Dear fellow swimmers

Whether you’re taking part in an event abroad or touring new lakes and coves, packing for a swim travel trip requires some forethought, which is why we've dedicated this month's GEAR SPECIAL newsletter to helping you choose the right swimming essentials and how to carry them! 

Read on for expert reviews of the best adventure bags for swim travel, including a completely waterproof backpack for carrying wet kit, a duffle bag made from post-industrial plastic waste and a hybrid city and kit bag. 

Plus we have a guide to how to pack for swim travel, a round-up of our favourite swim travel essentials and a guide to how get to started in swim camping.

Jo Tinsley

Gear Editor

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REVIEWS

Best adventure bags

Durable, weatherproof and ready for anything: whatever you’re looking for in a new adventure bag, we’ve got you covered: Read on for our guide to wet and dry bags.

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GUIDE

How to pack for swim travel

Are you ready to write your kit list? Read our guide to the essential items to pack for swim travel – and how to carry them!

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Ultra-light and compact tents designed for big adventures

Following years of research and development by the Project Hydrogen team, the Hydrogen Air and the Neon UL were created for adventurers seeking the ultimate in speed and packability - the lightest, most compact tents in our collection. The Neon UL is only 510g, and the Hydrogen air 700g making them the ideal companion for a swimcamp adventure.

GUIDE

What to pack for swim hiking

The best gear for swim hikes is versatile, weatherproof and easy to carry. Think lightweight hiking shoes, quick drying trousers that fit into a tow float, and a robust flask filled with a hearty lunch!

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GUIDE

How to get started in swim camping

If you love swimming and camping, expand your swim horizons with an overnight adventure and go swimcamping, says Colin MacLeod.

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KIT WE LOVE 

SWIM TRAVEL ESSENTIALS 

Clever packing hacks, versatile layers and a post-swim pick me up. Here's our pick of the best kit for your swim adventures.

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