2026 AWARDS Â· NO ENTRY FEES

This year's winners

Five categories. our bench on the bench. Scores published with runners-up and what didn't make the cut â€” because an award page that only lists winners is an ad.

12 TESTED

Best Overall

Winner: Midwest QuietTime Cover

Runner-up: MidWest LifeStages 1636DD

SCORE

9.1

/ 10

8 TESTED

Best Value Cover

Winner: Frisco Soft Crate Cover

Runner-up: Amazon Basics Wire 30

SCORE

8.2

/ 10

9 TESTED

Best Waterproof

Winner: Heavy-duty weather cover

Runner-up: Gunner G1 Small

SCORE

8.8

/ 10

6 TESTED

Best Blackout

Winner: Diggs Revol Medium

Runner-up: Fable Crate M

SCORE

8.9

/ 10

5 TESTED

Best Breathable

Winner: Sleepypod Air

Runner-up: Sherpa Original Deluxe

SCORE

8.6

/ 10

How we score

Weighted composite. Every product starts at zero; points are earned on the bench, not by brand reputation.

Build & durability 30%

Space accuracy 25%

Ease of setup & use 20%

Noise & comfort 15%

Value 10%

Badge embeds for winners

Manufacturers of winning products may embed this badge with a link back to the award page. No payment required or accepted.

Best Crate Cover 2026 Winner â€” Best Overall

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