Every autumn, hours go into carrying, moving and storing garden furniture. Many people put a tarpaulin over it and tie it down with rope. That keeps the rain off for a while, but over the winter the furniture still wears from wind, damp and snow.

Why you shouldn't use tarps and ropes

Many garden furniture pieces are sold as maintenance-free, but they also wear when they stand outside unprotected. Nordic winter weather swings between rain, frost and snow, and you see it on the furniture in spring.

Looking after the furniture you already have saves both money and the environment. A tarpaulin easily blows loose in autumn storms, it flaps and wears, and under a tight tarpaulin the moisture stays put. Over time that means mould and discolouration. Read more about condensation under covers and how to keep it down. If you live somewhere exposed, see how to stop garden furniture blowing away in storms.

Smart storage for your outdoor furniture

Garden furniture can stay outside all winter when it is packed properly. You skip the carrying, and it is ready when spring comes. Read the full guide on how to store garden furniture over winter.

Bag'in Nordic is made for Nordic winters. The fabric is waterproof with a 25,000 mm water column and welded seams. The base is ventilated, and vents in every corner let moisture out. The furniture is packed where it stands, and a heavy-duty zipper with a carabiner lock keeps the bag closed in strong wind.

Bag'in Nordic packed with garden furniture on a wooden deck in winter