Massive thanks Wooly! I've been waiting for someone to do this for a long time!

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

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.

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Excellent Dave , thanks buddy

@TK8866275

7 ай бұрын

At least the current version of Varusteleka's Särmä TST Thermal Cloak is sewn in EU, Latvia by Sia GPT, not in China.

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

Sure is

It is really hard to say whether the reviewer is more high than drunk than stoned, but I love the loving effort

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

Neither I'm afraid, I'm a tee totaler

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!

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

That's crazy prices!

Nice one Thank you 👍

@RedBranchBushcraft

8 ай бұрын

No problems

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.

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Agreed buddy, thanks very much. Almost unheard of in the states

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.

@RedBranchBushcraft

6 ай бұрын

Excellent stuff

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

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Lolo

Yes! My favorite Varusteleka reviewer. Varsta lick her? I hardly know her. 😂🎉 seriously love the way you pronounce the company’s name. Epic. Cheers.

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

lolololo, cheers buddy

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.

@RedBranchBushcraft

4 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy

Nice.

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Excellent

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.

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

I found the mini a bit small, good as an emergency back up though

@norwegianoutdooradventuren5376

7 ай бұрын

@@RedBranchBushcraft I primary use it watching football. It gets kind of cold here during winter.

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

@norwegianoutdooradventuren5376 class

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.

@gordontebbutt7622

Жыл бұрын

Jerven is Norwegian🇳🇴

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

I think it's my pronunciation I was saying Jerven

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@gordontebbutt7622

Жыл бұрын

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…

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

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

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏝️💙

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

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

@vonsprague7913

Жыл бұрын

@@RedBranchBushcraft pmsl I'll try.

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Nice

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 👍

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

get the saber

@deehenery4313

Жыл бұрын

@@RedBranchBushcraft will do thanks pal

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Nice

Jerven for me, but i am norwegian.............😁

@RedBranchBushcraft

18 күн бұрын

Lol

Wich padding you recommend 67vs100 inklusive active walking.

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

I think.m8ne is 67 , but the 100 would be warmer and thicker , so it depends what your after

Well thermal proof could be handy these days

@RedBranchBushcraft

5 ай бұрын

Yes indeed

And this weeks awkward explanation of why my bank account looks so anemic is... Varusteleka Thermal Cloak

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Lolllolo

Do you find that you end up with condensation and moisture issues when using it as a sleeping bag?

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

No Ive never found that an issue

@johnmoe2806

Ай бұрын

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.

@RedBranchBushcraft

Ай бұрын

@johnmoe2806 cheers buddy

Anthrax shirt. I knew you were ok.

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Lololo, cheers buddy

Jerven is no nir compliant

@RedBranchBushcraft

7 ай бұрын

Cool, cheers buddy

Northern Irish ?

@RedBranchBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Yes buddy