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Review: Neoprene accessories
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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Review: new Zoggs goggles
Light filtering features, barely there comfort and a borderless field of vision. Omie Dale reviews two new Zoggs goggles that…
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Myth busting: you only get the benefits of cold water without a wetsuit
If you go for a winter dip wearing a wetsuit, will you be getting the same benefits as those swimming…
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Review: tow floats
Keep hydrated, protect your valuables and stay seen: a tow float is a trusty companion when you’re swimming in open…
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A smart swimsuit: is that even a thing?
WHOOP announces the launch of “the world’s first truly smart swimsuit”
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Review: Adventure bags
Durable, weatherproof and ready for anything: whatever you’re looking for in a new adventure bag, we’ve got you covered. Read…
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Winter warriors: Orca Openwater
Whether you are a skins swimmer or a wetsuit warrior, some well-chosen neoprene can help you extend your swimming season.…
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BODY CARE: Friction creams and balms
Friction creams and balms are useful for not only wetsuit chafing but also for areas where your swimwear can rub.…
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REVIEW: Swimsuits
Looking for a swimsuits that fits and adapts to your body, provides support and comfort when training, dries quickly and…
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Review: Swimming trunks
Additional buoyancy, chlorine-resistance, long-lasting comfort or classic style. Whatever you’re looking for in your next pair of swimming trunks, the…
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Book review: Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui
Most of us who swim know why we do it, but I suspect few of us could explain it as…
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REVIEW: Open water goggles
Are you looking for an optimum fit, hydrodynamic shape, polarized lenses or even an in-goggle display with real-time swim metrics?…
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Unencumbered fun: Restube Active
Outdoor Swimmer Contributing Editor Jonathan Cowie tries out the Restube Active
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Zoggs swimwear
The new range of swimwear from Zoggs is designed with sustainability in mind – and a particular focus on outdoor…
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How to pack smarter for your swims
As opposed to the warm comfort of the swimming pool, swimming outdoors, combined with all the (often unpredictable) elements, requires…
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Zoggs Predator Flex Goggles: Find your perfect fit
We put the Zoggs Predator Flex goggles to the ultimate test: a team of Outdoor Swimmer readers
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Yonda Ghost II Swimming Wetsuit – Extended Review
Due to space constraints in print, our product reviews are often shorter than some pieces of kit that we test…
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Orca open water SW wetsuit
The new Orca SW is packed with features that we haven’t seen in wetsuits before and which are designed to…
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Vivobarefoot Tempest amphibious trail shoe review
While it took a little while longer than expected to get the Tempest shoes on due to the high ankles,…
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What’s in our kit bag? January 2021
Thermal wetsuits and jammers, watches and changing robes. Here’s our pick of swim kit this month. 1. Alpkit Hurley outdoor swimming…
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Should outdoor swimmers wear earplugs?
Ear plugs should be in everybody’s kit bag. Becky Horsbrugh explains why One of the most important pieces of swimming…
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WAKEcup zero waste starter kit
Global WAKEcup is a zero-waste reusables brand with a mission to end single use plastic pollution. According to WAKEcup, besides…
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Open water essentials from Zone3 | AD
Embrace the escape with open water swimming kit from Zone3
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FORM launch ground-breaking real-time workout feature for Smart Swim Goggles
Fitness technology company FORM have announced a ground-breaking ‘Guided Workouts’ feature for their FORM Smart Swim Goggles. The first-of-its-kind technology…
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Robes
Getting warm, dry and changed quickly is often imperative after swimming outdoors. There are a number of different products on…
