Looking for a small basha. Opinions?

[Whetstone]

Hey guys long time lurker finally posting something the search couldnt help with!

Basically looking for a smallish basha (id love an aussie hootchie but i'l be using it before the month is done so I cant really import and I dont fancy the £90 for a woodlore job )

I was previously using just a tarp with ringlets but I'd like some ridgeline loops and it was just bit of a pain really.


Criteria is tough and preferably Woodland dpm. I'm not too keen on the webtex ones and DD hammocks dont do a small one in MC. size wise sorta the same as the aussie hootchies. 3x2 would be the max really and it obviously has to be waterproof. Looking to spend around £30 but less as better because im a tight jock who loves a good surplus bargain

I was thing maybe an older issued british army basha or possibly the Fox basha?

I think a poncho is just slightly on the small side for me as il be using it for a few days on the trot through the start of winter.

Any ideas would be great.

Cheers in advance.

 

[Kepis]

Give Endicotts a ring and see if they have an ex issue basha

01392 433331
www.endicotts.co.uk

 

[Retired Member southey]

Yup as Kepis said, issue basha is your best bet chap. Tough water Proof, and the size your After.

 

[santaman2000]

Also don't give up on the poncho idea; remember they snap together to double the size if you carry 2 of them.

 

[Shewie]

I have one by Vanguard which is a little beauty, it's dead light but made from a ripstop. Without cords attached it'll roll down to the size of a can of lighter gas.

I've found this one but I can't tell if it's the same ....
http://www.globalmilitarysupplies.co.uk/products/Vanguard-Woodland-DPM-Basha.html


EDIT:

This looks more like it but I'd say it was more like 350-400g than 500g ...
http://www.kitmonster.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/826

 

[Danceswithhelicopters]

Hi Mate,
I bought an Exped tarp from here: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81007
for a small project to put a shelter over the front of a tent but it didn't work (down to the tent design)

Still unused, superb quality-even down to the clever wee pouches for the cords. Fancy it? Same price and remains unused.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Hi Mate,
I bought an Exped tarp from here: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81007
for a small project to put a shelter over the front of a tent but it didn't work (down to the tent design)

Still unused, superb quality-even down to the clever wee pouches for the cords. Fancy it? Same price and remains unused.

I have the same Tarp, very very good for hammocking but found it a little cramped for sleeping on the ground.

 

[Whetstone]

Thanks for the replys guys. I would of had than exped tarp off you but I was really after some form of camo.

Managed to pickup an ex-issue basha for £18 today (said it was grade 1 but it looks unused ) so that seems like a goodish bargain!

 

[gsfgaz]

Thanks for the replys guys. I would of had than exped tarp off you but I was really after some form of camo.

Managed to pickup an ex-issue basha for £18 today (said it was grade 1 but it looks unused ) so that seems like a goodish bargain!

Great buy mate , they are bomb proof bud , i use mine all the time ...