Osprey Adult Changing Robe, Waterproof Changing Robe, Swimming and Beach Robe, Unisex, Maroon

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Vivida is a brand created by people passionate about watersports, who know exactly what they want from their gear – Premium quality and classy design. When you emerge from the water or any cold activity you don’t want to be fumbling around with a zip.

This outer shell is also waterproof and windproof, protecting you from the elements in the cold winter months. It also has ample pockets, including a waterproof internal zip-entry pocket for your phone or other valuables, a large A4 internal “poacher” pocket, which is big enough to stash underwear or other essentials, and two large, fleece-lined external pockets you can stuff your hands in to stop them getting cold. The Charlie McLeod robe does benefit from a push-button fastening on the sleeve so you can plug any gaps and stop the wind draught! Hailing from the West Country, Saltrock is a surf/lifestyle clothing brand that has been around since the late 80’s.Some wind breaks and beach tents are brilliant at keeping the wind and rain at bay and can really improve your warmth at the beach. This means you have all the room you need to get changed in – can be super handy when you are wet and freezing cold! Getting dry and dressed within 10 minutes of your swim is essential as that’s when the afterdrop hits and the shivers will start.

Each robe comes in a bag made from fabric off-cuts and can be used for standing on while you get dry and change. During testing, my wife and I found the Dryrobe Advance succeeded in its main aims, which are to dry you quickly and keep you warm as you get changed. But if the thing you care about is compactness and fleece softness then your vote may go to Red Original (at 10L, noticeably lighter, and the fleece is super soft), and if you want a women’s cut and original style, there are some great new offers from Cape Cove.As the Palm Poncho is a less extensive garment it does provide less general protection against the elements. After a cold sea swim in October, its windproof shell gave immediate relief from the chill of the cold air and we were very grateful for the robe’s long sleeves, which have velcro cuffs so they can be adjusted to your desired fit. They are a UK business, so know exactly what we need to stay warm and dry, especially in the cold dark winters.

Pockets include inner zip pocket for clothes, zipped and fleece-lined outer pockets, and inner mobile phone pocket. I’m a big fan of the full-length front zip, so I can easily wrap up warm for a break during my cold winter sessions. The armholes are usually quite large, making it easy to bring your arms inside and get your clothes on and off without a struggle.Café ® polyester– using recycled plastic bottles AND recycled coffee grounds, and a flourine-free DWR water-repellent is used on the shell, but the shell itself is doesn’t feature recycled materials. The Sherpa fleece fabric is lovely and soft, so once you’ve whipped off your wetsuit you’ll feel nice and warm under this comfortable changing robe. PRACTICALITY: A snug fit which can go either way in terms of whether it’s what you want – feels less bulky as a coat, but the raglan sleeves, tighter armpits and slim fitt means there’s not enough room to swing a bra.

Each robe comes in a bag which is made from off-cuts of fabric and can be used for standing on while you get dry. With so many changing robes now on the market, think about what kind of swimming you do and in what conditions. For anyone living in more temperate climates, this might not be as essential, but it is always good to keep in mind whether you want something that can function as an insulated, warm changing space. Overall we enjoyed this changing robe and consider it a strong contender for a cheaper dryrobe alternative. trust me on this one, it’s painful when you zip your own skin up so you will appreciate this feature.Their outlook on creating products is all about being as practical as possible whilst finding ways to reduce the impact of manufacturing on the environment, with sustainable sourcing and production. Given the vast array of different colour options available, the Regatta Camo Changing Robe is my personal favourite as it offers more of a funky style. Let’s save the planet one changing robe at a time…20% of this robe is made from recycled bottles, so as you don your new surfing robe after a hard shred, you will know you’ve reduced some of the plastic waste.