Best Changing Robes (2023): Swim, Surf, Water Sports

Changing robes are fairly self-explanatory. They’re designed to make it simple to get modified out and in of your swimming or water sports activities gear when you’re on the seaside, tenting, or within the car parking zone. With super-soft fleecy linings, waterproof exteriors, and oversize designs for discreet altering, they’ll maintain you heat and dry and shield you from the weather. They make plenty of sense, for each fashion and comfort, whenever you’re open-water or wild swimming, collaborating in a triathlon, or browsing/paddleboarding/kayaking. And for those who’re swimming in chilly circumstances, drying and protecting your self can assist you to heat up progressively and keep away from the “after drop” decline in your core physique temperature whenever you get out of the water.

To take a look at these altering robes, WIRED took a dip within the sea on a chilly winter’s day. We additionally requested for the suggestions of a bunch of open-water swimmers various in age, measurement, and form to learn the way properly the altering robes protected us all after the swimming. We placed on the altering robes instantly after popping out of the water and assessed them on design, materials, measurement, alternative of shade, warmth retention, and general potential to maintain us dry, heat, and cozy.

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