British Army Basha/tarp

[ScottC]

Where can I get the British Army Basha/tarp? and can I get it for under £30?

 

[ScottC]

Also, whats the difference between bashas and ponchos

 

[tenbears10]

Scott I'm disappointed you have to ask. As always the first place to look is ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67587&item=2266509775&rd=1

watch and see how much this finishes for. Just be careful you check the pics and description that it is genuine british army.

Bill

 

[ScottC]

Should have mentioned this earlier, I have a general no ebay rule because of bad experiences.

 

[ScottC]

I don't mean to be rude but If i can find one for a good enough price I can order it tonight. So..... ):

 

[Great Pebble]

These blokes

 

[Paganwolf]

the outdoor shop in basildon near the market next to the pie n mash shop, seek and you will find

 

[tenbears10]

These blokes

That looks just the ticket and you don't have to risk the evilbay ( as I think Rapidboy calls it )

I however am an ebay addict much to my wife's dismay.

Bill

 

[Gary]

Scott be wary of buying used bashas over the internet - squaddies only trade them in if the leak - better to go to a army surplus shop and check visually for holes (even pin picks) and excessive wear which will also leak.

 

[ScottC]

Ok thanks Gary. PaganWolf, how much are they at the outdoor shop?

 

[Paganwolf]

They are about 15 quid :shock:

 

[ScottC]

Is that all! cool. Are they genuine though? Do you have one, how do you find it?

 

[Paganwolf]

yup popstuddable reinforced taped and proper you may have to rummage around in a box by the changing room for one, but they are the real deal and cheap as chips gimme a shout if you cant find one ill grab one next time i see one :biggthump yep and ive got a couple used em many a time .

 

[ScottC]

cheers mate

 

[Ginja]

You can get a guaranteed GENUINE British army basha from New Cross Army Surplus, Manchester. I've used these guys many times before - they're not the cheapest, but I guess you often get what you pay for. Plus, they've been in business for ages - one of the originals!

http://www.militarykit.com/

Tel: 0161 834 18 18

Don't think they have any bashas advertised on their website, but I'm fairly sure they have some in stock (was speaking to the owner, Steve, about this very subject last month).

G

 

[Paganwolf]

Went in the Outdoor shop in basildon today and the bashas have gone up to 25 quid :yikes: but went to Hornchurch and picked one up for 20 quid if you want it scott? ):

 

[ScottC]

Went in the Outdoor shop in basildon today and the bashas have gone up to 25 quid :yikes: but went to Hornchurch and picked one up for 20 quid if you want it scott? ):

I expect so, I have to have a word with my dad first. I'll send you a PM to confirm and then you can post me back your address so I can send a check down. Cheers!

 

[ScottC]

Actually thinking about it it might be abit costly and difficult to send the basha in the post and seeing as your only up the road I could pop round and give you payment then?

Or of course you could give me the name of the place where you got it in Hornchurch and I'll go get one there ??

 

[Paganwolf]

I thought id get it as it was 20 quid, I can give you their number if you like. I have layed it out and it looks brand new, i cant believe they have gone up so much in such a small space of time! If you dont want it its ok ill keep it if you do PM me and we can sort something out ):

 

[ScottC]

Where in Hornchurch did you get it PW? Should be getting one soon hopefully.