Aussie basha

[Ryan Woods]

Hi all,

After mincing about with my 58' OG basha since I was a nipper I'm contemplating getting something a bit more lightweight... SO:

Quick question: does anyone know where to get an aussie basha from for the best price? I checked RM site but it was £90. Bit extravagant me thinks....

(did a quick search but the only thread I found was one where RM's price was still £50)

cheers

 

[Shewie]

I used Kitbag in Oz for mine, it was around $90 delivered

 

[Tank]

£36 delivered - http://www.kitbag.com.au/products/Auscam-Hoochie.html

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74208&highlight=

ahh just seen previous post

 

[Shewie]

I could be prepared to let mine go for £50 if you're interested?

 

[Ryan Woods]

thanks, but no thanks Shewie. £36 new sounds much better

 

[kram245]

Try a google search for Australian surplus stores and see if you can find one that will ship to the UK. I did that about 5 years ago, and it was considerably cheaper even with postage and import tax etc. Dont have the details unfortunately.
On another note, the Aussie basha aint that light, although its pretty durable and has good waterproof capabilities. We were issued the old Aussie bashas in OG back in the 80's in Belize. They were much bigger than our bashas and more waterproof, as well as a lot lighter. The modern Aussie ones definately seem smaller, but thicker material. The issue Brit ones are pretty good now, as well as larger than the Aussie ones, might be worth looking at those.

Edited to say looks like Shewie has come up with a good solution

 

[Large Sack]

Ditto Shewie and Tank...Kitbag is the place...although it erks me the price that Ray's site charge...not cricket

Cheers
Sack

 

[Retired Member southey]

Probably not that bad when they are the sole supplier in the UK for it, plus they will pay the same taxes as you on there orders, I would have thought?

 

[Retired Member southey]

I have to say though, as said have a look at the Brit issue basha, I use one, never short of room even in the worst weather,

 

[Ryan Woods]

thanks lads. The UK version does look the shizzle. anyone interested in a Dutch army basha (DPM) for a Brit one....

 

[treefrog]

Probably not that bad when they are the sole supplier in the UK for it, plus they will pay the same taxes as you on there orders, I would have thought?

Ordered a couple of them from Kitbag (or Soldiershop as they are called on Ebay) now and never been charged tax

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auscam-Ho...?pt=AU_Tents&hash=item2311479d9d#ht_923wt_973

 

[Shewie]

thanks, but no thanks Shewie. £36 new sounds much better

That it does But add the taxes and post office charges on and it's a good deal

 

[Ryan Woods]

But I have my ways round those...

 

[Shewie]

Lol, hope you get sorted bud

 

[Tank]

check with Bushcraftbob, but i am sure he got his delivered £36 all in.

 

[Ryan Woods]

Lol, hope you get sorted bud

cheers mate

 

[EmmaD]

Ordered a couple of them from Kitbag (or Soldiershop as they are called on Ebay) now and never been charged tax

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auscam-Ho...?pt=AU_Tents&hash=item2311479d9d#ht_923wt_973

We bought one of those and we have the Woodlore ones too they are not the same as the ones Mearsey sells. Guess who has to use the rubbish one

 

[bikething]

We bought one of those and we have the Woodlore ones too they are not the same as the ones Mearsey sells. Guess who has to use the rubbish one

more importantly ... which one is the rubbish one? Thought I read some where that the woodlore ones are a copy these days?

 

[EmmaD]

The Woodlore one is better quality and has quality ridge hoops and bits the other does not and is much better quality and even I can feel the difference. From what I can remember from Jons aimless ramblings the Woodlore version is the civvy version of the military issue basha and the cheap one you lot are on about is just a cheap copy of both. That is the one I use sometimes. I don't care. It works.

 

[johnboy]

I got a DPCU version from cadetshop direct a seller in Aussie...It's been fine complete with ridge loops etc.... They were good to deal with and shipped promptly.

I have no idea if this is issue kit but it's well made and has lasted a good wee while...

As someone mentioned the older OG ones are also good but they tend to fetch stupid money as they get snaffled up by collectors etc....Another one to look out for is the NZ issue one.... It's identical to the AU one in design....

Just the Camo pattern is different... This one is in NZ pre DPM pattern... They also come in Kiwi DPM...While they are ok a bit bigger would be useful to get more coverage......

HTH John