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.
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Best outdoor blankets for post-swim warmth
From wearable blankets to fleece-lined quilts that roll up into a pillow, we've tested the best outdoor blankets for winter…
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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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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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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 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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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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AI: A new source for swim training inspiration
Artificial Intelligence can provide ideas for coaches and swimmers, Simon Griffiths reveals.
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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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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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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…
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Product Review: Zoggs Prescription Goggles
Glasses wearers have two options: either pay a substantial sum of money to an optician to get goggles made with…
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Fastnet: The Final Challenge, by Stephen Redmond
What does it take to swim the Oceans Seven? Or rather, what did it take to become the first person…
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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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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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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
