Looking for a decent size and waterproof cover. Every one I've looked at online seems to have at least a couple of reviews saying it's not waterproof :(
I know I could just spray coat it (and I'll probably do this down the line anyway) but I want one that's waterproof to start with!
Any recommendations?
I know I could just spray coat it (and I'll probably do this down the line anyway) but I want one that's waterproof to start with!
Any recommendations?
In reply to Post #1
I use the carp porter xl barrow cover and it's waterproof
I use the carp porter xl barrow cover and it's waterproof
In reply to Post #2
Another vote for the Porter cover, mine is waterproof.
Another vote for the Porter cover, mine is waterproof.
In reply to Post #1
Buy yourself a tarpaulin off eBay , cheap, waterproof , and does the job 👍
Buy yourself a tarpaulin off eBay , cheap, waterproof , and does the job 👍
I have the Trakker large barrow cover,I cannot reccomend this as it leaks,so its a no from me,I do however use ,now and before I wasted my money on the Trakker cover,a army poncho tarp,can be used in many forms,other than a barrow cover, is,mini top hat for v2 tempest, groundsheet....cooking tarp etc..
Paid £12 years ago for it,all you need is some paracord
Paid £12 years ago for it,all you need is some paracord
In reply to Post #5
Yep I found the same with the trakker one mine leaked and all the tap seams all started to peal typical crap from trakker
Yep I found the same with the trakker one mine leaked and all the tap seams all started to peal typical crap from trakker
In reply to Post #1
My advice buy a Basher far more versatile use it for loads of things
My advice buy a Basher far more versatile use it for loads of things
In reply to Post #1
As other have said, I use the Prestige Carp Porter one, if you're local to Basildon worth giving them a buzz and popping down 👍🏻
As other have said, I use the Prestige Carp Porter one, if you're local to Basildon worth giving them a buzz and popping down 👍🏻
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I use a poncho - as per Gerry's comments about a basha - far more versatile, I use mine for all sorts - including on the odd occasion I need to cover my gear on the barrow - use it to cover my chair if I leave it out, quick to slip on if you get a run when its tipping it down, and with a couple of long storm poles, bivvy pegs, a pair of guy ropes and bungies - makes an awsome canopy over the front of my brolly giving you shade in sun. Packs down to almost nothing.
I had a webtex one for years until it went missing when I let my eldest use it on her DofE - great bit of kit - but have the Helikon tex MTP one now - not quite as good as the webtex one I had, but plenty good enough.
As a barrow cover, I just load it up, lay it over the top and pull the bungies over the whole thing.
No need to lug around your waterproofs in the summer too - just leave it in your bag in case you get caught out in a down pour in the summer.
I use a poncho - as per Gerry's comments about a basha - far more versatile, I use mine for all sorts - including on the odd occasion I need to cover my gear on the barrow - use it to cover my chair if I leave it out, quick to slip on if you get a run when its tipping it down, and with a couple of long storm poles, bivvy pegs, a pair of guy ropes and bungies - makes an awsome canopy over the front of my brolly giving you shade in sun. Packs down to almost nothing.
I had a webtex one for years until it went missing when I let my eldest use it on her DofE - great bit of kit - but have the Helikon tex MTP one now - not quite as good as the webtex one I had, but plenty good enough.
As a barrow cover, I just load it up, lay it over the top and pull the bungies over the whole thing.
No need to lug around your waterproofs in the summer too - just leave it in your bag in case you get caught out in a down pour in the summer.
I put my groundsheet over mine
Another use for my Basha / barrow cover
this was from many years ago after a massive storm in France when my Evo just wasnt keeping things dry just used what I had to hand but it worked and I stayed dry
this was from many years ago after a massive storm in France when my Evo just wasnt keeping things dry just used what I had to hand but it worked and I stayed dry
Thinking anglers do one. Rolls up small and has elastic tags to hook/peg or whatever you want.
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Thinking Anglers cover up is really good and a fair price.
Really waterproof and can be used to a multitude of things.
Thinking Anglers cover up is really good and a fair price.
Really waterproof and can be used to a multitude of things.
In reply to Post #14
I ordered the Prestige XL then saw your post. So I ordered one of those too.
I'm sure I'll find a use for both
As usual, thanks for all the advice guys
I ordered the Prestige XL then saw your post. So I ordered one of those too.
I'm sure I'll find a use for both
As usual, thanks for all the advice guys
In reply to Post #15
Can I bump this thread.
Are there any better covers out now or are the ones suggested still good?
Can I bump this thread.
Are there any better covers out now or are the ones suggested still good?
In reply to Post #1
TA cover up
TA cover up
In reply to Post #17
This is one of the best things I've brought in the last 12 months, found loads of uses for them
This is one of the best things I've brought in the last 12 months, found loads of uses for them
In reply to Post #18
Just recently bought one after this weather we've been having. Haven't got it yet but can you enlighten me as to other uses? My first thought it a potential peak extension for the brolly
Just recently bought one after this weather we've been having. Haven't got it yet but can you enlighten me as to other uses? My first thought it a potential peak extension for the brolly
In reply to Post #19
So far
Peak extension on my brolly, make shift ground sheet, barrow cover, used it as a tarp when sleeping under the stars and it looked like I might get wet , on top of the bedchair when on the barrow to stop damp bags / buckets getting the bedchair wet and a small tent for the kids
Think that's all for now
So far
Peak extension on my brolly, make shift ground sheet, barrow cover, used it as a tarp when sleeping under the stars and it looked like I might get wet , on top of the bedchair when on the barrow to stop damp bags / buckets getting the bedchair wet and a small tent for the kids
Think that's all for now
In reply to Post #20
I use mine sometimes as a plowpoint configuration,and a large peak on my old mk1 armo,or ,even last night as a rear bivvy barrow cover,...I've even used it as a day shelter /cooking area..
Versatile,I got the dpm basha..plus four big carabinas.
I use mine sometimes as a plowpoint configuration,and a large peak on my old mk1 armo,or ,even last night as a rear bivvy barrow cover,...I've even used it as a day shelter /cooking area..
Versatile,I got the dpm basha..plus four big carabinas.
In reply to Post #1
Covers my powerporter nicely
SIRUITON Garden Bench Cover 4... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MNSQQWC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Covers my powerporter nicely
SIRUITON Garden Bench Cover 4... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MNSQQWC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
In reply to Post #22
Good idea that is,I've often looked at tarps,covers in garden centres
Good idea that is,I've often looked at tarps,covers in garden centres
In reply to Post #1
+1 for the Prestige barrow cover.
+1 for the Prestige barrow cover.
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