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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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…
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Mako trunks
These Toucan trunks from Mako didn’t arrive at the H2Open office in time to be tested and reviewed in last…
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Zone 3 Advance wetsuit
It has been a while since we tested a Zone3 wetsuit, so we were interested to get our hands on…
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Vantage Point, by Patricia Filteau
Set in the near future, this is a mystery thriller novel dealing with advanced technology and intellectual property rights, so…
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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…
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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…
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Kozii men’s swimwear
We first came across Kozii at Swim Expo in Manchester and grabbed a few samples to review. In the world…
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Zone3 Warmth Vest
If you need a bit of extra insulation but don’t want to be restricted by a full wetsuit, this vest…
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Aqua Sphere Canton
The latest range of swimwear from Aqua Sphere has been developed with Michael Phelps. Designed to meet the needs of…
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Swim Secure Wild Swim Bag
We’ve been a fan of tow floats and bags ever since Chillswim introduced them to the UK market a few…
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Zone 3 Onesie
We love this onesie from Zone3. A nice alternative to waterproof robes already on the market, the Zone3 Onesie is…
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Swans Open Water Seven Polarised Goggles
The Open Water Seven from Swans features seven faces to the lens, an interesting feature that is designed to combat…
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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…
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Yonda Ghost wetsuit
From their base in Yorkshire, new British brand Yonda have developed a really flexible wetsuit that will appeal to swimmers…
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Dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve
In the past few years Dryrobes have become ubiquitous on the open water swimming scene. Warm, waterproof and big enough…
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Aropec Flying Fish
The Flying Fish is Aropec Sports’s top of the range wetsuit. Competitively priced, this newcomer to the wetsuit market is…
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FINIS Edge Training Fins
Our first reaction to FINIS Edge Training Fins was: “these look different!” This, in fact, is often our response to…
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FUEL10k Protibrick and Protiflakes
Breakfast company FUEL10k has based its marketing strategy around the premise that to excel at anything – whether it’s swimming,…
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FINIS Fuse Jammer
FINIS pitches its Fuse Jammer (and the women’s equivalent, the Fuse Knee Suit) as an entry level racing suit with…
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Liquid Fire Pro Knee Suit (open back) – women’s racing costume
I’ve been encouraged by my team mates for some time to embrace a racing suit (everyone seems to have one…
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Liquid Fire Pro Jammers – men’s racing costume
The men’s equivalent is a little cheaper, sounds like it’s a little easier to get into (but still takes patience)…
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The Bering Papers: An extreme winter swimmer’s story
Jack Bright is perennially drawn to extreme adventures in nature. As a winter swimmer and explorer the lure of swimming…
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Michael Phelps Race Kit, from Aqua Sphere
We finally got our hands on a pair of men’s XPRESSO jammers and the matching X-O Race Cap, the final…
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Wild Swimming in Ireland, by Maureen McCoy and Paul McCambridge
Fifty swims in Ireland chosen by open water swimmer McCoy, this book looks like an essential companion to any trip…
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Sport & Meditation, by Sri Chinmoy
A fascinating look at the power of meditation in sport and the untapped spiritual aspect of training and racing. £16.99…
