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Outdoor swimming gear reviews and gear advice articles.
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Warm hats for cold water swimmers
Reflective yarn for visibility, merino wool or fleece-lined for snugness or even a layer of neoprene for added insulation: Omie…
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Speedo joins forces with Folk for new swimwear collection
From swimsuits and robes to hoodies and base layers, swimwear brand Speedo has unveiled a limited capsule collection with British…
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New season swimwear from Zoggs – made from plastic bottles
Two plastic bottles go into every Zoggs Ecolast™ and Ecolast+™ swimsuit, single-use plastic that would otherwise go into landfill or…
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Pants vs shorts
Do you favour sleek, quick-drying, performance-focused trunks, jammers and budgie smugglers or the modest coverage of swimming shorts? Jonathan Cowie…
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Best changing robes 2022 as tested by experts
Protection from the elements, roomy enough to change into warm clothes and easy to pack away in your kit bag:…
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How to use a pull buoy
Pull buoys can help with coordination and arms-only training, and can also make for a very relaxing, even meditative swim.…
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How swimmers can protect their skin from the sun
Protecting your skin from the sun while outdoor swimming can be challenging. Read our guide to how to protect your…
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Best plus-size swimsuits
Editor Ella Foote reviews the latest swimsuits for plus-size swimmers.
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Review: Swimming tech
From water cameras to swimming headphones, we review the best gadgets to enhance your outdoor swimming adventures.
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Footwear for outdoor swimming
It's a good idea to give our feet some protection when outdoor swimming. Here we share some footwear options.
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New swimming kit we love
Here at Outdoor Swimmer, we love to try out new swimming kit. It could be anything from something to wear…
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Review: Plus size wetsuits
For years it has been almost impossible to find wetsuits for bigger, curvier bodies. So it is exciting to see…
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What to carry in a tow float bag
Tow floats or tow bags and are now widely used by outdoor swimmers, but what do people carry in them?
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How do I transition from a swimsuit to a wetsuit?
Reader Jenny Knights is new to outdoor swimming and has her first open water next month. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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AI: A new source for swim training inspiration
Artificial Intelligence can provide ideas for coaches and swimmers, Simon Griffiths reveals.
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Putting the sass and style into modest swimwear
If swimming is for everyone, why is it that some needs are still not met when it comes to suitable…
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Alpkit launches wetsuit recycling with Circular Flow
British outdoor brand Alpkit is partnering with Circular Flow to close the loop on wetsuit recycling.
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How hard is it to make your own swimsuit?
Editor Ella Foote embarks on a two-day course with The Swimming Seamstress, Amanda Bowden, to learn how to make your…
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Our Body, Our Swim: Swimwear designed to support all body types
When it comes to swimwear, everybody has different needs and concerns. We put your questions to Zoggs designers Giorgia and…
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How to host a swimmers’ swish
Exchange your barely worn booties and ill-fitting goggles for a kit bag or second hand changing robe – all without spending…
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PREVIEW: New Orca wetsuits
Orca is launching its new Open Water 2023 wetsuit collection with two exciting new product lines: the ZEAL, a collection…
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Send your sleeping bags to Syria and Turkey
Outdoor gear brand Alpkit is working with Sheltersuit to send warmth to Syria and Turkey. Find out how you can…
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The best flasks for outdoor swimmers
Robust enough to withstand knocks on the beach and riverbank; study enough for cold hands to grasp; and able to…
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New year, new outdoor swimming kit
Thinking of splashing out on a new piece of outdoor swimming kit for 2023? We have your guide to five…
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From Fire to Ice: Ram Barkai (Book Review)
The story behind a man’s obsession with cold water swimming Ram Barkai grew up on a kibbutz in Israel, built…
