The best swim robes: 13 options to keep you warm and dry
Swimming outdoors and need a decent changing robe to keep you warm and dry? Here are some of the best on the market…
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Best triathlon wetsuits for all budgets in 2025
Need a new triathlon wetsuit to help you swim faster? Here are the best triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts
Blueseventy Reaction wetsuit review
Is the Blueseventy Reaction the mid-range triathlon wetsuit for you? Matt Baird takes to the water to find out…
Form Smart Swim 2 goggles review
The Form Smart Swim 2 goggles are here and they’ve had some major upgrades that could revolutionise swimming. Helen Webster puts them to the test
Lomo Vigour polarised goggles review
Coming in at a bargain £16.99, the Lomo Vigour polarised goggles are an attractive proposition. I tested them to see if the performance matched the price.
Aquasphere Defy.Ultra swim mask review
Aquasphere’s new Defy.Ultra swim mask adds a high-tech edge and superb clarity to wide-vision swimming. Read the full review.
Best thermal wetsuits for swimming in 2025
Keen to keep training in open water this off-season? Then you might want to try one of the new guard of thermal swimming wetsuits. Helen Webster puts five to the test…
Zone3 Vapour goggles review
With several lens and colour options to choose from, is there a pair of Zone3 Vapour goggles to suit you?
Best buoyancy shorts for triathletes in 2025
Make your swim training sessions less of a drag with the help of a pair of buoyancy shorts. Here’s a list of some of the best available today…
What is the difference between swim trunks and jammers?
Confused about the different types of male swimwear and what they’re for? Look no further. Elise Metcalf unpicks the differences between trunks and jammers to help determine which option is right for you
Zone3 Vanquish X wetsuit review
Does this suit, returning for another season, continue to have the X-factor? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles review
There’s no doubt, the Predator range is a classic for triathletes. But where do the Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles fit into the range?
Huub Lurz goggles review
Named after one of the best-ever open water swimmers, can the Huub Lurz goggles live up to his reputation?
Best swimming goggles for pool and open-water in 2025
Make sure you have the best visibility when in the water with a set of tried-and-tested swim goggles. I’ve reviewed the best for triathlon, pool training and open-water swimming.
Gill Pursuit wetsuit review
Is this entry-level wetsuit a good buy for triathletes? Editor and open-water swimming coach Helen Webster finds out…
Orca Aesir Flex swimrun wetsuit review
Orca says the Aesir Flex is the brand’s most flexible performance swimrun wetsuit yet. But does it deliver when it matters? Kate Milsom finds out
Best swimsuits for women: 9 options tested for training
Need some new swimwear for some tough training in the pool? Helen Webster tests and rates the best 9 swimsuits for women available now
Speedo Biofuse 2.0 goggles review
With a choice of colours and lenses as well as a competitive price point, how do the Speedo Biofuse goggles 2.0 stack up for triathlon?
Best swimskins reviewed for racing in 2025
Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 15 of the best swimskins
Gifts for swimmers: 18 gift ideas for those who love to swim
Need gift ideas for a swimmer (or yourself)? Here are all the best buys for both open-water and pool swimmers.
15 Dryrobe alternatives for outdoor swims and watersports
Dryrobes aren’t the only swim robes out there. Here are 14 Dryrobe alternatives to consider for wild swims and other outdoor adventures
Swans Turbo Valkyrie goggles review
The new Swans Valkyrie are sleek and stylish. But how do they perform in open water?
Orca celebrate 30th anniversary with limited edition Apex 30 wetsuit
Hitting a major milestone this year, Orca celebrates its 30th anniversary with the launch of the limited edition Apex 30 which brings together three decades of experience and innovation
Huub Alchemy wetsuit review
Huub only produced a limited run of its Alchemy wetsuit, but you can still find them for sale. But are they worth the money? Let’s find out
