Dear fellow swimmers

To celebrate our swimwear special in the new March edition of Outdoor Swimmer, we've compiled all of our recent reviews and guides to men's and women's swimwear in one place – so when you're ready to invest in a new costume, we've got you covered! 

Read on for reviews of open water swimsuits for all body shapes from training suits and hard-wearing pool styles to swimsuits suitable for wearing post-mastectomy or designed especially for swimmers with curves. We've also tested period swimwear to see if it actually works, and put thermal swimsuits to the test. 

Plus, whether you’re after a flexible fit for training, thermal fabric for core warmth or a lightweight hybrid short for impromptu dips, we’ve got menswear covered with our guide to the best jammers, briefs and shorts for outdoor swimmers.

Finally, a big thank you to our sponsor Own The Adventure who make sustainable swimsuits that provide a health check prompt inside each costume – what a great idea!

Jo Tinsley

Gear Editor

REVIEW

Open water swimsuits for all bodies

Whether you’re looking for spaghetti strap training suits or more modest coverage, body positive styles or longer lengths we have found your next swimsuit.

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GUIDE

Period swimwear: does it actually work?

Does period swimwear actually work, and can you trust it? We speak to an expert and put three swimsuits to the test.

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Introducing... Own The Adventure

Own the Adventure is the new UK company committed to creating sustainable, high-performance swimwear (made in the UK) that aligns with their values of earth-friendly practices, wellness and personal adventure.

Their costumes, made from recycled ocean plastic, aim to protect the planet as well as preventing illness by placing a health check prompt on the inside of each costume.

For the women, they include a breast check prompt, ensuring women check their boobs every time they wear their swimmers. They are affiliated with Breast Cancer UK and with every swimsuit sold a donation is provided to help endorse the message of prevention and self-checks. A men's range is coming soon!

Own the Adventure is all about making a real impact on health, environment and your personal journey.

Outdoor Swimmers readers get FREE SHIPPING on all products until 5 March. 

Use code 'Outdoorswimmer25'

GUIDE

Men’s swimming costumes: what to wear, where and when

We polled our readers to find out what men prefer to wear in six scenarios ranging from wild swimming, open water racing and club training to lounging on the beach. 

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REVIEWS

Best jammers, briefs and shorts

Whether you’re after a flexible fit for training, thermal fabric for warmth or a lightweight hybrid short , we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best jammers, briefs and shorts for outdoor swimmers.

Read more... 

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TRIED & TESTED 

BEST THERMAL SWIMSUITS

There are plenty of ways to make a swimsuit warmer whether neoprene, Yulex, thermal silver lining or thick bonded material. Read on for reviews of our favourite thermal swimsuits to help you spend more time in the water.

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