Which Basha?

[bushcraftkid2001]

I'm looking for a basha for longer trips or wet weather trips to give me plenty of sleeping/working space. Which do you think I should get??? The british army basha or the DD hammocks 3x3 tarp?

 

[JonathanD]

I think the DD tarp is a cracking bit of kit. Hard to beat. Light and compact.

 

[Ruud]

I'd suggest the DD Tarp, good quality, good price.
Just make sure you test different set ups before heading out.

Have fun with whichever item you'll purchase!

 

[The Cumbrian]

If you can stretch a bit more dollar you won't get a better tarp than the Alpkit Rig 7 for your cash.

https://www.alpkit.com/products/rig-7

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Bowlin]

I'm looking for a basha for longer trips or wet weather trips to give me plenty of sleeping/working space. Which do you think I should get??? The british army basha or the DD hammocks 3x3 tarp?

I started bushcraft using the British Army basha and it's great, then I got a DD 3x3 and realised that the Army one is too heavy, I'd recommend the DD tarp every time.

Cheers
Steve

 

[JonathanD]

Yep, there's a significant weight difference between the two.

 

[ozzy1977]

I have both and both get used equally, the basha is better for concealment for times when you don't want to be seen

 

[stu1979uk]

Yep I'll agree with the DD recommendations. I think most of the army basha's are around 2.65m x 1.75m so I'd rule them out if your wanting a plenty of work space.
DD have a few options to suit your needs :
the standard 3m x 3m (790g) or
XL 4.5m x 3m (1020g) or
the superlight 3m x 2.9m (460g)

 

[DocG]

Another vote for the DD 3 x 3.

I have a brown one that merged into Glen Nevis very successfully.

The larger one can be a bit unwieldy IMHO as it has a big footprint in wooded areas.

 

[bushcraftkid2001]

Cool, I reckon I'll go for the DD then, thanks!!!!

 

[rickyamos]

DD all the way

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[Countryman]

Although I have some Army Bashas going very cheaply in the classifieds......


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[fluffkitten]

Love my army basha (2.5 x 2.1) but it is a fair bit heavier than the DD 3 x 3, but it did cost me a lot less and does what I want as a ground dweller so far. If I could afford it I would buy the DD though, just seems the most versatile size going.

 

[Angry Pirate]

Yet another vote for the DD basha. I've used the army one a lot in the past and they're great for keeping hidden but the 3 metre DD is palatial by comparison. Loads of space for you and kit!
Great value too and being polyester rather than nylon shoukd survive years of UV abuse.

 

[Squidders]

Of the two choices given, I would opt for the DD. There are a number of reasons I love military tarps but 3x3 is a better size and at a lower weight.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I'm a big fan of the issue basha but for weight and space I would go for the DD 3x3.
Covers hammock and ground dwelling easily. Also big enough for 2 if needed.

 

[sandbag47]

I would go with DD