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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
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Women’s pool training swimwear
Compressive support, hydrodynamic fits and durable fabrics: we review some of the best women’s swimsuits for pool training
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Best neoprene accessories for open water swimmers
Swim socks, fleece-lined caps and baselayers: as temperatures drop, we review some of the best neoprene accessories (and natural rubber…
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Open water testing strips
SwimSense from Sundfœrr is the first quick-response water testing strip designed specifically for wild swimmers – giving results in seconds,…
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The Anti-Pollution Pirates
Documenting a changing landscape, sharing foraged meals over a fire, creating art from beach debris, this short documentary film by…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this autumn
A swimsuit made with recycled coffee grounds, a Yulex vest for a touch of core warmth and a marbled power…
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Kit to help you swim faster
Can you buy swimming speed? Simon Griffiths explores which clothing and accessories can make a difference to your race times
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Best dry bags for wild swimmers
Keep your wet kit separate from your cosy layers with our pick of the best dry bags for wild swimmers
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Care for wetsuit zips and changing robe zips
“Clean your zips!” say Ceri Belshaw and Rosanna Watson from Snowdonia Gear Repair, who have advice for looking after your…
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The power of seaweed
Nutritious and nourishing, seaweed offers particular benefits to us as swimmers. Jo Tinsley explores the value of seaweed for swimmers’…
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Best tow floats for wild swimming
There are a number of different kinds of tow float on the market: we tested a range of products with…
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Water shoes: what footwear do you need for wild swimming?
Lightweight, insulated or easy to slip on pre- or post-swim – read our guide to water shoes and neoprene socks…
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Best swimming towels and towel robes
Whether you prefer a lightweight and quick-drying travel towel that fits easily in your kit bag or a cosy and…
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Need a wetsuit repair? Meet Rooted Ocean
The longer we can keep our gear going, the less we need to produce, say Lee Newby who runs a…
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Best swimming ear plugs (and alternatives)
Prevent water and bacteria from entering the ear canal and reduce the chance of 'swimmer’s ear' with our pick of…
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What’s the most eco-friendly wetsuit material?
Making ethical choices when it comes to wetsuit materials can be a minefield. It’s often a careful balance of weighing…
