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Where can I get the British Army Basha/tarp? and can I get it for under £30?
Also, whats the difference between bashas and ponchos
tenbears10
31-08-2004, 22:44
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 :wink:
Should have mentioned this earlier, I have a general no ebay rule because of bad experiences. :wink:
I don't mean to be rude but If i can find one for a good enough price I can order it tonight. So..... :o):
Great Pebble
31-08-2004, 23:22
These blokes (http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/dpbba1ux.html)
Paganwolf
31-08-2004, 23:41
the outdoor shop in basildon near the market next to the pie n mash shop, seek and you will find :wink:
tenbears10
31-08-2004, 23:54
These blokes (http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/dpbba1ux.html)
That looks just the ticket and you don't have to risk the evilbay ( as I think Rapidboy calls it :wink: )
I however am an ebay addict much to my wife's dismay.
Bill
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.
Ok thanks Gary. PaganWolf, how much are they at the outdoor shop?
Paganwolf
01-09-2004, 11:02
They are about 15 quid :shock:
Is that all! cool. Are they genuine though? Do you have one, how do you find it?
Paganwolf
01-09-2004, 11:37
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 :wink: 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 .
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
02-09-2004, 17:14
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? :o):
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? :o):
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!
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
02-09-2004, 18:18
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 :o):
Where in Hornchurch did you get it PW? Should be getting one soon hopefully.
Well I've ordered one off bearclaw now. Shall have to get out and try it when it arrives.
Paganwolf
06-09-2004, 17:55
its by the pub in the center of the roundabout in hornchurch town center take the turning opposite lloyds bank then do a first left theres a carpark there walk back the way you drove in turn lef at electrical shop on corner 5/6 shops on left is the outdoors good luck :wink:
That will be tomorrow then Scott! Posted it today mate - thick cord is your ridge line - 4 thinner paracords go to each corner.
That will be tomorrow then Scott! Posted it today mate - thick cord is your ridge line - 4 thinner paracords go to each corner.
wahoooo!! :super:
Paganwolf
06-09-2004, 18:58
Top banana :o):
Paganwolf
06-09-2004, 19:09
Hey scott ive got you a mini charcloth maker from Martin pm me your addy and ill post that too :super:
Mini charcloth maker, sounds cool! How much do you want for it?
Squidders
07-09-2004, 11:42
When you say that the genuine ones have pop studs, do you mean actual poppers? Mine doesn't have these but it does seem very well made, very industrial feeling.
Paganwolf
07-09-2004, 12:53
Charcloth maker it free matie! Martin made them and give one to me for ya, just need your address to post it to you :o): Private message it to me though :yikes:, Yeah they have heavy duty popstuds on em so you can make a larger shelter by poppin two or more together and reinforced taped loops 6 per side and 4 (i think) down the center and on each end but whether its a mod one or not if it keeps you dry and you like it its a pukka one just because the MOD have it dont make it the best, :o): :slap:
Great Pebble
07-09-2004, 13:14
Some cynics would say that it's a guarantee that it isn't
TheViking
07-09-2004, 14:48
Hi Scott.
Has the Basha arrived?? :-) Looking forward to see your review. :wink:
Yes It arrived today but no one was in to collect it, have to wait for my dad to get back from work to go get it. If he get's back before it closes that is..
Charcloth maker it free matie! Martin made them and give one to me for ya, just need your address to post it to you :o): Private message it to me though :yikes:
Gee thanks PW and martin. At least let me pay for postage costs.