Flag Pole Accessories, Bases & Bags

Find the flag pole accessories your flag needs to stand tall on grass, concrete, a car or a desk. Match pole shape and size to your flag, pick a base for the surface, then add a carry bag.

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Which flag pole accessories does your flag actually need?

Most flags need three things to look right on the day: a pole that matches the flag's shape and size, a base that suits the surface it will stand on, and a bag to get everything there in one piece. If you've just ordered a custom flag, or your old pole has bent or snapped, choose in this order: pole first, then base, then bag.

Every price quoted for this range of flag pole accessories is the complete price for the hardware, so you can compare options before you add them to your cart.

  • Poles: blade, teardrop and rectangle shapes in matching sizes, plus fibreglass, telescopic and specialty poles.
  • Bases: cross bases, ground spikes, water bags, weight plates, wall bases and car bases.
  • Transport: packing bags in four lengths.
  • Vehicle and event extras: car, window, mirror and headrest hardware, plus car show arch banners.

How do you match the pole shape and size to your flag?

The pole shape has to follow the flag's shape. A blade flag needs a blade pole, a teardrop flag needs a teardrop flag pole, and a rectangle flag needs a rectangle pole, because the top section of each pole is shaped to hold that outline taut. Size works the same way: pick the pole size that matches your flag size.

Flag Poles, complete from NZD 234

Options: Blade Pole - S, Blade Pole - M, Blade Pole - L, Teardrop Pole - S, Teardrop Pole - M, Teardrop Pole - L, Rectangle Pole - S, Rectangle Pole - M, Rectangle Pole - L, Deluxe Blade Pole - XS, Deluxe Blade Pole - S, Deluxe Blade Pole - M, Deluxe Blade Pole - L, Deluxe Teardrop Pole - XS, Deluxe Teardrop Pole - S, Deluxe Teardrop Pole - M, Deluxe Teardrop Pole - L, Deluxe Rectangle Pole - S, Deluxe Rectangle Pole - M, Deluxe Rectangle Pole - L and Standard Fiberglass Pole.

Standard or Deluxe?

Both are sold as complete sets. Only the Deluxe line offers an XS size, for blade and teardrop flags. If your flag is a small one for a shop entrance or a compact exhibition stand, that points you towards Deluxe. Compare the specifications on the product page before you decide.

Other pole styles

  • Telescopic Flag Pole, complete from NZD 196: an extendable flag pole that packs down shorter for travel.
  • Uni-Fit Flag Pole, complete from NZD 252, and Uni-Fit Pole Flag Accessory Kit, complete from NZD 455. If you want a feather flag pole kit in a single order, the product page lists what each one includes.
  • R Shape Advertising Flag Pole & Packing Bag, complete from NZD 200: the pole and its bag sold together.
  • Custom Flag Pole, complete from NZD 271: for when a standard shape won't suit.
  • Giant Flag Pole & Base, complete from NZD 1992: pole and base together for a large statement display.

Did you buy your flag elsewhere? Match the shape first. Then check the flag's measurements and pole sleeve against the pole details on the product page. If they don't clearly line up, ask the team before you order.

Which flag pole stand suits grass, concrete or an indoor floor?

The surface decides the base. Choose the wrong one and even a good pole will lean, spin or topple.

Grass, sand and soft ground

A flag pole ground spike is pushed into the earth and the pole sits on top. It is the usual choice for market days, school fields and sports grounds.

Concrete, paving and indoor floors

Cross bases sit flat on hard surfaces. They suit dealership forecourts, shopfronts, a trade show booth and an expo stand floor.

Adding weight for wind

Outdoors, a cross base on its own may not be enough. Flag Water Bags add weight to a cross base and are filled on site, so they travel light. For more mass, look at the iron and steel plate options in Flag Bases & Weight Plates. As a rule, the more exposed the spot, the heavier the base. In strong gusts it is safer to take the flag down.

Walls and entrances

A wall base acts as a flag pole holder fixed to a wall or post. It works well beside a doorway or at the edge of an exhibition stand.

ProductOptionsComplete fromBest for
Flag Ground SpikesGround Spike - 1.2kg, Ground Spike - 1.8kg, Deluxe Ground Spike - 0.9kgNZD 177Grass and soft ground
Flag Cross BasesCross Base - 2kg, Cross Base - 3.6kg, Cross Base - 4.3kg, Deluxe Cross Base - 1.4kg, Deluxe Cross Base - 3.1kg, Deluxe Cross Base - 3.8kgNZD 189Concrete, paving and indoor floors
Flag Water BagsRound Water Bag - PE, Square Water Bag - PE, Deluxe Round Water Bag - NylonNZD 161Extra weight on a cross base
Flag Bases & Weight PlatesWall Base - 0.9kg, Wall Base - 1.6kg, Car Base - 2.3kg, Car Base - 2.7kg, Car Base - 3kg, Deluxe Water Base - 1.8kg, Deluxe Iron Plate - 5kg, Steel Plate - 6kg, Deluxe Iron Plate - 10kgNZD 91Walls, vehicles and heavy weighting

Which vehicle flag pole or event hardware fits your setup?

Car clubs, dealerships and sports fans often want a flag on a car rather than in the ground. Choose by how the flag will attach:

  • Car Flag Pole, complete from NZD 154
  • Magnetic Car Flag Pole, complete from NZD 90
  • Car Window Flag Hardware, complete from NZD 219
  • Suction Cup Flag Hardware, complete from NZD 167
  • Car Mirror Cover, complete from NZD 160
  • Car Headrest Covers, complete from NZD 68, in 30cmx46cm, 41cmx27cm and 23cmx25cm

Car shows and event entrances

The Car Show Arch Banner is complete from NZD 553 in L, M and S. The Car Show Arch Banner Pole is complete from NZD 527. For full-size flags at a show, the Car Base options in Flag Bases & Weight Plates are designed for use with vehicles. Check the product page to see how they fit.

Desks, hands, bikes and more

  • Desk Flag Pole (Single Flag), complete from NZD 97, and Desk Flag Pole (Double Flags), complete from NZD 166
  • Table Feather Flag Pole, complete from NZD 76
  • Hand Flag Pole, complete from NZD 154, and Hand Flag Base, complete from NZD 154
  • Bike Flag Pole, complete from NZD 70
  • Backpack Flag Hardware, complete from NZD 288
  • Golf Flag Pole, complete from NZD 218
  • Garden Flag Pole, complete from NZD 156
  • Clip Flag Hardware, complete from NZD 177
  • Street Banner Pole, complete from NZD 285: a banner flag pole for street-side and lamp-post style displays

How do you carry, store and reorder your flag hardware?

Flag Packing Bags are complete from NZD 166 in HD1350 - Compact, HD1490 - Standard, HD1570 - Long and HD1600 - Extra Long. Pick the length that fits your longest packed-down pole, so the sections don't rub or bend in the boot.

Care between events

  • Dry poles, flags and water bags fully before packing them away.
  • Pack spikes and plates separately so they don't dent pole sections.
  • Check that every section slots together before the event, not on the day.

Ordering with confidence

  • The production lead time is shown on each product page. Compare it with your event date before ordering.
  • If you're ordering a printed flag at the same time, you can request a free 2D mockup, and nothing prints until you approve the artwork.
  • Standard, non-custom hardware can be returned if it is unused and in its original packaging. Custom-printed graphics are not returnable after proof approval, and print errors are reprinted free.

When you reorder flag pole accessories later, simply match the same pole shape and size to keep your setup consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which flag pole accessories do I need for a feather flag? +
You need a pole that matches the flag's shape and size, a base that suits the surface, and ideally a packing bag. For a blade-shaped feather flag, choose a Blade Pole in the matching size. Then add a ground spike for grass, or a cross base for hard floors with a water bag outdoors. A packing bag keeps everything together between events.
Will your flag poles fit a flag I bought from another supplier? +
They can, as long as the flag's shape, size and pole sleeve match the pole you choose. First confirm whether your flag is blade, teardrop or rectangle shaped. Then check its measurements against the details on the pole's product page. If anything is unclear, send the store your flag measurements before ordering, so you don't end up with a pole that won't fit.
How do I stop my flag blowing over in the wind? +
Use a heavier base and add extra weight. On hard ground, choose a heavier cross base such as Cross Base - 4.3kg and add a Flag Water Bag. The iron and steel plates in Flag Bases & Weight Plates add even more mass. On grass, a ground spike driven firmly into the soil holds well. In strong gusts, take the flag down to be safe.
Can a flag pole ground spike be used on concrete? +
No, a ground spike needs soft ground it can be pushed into, such as grass, soil or sand. On concrete, paving, decking or indoor floors, use a cross base instead. Add a water bag or weight plate if the spot is exposed. Many event teams carry both a spike and a cross base, so they're covered whatever surface the organiser allocates.
Is there a portable flag pole NZ clubs can carry to weekend games? +
Yes. The Telescopic Flag Pole, complete from NZD 196, packs down shorter for travel. The Hand Flag Pole, complete from NZD 154, suits supporters on the sideline. Pair any pole with a Flag Packing Bag in HD1350 - Compact, HD1490 - Standard, HD1570 - Long or HD1600 - Extra Long, so your poles, spikes and bases stay together in the car.
Which vehicle flag pole is best for a car show? +
It depends on how you want to mount the flag. The Magnetic Car Flag Pole, complete from NZD 90, attaches to metal bodywork. Car Window Flag Hardware, complete from NZD 219, fits at the window, and Suction Cup Flag Hardware, complete from NZD 167, attaches to glass. If you plan to drive with a flag fitted, check the product details first.
What is the difference between Deluxe and standard flag poles? +
Both are complete pole sets in blade, teardrop and rectangle shapes, but only the Deluxe range offers an XS size: Deluxe Blade Pole - XS and Deluxe Teardrop Pole - XS. Flag Poles are complete from NZD 234, and the price varies by option. Compare the specifications on the product page, then choose the pole that matches your flag size and how often you'll use it.
Where can I buy a flag pole NZ-wide with a matching base? +
You can order poles, cross bases, ground spikes, water bags and packing bags together from this collection, so the whole setup arrives as one order. Backdropsource has made printed fabric displays and flags since 2004. The production lead time is shown on each product page, so check it against your event date before you order.
Do desk flag poles hold one flag or two? +
Both options are available. Desk Flag Pole (Single Flag) is complete from NZD 97. Desk Flag Pole (Double Flags) is complete from NZD 166 and suits two flags side by side on a reception counter or meeting table. For a mini feather-style flag on a counter or trade show booth table, the Table Feather Flag Pole is complete from NZD 76.