Key Takeaways
- Top 36 inch pick: The Utheer 600D waterproof cover sits at half price and ranks #31 in its category, the strongest combination in this batch.
- Hard cover for the weekend cook: The Blackstone 5004 powder-coated steel cover doubles as a wind block and a lid, down 40%.
- Best Traeger fit: The Traeger BAC504 for the Pro 780 is sold by Amazon and nearly half off.
- One accessory buy: The 120-piece griddle kit packs a burger press and spatulas for under thirty-five.
June in West Virginia means the griddle finally earns its spot on the patio. Mine has been running most weekends since Memorial Day, smash burgers one Saturday and a big pile of home fries the next. The one thing I always forget until it’s too late is a cover, and a 36 inch Blackstone left bare through a summer thunderstorm rusts at the corners faster than you’d think.
So when I was sorting this week’s garden deals for WV Finds, I leaned into griddle covers, and the 36 inch Blackstone fits in particular. There were more of them marked down than I expected, from soft 600D fabric to a powder-coated steel hard cover that does double duty as a wind block. The 36 inch size is the one that sells out around here, so a 50% markdown on the Utheer caught my eye right away.
I mixed in a couple of full-length covers for pellet grills and one griddle accessory kit for anyone whose tools have walked off over the years. Heavy on covers this week, with the gear thrown in for the cookout crowd.
Which Blackstone griddle cover fits the 36 inch best?
The Utheer 600D waterproof cover is the best all-around 36 inch pick this week, sitting at half price with a #31 category rank. Below it are a hard steel option and a heavier rip-proof fabric cover for folks who want more.
Utheer 36 Inch Blackstone Cover
This Utheer cover fits the 36 inch Blackstone with a hood, which is the part a lot of cheaper covers get wrong. The 600D fabric sheds water, and the zipper plus adjustable buckles keep it from sailing off in a mountain wind gust. At half price and a #31 rank, it’s the one I’d buy first.
- 600D waterproof fabric
- Fits 36 inch with hood
- Zipper and adjustable buckles
Blackstone 5004 Hard Cover
If fabric isn’t your thing, the Blackstone 5004 is a powder-coated steel hard cover that locks down over the 36 inch cooktop. It blocks wind while you’re cooking and snaps shut for storage, so it works two ways. The price is higher than the soft covers, but you’re paying for steel that won’t tear.
- Powder-coated steel
- Fits 36 inch griddle
- Doubles as wind block
KINGLY 36in ProSeries Cover
The KINGLY cover is cut for the 36in ProSeries at 70 inches long, with a rip-proof upgraded material and two zippers for easier access. UV and fade resistance matters if your griddle lives in full sun all summer. It’s the heavier-duty fabric option here, and the strap keeps it snug.
- 70 inch rip-proof fabric
- UV and fade resistant
- Two zippers and strap
What about the smaller Blackstone covers?
If you run a 28 inch Blackstone instead, both of these fit that footprint. The Blackstone 1529 is the sold-by-Amazon official cover, and the KINGLY 28 XL is the upgraded fabric alternative.
Blackstone 1529 28 Inch Cover
The Blackstone 1529 is the official 28 inch single-shelf cover in 600D polyester, sold by Amazon. It’s the safe pick if you want a guaranteed fit without measuring twice. Nothing fancy, just a cover that does its job at a fair price.
- 600D polyester
- Fits 28 inch single shelf
- Sold by Amazon
KINGLY 28 XL Cover
KINGLY’s 28 XL cover runs 75 inches and has front zippers for getting at the griddle without dragging the whole thing off. Same waterproof and fade-resistant fabric as their 36 inch model. Good for the larger 28 XL Rangetop where the standard cover comes up short.
- 75 inch heavy duty
- Front access zippers
- Waterproof and fade resistant
Is there a good cover for other griddles?
For Pit Boss owners, the 2B Ultimate Griddle Cover is the tailored fit at 30% off. It’s weather-resistant fabric made for that two-burner footprint.
Pit Boss 2B Griddle Cover
This Pit Boss 2B cover is shaped for the brand’s two-burner Ultimate griddle, sold by Amazon. If you’ve got the smaller Pit Boss instead of a Blackstone, a tailored cover beats a universal one every time on fit. Solid price for the protection.
- Tailored two-burner fit
- Weather resistant
- Sold by Amazon
Best full-length covers for pellet grills and kettles
These three cover the pellet-grill and charcoal crowd. The Traeger covers are sized for specific models, and the Charbroil fits the Kettleman.
Traeger BAC504 Pro 780 Cover
The Traeger BAC504 is the full-length cover built for the Pro 780, sold by Amazon at nearly half off. If you own that grill, the matched fit means it actually stays put through rain and snow. This is the kind of cover that pays for itself the first winter.
- Full-length fit
- Made for Pro 780
- Sold by Amazon
Traeger BAC513 Ironwood Cover
Traeger Grills BAC513 Full-Length Grill Cover Grill Accessory – Ironwood 885
The BAC513 does the same job for the Ironwood 885, also down 42%. Traeger’s covers run pricier than generic ones, but the tailored cut keeps water off the pellet hopper, which is where you really don’t want moisture. Worth it if you cook year round.
- Full-length fit
- Made for Ironwood 885
- Protects pellet hopper
Charbroil Kettleman Cover
The Charbroil Kettleman cover fits the TRU-Infrared charcoal kettle and is the cheapest pick in this whole list. Sold by Amazon, water-resistant, nothing complicated. If you’ve got the Kettleman sitting uncovered, this is an easy yes.
- Fits TRU-Infrared kettle
- Water resistant
- Sold by Amazon
What griddle accessory is worth grabbing?
The one accessory I’d add this week is the 120-piece griddle kit, which includes a burger press and the spatulas that always go missing.
120-Piece Griddle Accessories Kit
This Furnhome kit works on Blackstone and Camp Chef flat tops, with an enlarged spatula set, a basting cover, and a burger press for smash burgers. At a #53 rank it’s a popular gift set, and it lands well before Father’s Day. If your tool drawer is down to one bent spatula, this fixes that in one buy.
- Burger press included
- Enlarged spatula set
- Fits Blackstone and Camp Chef
Frequently asked questions
What size cover do I need for a 36 inch Blackstone?
You want a cover labeled specifically for the 36 inch griddle, and check whether yours has a hood. The Utheer and KINGLY covers in this list are both cut for the 36 inch with hood. A cover meant for the 28 inch will not close properly over a 36.
Is a hard cover better than a fabric cover?
A hard cover like the Blackstone 5004 doubles as a wind block while you cook and protects against tears, but it costs more. A 600D fabric cover like the Utheer is lighter, cheaper, and easier to slip on and off. For pure storage protection, fabric is fine.
Will a Blackstone cover fit a Pit Boss or Traeger?
Not well. Each brand sizes covers to its own footprint, so a Blackstone cover will be loose on a Pit Boss griddle and won’t seal out water. Buy the cover made for your grill, like the Pit Boss 2B or the Traeger BAC504 listed above.
Do griddle covers actually prevent rust?
A waterproof cover keeps standing rain off the cooktop, which is the main cause of surface rust. You still want to season the griddle and wipe it with oil after cleaning. The cover handles the weather, the seasoning handles the rest.
Prices verified June 6, 2026. The griddle covers this week ran from roughly 30% to 50% off, which is a healthy spread for early summer. The Utheer at half price was the deepest cut on a fabric cover, and the original prices looked honest rather than inflated. Most of the rest sat in that steady 30% to 42% range you see on grill covers all season.
If I’m buying one thing, it’s the Utheer 36 inch cover. Best rank, best price, and the hood fit is the detail people miss. The Blackstone 5004 hard cover is the standout for anyone who cooks in wind, since it earns its keep two ways. I’d skip the universal-fit covers and stick with the model-specific ones, because a loose cover is barely better than no cover when the rain blows sideways.
Watch the griddle accessory kits as Father’s Day gets closer, since those tend to dip a little more in the days right before. The Traeger covers don’t move much, so if you own a Pro 780 or Ironwood, this markdown is a real one and worth grabbing now. You can always browse all deals if you’re after something beyond the patio.
