Bashas, or ‘hoochies’ are a vital piece of military kit. We have a few in the classic British Army DPM and even fewer in desert DPM!
Setting one up is easy with the right tools and know-how, or easy to learn otherwise! Your ideal setup of a basha will consider many things, including the purpose (such as concealment or storage), weather (factors like wind direction, rain) and environment (are you anchoring to trees or need extra poles?). Plenty of tutorials are out there and everyone loves practicing building forts out the back! The British Army has multiple uses for these – shelter to sleep under with a bivi bag, storing gear from the rain or even for casualty evacuation.
The sides have eyelets and webbing loops around the edges so you can fix it down with pegs and cords or raise it with tent poles. The nylon has a waterproof coating and the middle seam has a silicone seal so you can keep your gear/yourself dry in bad weather. Camouflaged fabric helps keep a low profile while camping or hunting. Don’t leave on your next outdoor excursion without one!
Features:
- Genuine British Army surplus
- Waterproof material with silicone seal along the centre seam – may be damaged
- Eyelets + nylon webbing loops with along the edges & centre seam for multiple mounting options
- Lightweight design
Dimensions: Approx. 220-250cm L x 210-220cm W (vary in dimensions with manufacturer/year of production)
Weight: Approx 1.2kg
Content: Nylon, silicone elastomer, metal eyelets
Colour: DPM (various shades), DDPM
Condition: Value Grade – Our Value Grade gear has seen more action, showing typical wear and tear, yet is still practical and functional. A budget-friendly way to own genuine military surplus. May contain stains, holes, missing buttons or larger repairs.
*Note* Tent poles, pegs and cord not included. See last image for the variation in DPM shades
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