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.

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 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…
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…
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…
What to pack for swim hiking

The best outdoor gear for adventurous swim hikes is versatile, weatherproof and easy to pack and carry. Think lightweight hiking…
How to fuel your long-distance swim, plus energy gels tried and tested

Swimming in open water poses unique challenges in terms of energy needs. Read our tips for staying fuelled on long-distance…
How to choose prescription goggles: our experts put six to the test

Whether it’s clearly sighting a course, deciphering the lido clock or simply enjoying the scenery, having the correct prescription goggles…
Open water swimming masks reviewed

Panoramic vision, optimum comfort and protection from wildlife and the elements: swimming masks can offer a real benefit to open…
Period swimwear: does it actually work?

Does period swimwear actually work, and can you trust it? We speak to an expert and put three swimsuits to…
Open water swimming goggles vs open water swimming masks – which should I choose?

While open water swimming goggles are lightweight, adjustable and streamlined, open water masks can offer a better fit, a curved…
New wonders in neoprene

Pops of neon and easy-to-remove gloves and swim socks feature in Speedo’s new range of neoprene swimming kit.
Flexibility and buoyancy: Zoggs new wetsuit range is out now

Featuring Yamomoto neoprene and customisable cuff length, Zoggs new range of open water and triathlon wetsuits have hit the market.
How to choose supportive swimwear

The Outdoors Swimmer team put ZOGGS new supportive swimwear to the test.
Best beach bags for swimmers

Roomy enough for a changing robe, easy to rummage around in and waterproof to boot: we choose six of the…
Safety gear for wild swimming

A waterproof first aid kit, durable safety lights that clip easily to a tow float, marine whistles and a waist…
Worth the investment? The Platysens Marlin

In the first of our series exploring outdoor swimming investment pieces, first-time marathon swimmer Helen Armstrong (@thewanderingselkie) shares her experience…