Dear fellow swimmers

While we could all swim with minimal gear, sometimes a few well-chosen additions to your kit bag can really enhance your experience. 

One item I always recommend is a thermal swimsuit – either so you can put off wearing a full wetsuit in all but the coldest winter months (or even avoid doing so at all) or to add another layer of core warmth below a wetsuit. For men's thermal layers, you can find reviews of neoprene vests here and long sleeve tops here.

Equally, it might be that a new swim cap can make all the difference to your speed or comfort, an inexpensive set of dryland training cords could improve your strength in the water or a pair of waterproof headphones could help you to stay focused and swim further in the pool. Read on for our recommended investment pieces to consider this year.

Finally, a big thank you to our sponsor Swimbler – who make triple layer waterproof bobble hats – for their kind support. As always, please feel free to reply to this email and let us know what swimming kit you'd like us to focus on next!

Jo Tinsley

Gear Editor

REVIEWS

The best thermal swimsuits

Whether neoprene, Yulex, thermal silver lining or thick bonded material, there are plenty of ways to make a swimsuit warmer. Read on for reviews of our favourites.

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GUIDE

How to choose a swimming cap

Durable silicone swimming caps, long hair swimming caps or thermal swimming caps: read our guide to choosing the right head cover for pool or outdoor swimming.

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GUIDE

Dryland training for swimmers

What is dryland training, why is it important and what kit should you invest in? Read on for our guide. 

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REVIEWS

Best swim training kit

Maximise your pool training sessions with our pick of the best swim training kit from kickboards and fins to hand paddles and front facing swim snorkels.

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TRIED & TESTED 

BEST HEADPHONES FOR SWIMMERS

We put three waterproof, bone conduction headphones to the test: two fully submergible and one sweat-proof pair robust enough for rainy day runs.

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