Best budget triathlon wetsuits for men and women
Your first triathlon wetsuit is a landmark purchase on your triathlon journey. So which is the sub-£250 winner? 220 finds out…
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What do you wear under a wetsuit?
New to triathlon or open-water swimming? Here’s what you should be wearing under your wetsuit so you stay warm and comfortable…
What’s the difference between a triathlon wetsuit and a surf wetsuit?
Wondering how a tri wetsuit differs to a surf wetsuit, and whether you can race a triathlon with a wetsuit made for surfing? Janine Doggett explains all…
Best triathlon wetsuits for all budgets in 2024
Need a new triathlon wetsuit to help you swim faster? Here are the best triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts
Speedo Biofuse 2.0 goggles review
With a choice of colours and lenses as well as a competitive price point, how do the Speedo Biofuse goggles 2.0 stack up for triathlon?
16 Dryrobe alternatives for outdoor swims and watersports
Dryrobes aren’t the only swim robes out there. Here are 16 Dryrobe alternatives to consider for wild swims and other outdoor adventures
Aquasphere Defy.Ultra swim mask review
Aquasphere’s new Defy.Ultra swim mask adds a high-tech edge and superb clarity to wide-vision swimming. Read the full review.
Huub Lurz goggles review
Named after one of the best-ever open water swimmers, can the Huub Lurz goggles live up to his reputation?
Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles review
There’s no doubt, the Predator range is a classic for triathletes. But where do the Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles fit into the range?
TheMagic5 swim goggles review
Do these custom-designed swim goggles deliver the perfect fit? Swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster finds out…
Swans Valkyrie goggles review
The new Swans Valkyrie are sleek and stylish. But how do they perform in open water?
The best swim robes: 19 options to keep you warm and dry
Swimming outdoors and need a decent changing robe to keep you warm and dry? Here are some of the best on the market
Lomo Vigour polarised goggles review
Coming in at a bargain £16.99, the Lomo Vigour polarised goggles are an attractive proposition. I tested them to see if the performance matched the price.
Zone3 Vapour goggles review
With several lens and colour options to choose from, is there a pair of Zone3 Vapour goggles to suit you?
Orca Killa Comfort goggles review
The new Orca Killa Comfort goggles feature wide lenses and adjustable straps – are they the perfect choice for triathletes?
Form Smart Swim 2 goggles review
The Form Smart Swim 2 goggles are here and they’ve had some major upgrades that could revolutionise swimming. Helen Webster puts them to the test
How to choose a triathlon wetsuit
There’s a huge choice of wetsuits out there for triathletes and open-water swimmers, so where to begin? Start with looking at your swim technique, says 220 editor Helen Webster…
Best swimming watches to help you improve in 2024
Our expert testers take a look at eight of the best swim watches on the market right now
Best wetsuit changing mats for swim, surf and triathlon
Protect your feet and your wetsuit with our top picks of the best wetsuit changing mats
Best wetsuit cleaner: How to wash a wetsuit
Freshen up your smelly wetsuit and keep your neoprene gear in good condition with a bottle of wetsuit cleaner
Best swimming bags to buy in 2024
Looking for a bag to take to the pool? Here are the best kit bags for swimming to buy now
Best swim shampoos and conditioners in 2024
Keep your hair chlorine-free with our picks of the best shampoos and conditioners for swimmers
How to warm your cold body up after open-water swimming
It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here’s our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again
The best swim caps to wear in pools and open water
Fed up of your hair getting in the way when you’re swimming? Take a look at our list of the best silicone swim caps so you can keep your splits down and your hair dry.
