Key Takeaways
- Top cover this week: The Blackstone 5483 28-inch cover for hooded griddles has the best sales rank of any cover in the pool, and its cinch straps keep it on in wind.
- Check your model first: The Blackstone 1724 22-inch tabletop cover does not fit griddles with a hood or hard cover.
- Deepest markdown of the ten: The Pit Boss Ultimate Griddle Scraper ranks #61 in its category and handles up to 500°F.
- For cooking through the cold: The Blackstone 5471 propane adapter hose runs a griddle off a 20 lb tank and ranks #8, the best rank in this post.
The leaves are mostly down along the ridges now, and the first frost-on-the-windshield mornings have shown up. Buck season opens the Monday before Thanksgiving, and WVU still has football Saturdays left. Somewhere between those two, a lot of us are deciding what stays on the porch for winter and what goes in the shed.
The griddle is usually the last thing to get that decision, because it’s the one still getting used. Reviewing this week’s garden and patio deals for WV Finds, what stood out was how many Blackstone covers dropped at once. The 22, 28 and 36-inch covers all came down in the same week, and Pit Boss and Camp Chef marked down their covers and bags too.
So this post is built around one question: what goes over your flat top so it still works in March? A cover won’t save a greasy, damp cooktop on its own, so the second half covers cleanup and cold-weather cooking. Prices verified November 10, 2026.
Which Blackstone griddle cover fits your model?
Match the cover to your griddle’s size and whether it has a hood. Blackstone makes separate covers for the 36-inch, the 28-inch with hood, the 28-inch single shelf and the 22-inch tabletop. A cover that’s the wrong shape catches wind and holds puddles, and that’s the opposite of what you bought it for.
Blackstone 36-inch Griddle Cover
This is the cover for the full-size 36-inch cooking station, the one a lot of families around here bought for cookouts. It’s 600D polyester and listed as water resistant, which is the same material Blackstone uses across its cover line. If your 36 lives on an open deck through January, this is the plain, correct answer.
- Fits 36-inch griddle cooking station
- 600D polyester
- Water resistant, heavy duty
Blackstone 5483 28-inch Cover
The 5483 is built for 28-inch griddles with a hood, and it has the best sales rank of any cover in this week’s pool at #11. The cinch straps are the detail I’d pay attention to, since a cover you can’t snug down tends to end up in the neighbor’s yard after the first ridge-top windstorm. Confirm your 28 has the hood before ordering, because the hood changes the shape.
- Fits 28-inch griddles with hood
- Cinch straps
- Heavy duty 600D polyester
Blackstone 1529 28-inch Cover
The 1529 is the 28-inch cover listed for the single-shelf version of that griddle. It’s the same 600D polyester and carries the same weather-resistant rating as the 5483. It doesn’t sell as fast as the hooded cover, but if your griddle matches the single-shelf design, there’s no reason to buy the other one.
- Fits 28-inch single shelf griddle
- 600D polyester
- Weather resistant
Blackstone 1724 Tabletop Cover
The 1724 is for the 22-inch tabletop griddles, the ones people haul to camp or set on a tailgate. The listing is clear that it does not fit griddles with a hood or a hard cover, so read that line twice. For a tabletop that spends winter on the back porch, it’s an easy add, even if the markdown is the smallest of the Blackstone covers.
- Fits 22-inch tabletop griddles
- Does not fit griddles with hood or hard cover
- Weather resistant
What if your griddle isn’t a Blackstone?
Buy the cover from the brand that made your griddle. Pit Boss and Camp Chef both had covers on sale this week, and a Blackstone cover on a Pit Boss is a guess.
Pit Boss 4 Burner Griddle Cover
Pit Boss Weather Resistant 4 Burner Standard Griddle Cover – PB757GS, Black (30871)
This cover is made for the Pit Boss 4-burner standard griddle, model PB757GS, and it’s listed as weather resistant. Its sales rank sits well behind the Blackstone covers, which makes sense since the griddle itself is less common. If you own the PB757GS, get the cover made for it and don’t overthink it.
- Fits Pit Boss PB757GS
- Weather resistant
- 4-burner standard griddle size
Camp Chef Medium Griddle Bag
This one is a storage bag, not an outdoor cover, and it’s sized for Camp Chef griddle plates. The listing names the SG30, CGG16, SG14, FG20 and MSG20 as fits, and it has a weather-resistant liner, a wrap handle and a large zipper. At 17.5 by 21.5 inches, it’s for anyone who pulls the plate off for winter and stores it in the garage away from shop dust.
- Fits SG30, CGG16, SG14, FG20, MSG20
- Weather-resistant liner
- 17.5 x 21.5 x 1 in.
How do you clean a griddle before covering it for winter?
Scrape it, scrub it, burn off the moisture and wipe on a thin coat of oil before the cover goes on. Grease and water trapped under a cover are what rust a flat top over a West Virginia winter. The cover only keeps new weather out.
Blackstone Griddle Cleaning Kit
The Blackstone 8-piece kit has a stainless steel scraper, three scouring pads and two pumice stones, which handles the full end-of-season cleanup. The pumice stones are the part you want for stubborn carbon around the edges. This listing doesn’t have the same seller setup as most picks here, so check the seller and shipping time on the card before you check out.
- 8 pieces
- Stainless steel scraper
- 3 scouring pads and 2 pumice stones
Pit Boss Ultimate Griddle Scraper
Pit Boss 40934 Ultimate Griddle Scraper, Black | Can withstand temperatures of up to 500°F
If you already have pads and only need a scraper, this Pit Boss one is the cheap way in. It’s rated to handle up to 500°F and ranks #61 in its category, which is a lot of buyers for a simple tool. It also carried the deepest markdown of anything I picked this week, and it would fit in the grill tool ideas from our mountain cabin gift guide as a stocking stuffer.
- Rated up to 500°F
- Bestseller rank #61
- Model 40934
Can you use a Blackstone griddle in the winter?
Yes, as long as the griddle is out of the wind and your propane setup can keep up with the cold. Expect a longer preheat on a 30-degree morning. Deer season is a big reason griddles stay out here, and if you’re planning around how long to hang a deer before butchering, the griddle is often where the first fresh meat ends up.
Blackstone 5471 Propane Adapter Hose
The 5471 hose and regulator lets you run a griddle off a 20 lb tank, and it extends up to 3 feet. If your tabletop runs on one-pound bottles, cold weather is when those get frustrating, because small bottles lose pressure as the temperature drops. It ranks #8, the best of anything in this post, and it pairs well with the presses for venison smash burgers we covered last week.
- Hose and regulator for 20 lb tank
- Extends up to 3 feet
- Weather and corrosion resistant
Weber Griddle Essential Tool Set
Weber’s 5-piece set has a spatula, a flexible spatula, a scraper and two squeeze bottles. The flexible spatula is the piece I’d want for eggs at deer camp, and the set ranks #109 in its category. If your Weber is a gas grill and not a griddle, the Flavorizer bars for the Spirit 300 Series are the better winter fix.
- 5 pieces
- Spatula, flexible spatula and scraper
- Two squeeze bottles
Frequently asked questions
Does a Blackstone griddle come with a cover?
Many Blackstone griddles don’t include a soft cover in the box, so plan on buying one separately. Hooded models have a lid, but a lid doesn’t protect the burners, shelves or propane connection from rain. Check your model number before ordering a cover.
Which winter cover fits my Blackstone griddle?
Match by size and hood. The 5483 fits 28-inch griddles with a hood, the 1529 fits the 28-inch single shelf model, and the 36-inch cover fits the full-size cooking station. The 1724 fits 22-inch tabletops without a hood or hard cover.
Can you leave a Blackstone griddle outside all winter?
You can if you clean it, dry it with heat and oil the cooktop before covering it. A fitted cover with straps keeps rain and snow off and stays put in wind. Disconnect the propane tank when the griddle isn’t in use.
Can you use a Blackstone griddle in cold weather?
Yes. Cook somewhere sheltered from wind and expect a longer preheat. One-pound propane bottles struggle in the cold, so an adapter hose to a 20 lb tank helps tabletop owners.
Should I buy a griddle cover now or wait for Black Friday?
If your size is in stock and marked down now, buy it. Covers are a size-specific purchase, and the popular sizes can sell through once the weather turns. Waiting makes more sense for tools and accessories you don’t need yet.
Discounts on the ten picks ran from 19% to 46%, and the covers did most of the work. The 36-inch and both 28-inch Blackstone covers landed between 42% and 45% off, while the 1724 tabletop cover lagged at 19%. The list prices on the Blackstone covers look like normal list prices, which makes those markdowns easier to trust than the 50% tags on some of the breakfast kits in this week’s pool.
Honest take: a strong week for covers and an average one for tools. The 5483 is the standout because of its sales rank and those cinch straps, with the 36-inch cover close behind for anyone with the full-size griddle. I’d skip the Pit Boss cover unless you own the PB757GS, and the Weber set only makes sense if you were already shopping for a spatula.
Griddle tools and presses are the category I’d watch next week as Black Friday gets closer, and you can browse all deals in the meantime. Covers I wouldn’t wait on, since a cover bought in December is a cover bought after the first snow. Get the grease off, get it covered, and it’ll be ready for that first warm Saturday in March.
