Wanted Elderly Basha.

[ONE]

I'm after an old issue basha, one which is green and labelled -

Shelter Individual
(Lightweight Sleeping Equipment)
A.I.L. 1985
J1 8465-99-766-4581
CT2A/2517

Any help appreciated!

 

[SCOMAN]

I found this;

National Stock Number NSN 8465-99-766-4581, 8465997664581

8465-99-766-4581 - 8465997664581 NSN. Request Quotes, Buy Online. Get detailed information For National Stock Number (NSN) 8465-99-766-4581 - 8465997664581.

www.iso-group.com

Or a possible alternative;

British Army Individual Protection Kit (NSN 8465-99-120-6227)

This IPK is an emergency two-man shelter kit for use on the modern battlefield and is supplied in a sealed pouch and includes full instructions.

www.cadetdirect.com

Personally I'd go for a DD 3X3 Lightweight

 

[ONE]

Thanks, unfortunately it's not so much an operation or efficiency thing as just requiring two sets of kit to match exactly. Mind you, over a tenner for a kippex? Wow!

 

[The Lord Poncho]

An excellent bit of kit - pre-dated the DPM basha (the design of which continues with the current MTP version), and was issued at the same time as the 58patt poncho to specialist units, and for jungle use. I was happily issued one by accident back in the day when all my mates got 58ponchos!

these are they:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/british-army-issue-sas-jungle-basha-823214184

British Army issue SAS Jungle Basha olive green very rare | #823214198

SAS issue olive green jungle shelter / basha / hootch please note this is a very rare item it is stamped SAS Shelter contract nos etc , it is made for sas use in the jungle ,I have listed it as used b

www.worthpoint.com

and here is one for sale:

GREEN LIGHTWEIGHT HOOTCH BASHA

Genuine issue.Eyelets/loops in each corner, loops in middle. British army issue. Ultra lightweight waterproof material.W: 145cm x L: 254cm (approx.)Weight: 530gms

www.silvermans.co.uk

 

[ONE]

Silvermans it is then, ta!

 

[Erbswurst]

A well assorted shop!

They even sell the NI patrol pack that's sold out everywhere else.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Silvermans is an absolute classic shop - and were knocking out better than issue kit to squaddies in the days before there were loads of shops doing similar. Perhaps cometing with the likes of Survival Aids back in the day. To be honest, these days they do have some interesting kit still (and they seem to commission some kit to be made up to their specs) but in general it is possible to find most of what they sell significantly cheaper elsewhere.

I have one of their WW2 repro windproof smocks (and have had it for years) (https://www.silvermans.co.uk/products/copy-sas-1940-smock?variant=39325375529014)- I slightly modifies mine by letting down the hem to make it a touch longer, and adding in a zip at the neck. And I love it. Still practical, unusual, and with a nice retro feel.

 

[ONE]

I generally avoid them because they're pricey. But the last time I bought boots, they were the only UK dealer I could find Ft. Lewis in and I recently bought a wooly-pully from them in a fit of nostalgia. Basha is on the way!