Outdoor grill covers are something that everyone who owns an outdoor grill should have. Some gas grills or charcoal grills will come with a grill cover when they are bought. If your grill did not come with a outdoor grill covers, you should buy one straight away.

Your grill is a special part of your outdoor world, you spent hundreds of dollars on the perfect one. You need to protect it with the use of a grill cover that is designed to fit your grill.

Why use a Grill Cover?

Your outdoor grill, while designed to be used outdoors, is not indestructible in its elements. You have to realize that a grill cover will protect your grill from rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

The last thing you want to do is open your grill after a long winter and find that it has rusted and become unusable. With the small expense of outdoor grill covers, you can save the wear and tear on your grill.

Char-Broil 65-Inch Artisan Grill Cover

Protect that expensive outdoor grill from the elements with Char-Broil’s stylish, 65-inch Artisan grill cover. The cover fits grills up to 65 inches wide and 21 inches deep, protecting them from rain, snow, sleet, sun, wind, and other elements. The Artisan Collection is inspired by centuries-ancient materials and craftsmanship.

Mr. Bar-B-Q Platinum Prestige Large Outdoor Grill Covers

Just minutes after the flame is turned off, this exceptionally durable cover can go right over the still-warm grill due to its high-heat-resistant, fire-retardant fabric. The cover also offers full weather protection, from harmful UV rays, rain, and cracking caused by freezing temperatures.

Weber Premium Kettle Cover, Fits 22.5-Inch Charcoal Grills

The deliciously cooked foods Weber grills produce are reason enough to keep yours clean and protected year-round with a weather-resistant Weber grill cover. This premium cover hangs nearly all the way to the ground, providing protection for the legs and lower part of the grilling unit.

Coleman RoadTrip Outdoor Grill Covers

Protect your Coleman RoadTrip Grill with this sturdy, versatile cover. The RoadTrip Grill Cover is full-length, to shield your grill from the elements, and is constructed of heavy-duty PVC-coated material that resists cracking and fading. Adjustable, built-in straps keep the cover secure in windy conditions. This Grill Cover fits all Coleman propane-powered RoadTrip Grills

Hearth & Garden Extra-Large 80-Inch Outdoor Grill Covers

Now you can protect even the largest grills! Keep your BBQ Grill looking and working like the day you bought it. This cover is made of premium 380 Gram Polyester for a canvas like feel and is coated with a water resistant material for further protection from the elements. Cover is hand washable and lightweight. It will fit securely and keep your outdoor products protected from the elements all through the year.

Grill Cover Materials

Outdoor grill covers come in a variety of materials, but some, such as cloth covers, are not suitable for wet or wintry weather. The best covers for outdoor grills are made from vinyl or plastic, as they offer a tough material against rough weather.

Water resistance is an important feature of any material used to cover outdoor grills. Finding covers with elastic hemming assists the cover in defending the outdoor grill against rain and storms.

Polyester covers can be found in a variety of colours and patterns. The outdoor grill owner who wants a chili pepper cover, or one with a banana leaf designs can purchase one in the required sizes or shapes.

The Lining

The inside lining of the outdoor grill cover is where the strength of the cover lies. Many outdoor grill covers use fleece, which ensures warmth and a stiffened cover, but also attracts rats and insects, may suffer mildew or mould, and may fall apart after a short time.

There are two main reasons you need a grill cover. First of all, it will protect your grill from the outside elements, weather, rain, etc. It will help you keep your grill longer.

That is a fact. Second of all, it can also make your grill look cool… giving it a bit of an attitude. Just look at the NFL grill cover. That is too cool. If you’re going to get one, get one you want!

But, before you go looking at “cool” outdoor grill covers, here are a couple of tips that can help you choose one.

1) Make sure the material is high quality. I have too many friends who bought some cheap plastic job only to get ripped when it got snagged, tossed about in a wind storm, or they tried to pull it all the way on and it ripped.

Amazingly, the difference in price between some cheapo job and high quality material is only about $10 – $20. A high quality material should last you a few years.

2) Make sure the outdoor grill covers you look at have some kind of elastic at the bottom or velcro tie downs. You will want this when the wind picks up during a storm. I bought one without them once and I never could keep my cover on when the wind exceeded 10 mph.

3) Don’t get the grille covers with the vents on the side. I’m not sure why they put these on, like your grill needs to breathe or something, but all they do is allow the rain to come in and get your unit wet. If you go to Amazon and look, you will see this is one of the top complaints – stay away from vents.

4) Look for an outdoor grill cover that actually is fit for your model of grille. There are many generic types out there, but go on Amazon and do a search to see if there are any for yours. It looks better and it protects better. If you can’t find one, that is okay, just get the one that is closest to your size.

5) Last, and you have seen me refer to this a couple of times, go to Amazon.com and do a search for Outdoor Grill Covers. Maybe type in your specific model or brand of grille. Then, and most importantly, read the reviews that are posted. You will find many that only have ratings of one or two stars. Read those and find out why they weren’t happy.