Changing robes are fairly self-explanatory. They’re designed to make it straightforward 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 hold you heat and dry and defend you from the weather. They make plenty of sense, for each model and comfort, once you’re open-water or wild swimming, collaborating in a triathlon, or browsing/paddleboarding/kayaking. And if you happen to’re swimming in chilly circumstances, drying and protecting your self can assist you to heat up step by step and keep away from the “after drop” decline in your core physique temperature once 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 gaggle of open-water swimmers various in age, dimension, and form to learn the way effectively 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, dimension, selection of shade, warmth retention, and general skill to maintain us dry, heat, and comfy.

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