Christmas gift ideas for outdoor swimmers from Alpkit

Silvertip Thermal Swimming Wetsuit (men's and women's) £199.99

Fleece-lined cold water swimming wetsuit, Silvertip is the ideal wetsuit for swimming in cold water

Silvertip was conceived for aggressive, powerful swimmers going long distances in cold waters… or for the rest of us, less proficient swimmers who just feel the cold more. It is a swimming suit that will get us out in the water when previously we would have headed for the cafe.

Turn Silvertip inside out and you will see the fleece-lined inner face that (a) makes it easier to pull on and off (b) traps more water close to the skin and prevents it from flowing around. Silvertip has been designed with year-round adventurous open water swimming in mind.

Haven, Changing Robe £79.99

The Haven is an oversized thigh-length jacket designed to keep you warm and dry standing around before races, wandering to and from the waterline, or getting changed out of wet kit

• Oversized fit allows you to easily get changed underneath the robe
• Windproof fabric, long sleeves and a long hem provide weather protection
• Polyester insulation and fleece pile lining retain core body heat

Getting warm and dry after outdoor swimming can be an unpleasant experience - especially in bad weather. But not with the Haven!

Nori Tow Float £24.99

Bobbing merrily behind, the Nori tow float makes you more visible to other water users and doubles up as a dry bag for carrying valuables with you on your swim.

• Increased visibility for extra open water swimming safety
• Roll-top pocket keeps your kit and valuables dry
• Support handle is easy to grab onto for assistance

Swimming through the swell in a black wetsuit means you can be hard to spot. The Nori attaches to your waist with an adjustable strap to float along behind you, making you more visible without interfering with your stroke.

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Editors notes

Alpkit was started in 2004, founded on the belief that it’s possible to make gear that works harder and costs less. It’s the only UK brand to sell equipment for running, hiking, climbing, camping, swimming and biking. Alpkit makes products in the UK in its own factory in Nottingham. There are six Alpkit stores in Hathersage, Ambleside, Keswick, Metrocentre, Betws y Coed and Edinburgh. The website has won “Best Online Retailer” as voted by the readers of TGO magazine for six out of the last seven years. Alpkit puts on events – all stores host talks, rides and runs and every year Alpkit puts on the Big Shakeout, where 1000 people gather together for a weekend of adventure and entertainment. 1% of all sales and 10% of profit goes to Alpkit Foundation, Alpkit’s independent charity set up to remove barriers to getting outdoors and experiencing wild places.