Journal

The Best Picnic Set-up
Whether you're gathering friends for a grazing platter or taking enjoying a solo date with a good book, our picnic essentials up your picnic game for maximum relaxation.
Wind Ratings & the Beaufort Scale

Long before sophisticated weather models, sailors and observers relied on simple yet effective methods to gauge wind strength. Here's why we love Beaufort Wind Scale...

Behind the Scenes | Summer campaign
Take a sneek peek behind the scenes of our latest campaign shoot. Showcasing our new summer collection against the shimmering backdrop of Sydney Harbour...
Fig & Chocolate Tart Recipe (GF)
Mother's Day is not only a time for 'motherhood', but a moment to pause and celebrate the sisterhood around us. For my family, we love any excuse to cook and eat beautiful food together. Here's our new favourite recipe...
Milan Design Week Is Here!
We were thrilled to partner with Studio Snoop on their Milan Design Week presentation to custom make a pretty wild, double layer, Double Caspar umbrella!
A little slice of Spain in Sydney
Three Bird Renovation's House 15 did NOT disappoint. We are so delighted to have partnered with the Birds again on their latest and biggest renovation on Sydney's harbour side... 
Our new Timber-look Aluminium
  Introducing, Sundial+  We have created a new look for timber lovers who also need low-maintenance and durability, bringing together the beauty of timber with the strength of aluminium.   Expertly designed with longevity in mind, Sundial+ features marine-grade components and...
Materials Matter
Buy Once, Buy Better. Our environmental policy is to make well designed, high quality products that you love, and love you back.
Kane Lehanneur x Basil Bangs
Basil Bangs presents     We are delighted to have partnered with Kane Lehanneur on our new, strictly limited artist print collection. We first came across Kane’s work in our local surf supply store (and awesome retail partner), Keel. Unbeknown...
Score a Free Premium Beach Umbrella
We're so excited Spring is here! To celebrate, we're giving away a Premium Beach Umbrella with every Caspar Patio Umbrella purchase. Simply put your choice of Caspar umbrella AND Premium Beach Umbrella in the Cart, and enter the promo code...
How to: Look after outdoor fabrics
We all need a little maintenance from time to time, and while getting down and dirty with outdoor furniture is never that fun, the results speak for themselves and makes the effort worthwhile. Not only will your Bangs be a little...
Shop the Look | Three Birds Renovations Dream House
We recently partnered with the powerhouses at Three Birds Renovations on their  'Dream House' renovation, House 14. Featuring our best selling Jardin Patio umbrella in Sage, the outdoor spaces are luscious...
Let's talk fabrics
We field a lot of questions about what our products are made from and how they perform. So we thought it was a good time to start at the beginning and talk about our outdoor fabrics, arguably one of the...
The Sails Motel, Brunswick Heads
One of our favourite motels, The Sails Motel in Brunswick Heads is a hop-skip-and-jump to one of the most magical little inlets on the northern rivers NSW. We are proud to have supplied their beautiful poolside umbrellas, which complement the motel's perfectly...
SurFebruary x Basil Bangs
1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime This confronting statistic is the reason that together with our mates Jenna and Arron, Mike and I founded SurFebruary, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of Australian’s diagnosed...
At Home with Basil Bangs
We recently welcomed our friend Sam Riles into our home to shoot some of our favourite pieces from the new collection. Mike and I design all our pieces to be used daily, and use them we do! Placemats, cushions, tablecloths -...
Field Day x Basil Bangs
We are so chuffed to have worked with the talented duo that is Field Day, Shelley Steer and Louise Jones, on our most recent artist collaboration. Field Day is responsible for our beautiful new artist print 'Gondwana'. Learn about their practice and how it all came to be…
Recent work - Samphire Rottnest
Luxe new hotel, Samphire Rottnest, channels the best of Australian coastal living. Literally steps from the sand and water, this idyllic venue is tantalisingly close to Perth but feels a world away.
Sustainability
We see sustainability as an ever-evolving pursuit, a journey that means we are continuously looking to add environmentally conscious solutions to our processes and business practices. Here are some things we are focusing on...
Dining out...with Jono Fleming
Our stylish mate, Jono Fleming, shares his recipe for a beautiful autumn pasta and sets a pretty table.
Basil Bangs x Ken Done
Summer 2019 marks our TENTH birthday, and to celebrate we have partnered with...Mr Ken Done!