Jerven Fjelduken Norwegian Mountain Tarp Shelter Setups

[@Stargazer88]

After being issued one during my time as a conscript in Norwegian Army I was utterly sold on it. So much so that I spent some of my discharge money on one. I hardly go on hikes or into nature in general without it. Hundreds of uses.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Awesome. Thanks for commenting. I absolutely love mine. Any tips, tricks, or stories you would care to share?

[@Stargazer88]

@@EnduranceRoom I can remember being on a two week exercise during winter. The whole unit set up to guard a location as an opposing force for a royal marine assault. To break up the monotony, we were bused out to a home guard camp situated in a valley. Now this is well above the artic circle and I can remember noticing on the bus that every single tree in that valley leaned noticeably to the side. If not all of them, then most, in the same direction. Stepping out of the bus we soon found out why. The wind was funneled through the valley, from the sea. Being amplified and directed through. Everything was frozen and you slid around like on an ice rink. We were there to use the range for MG practice, with only some shipping containers used for target storage as intermittent shelter. The only way to not instantly freeze digits off, was to dress in the jerven like a wind bag. I almost froze my thumbs, saving them by pulling my hands inside, removing my mittens and pressing them into a warm spot in the middle of my torso. Great day in the army for sure 😄 Btw the Norwegian Army has changed supplier for the fjellduk. But jerven is the original.

[@ricardo3760]

Because i was a truck driver Scania, i wasn't issued one unfortunately, but the others that was issued them got to keep them afterwards. Didn't you get to keep it?

[@Stargazer88]

@@ricardo3760 we were not allowed to keep any of jegersatsen that we were handed out. Not even the Gore tex boots that the officers freely admitted would be destroyed and not given on. The Scania driver in my unit was given all the same stuff as everybody else.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks for watching everyone. If you are interested in the jerven, this is where I got mine: www.varuste.net

[@StephenHucker]

Take your time ordering it, as the site has specials about every two weeks, I got mine at 18.6% off at 235.75 € instead of the retail 289.52 €. Be careful as I have spent way too much on specials at this site.

[@paulsworld7614]

Great review, I learned lots. Definitely want one.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@paulsworld7614 Thank you! They are truly amazing kit. Several models are available at www.BetterBushcraft.com

[@williamfordham8081]

An excellent peice of kit I wish to own myself, it was yourself that introduced me to it actually. It is on the expensive side but I can also see the value in every bit of it. A future purchase for sure!

[@couchcamperTM]

I got the varusteleka copy, it's not that expensive and I like the Finnish M05 camo pattern.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Will! It is definitely one of the more expensive pieces, but man, does it cover a lot of bases. That being said, a ranger roll with poncho, woobie and space blanket is a really solid option. Have a good one my friend. 🤝

[@moichuitroll]

Love tour Channel, a lot of inspiration for beginners and pros! Greeting from a French apprentice Woodman 🇨🇵

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Glad to hear it. All the best. 🤝

[@asmith7876]

I want one of those so badly, ever since I first saw one. But wow…no way to justify the purchase for that much money! I’m a gear head, love my toys, have way too many already! 😂

[@EnduranceRoom]

I get it. It was years after finding out about them that I finally pulled the trigger.

[@andersjankov7178]

Dovrefjell make the one the Norwegian Army uses today. Same product just half the price

[@pepejuan2924]

Good video, pretty cool setup thanks for posting 👍🔥

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@journeyman7189]

Great demo Jess. An awesome piece of kit for sure. Nate

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Nate!

[@herbsmith6871]

That looked like a great piece of kit! Thanks for sharing Jess 🤠

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Herb!

[@EdwinDekker71]

Takk for videoen

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@TheVerbiousOne]

That is a really fantastic piece of gear!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Pat! Definitely has helped quite a bit with the winters up here, by extending the comfort of my sleeping bags

[@patriknydensten1363]

Jerven sell the end pieces for an A-frame tent to complement their fjellduk. The end pieces are triangular at the base, extending the length of the tent. Can be found on their Norwegian home page. They call it "ENDESTYKKER TIL TELT". (end pieces for tent)

[@iancoe3044]

I've only seen one person review and show the use of these once on KZbin.

[@markoruotsalainen5480]

The last setup is my favorite

[@johnburgin7478]

Good morning Jess. Good stuff. Looks like your temps are going down. Have a great day

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks John! Yeah, leaves are almost gone. Snow on forecast this week. Have a good one

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Nice shelters. Looks like a good piece of gear.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Kris!

[@Simon-80]

Great Video! Great Explanations and Technics!

[@EnduranceRoom]

🤝

[@dronescape8146]

Top notch informative content & the gorka is outstanding 🙂

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate it. 🤝

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Great video, thanks!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@SoerenGraves]

I have the king size and I just love it

[@gud2go50]

You live in a beautiful place. Great videos.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. We feel very fortunate to be here. We had been looking for a long time and had a few places we were interested in that fell through or didn’t line up for various reasons. Then we saw this cabin and everything kind of lined up. Its a fixer upper, but we love it. The area keeps the population low. Lot of vacationers during the warmer months and some snowmobilers in the winter, but they aren’t here very long. Couple weekends a year it seems.

[@ScoOutDoors]

Great set ups Jess as always you are the poncho master 👍 couldn’t help but notice that beast strapped to your leg if the end of the world was coming you’d be ok with that as a one tool for all it’s an absolute beast💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks very much Paul! The knife is the Diablochete by Sam Wilson. Totally awesome. It has a smaller blade piggybacked on the sheath to cover all the stuff. Really happy with it. Cheers my friend. 🤝

[@xtratic]

I've had the Jerven Hunter for a few years now, it's never been left out of my gear no matter the season (also use it during exercises in the norwegian home guard). A fair warning though when using it a poncho when hunting (or in an exercise) is that it can be a bit too comfy, to the point of falling asleep.

[@StonnieDennis]

Great content!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@davidpalmer9091]

Nice piece of gear.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@manfredneumann938]

Great Job Jess, the Modern take on a plash. I'm still using the Ratnik Plash combo idea I got from you. Looks like fall is setting in and I bet it smells great in those woods. All the Best to you and your tribe Cheers

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Manfred! Appreciate it. Glad to hear you are still running the plash and ratnik. Winning combination. We had a good rain the other day and most of the leaves dropped. Snow around the corner. Have a good one my friend! 🤝

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Manfred! Appreciate it. Glad to hear you are still running the plash and ratnik. Winning combination. We had a good rain the other day and most of the leaves dropped. Snow around the corner. Have a good one my friend! 🤝

[@liamnicholls7106]

Just got one of these and it ticks so many boxes at once. No need to get a tarp anymore, no need to buy a rain poncho or a bivy. For what it costs in its price tag it ultimately saves you from seperate purchases and carrying around extra gear. This one thing does it all and does it well.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 Hi Jess .. A nice review, thanks. I've had my eye on this piece of kit but unfortunately as of yet, haven't been able to justify getting one. So for now, I'll just have to watch others enjoying theirs 😊. However, the various setups that you demonstrated can, mostly, be applied to any tarp .. so always something for someone. Take care .. Tommy

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Tommy! It is definitely what I would call an investment item. Certainly other ways to cover what it does for much less (ranger roll). And yes indeed, the shelter setups (4/5) are perfectly suited for pretty much any other tarp. Have a good one! 🤝

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@EnduranceRoom 👍

[@johncrouch8988]

Nice video Remember guys that this item was mainly used as an emergency 🚨 piece of equipment. The Ideal is to have a poncho, tarp or sleep system that can deal with the environment you’re in. It is not breathable so if you wrap up in it you will survive but you may be wet when you crawl out! So like every thing, use wisely and do your research. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@EnduranceRoom]

As stated in the video, this is a multi use item designed for hunters to let them sit outside in the cold, not an emergency blanket.

[@katherinegallagher9691]

It’s not just an emergency blanket. It’s an extremely versatile and well designed piece of gear for serious outdoors people and also well worth the money. Obviously if it’s cold or raining, you need to layer and pack the proper stuff needed. It comes in hot orange for emergency *rescue* situations in extreme conditions for people who weren’t carrying their Jerven Hunter on their trip in the first place. Cheers 🇳🇴

[@Stargazer88]

I've slept many nights in one and the lining deals nicely with any condensation. It's not a mylar emergency blanket.

[@garenkarapetian709]

Hi. Interesting product. From your description of Jerven Fjelduken layers it seems very similar to Snugpack Arctic Mat, although the latter falls under the "sleep on" category. I've been thinking of DIY-ing something similar: Gortex+insulation+breathable_reflectics to serve as a multipurpose warm poncho, as well as bivvy-top or a field blanket.

[@EnduranceRoom]

That would be an excellent project. This jerven or the särmä thermal cloak are usually in rotation in my kit. Can be used with a hammock to make a more or less waterproof pod, serving as both top and bottom quilt. Wilderness Innovation has some interesting poncho related products along these lines worth taking a look at.

[@garenkarapetian709]

@@EnduranceRoom Thanks for the pointer. I discovered your channel only recently - I like the way you think on things (the belt-kit, Smersh buttpack, the plasch-palatka, etc). Sometimes it’s better to have one multifunctional item (even slightly heavier, than have 4 lightweight items). The thing is I’m a side-sleeper and quite broad shouldered. So after trying few off-the-shelf solutions, set out to build my own sleep system consisting of 3 modular parts: it’s like luxury self-inflating version of Savotta pad (80cm wide but much more compactable and with chambers of mylard reflectix) meets/zips with Fjelduken like warm poncho (my next DIY project described above) to make something akin to Dutch Army hooped bivvy, combined with British Army sleeping bag (Buffalo) dissected and turned into a 140cm quilt (or I might build a much lighter down quilt to save on weight and volume cause my carry system itself is not very voluminous). So far the whole kit is fitting neatly into my 40L Virtus Commander daysack (with food & clothing) added side pouches add more sustenance and modified British belt kit provides Level 2 admin & sustenance. And it is essentially a 4-season sleep system. Bring "craft" back into "bushcraft", you know. That is why I was intrigued by your video on Fielduken - that there is actually a similar product on the market - it’s one thing to design it in theory in one's head, but you never know if it will work until you’ve built it, but it’s great to know that it actually works and is widely used. By the way, do you know which insulation material is Fielduken using? I'm guessing it's plastic-based so that it still works in sub-zero temperatures.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@garenkarapetian709 Absolutely bring the craft. Jerven bags use Primaloft. Outer shell is nylon with aluminum underside, primaloft insulation, with a more lightweight breathable layer on inside. Glad to connect. You have some solid ideas on your kit. 👍👍

[@BushcraftOst]

The camouflage pattern fits in well with your area. Another aspect is that the tarp hardly reflects any incident light.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. I was a bit concerned about that, as up close it has a bit of shine to it, but seems to perform quite well.

[@kristopherkatsch8056]

Nicely done ❤awesome configuration’s so where did you get the tarp?😊

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! www.varuste.net

[@dalejayne2461]

Which do you like better the Jergen or the Salma thermal cloak? Nice video

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks. Both are great. If I had to pick, probably the jerven.

[@jorggardenier]

Thanks for this review! A nice piece of gear 👌 Does it have enough airflow with the bivy style setup? Greetings from a dutch fan 😎

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! It really is a great piece of gear. The airflow is easy to regulate simply by opening the zippers. Primarily been using mine as part of sleeping system. Cheers 🤝

[@johnh5088]

What do you think of use cases for this one with insulation versus the original version?

[@EnduranceRoom]

I like both. I primarily use this as part of sleeping kit. The original is better suited to warmer weather, spring, summer, fall. It also has a different rectangular foot print, making a longer shelter. Both have their place.

[@robertbrannan9375]

Which do you like better, the jerven or the sarma tst?

[@EnduranceRoom]

I like both, but if I had to pick one, the jerven. Even the jerven original is excellent.

[@andrewskowronski6283]

After your thorough demonstration and visual stealth capabilities, The Department of Justice and Corrections is now only permitting ORANGE to be ordered by currently incarcerated inmates. Thank-You for providing this public safety update. Cheers!

[@EnduranceRoom]

😂🤝

[@borntoolate1282]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks!

[@Gungnir762]

Curious how the PP verse the Jerven looks from a distance. Jerven seems to have a greater glean.

[@EnduranceRoom]

It does have a bit of shine in the light. The plash blends in ridiculously well.

[@alexdetrojan4534]

Great set ups. I'm assuming it only comes in 7x7. If it were 8x8 I'd be sold on it. Still I may consider it. 😉

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! They make a King size version that is really nice.

[@Dharien]

How does this compare to särmä thermal cloak? I am looking for a tarp/shelter that packs small and that I can use in summer and autumn with sleeping bag. So basically a sleeping shelter for one person. I have been considering these two, but alas the särmä cloak is sold out. The fjelldunken original is still available. I notice they have slightly different dimensions, but do you feel like it makes a big difference?

[@EnduranceRoom]

I prefer the jerven between the two. The jerven original opens up into a rectangle, about 4.5’x9’, which is a great tarp size, light and packable. Just watch around fire.

[@Dharien]

@@EnduranceRoom Thanks for the recommendation. Will have to order one then since they are available. Just need to figure out a good bug net because mosquitoes are a pain where I live.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@Dharien No problem. The USGI bug nets for the old pup tents are decent and can be found on ebay for about $20.

[@billg7101]

👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

🤝

[@Kampfwageneer]

What do you think about trying to waterproof the zippers? I’ve seen red branch set it as a tarp but being limited by the direction of the storm flaps for the arm holes or is it probably not that big a deal? Just curious

[@EnduranceRoom]

I don’t think it is that big of deal. The storm flaps are both functioning in an A frame setup. I primarily use it as part of my sleep system and as rain wear or warming layer. Great kit.

[@Kampfwageneer]

@@EnduranceRoomthanks brother awesome channel definitely inspiration and i ordered my jerven off varuste from your vid cheers man

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@Kampfwageneer Thanks brother. Appreciate it. Enjoy the jerven! They take some getting used to, seeing how it fits in to your kit. Condensation is a thing, but it is easily mitigated by opening or partially opening some of the zips. It is not fire friendly, so watch out for sparks. I have a gorilla tape patch on mine after learning the hard way. That being said, it is a mainstay in my pack. Cheers

[@Kampfwageneer]

@@EnduranceRoom yes im definitely going to baby it for a bit, one last question about how long did it take to get here?

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@Kampfwageneer It was pretty quick, maybe 7-10 days.

[@hagman1077]

Thats a cool tarp and very good cammo pattern on it. Thanks for showing the various types of set-ups and doesnt look complicated at all. Im a newer bushcrafter and was wondering if there is one preferred dimension size for a tarp? For example- is an 8X10 the most preferred size? Im wondering because Im going to make my own with reinforced edges and grommets when I convince the wife that I need to get a sewing machine. Id really like to purchase one, but could never justify the price. Thanks for the cool vids and be safe out there-

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! There really isn’t a preferred tarp size, but 10x10 or 8x10 would be great. The most economic solution is to use a hardware store poly tarp. You can reinforce the edges with gorilla tape, add loops, etc. I showed this a bit in the vintage military kit video from 2 months ago. Cheers

[@hagman1077]

@@EnduranceRoom Thanks for the response- Im in the learning process and was just wondering.

[@LarryeWhite61]

What is the coat you are wearing?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Gorka 3 jacket

[@davef5916]

It's tough to figure out how these Nordic pieces of equipment would translate to the Australian climate, torn between this and the TST too.

[@rogueskypilot4116]

Where do you buy this? xD

[@EnduranceRoom]

varuste.net

[@ihaulscrap]

Expensive! $555. on Canadian Amazon. Excellent piece of equipment though.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Check www.varuste.net They routinely run sales on them.

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@NobodyHere44]

Is this the Hunter or the Original?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Hunter

[@NobodyHere44]

@@EnduranceRoom nice! I'm getting the Jerven Hunter Forest soon as they get more in stock

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@NobodyHere44 It is an amazing piece of gear. In my pack almost year round.

[@stamm2366]

Interesting: Germans talk like nativ americans first nation Canada. Duken ( in German ducken) means crutshing down. EG. a ball is beeing throwen at you , so you bend down and the Ball does not hit you. So a sneaky move to avoid been hit. German language does not prevere that kind of behavior. The Name "fjelduken" would translate in German in: bending down in the feeld". No German would say that you know. Like tacking down your pants to akseped what is comming. Eropean Languages are interestig and crasy at the same time.

[@stamm2366]

Having that little Geman dude for the rest of your Live, poping up in his little lether Pants and his German hut, telling you " Fjelduken is not aktally German you know " . such a pest thees germans ; ) Did you konw: in the Viking region ( Denmark, North Germany, Sweeden, Norway, Island) we share the same culture (Tor/Freia/Odin) but we do not talk the same language. The dialekts undestend each outher if they are conected buy traid for eg South Denmark and some Frisen tribe in North Germany. so the word Fjelduken is telling me as a German a more North Viking Tribe, Norway or something like that, not German at all.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Lol That’s pretty interesting! Makes sense. The tarp is from Norway, so you were right on. Cheers my friend

[@stamm2366]

@@EnduranceRoom Not your mistake, we have to many languages ; )

[@treksntarps]

That does look a great versatile bit of kit . Some cool and useful setups there too. Sadly time to tighten the old purse strings. Atb 👍🏕

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. ATB 🌲

[@Smokdeel]

Great piece of kit. Little bit pricy if you ask me but I bet it's worth the money. Thanks! 🖐🤠🏕

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

😀nice cammo and very versatile good for 🥷ninja

[@EnduranceRoom]

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