Product Reviews

Dive into our collection of outdoor swimming gear reviews. From wetsuits to goggles, swimwear to accessories, the expert enthusiasts at outdoorswimmer.com put each product to the test. Explore our honest assessments and kit recommendations to enhance your outdoor swimming experience.

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our wild swimming books

Did you know that three of the Outdoor Swimmer team have published or been involved in the creation of beautiful…
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…
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…
Dryland training for swimmers

What is dryland training and why is it important?
Best swim training kit

Maximise your pool training sessions with our pick of the best swim training kit from kickboards and fins to hand…
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…
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…
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…
The best racing wetsuits 2024

New technical materials, increased range of motion and dynamic flexibility: Simon Griffiths reviews the fastest wetsuits on the market.
Sunglasses for wild swimmers

Floating sunglasses, polarised lenses with crystal clear clarity or robust frames made from abandoned fishing gear: we test the best…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Zoggs Predator and Predator Flex – Gear Review

Zoggs's high-performance goggles help you cope with demanding swimming conditions
The best water sports equipment for outdoor swimmers

Fancy bringing a new water sports element into your outdoor swimmer adventures? We test the best water sports equipment and…
Nine of the best swimming bikinis

Dive-proof, wave-proof and cut to allow freedom of movement in the water, our experts put nine swimming bikinis to the…
Best changing mats and sitting mats for swimmers

Designed to give you a clean, dry surface to stand on whilst getting changed, changing mats – and their larger sibling,…
Outdoor swimming kit we love this spring

Size-inclusive hiking and swimwear, protein-boosted breakfast cereal and a change robe designed with wheelchair users in mind: a round up…