WILD SWIMMING
Go boldly into the cold with the best open-water kit
Orca Zeal Hi-Vis Openwater Wetsuit
£379, orca.com
If you’re planning to join the fast-growing trend for wild swimming, you’ll be wanting a wetsuit to keep you warm. Whether it’s the sea, a river or a lake, open-water swimming in the UK, while exhilarating, can rarely be described as cosy. That’s where the Orca Zeal Hi-Vis Wetsuit will come to your rescue.
Made of Japanese Yamamoto neoprene, which is produced from limestone rather than petrochemicals, this long-sleeved and full-legged suit offers the ideal combo of insulation, buoyancy, elasticity and visibility. The arms, legs and back are highlighted in orange for safety.
Thermal insulation is increased with a second layer of ‘batwing’ neoprene, to stop water entering the zip and neck area. The suit
