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Ultimate wild swimming essentials and accessories from Zone3: Everything you need
Whether you’ve found the perfect wild swimming spot nearby or you’re venturing to the picturesque Lake District or Peak District, we have all the wild swimming essentials you need from the awarding winner brand Zone3.
Zone3 Wetsuits
A good wetsuit is the perfect place to start. Even during the hotter months, a wetsuit will help keep you warm and allow you to stay out in the water for longer – especially if you’re swimming in the sea or a cold lake! Zone3 wetsuits also add to your buoyancy, making you safer and faster in the water, as well as giving you extra protection from the sun
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Zone3 Swim Caps
Regardless of where you’re swimming, a brightly coloured silicone swim cap is essential to help keep you visible and safe out in the open water. A swim cap will also help to keep your head warm and help you stay out in the water for longer.
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Zone3 Goggles
Another non-negotiable wild swimming essential is a good, comfortable set of goggles. Zone3 swim goggles provide you with an excellent level of visibility, helping you keep track of where you’re swimming. Swim goggles with anti-fog properties, will help keep the lenses clear, as well as effective suction around the eyes and nose to prevent water leakage.
You may want to look at goggles with polarised or UV tinted lenses to protect your eyes in brighter light.
There’s nothing worse than finishing an icy swim and still being still cold and wet when having to pull on your clothes. A changing dry robe will provide comfort and convenience when getting changed, keeping you warm and dry for before and after your wild swim. As well as this, you’ll be able to zip the robe all the way to your knees, allowing you to get modestly and comfortably changed right by the water. These robes aren’t just for swimming in icy conditions, and you’ll be able to appreciate a cosy changing robe all year round, no matter what type of swimmer you are!
Zone3 Tow Floats and Swim Buoys
A tow-float or safety buoy is another safety measure that will help keep you visible to other swimmers and boats. Many buoys will also double as a dry bag so you can keep your valuables and snacks with you during your swim. If you get tired, the buoy can also be used to hold onto in order to float.
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Zone3 Thermal Gloves, Swim Socks, and Swim Cap
If you’re wild swimming in winter then its best to gain some extra warmth and protection from the cold with Zone3 neoprene swim gloves, socks, and caps, they will really help keep you warm, and prevent injury and illness.
We’d also advise bringing a Zone3 beanie hat for post-swim. You lose most of your body heat from your head, so make sure you keep your head covered when you’re out of the water!
Wherever or whenever you’re swimming, we hope these tips and tricks are helpful!
Good luck and happy wild swimming!
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