The Scotsman names the Lotic in their 'Outdoor Swimming Essentials' list.

The Scotsman names the Lotic in their 'Outdoor Swimming Essentials' list.

By Nick Moyle

The Scotsman names the Lotic in their 'Outdoor Swimming Essentials' list.

It’s thick enough to keep the cold at bay for a while, without making you feel stiff limbed, and attention to buoyancy in the design helps lift your lower body in a way that makes your swim more efficient.

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Outdoor Swimming Swimwear and Wetsuits

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Alpkit Beach Towel

Highly towelled Alpkit towel with cotton towelling
$22.49 $29.99

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GNPDGT Beach Towel

100% cotton comfy and cosy beach towel
$22.49 $29.99

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Kisdon Goggle

Open water swimming goggles with UV protection, an antifog coating and curved lenses
$24.99

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Rydal Goggle

Flat lens outdoor swimming goggles with an antifog coating
$14.99 $17.49

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Coniston Swimming Cap

Silicone swimming cap for hydrodynamic outdoor swimming
$6.99 $8.99

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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
$229.99 $289.99

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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
$169.99 $219.99

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Dulsie

Long-sleeved one-piece swimsuit for outdoor swimming
$54.99 $69.99

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Hurley [Womens]

Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
$54.99 $64.99

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Hurley [Mens]

Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
$54.99 $64.99

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Hythe [Mens]

Jammer swim shorts for warm weather swimming and icy dips
$34.99 $44.99

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Bredon [Mens]

Mens swim shorts for warmer waters and the bravest of plunges
$34.99 $44.99

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