Best Open Water and Cold Water Swimming Gear Brands to Buy Direct

Born from frustration with cold, exposed post-swim changing, Dryrobe developed the changing robe category almost single-handedly. Trusted by Olympic swimmers and everyday wild swimmers alike, their Advance model has become the default post-swim warmth solution for serious open water practitioners.

A brand built by and for competitive open water swimmers, blueseventy makes wetsuits that perform in race conditions but are accessible to recreational swimmers who want the same technology. Their open water accessories range is equally strong on safety and performance gear.

Zone3 built their reputation in triathlon and extended it to open water swimming with a line of neoprene vests, thermal caps, tow floats, and wetsuits that address the specific challenges of cold water. Their safety buoys are among the most widely used in the UK open water community.

An outdoor brand with deep roots in UK adventure sports, Alpkit entered the open water swimming category with the Silvertip wetsuit, which quickly earned recognition for cold water thermal performance at a price point that outperformed more expensive competitors. Their neoprene gloves fill the gap between swim-specific and paddle-sport gear.

Founded by Dean Jackson with a focus on applying real swim biomechanics research to wetsuit design, Huub targets swimmers who want performance gains from their gear. Their open water range includes tow floats, thermal accessories, and wetsuits developed with professional triathletes.

Swim Secure built their entire brand around open water swimmer visibility and safety. Developed by Chillswim and designed specifically for wild and open water swimmers, their tow floats and inflatable dry bags are some of the most used safety accessories in North American open water communities.