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Compare bedchair covers for winter nights and wet weather, from light thermal throws to fully waterproof covers, with prices from reputable online tackle shops so your sleeping bag stays dry and warm on the bank.
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About Bedchair Covers
A bedchair cover is a large waterproof or thermal sheet that lies over the sleeping bag and bedchair to keep out rain, dew and cold air.
Covers suit anglers fishing through autumn and winter, under a brolly or in a bivvy where condensation drips onto the bag. The key decision is waterproof against thermal, as the covers listed range from a 500g thermal throw to fabric rated at 20,000mm hydrostatic head.
Size matters too. Covers here measure from about 200cm by 130cm up to 250cm by 160cm, so a wide bed needs a wide or XL cover to drape down both sides.
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How to Choose a Bedchair Cover
A cover does a different job from a sleeping bag, adding a weather layer on top instead of more warmth inside. On mild, dry nights it can stay in the car.
Waterproof covers keep out rain, wind blown spray and drips from the bivvy roof. Thermal covers add a quilted or fleece layer for warmth, and some combine both jobs in one.
Hydrostatic head is the height of water, in millimetres, that a fabric holds back before it starts to leak. Covers listed with a figure range from 5,000mm to 20,000mm, and the higher number copes with heavier rain and more pressure.
Measure the bed with your sleeping bag on it, then allow enough for the cover to drape over both sides. The covers listed run from 130cm to 160cm wide and 200cm to 250cm long.
A cover that stops short leaves the edges of the bag open to drips. One that is far too big trails in the mud at the foot of the bed.
Light covers weigh about 500g and roll small enough for a short overnighter. Heavier thermal covers reach about 2.9kg in XL sizes but add real warmth on frosty nights.
Overnight condensation inside a bivvy can soak the top of a sleeping bag even when it is not raining. A waterproof cover with a breathable fabric keeps drips out while letting body moisture escape.
Some covers have a draught skirt, elastic edges or straps so they stay on the bed when you roll over. These stop the cover sliding off and leaving one side of the bag bare.
Most covers come in camo or plain green to blend in on the bank. Fleece or sherpa linings feel warmer to the touch than a plain nylon underside.
Covers made for one bed range are cut to its width and leg layout, so they hang neatly. A universal cover fits most beds but may need tucking in on a narrow frame.
What to Spend on a Bedchair Cover
The dearest cover listed costs nearly three times the entry model, a narrow spread for kit that protects a much dearer bag. Cover prices come through from reputable online tackle shops and update whenever theirs do.
More money buys a higher hydrostatic head, a thermal lining, wider cuts for wide beds and heavier, tougher fabric. Light thermal throws sit at the entry end.
Each of the 8 covers links through to its own page with sizes, fabric and fit details. The sleeping bags these covers protect are compared in our best carp fishing sleeping bags guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bedchair cover for?
A bedchair cover keeps rain, dew and condensation off your sleeping bag and adds warmth on cold nights. It lies over the bag and drapes down the sides of the bed.
Do you need a bedchair cover?
You need a bedchair cover if you fish in rain, under a brolly or in a bivvy that drips with condensation. On dry summer nights most anglers can manage without one.
What is the best waterproof bedchair cover?
The best waterproof covers have a high hydrostatic head, up to 20,000mm on the covers listed, and are big enough to drape over both sides of your bed. A draught skirt or straps keep it in place.
What does hydrostatic head mean on a bedchair cover?
Hydrostatic head is how much water pressure a fabric withstands before leaking, measured in millimetres. A 20,000mm cover resists far heavier rain than a 5,000mm one.
Is a thermal bedchair cover waterproof?
Some thermal bedchair covers are waterproof and some are not, so check for a hydrostatic head figure. Covers without one are mainly for warmth.
What size bedchair cover do you need?
Choose a cover at least 130cm to 140cm wide for a standard bed and 155cm to 160cm for a wide one. Length should reach the foot of the bed with some spare, usually 230cm to 250cm.
Will a bedchair cover stop condensation?
A bedchair cover stops condensation from the bivvy roof soaking your sleeping bag. It does not stop condensation forming, so keep the bivvy vented too.
How heavy is a bedchair cover?
Bedchair covers weigh from about 500g for a light throw to around 2.9kg for an XL thermal cover. Most sit between 1.5kg and 2.6kg.
Can you use a bedchair cover without a sleeping bag?
Yes, a thermal cover works as a light blanket on warm nights with no sleeping bag. A thin waterproof cover alone gives little warmth.