thanks very much. Almost unheard of in the states
Nice comparison video! FYI the Jerven prices have been slashed on their website for ‘black week sale’, not sure for how much longer, but that mini hunter is £174 and the adult hunter £217. That’s the lowest prices I’ve seen for years!
That's crazy prices!
Nice one
Thank you 👍
No problems
Wich padding you recommend 67vs100 inklusive active walking.
I think.m8ne is 67 , but the 100 would be warmer and thicker , so it depends what your after
Hi,
I own a Jerven Hunter, and was interested in your opinion and comparison. Alas, after eight minutes of chatting, I didn't learn much more than on Varusteleka's site. Oh yes, the cloak has no eyelets... As for the rest, it's pretty empty. I'm quite sorry.
Cheers buddy
I’m for the most part using Jerven Exlucive. The Primaloft is possible to swap according to temperature.
My king size is too big and my mini hunter is a bit small.
I found the mini a bit small, good as an emergency back up though
@@RedBranchBushcraft I primary use it watching football. It gets kind of cold here during winter.
@norwegianoutdooradventuren5376 class
It is really hard to say whether the reviewer is more high than drunk than stoned, but I love the loving effort
Neither I'm afraid, I'm a tee totaler
Do you find that you end up with condensation and moisture issues when using it as a sleeping bag?
No Ive never found that an issue
I only have experience with Jerven. Yes moisture can be an issue since it water tight from both sides of the panel. Ventilation is important and put in time for airing in the morning. If its raining and you pull lots of wet gear inside the Jerven moist will develop. If sunny hang up the jerven with the inside out. Always hang up for try when back home or you can get mold between the layers.
@johnmoe2806 cheers buddy
No, the winter camo is 100 what you got right there on video. The uninsulated version and the 67 insulated model comes with the summer m05 camo. It's on varusteleka website. They never made 67 version with winter camo
Cool , cheers
Good overview of both, had seen the Finnish one before but not the German. I think the point about size would sway me to Varusteleka's bag first.
Jerven is Norwegian🇳🇴
I think it's my pronunciation I was saying Jerven
Yes
I agree about the size comparison.
Jerven makes several models all the way up to 220x143 (that one weighs 1.9kg).
They also make the Skyddet for good dogs like Bruno!
N.B. - I hope they include instructions on how to actually get a dog into it…
Lol, at least it's not for a cat
I have the Helsport fjellduk pro and love it. No weather can stop me now. I close the shortside zippers( poles inside against zippers) and keep the long zipper open with middle part streched/ pegged out as a tent. Arm zippers used as ventilation
Excellent
And this weeks awkward explanation of why my bank account looks so anemic is... Varusteleka Thermal Cloak
Lolllolo
I like all there gear but Dam it’s pricey how you getting on with the snugpak bag was thinking of getting one torn between it and the sf saber 👍
get the saber
@@RedBranchBushcraft will do thanks pal
Nice
Yes! My favorite Varusteleka reviewer. Varsta lick her? I hardly know her. 😂🎉 seriously love the way you pronounce the company’s name. Epic. Cheers.
lolololo, cheers buddy
Nice.
Excellent
I wanted to see it! Lol. My God the prices!!! Varesteleka for me but the price kills it for me. How do we grow your channel? You deserve way more attention Woolly. Another great review. 🏴🏝️💙
Cheers buddy, glad you liked it, best way to grow it is to hire 1000's of monkeys to recruit all their monkey friends to all subscribe, or you could share the channel I suppose!! Lol
@@RedBranchBushcraft pmsl I'll try.
Nice
Like your furry assistant.
Hello from San Diego California.
Cheers buddy, the big one is Bruno and cooter is the small one
Well thermal proof could be handy these days
Yes indeed
Northern Irish ?
Yes buddy
I wish he wouldve looked at them throigh thermal vision. 😢
I wish I had thermal vision
Jerven for me, but i am norwegian.............😁
Lol
Anthrax shirt. I knew you were ok.
Lololo, cheers buddy
Jerven is not a German company
Sorry buddy
@ I love my bag and have extreme home in Norway. Next I will buy tent ends for the craic .
@jazflaz4787 ah man I'd love to try that system
Jerven is no nir compliant
Cool, cheers buddy