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The best shampoo for swimmers
Skin and hair can really suffer with regular swimming in chlorine or salt water. Read on for our round up…
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Long-sleeve swimwear for sun protection
Protect your skin from the sun in these long-sleeve swimsuits and swimming tops
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Skincare for swimmers
Protect your skin from the harsh effects of chlorine, salt water and windburn with these innovative products
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Best shoes to wear after swimming
Lightweight and slip-resistant sliders, cosy outdoor slippers and an innovative thermoregulating wool boot: we review the best shoes to wear…
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The best sunscreen for swimmers
What's the best sunscreen for outdoor swimmers? The unique combination of water reflection, continuous immersion and abrasive wetsuit friction requires…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this summer
A reversible tow float and backpack, a pour-over coffee set for post-swim brews and lightweight post-swim shoes: read on for…
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The best swimming bikinis
Dive-proof, wave-proof and cut to allow freedom of movement in the water, our experts put nine swimming bikinis to the…
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What supplements are beneficial to swimmers?
Supplements for swimmers focus on hydration, muscle recovery and performance. Jo Tinsley spoke to four nutrition experts for their recommendations.
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Dryrobe® Pure: a new innovation in robe lining
Dryrobe brings our new Dryrobe® Pure – the world’s first 100% industrially compostable inner pile fabric ever used in an…
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Active sunglasses
Floating sunglasses, polarised lenses with crystal clear clarity or robust frames made from abandoned fishing gear: we test the best…
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Trail running kit
Trail running provides a similar connection with nature and sense of flow to open water swimming. Here is some kit…
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Swim camping kit
A swim camping trip requires balancing lightweight gear with quick-drying, water resistant accessories and clever packing solutions
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Review: THEMAGIC5 Vector, £75
We tested the THEMAGIC5 Vector, the new generation custom-fit goggles by the world’s only custom swim goggle company. Here’s how…
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An open water wetsuit for every level
Whether you're new to swimming and looking for an entry-level wetsuit that's comfortable and warm, are after a mid-level wetsuit…
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How do I choose the right level of wetsuit?
What’s the difference between an entry-level, mid-level and elite wetsuit – and how do you decide which tier is right…
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Open water swimsuits for all bodies
Whether you're looking for spaghetti strap training suits or more modest coverage, body positive styles or longer body lengths, we…
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Which swimwear materials are actually sustainable?
These days, swimwear can be made from recycled fishing nets, plastic bottles, wood pulp or even beans! But which materials…
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How can I set up a home gym as a swimmer?
Wanting to build strength and improve technique outside of the pool? Try these simple and inexpensive pieces of home gym…
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The best kit bags for swimmers
Our favourite oversized totes and kit bags to fit all your open water swimming gear
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How do I choose the best swimsuit back style?
How do you balance performance and support when it comes to swimwear back styles? Margot Lundgren, Product Line Manager for…
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Warm boots for outdoor swimmers
Insulating, easy to slip on and grippy on muddy riverbanks: keep your feet toasty in our pick of the best…
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Sauna kit
An insulated water bottle, travel-ready toiletries and a swimsuit designed for the heat, get sauna-ready with our pick of the best…
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What swimming events are we looking forward to in 2026?
From ice swimming to the balmy blue Adriatic, an end-to-end lake swim to dipping toes back into event swimming after…
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New Year’s resolutions for outdoor swimmers
Doing a 2-minte litter clean before a swim, learning more about your local river, getting involved in citizen science: what…
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Waterproof headphones for swimmers
The best waterproof bone-conduction headphones for your swims
