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Barrow cover (24 posts / 3,731 views)
Ga33a24
Posts: 23
Post #1 4 Aug 2019 10:39
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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?
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 4 Aug 2019 11:22
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In reply to Post #1
I use the carp porter xl barrow cover and it's waterproof
BRB BRB
Posts: 1,423
Post #3 4 Aug 2019 12:36
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In reply to Post #2
Another vote for the Porter cover, mine is waterproof.
runneil runneil
Posts: 1,949
Post #4 4 Aug 2019 12:58
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In reply to Post #1
Buy yourself a tarpaulin off eBay , cheap, waterproof , and does the job 👍
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #5 4 Aug 2019 13:50
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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
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #6 4 Aug 2019 14:20
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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
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #7 4 Aug 2019 14:30
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In reply to Post #1
My advice buy a Basher far more versatile use it for loads of things
IainM IainM
Posts: 131
Post #8 4 Aug 2019 15:55
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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 👍🏻
scaley&dark
Posts: 5,563
Post #9 4 Aug 2019 16:49
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In reply to Post #7

jimimak jimimak
Posts: 1,762
Post #10 5 Aug 2019 10:26
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In reply to Post #7
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.
boonylocks boonylocks
Posts: 342
Post #11 5 Aug 2019 12:12
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I put my groundsheet over mine
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 5 Aug 2019 13:16
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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


scoobydan_84
Posts: 257
Post #13 5 Aug 2019 13:19
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Thinking anglers do one. Rolls up small and has elastic tags to hook/peg or whatever you want.
Winnedago Winnedago
Posts: 53
Post #14 5 Aug 2019 13:44
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In reply to Post #1
Thinking Anglers cover up is really good and a fair price.

Really waterproof and can be used to a multitude of things.


Ga33a24
Posts: 23
Post #15 6 Aug 2019 07:38
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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
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