Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
I Finally Found Grill Covers That Actually Fit Snug and Survive Winter
48
items Snow piled up, wind ripped through, and your grill cover ballooned off like a sad parachute by February. If you've burned through cheap covers that cracked, shrank, or blew into the neighbor's yard, this is the lineup I landed on after three winters ...
Sections
12
Heavy-Duty Grill Covers for Full-Size Gas Grills
Grill Covers That Actually Stay Put in High Wind
Waterproof Grill Covers That Block Rain and Snow
UV-Resistant Grill Covers for Sun-Exposed Patios
Compact Covers for Small Grills and Portable Setups
Smoker Covers That Handle the Weird Shapes
Heavy-Duty Grill Covers for Full-Size Gas Grills
My old cover split at the seams after one ice storm. These are the ones that actually held up through months of freezing rain without cracking or fading.
Grab this if your Spirit lives on a windy deck. Strapped mine down in October and it was still tight in April. The fastening straps actually grip instead of flapping around uselessly.
7139 for Weber Spirit and Spirit II 300 Series Premium Grill
Use this for wider grills that never seem to match standard cover sizes. Fit my Char-Broil like a glove, and the click-close buckles kept it locked through a nor'easter. Wish I'd bought it two winters ago.
Classic Accessories Veranda Water-Resistant 64 Inch BBQ
Toss your old cracked cover and try this instead. The material feels thick like a tarp but doesn't get stiff in the cold. Perfect for anyone whose grill sits uncovered on a patio with zero wind protection.
Unicook 55 inch Heavy Duty BBQ Grill Cover
Keep this one on your radar if you've got a big 5-burner setup. Pulled it off in March and the grill underneath looked like I'd just cleaned it. No moisture pooling, no mildew smell.
Char-Broil Black Grill Cover For 5, 6 or 7 Burner Gas
Grill Covers That Actually Stay Put in High Wind
I live where 40 mph gusts are normal in January. Half the covers I tried ended up in the street. These ones stayed put without me having to bungee-cord them to the railing.
Pair this with a windy rooftop or exposed backyard and it won't budge. Velcro straps on the bottom actually cinch tight. My neighbor saw mine still on after a storm and ordered the same one that night.
Grillman Premium BBQ Grill Cover Heavy-Duty Gas
Snag this if your current cover balloons up every time the wind picks up. The drawcord pulls snug at the bottom and I haven't had to chase it across the yard since I switched.
Customer reviews for Covermates Island Grill Cover
Try this for a slightly more structured fit. It doesn't sag or pool water on top like the floppy ones. Survived three months of Midwest wind without a single tear along the seams.
Classic Accessories Ravenna® Black Grill Cover
Get this if you're tired of weighting down your cover with bricks. The adjustable hem and side straps lock it in place. Went through an entire winter on my exposed patio without moving an inch.
GVDV Grill Cover, 58 inch BBQ Gas
Waterproof Grill Covers That Block Rain and Snow
Water pooling on top of the cover and dripping inside was my biggest frustration. These actually shed water instead of collecting it like a kiddie pool.
Use this if puddles on your old cover kept soaking through to the grill. The 600D fabric sheds rain like a good jacket. Found zero rust on my grates after a full rainy season.
Waterproof Outdoor Barbecue BBQ Gas Grill Cover 600D
Swap out whatever thin cover you're using and try this before the next big rain. Water beads right off. Left it out through a week of nonstop rain in November and the grill underneath was bone dry.
iCOVER 600D Grill Cover - 60 inch Heavy Duty ...
Grab this for a no-fuss waterproof option that just works. Nothing fancy, but after six months of Pacific Northwest rain, my grill looked like it had been stored in a garage.
Customer reviews for Grillman Premium BBQ Grill Cover
Perfect for anyone with a mid-size grill who doesn't want to spend a fortune. Kept my Weber dry through two months of sleet. The seams are heat-sealed so water doesn't sneak through the stitching.
Expert Grill Gas Grill Cover for 3-4 Burners, Fits Up to 62
UV-Resistant Grill Covers for Sun-Exposed Patios
My first cover faded to gray and started flaking after one summer in direct sun. These hold their color and don't turn brittle from UV exposure.
Try this if your grill bakes in full sun all day. Left mine on a south-facing patio from June through February and the material didn't crack or fade. Still looks like the day I bought it.
Esinkin, Waterproof Electric Smoker Cover, 30-Inch, Black
Get this specifically for your Genesis if it sits in direct sunlight. The UV coating actually works. After eight months of Arizona sun, zero peeling, zero brittleness. Worth every penny.
Kingkong 7131 Grill Cover for Weber Genesis II 4-Burner
Bring this into the mix if you've got a smoker that lives in the backyard year-round. Handles both summer sun and winter snow without degrading. The fabric stayed flexible even after months of heat.
Grill Protector, Universal Vertical Round Smoker Cover
Switch to this if your current cover turned chalky and stiff after one summer. The material resists UV breakdown way better than anything else I've tried. Still pliable after a full year outdoors.
Broil King Select Series Grill Cover - Weather-Resistant
Compact Covers for Small Grills and Portable Setups
Not everyone has a massive 5-burner. My little balcony grill needed something that fit tight without drowning it in extra fabric.
Use this if you've got a small Weber on your apartment balcony. Fits like it was vacuum-sealed. No excess material flapping around, and it kept my Q1200 spotless through a rainy fall.
Weber, Premium Grill Cover, fits Q 100/1000 Series
Snag this for any tabletop or small portable grill. Slipped it on my little charcoal grill and forgot about it until spring. Pulled it off to find zero rust and zero moisture damage.
Classic Accessories Hickory Water-Resistant 30 Inch Kettle
Perfect for anyone with a compact 2-burner who can never find a cover that isn't comically oversized. This one actually matches the dimensions. Stayed snug through rain, wind, and a surprise late-March snowstorm.
Customer reviews for Unicook Two Burner Grill Cover
Grab this if you own the Char-Broil Performance and you're tired of generic covers that hang off the sides. Made for the exact footprint, and the elastic bottom keeps it from riding up in the wind.
Char-Broil Medium 2 Burner Performance Grill Cover
Smoker Covers That Handle the Weird Shapes
Smokers are awkward. They're tall, they have offset boxes, and standard rectangular covers never fit right. These are cut for the actual shapes.
Try this if your offset smoker has been wearing a tarp held down with rocks. Finally a cover shaped for the firebox side. Fit my Oklahoma Joe's without bunching up or leaving gaps.
Classic Accessories Veranda™ Square Smoker Cover
Get this for a vertical smoker that sits outside all year. The tall profile actually accommodates the height without pooling fabric at the base. Survived a full winter in Minnesota without a single tear.
Unicook 55 inch Waterproof BBQ Gas Grill Cover, Fits up
Pair this with the Longhorn if you own one. Custom fit means no weird gaps where rain sneaks in. My combo unit looked brand new when I uncovered it in April after leaving it out since Halloween.
Grill Cover for Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Combo
Use this for your Pit Boss pellet smoker instead of trying to force a generic cover over it. The hopper area stays protected and the material is thick enough to handle ice without cracking.
Pit Boss 820 Weather Resistant Grill Cover
Grill Covers with Built-In Ventilation
Moisture trapped under the cover caused more rust than the rain itself. Covers with air vents let everything breathe so condensation doesn't build up underneath.
Switch to this if you've been finding condensation and mildew under your cover every morning. The side vents let air circulate so moisture doesn't just sit there rotting your grill.
Khomo Gear 17' x 20' x 35.5' TITAN Series Gray Smoker
Grab this for humid climates where trapped moisture is the real enemy. Found zero condensation under mine even after weeks of muggy fall weather. The mesh vents on both sides do the job.
NettyPro Grill Cover for Outdoor Grill 60 inch Waterproof
Try this if mold has been growing on your grill grates under your old cover. The ventilation panels prevent that trapped-sauna effect. Pulled mine off after a damp winter and the grill smelled completely normal.
unicook, Gas Grill Cover, 60 inch, Waterproof, Heavy Duty
Perfect for anyone in the Southeast where humidity never lets up. Two air vents keep condensation from forming underneath. My stainless steel grill had zero water spots after three months under this.
Unicook Premium Gas Grill Cover 64 Inch
Covers Built for Kamado and Egg-Style Grills
Round grills are a nightmare to cover with standard rectangular covers. These are shaped for the dome so nothing bunches up or leaves the base exposed.
Use this if you've been draping a garbage bag over your kamado all winter. Shaped for the dome, snug around the base, and the fabric doesn't pool water on top like flat covers do.
Customer reviews for Classic Accessories Ravenna Water
Get this specifically for your Large Egg. Fits perfectly over the dome and nest. Left mine outside through an entire Northeast winter and the ceramic was spotless underneath. No cracking, no discoloration.
Customer reviews for Grill Cover to Fit Medium Big Green
Snag this if you own the Classic Joe and you've been using a tarp. The tailored fit means rain doesn't find gaps to seep through. My cart and side shelves stayed completely dry through months of storms.
Kamado Joe BJ-GC24B Grill Cover, 24" Big Joe, Black
Pair this with your Akorn for a tight, custom fit. The elastic bottom hugs the base and wind can't peel it off. Kept my Akorn protected through a full season of rain without a single rust spot.
6755 Grill Cover For Char Griller Akorn Kamado
Budget-Friendly Grill Covers That Don't Fall Apart
Spending $15 on a cover that disintegrates by December is not saving money. These cost a little more but actually last, which means you buy one instead of three.
Grab this if you want something solid without spending $50. Held up through an entire winter on my back deck. For the price, the material thickness surprised me. Still going strong after 10 months.
Unicook 55 inch Heavy Duty BBQ Grill Cover
Try this for a basic large cover that punches above its price. Water rolled right off after a heavy rain. Not the thickest fabric, but it didn't crack, fade, or tear in eight months of outdoor exposure.
Unicook Gas Grill Cover 65 inch, Heavy Duty Waterproof
Use this if you need a cheap cover fast and don't want to gamble on a no-name brand. Fit my 3-burner perfectly and the velcro straps kept it secure. Lasted way longer than the dollar-store cover it replaced.
Unicook 55 inch Heavy Duty BBQ Grill Cover
Switch to this from whatever flimsy cover came free with your grill. The reinforced handles make it easy to pull on and off, and the polyester held up through months of freeze-thaw cycles without cracking.
Dyna Glo Premium Black 4-Burner Gas Grill Cover DG400C
Grill Cover Accessories That Make a Difference
The cover itself is only half the battle. These extras solved the annoying little problems like covers sliding off, straps breaking, and water pooling on top.
Stick this under your cover to create a peak so water and snow slide off instead of pooling. Bought mine after a snowstorm collapsed the top of my old cover. Problem completely solved for under $15.
Gaspro Grill Cover 58 Inch Fits Weber Genesis 300
Toss a couple of these around your folded cover when it's off-season so it doesn't unravel in the garage. Sounds simple but I was tired of my cover ending up in a heap on the floor every summer.
Customer reviews for Heavy-Duty Wrap-It Storage Straps
Keep a few of these on hand for extra security during storm season. Hooked them through the cover's bottom hem and around the grill legs. Cover didn't budge during 50 mph gusts last January.
Hyper Tough Heavy-Duty 24 in Bungee Cords with Coated
Grab a roll before winter so you can patch any small tears immediately instead of letting them spread. Fixed a 2-inch rip on my cover in October and it held perfectly through four more months of weather.
Gorilla Waterproofing Tape Black
Grill Cleaning Supplies for When You Uncover in Spring
That moment you pull the cover off in April and see what winter left behind. These are the tools that got my grill from grimy to cookout-ready in an afternoon.
Use this the first time you uncover your grill after winter. Knocked off months of grime in about 10 minutes. The bristle-free design means no metal wires ending up in your food.
Kona Bristle Free Grill Brush, Safe/Clean Coils
Spray this on crusty grates, wait 40 minutes, and wipe. Took off baked-on grease from last September that I thought was permanent. Wear gloves though, this stuff means business.
EASY-OFF, BBQ Grill Cleaner, Deep Cleans, 14.5oz
Swap this in if wire brushes freak you out. Dunk it in water, scrub the hot grates, and watch the steam do the heavy lifting. Got my grates looking new without any scratching.
Grill Rescue Replaceable Bristle-Free Scraper Head
Pair this with a good brush for grates that have been sitting all winter. Cuts through the sticky residue that builds up under a cover when moisture gets trapped. Two applications and my grates were spotless.
Customer reviews for Weber Grate Grill Cleaner Spray
Rust Prevention and Grill Maintenance for Year-Round Storage
A good cover keeps rain out, but rust prevention keeps your grill alive for years. Learned this the hard way when I had to replace corroded burner tubes after one season.
Hit any bare metal spots with this before you cover up for winter. Touched up three chips on my grill body in September and found zero rust when I uncovered in March. Five minutes of effort saved me hundreds.
Rust-Oleum, High Heat Flat Spray Paint, 7778830, Black
Spray this on hinges, handles, and any exposed metal before putting the cover on for the season. My stainless hardware looked the same in spring as it did in fall. Wish someone told me about this years ago.
WD-40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor
Rub this on your cast iron grates before winter storage. Prevents rust from forming under the cover when humidity fluctuates. Pulled my grates out in April and they were seasoned and ready to go.
Weber Porcelain-Enameled Cast-Iron Cooking Grates
Try this on stainless exteriors before covering for the season. Creates a protective layer that fights oxidation. My grill's exterior had zero dull spots or streaks after five months under the cover.
Cuisinart Grill Renew Steam Cleaning Kit