ULTIMATE SURVIVAL TARP Jerven Original Thermal Poncho Shelter from Better Bushcraft

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A look at the Jerven Fjelduken Original and the Jerven Tent Ends from www.BetterBushcraft.com
The Jerven Original is one of the most versatile pieces of gear for the outdoors. It is a tarp, poncho, bivvy, survival shelter, and with the Tent Ends, a fully enclosed thermal pup tent. It is incredibly well made, built to Norwegian military specifications for rugged mountain use. The name, Jerven Fjelduken, translates to Wolverine Mountain Tarp.
Absolutely phenomenal gear.
Check one out for yourself at Better Bushcraft.
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@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. These went fast, but there are more on the way. Checkout the JERVEN ORIGINAL here: betterbushcraft.com/products/jerven-fjellduken-original-mountain-camo?_pos=1&_sid=161c46579&_ss=r Tent Ends betterbushcraft.com/products/jerven-tent-end-pieces?_pos=3&_sid=161c46579&_ss=r

@MichaelTravis12c27 6 күн бұрын

I was fortunate enough to get one while they were in stock. I set it up for the first time today and m glad I spent the money. It is a brilliant shelter. Now I need to get one of the insulated models. Thanks for the guidance.

@EnduranceRoom 6 күн бұрын

@@MichaelTravis12c27 That’s great! These are really nice, both insulated and uninsulated.

@The-Highlands 16 күн бұрын

I use Jerven for several years. I actually own 2models and I must admit that they my favourite pieces of surviving gear. I admire your dedication to promote this understated piece of equipment. It’s a classic and a must have for every outdoor person. Keep going with your work and enlighten the masses 👍🏻

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thanks my friend. Appreciate it. It truly is exceptional gear. Which models do you have?

@The-Highlands 16 күн бұрын

@@EnduranceRoom I have the original one and the king size insulated one both on the mountain cammo as I’m living in Scotland in the Highlands. Absolutely perfect add for my survival kit. I used them for several years now and they are still like the day I brought them. Thank you again for your videos, inspiring and encouraging. I have put some videos up with some of my gear and intending to add some more with my surviving kit. Stay safe…

@thomasmusso1147 15 күн бұрын

👍👍👍 A good one Jess .. keep them coming, please. Thanks for sharing. Take care .. Tommy

@EnduranceRoom 14 күн бұрын

Thank you, Tommy! Always appreciated, my friend. 🤝

@herbsmith6871 16 күн бұрын

Very cool Jess! Thanks for sharing my friend😎

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thank you, Herb! Always appreciated sir. 🤝

@journeyman7189 16 күн бұрын

Great presentation Jess. That, with the wings, would be an incredible shelter in the cold months with a fire in front of it. The wing look similar to the old WW2 German zeltbaun. The triangular one. Wish someone would make one of those out of modern materials. Then again the classics do rock for a reason. Nate

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

Thanks Nate! Yes, definitely interested to see it perform in the winter. It should do very well. The Zelts rock. Great camos, reversible. I think they may just be a little small for me, probably need a few.

@johnburgin7478 14 күн бұрын

Solid equipment. Would be interesting to see a kayak build . Have a great day Jess

@EnduranceRoom 14 күн бұрын

Thanks, John. Might have to give it a go. Have a good one 🤝

@jimmydunlap74 9 күн бұрын

Thank you Jess for your content. You seem like such a layed back dude and you've inspired me. Tonight I received 2 Romanian Plash Palatka's so please keep showing Paltkas vids. You have also posted forest people experiences, KEEP EM COMING! You are on the cutting edge of both subjects. Your friend in NC, Jimmy

@EnduranceRoom 9 күн бұрын

Thank you, Jimmy. That’s great to hear you got some plash palatkas. I will make more content with them. As for the forest people, I have had good and bad experiences (extreme on both ends of the spectrum). Mostly positive these days, and out of respect, I don’t go into it on here. Most important thing I could offer though, is we are an open book. They see and feel everything. Have good intentions and show respect, things can become very interesting. I would recommend checking out Sunbow True Brother. He has a website, some books, and done a few podcasts. Well worth checking out. Cheers, Jess

@jimmydunlap74 9 күн бұрын

Totally agree about the Forest People after seeing one I don't really want to have anything to do with them. I tell them that and not to scare me, now they pretty much leave me alone but always let me know they are around often with comical results. Stay safe out there.

@EnduranceRoom 9 күн бұрын

@@jimmydunlap74 Yeah, I felt that way for awhile, too. I started speaking to them after they tried scaring me. It’s been pretty interesting since then. Be safe too, brother. Cheers

@alexandergutfeldt1144 16 күн бұрын

I hadn't heard BLISS before, so I looked it up! Thank you! *BLISS principles of camouflage* source Ranger Handbook Whenever a site is constructed and camouflaged keep the following memory aid in mind: BLISS Blends in Low in silhouette Irregular in shape Small in size Secluded

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

Ah yes! That’s the one. I had the good fortune to do some training with Josh Enyart a few years ago and he mentioned it on the last night of a 5 day class.

@jamescrews3516 16 күн бұрын

Dude that Jerven org. Is awsome 😍. Definitely grabbing this thank you Jess!!

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thank you! Dude, you are gonna love it. It has a little learning curve, getting used to it, but man is it powerful in what it can do.

@jamescrews3516 16 күн бұрын

@EnduranceRoom yea, I love everything this can do,with a light and small package . Great for EDC!

@janicehawkins9178 15 күн бұрын

Wow! Crazy versatile!

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

💯 👍

@ysgolgerlan 16 күн бұрын

Thanks, nice video and excellent gear. 👍

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

Thank you 🤝

@Canadian_Craftsman 16 күн бұрын

Brotha you're killing it with he ultralight bombproof gear.. I really could use that tent on my life 😂 trekking poles would be my preferred method for sure love it ✊️🔥✌️💚

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thanks, Bro. It is definitely a big change up to the canvas and wool. I have a to try it with the poles, too. Just looking at it, seems like that is going to be ideal. 🤝

@Canadian_Craftsman 16 күн бұрын

@EnduranceRoom absolutely especially if you add some guyout lines give you MORE head room and ventilation top notch 👌 🔥

@Cetok01 16 күн бұрын

Jesse: I really enjoy your videos and I love the look of the stuff you preview. Just wish my budget equaled my desire to try them out personally. However, I have gone from using a one-man tent to tarp camping in the past year. Keep up the great work!

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Ah man, that is great to hear on the tarp camping. Don’t stress on the gear, there are a lot of solutions out there. Use whatever you can to get it done. I have been there and done that, for a long time. It builds resilience and creativity, which is something that can’t be bought.

@Cetok01 16 күн бұрын

@@EnduranceRoom Agreed, and thanks. BTW: I recently started using the folding steamer as firebase. Very useful, especially in areas where you don't want to leave a fire footprint.

@froginthewaves8450 16 күн бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO!

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🤝

@user-ft1xf8wk9m 16 күн бұрын

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thank you.

16 күн бұрын

Interesting piece of kit, thx for the review ... but ... now it continues to be hard for me to choose between these and the same kind with the Sarmä TST Thermal Cloak ^^

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Both Jerven and SÄRMÄ are excellent. Can’t go wrong either way.

@jeffrichards5106 15 күн бұрын

That's awesome, Jess. I especially like the zip on tent ends and snow skirts! Thanks for the video. 👍

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

Thank you, Jeff! Yeah, I knew about the Original for awhile, but didn’t realize it was a match for the Tent ends. Makes quite a nice lightweight shelter.

@sushilpali8440 16 күн бұрын

Decent Stuff Jess, Pretty Cool to see you back.

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Brother. Still enjoying the movement.

@A_Meek_lake_Dweller 16 күн бұрын

A comparison in the the sun between conventional set up and reversed to see how well it would keep you cool would be interesting? Have a great 4th Jess!

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Scott! Yes indeed. I had that on my mind as well. There was about 3hrs of video to sort through on this. 😂🤷‍♂️ I will run the test in the future. Have a good one 🤝

@BetterBushcraft1 16 күн бұрын

Awesome video! I love how absolutely versatile the Jerven fjellduken original is! It’s like a modern day Plash Palatka! Keep it up great video!

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thank you, Brother. It really is phenomenal kit. I am kind of kicking myself for glazing over the survival shelter aspect of this. It seems to me that it is the primary function of the design. Regulating body temperature to stave off hypothermia. Really powerful in that regard. I fell through ice in my teens hunting and was partially submerged for about 30min mid winter. My dad was able to start a fire with matches and some paper towels for tinder. It would have been sooo easy to drift off to sleep. Having something like this in a situation like that would be incredibly beneficial. Thank you so much for sending it. Greatly appreciated. 🤝

@Captain-Donut 16 күн бұрын

⚠️ Caution Amazing Product Ahead ⚠️ Always love your reviews and content. This item I really like. ❤️🙏 Love from Scotland 🙏❤️

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, my friend! Always appreciate it. ATVB from the Adirondacks

@wodinloki9504 16 күн бұрын

I did not know they had tent ends, very cool. Making my decision between this and the Varusteleka version tougher though lol.

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

The tent ends are really interesting. I knew they made them for the King size model, but didn’t realize they worked with the Original until just recently. Makes a very nice shelter. The Särmä cloak is great, similar quality, but different dimensions. Honestly, either would be great.

@borntoolate1282 14 күн бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@EnduranceRoom 14 күн бұрын

🤝

@swaspc7618 16 күн бұрын

I am looking for a tarp, and the Jerven Original is high on my list due to its versatility (I have the Hunter model). However, I wish it were the same size as the Hunter so I could use it as a full-body bivy. Anyway, your great review made me see it from a new perspective. Thanks! Perhaps it would be interesting to see how it performs compared to the Varusteleka Särmä TST Thermal Cloak (216 x 216 cm open, 216 x 108 cm as a bivy and 650g). Can you please make a comparison between the Jerven Original and the Varusteleka Särmä TST Thermal Cloak? It seems the Norwegian army no longer uses the Jerven; they have replaced it with the Dovrefjell Custom Light fjellduk. The Dovrefjell Custom Light fjellduk has the same size as the Hunter and can also be used as a bivy. It comes with a removable hood that can be attached in two places, although arm sleeves are optional. The drawback is its 950g weight, and some people have reported that it is noisier than the Jerven and that the hood is not good.

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info on the Dovrefell. I knew they were using something else with a hood. I would say that if you already have the Hunter, that the Original would probably be the more useful option for you. The rectangular 143x246cm footprint makes a nice tarp. You could use the hunter underneath it as a bivvy/pod suspended from the same ridgline as the Original. It would be a very nice setup.

@robertbrannan9375 15 күн бұрын

So considering the size and shape, do you like the jerven original better than the sarma tst thermal cloak unlined? The sarma is more square when using it as a tarp.

@EnduranceRoom 15 күн бұрын

Good question. Short answer- all of them are very good. Long answer- If I did not have a Jerven Hunter or SÄRMÄ TST cloak, I would probably go with one of those, as the bivvy/pod configuration is really amazing. I suspend them under a tarp for sleeping. That being said, I find the dimensions of the Original very good for tarp configurations and it can be combined with either of the other two as a tarp or or rain wear.

@thewrathfulbadger2614 12 күн бұрын

I am curious to see you try something with the Jerven Original. I'm a Canadian who cannot handle the heat so I've been looking at the Jerven Original for its intended use (as shown here) but also as a shelter designed to reflect heat away by turning the tarp the other way around, of course this would make hiding all but impossible but for camping and backpacking it might have uses. Would you be interested in trying the idea out?

@EnduranceRoom 12 күн бұрын

@@thewrathfulbadger2614 Yes. I was actually thinking about doing this for this video, but wanted ti keep it as concise as possible. It should work well. When I get time, I will run a test.

@thewrathfulbadger2614 12 күн бұрын

@@EnduranceRoomThats very good to hear! Best of wishes for thine future then.

@teodisk6337 16 күн бұрын

Wieviel hast du gebraucht ??? ich hab 3 erkannt ? gutes Video !!!

@gwpattrick 16 күн бұрын

Have you tried the lavvu from them. I might get one if you did a video on it.

@EnduranceRoom 16 күн бұрын

Yes, I made a video with it a few months back. It is really nice. It has snow skirts, zippers instead of buttons. If you are 6’1 or under, it will work well for you.

@gwpattrick 16 күн бұрын

@@EnduranceRoom thanks

@gwpattrick 15 күн бұрын

@EnduranceRoom dammit I bought 2 they better be worth it. And the spice thing

@puddleduck4924 12 күн бұрын

Can you zip the two tent ends together and make a lavvu?

@EnduranceRoom 12 күн бұрын

@@puddleduck4924 It would be really small closed up, but they do zip together. Excellent kit.

@puddleduck4924 10 күн бұрын

@@EnduranceRoom they will not zip together as far as I can tell....one side has no zipper.....so it must be used with a tarp or jergen.

@puddleduck4924 10 күн бұрын

Disappointed

@EnduranceRoom 10 күн бұрын

@@puddleduck4924 They do zip together, but it looks like the zippers are opposed, designed to attach to jerven. Rotate one up, one down, they zip into a parallelogram. Or turn one shiny side out, it should zip into a lavuu, but it is going to have a hole in the peak and be very tiny, as mentioned above. I never recommended this to you and told you it was too small... You have a couple options. 1. Email Better Bushcraft and tell them your dilemma. 2. Add a loop at the peak of each side and you use the tent ends with another tarp to make a cabin tent. The tarp would need to roughly match up to the tent ends. 3. Buy a Jerven and use it as it was meant to be used.

@puddleduck4924 10 күн бұрын

I am disappointed that I can't zip the ends together for a lavvu.....I will have to experiment.....and add tie offs.

@EnduranceRoom 10 күн бұрын

@@puddleduck4924 It’s not a lavvu and it is not designed for that. It is meant to be zipped onto the jerven, which is the main part. You bought the accessory.

@puddleduck4924 10 күн бұрын

@@EnduranceRoom i understand that....I just hoped could be zipped together......I had hoped zippers would be compatible .....not the case.....cannot utilize similar to lavvu halves

@puddleduck4924 10 күн бұрын

The tent ends will not zip together.....

@EnduranceRoom 8 күн бұрын

@@puddleduck4924 Have you contacted Better Bushcraft and told them? Just to be clear, I did not recommend this to you. You bought them with this in mind without confirming it was possible, then you messaged me asking if they would zip together to make a lavuu. I said they zip together, but it was too small to use as a lavuu. They do zip together, just not as you had hoped. The zippers are opposed, one down, one up. If you turn one shiny side out, it should make a lavuu shape, but again, it is too small to use like that, not to mention, there would be no place to put a center pole and there are no tie offs at the peak to suspend. It is meant to make the Original a tent. The tent is nice. Personally, I would save up and buy the Original.

@puddleduck4924 6 күн бұрын

I am determined to make them work as a lavvu....just gotta tweak it some.

@gwpattrick 10 күн бұрын

Mmn i bought two of the lavvu from 17/90. Mnn. You might have to explain them a little better.

@EnduranceRoom 8 күн бұрын

What is your question?

@gwpattrick 8 күн бұрын

@EnduranceRoom everything. I've only seen your video on them. But I have been watching every other videos on Polish lavvus I can find. Thanks . And good morning.

@EnduranceRoom 8 күн бұрын

@@gwpattrick Good day. So individually, you can wear them as a poncho. One can be setup as a half tent. Two zipped together to make a full lavuu. To suspend the shelter, you can use a ridge line or a pole inside. I like using a ridge line, as this makes more space inside without the pole in the way. Getting the height set takes some playing around. An adjustable trekking would be helpful for this, so you can get the feel for the appropriate height. It can be setup flush to the ground, with the snow skirts flat, or elevated up so the snow skirts hang down, which will make the shelter about 3-4” taller and offer more room on the inside. To do this, make some small 12”loops of cord and run through the grommet holes. This will let you use larger stakes and have some flexibility with setup. Shock cord would also work for this well. I will try and film something this week. Any questions, just ask. I will try and help.

@gwpattrick 8 күн бұрын

@EnduranceRoom well set them up as a shelter. What's with the zipper on the bottom.

@EnduranceRoom 8 күн бұрын

@@gwpattrick That is for a tent floor that can be zipped in. I don’t know much about that though. I would send Stuart an email if that is something you are interested in.