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Outdoor swimming gear reviews and gear advice articles.
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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…
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How to layer up after a cold swim
With numb fingers, damp skin and scant shelter, it can be hard to get dressed and warm after a cold…
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The winter swimming gloves and booties debate
Outdoor Swimmer readers share their opinions and advice on the use of neoprene accessories for cold water swimming
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Hot drinks for outdoor swimmers
Cold water swimming calls for hot drinks for warming up after, but what should you pop in your flask this…
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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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Our wild swimming books
Did you know that three of the Outdoor Swimmer team have published or been involved in the creation of beautiful…
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Every swimsuit needs a silver lining!
Can digital editor Abi entice her friend into the cold water this winter with Zoggs’ new range of thermal open…
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Should you winter swim in a wetsuit?
A wetsuit might keep you warmer but is it worth the additional hassle when the water is cold?
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this autumn
Size-inclusive hiking and swimwear, protein-boosted breakfast cereal and a change robe designed with wheelchair users in mind: a round up…
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Dryland training for swimmers
What is dryland training and why is it important?
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Best swim training kit
Maximise your pool training sessions with our pick of the best swim training kit from kickboards and fins to hand…
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The best skincare and 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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Best changing robes 2024: tried and tested by outdoor swimming experts
With autumn water temperatures approaching, now is a good time to invest in or update your changing robe. Our outdoor…
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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 racing wetsuits 2024
New technical materials, increased range of motion and dynamic flexibility: Simon Griffiths reviews the fastest wetsuits on the market.
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Discover Sumarpo – High-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits for swimmers and triathletes
Farid Alizada of Sumarpo tells us what makes their wetsuits lightweight, fast and eco-friendly
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Sunglasses for wild swimmers
Floating sunglasses, polarised lenses with crystal clear clarity or robust frames made from abandoned fishing gear: we test the best…
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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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Beachbuoy: the technicolour dream float
We all love a bright tow float, don't we? But have you ever seen a tow float in all the…
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Outdoor swimming kit for kids
From kids changing robes, goggles and swimwear to rainbow tow floats, rock pooling shoes and junior wetsuits: our pick of…
