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.

  • Immersion by Karen Throsby

    A few years ago, a friend of mine returned from a successful swim across the English Channel bearing gifts –…

  • AMEO Powerbreather

    We have reviewed training snorkels before on our gear pages, but the Powerbreather is something different. Rather than the traditional…

  • Arena R-Evo+ vs Finis Vapor

    I’ve been a competitive masters swimmer (on and off) for the past 10 years and got into open water about…

  • Funkita Mosaic Magic two-piece

    Funkita and Funky Trunks swimming costumes are popular with outdoor swimmers and a common sight at open water races and…

  • Nonumb

    It’s often useful to look at innovation in other sports that could be transferable to open water swimming. Surfers gave…

  • Swans SR-2 Mirrored Goggle

    Last issue we reviewed the Open Water Seven goggle from Swans, but for the past couple of months we have…

  • Mako trunks

    These Toucan trunks from Mako didn’t arrive at the H2Open office in time to be tested and reviewed in last…

  • Zone 3 Advance wetsuit

    It has been a while since we tested a Zone3 wetsuit, so we were interested to get our hands on…

  • Kozii mexiko elite bind one-piece

    This eye-catching costume from Australian costume manufacturers Kozii is a real head-turner. If you’re looking for holiday swimwear that combines…

  • GlideSoul Tie-Dye Wetsuit

    Taking the attitude that there’s absolutely no reason that all wetsuits have to be black, GlideSoul have come along and…

  • Kozii men’s swimwear

    We first came across Kozii at Swim Expo in Manchester and grabbed a few samples to review. In the world…

  • Zone3 Warmth Vest

    If you need a bit of extra insulation but don’t want to be restricted by a full wetsuit, this vest…

  • Finis Posture Trainer

    Although it looks like a mediaeval torture device, the Finis Posture Trainer is designed to promote correct head and spine…

  • Max’s Protein Bar

    My usual experience with protein products is the taste ranges from chemically enhanced to just about palatable. It was therefore…

  • Aqua Sphere XCEED goggles

    Developed in conjunction with Michael Phelps and US Olympic coach Bob Bowman, these racing goggles are not designed for open…

  • Zone3 Bouyancy Shorts

    We love these premium neoprene shorts from Zone3. Designed to improve your body position in the water by getting swimmers…

  • Swimzi XK jacket

    The Swimzi XK jacket was designed in collaboration with a team of swimmers who attempted a relay crossing from the Farallon…

  • See Swim inflatable dry bag

    The latest tow float to enter the market is an inflatable dry bag from See Swim, designed for carrying your…

  • Yonda Ghost wetsuit

    From their base in Yorkshire, new British brand Yonda have developed a really flexible wetsuit that will appeal to swimmers…