British Army Basha vs DD 3x3

[Wayfarer]

Looking for my first tarp (hopefully a hammock too but they are rather expensive).

I can get a british army Basha (8 Foot by 7 Foot) for £15 or the DD 3x3 that I see/hear about a lot on here for over double that price.

Is one way better than the other?

 

[SoldierPalmer]

Basha is more robust but smaller. DD is a fair bit larger making it more versatile. Having used both my preference is with the DD as I'm not planning to use a tarp as a stretcher any more.

 

[ValeTudoGuy]

I got the DD when it was 20% off and am happy with it. I saw the Army Basha in use the other weekend and would be happy with one. At that price difference I would probably buy the Basha.

 

[Damascus]

If money is the issue, the basha, if not the DD, it's lighter for a start, bigger and more versatile. It's better too big than too small, having used both and still use the DD.

 

[Mevagissey Sandman]

If your saying that hammocks are too expensive then look at

http://www.gearbest.com/hammocks-_gear/

and Dutch Bushcrafters review on chinese and tickettothemoon hammocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNZOx9j1Ads&t=257s

 

[juliojordio1983]

I have the DD 3X3 and its brilliant mate. Its fairly light, I'm sure its around 500g, maybe less, the Issue basha is double that weight at the least iirc.

 

[SoldierPalmer]

Its 750g but still lighter than a basha.

 

[dwardo]

The issue basha is only goof for ground dwelling. Too small for a hammock. It's a shame as I like my issue basha. DD is the way to go.