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Outdoor swimming gear reviews and gear advice articles.
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Kit review: Zone3 OWS TI+ Swimwear
We tested Zone3’s thermal swimwear in cold water – does it work? We all know that neoprene keeps us warmer…
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Power up: 9 reasons to train in fins
Outdoor swimming coach and endurance swimmer, Rowan Clarke, tests Speedo’s new swim fins.
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Spring into the season
Care is still needed for spring swimming as the water is still cold and the weather can be fickle at…
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Which swimming wetsuit should I go for?
To help you narrow down your choices, the Outdoor Swimmer team headed to Clevedon Marine Lake to put four Orca…
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Best protein powders for swimmers
Protein is an essential macronutrient for repairing and building muscle after a strenuous swimming session. While you can’t beat animal-…
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Best pool and open water goggles
There is plenty of innovation in this year’s goggle round up, from honeycomb technology for a super comfortable fit to…
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Which goggle lens do I need for open water and pool swimming?
Swimming goggles come with a vast array of lens types, all suited to different light conditions. Gear Editor Jo Tinsley…
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Tried and tested: Speedo Fastskin LZR Pure Valor 2.0
Do racing suits make a difference, and are they worth the money? Simon Griffiths share insights on the pros and…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this spring
Tiny Pace Clock that attaches to your water bottle: read on for our round up of the best pieces of…
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Tried and tested: Zoggs Spectra goggles
Advertorial The most popular open water goggles have to be Zoggs’ Predator range. So how do the new Spectra goggles…
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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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Is all neoprene harmful?
Rowan Clarke explores how toxic neoprene is responsible for a health crisis, and why the appetite for truly sustainable wetsuits…
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Best jammers, briefs and shorts for outdoor swimmers
Whether you’re after a flexible fit for training, thermal fabric for core warmth or a lightweight hybrid short for impromptu…
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The best long hair swimming caps
For those blessed with voluminous hair, wearing a regular silicone cap can be a real pain. We put three long…
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Men’s swimming costumes: what to wear, where and when
We polled our readers to find out what men prefer to wear in six scenarios ranging from wild swimming, open…
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The best thermal swimsuits for outdoor swimmers
There are plenty of ways to make a swimsuit warmer whether neoprene, Yulex, thermal silver lining or thick bonded material.…
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How to choose a swimming cap
Durable silicone swimming caps, long hair swimming caps or thermal swimming caps: read our guide to choosing the right head…
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Kit review: Otion Swim Paddles
Otion swim paddles will help improve your finger spacing for optimum efficiency while swimming.
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How to choose a swimming watch
What features should you look out for in a swimming watch? We polled our readers about what they found most…
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Best swimming watches 2024
Track your training and recovery, with GPS for measuring open water distances and metrics to help you monitor and improve…
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Best headphones for swimmers
We put three waterproof, bone conduction headphones to the test: two fully submergible and one sweat-proof pair robust enough for…
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Goggles from the future
Rowan Clarke finds out how innovative goggles fit the face of future swimming.
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FORM Smart Swim 2 review
FORM's Smart Swim 2 goggles feature an augmented reality display with real-time metrics, an integrated heart rate monitor, a sleeker…
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Power up: how to embrace technology for your swimming
A strictly analogue swimmer, Rowan Clarke discovers technology’s place in the water.
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this winter
A Yulex jacket that fits like a second skin, a performance swimsuit with exceptional support and a lightweight robe that's…
