Osprey Adult Changing Robe, Waterproof Changing Robe, Swimming and Beach Robe, Unisex, Maroon

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For comfort when wet, we wanted to see how well the robes would draw water away from the skin and how dry they would feel after 10 minutes (less formally, we also observed how long the robes took to dry when home). As for other standout features, the Dryrobe Advance has a two-way reversible zip, so you can control your temperature easily by unzipping it from either direction.

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The cuffs are not elasticated but there are a lots different pockets; two hand pockets with chunky zips, a Velcro outer pocket, a secure zipped inner pocket and a further open pocket inside. With its tough waterproof outer shell, super soft inner lining and full front zip, Change Robe have produced a classic waterproof robe that won’t disappoint. The Dryrobe Advanced Long Sleeve comes in a range of colours, from predominantly black with a blue, pink or red trim, to a combination of camouflage and grey, black or pink. Whether you are kayaking out on the ocean, paddleboarding, taking part in a triathlon, or training for other sports events, these robes will be useful. It’s definitely a good idea to pack a pair of long, warm socks if you’ll be hanging around outdoors for some time after swimming in cold water.

Purchasing the right changing robes for you means checking the details such as extra features and dimensions.

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PRACTICALITY: Known and loved by scuba divers everywhere, the Storm Poncho is different from other weatherproof robes and has been an OSS favourite for some time. The robe looks good enough to wear as an oversized coat and I felt comfortable getting a coffee in it after a recent winter surf.

The brand itself with its logo and typography looks classy, and they haven’t overdone it to make you feel like an advertising board. This does NOT affect the independence of this review, but will help the OSS which is manned by volunteers to remain online and free for all! People use their robes in all sorts of ways, so all of them are best for something – style, economy, compactness, skin feel, size available or coming in the particular colour you want.

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If you intend to use your changing robe to dry and change simultaneously, you will want something with microfiber, synthetic wool, or towel fabric.

Gorilla Robes is a top-quality brand that I think is one of the best and cheapest Dryrobe alternatives. But if the thing you care about is compactness and fleece softness then your vote may go to Red Original (at 10L, noticeably lighter, and the fleece is super soft), and if you want a women’s cut and original style, there are some great new offers from Cape Cove. Their outlook on creating products is all about being as practical as possible whilst finding ways to reduce the impact of manufacturing on the environment, with sustainable sourcing and production. The inside of a robe naturally comes into contact with a lot of water from skin and wetsuits and we wanted to see how they felt once the inside was wet.