This January I was so excited to get to start diving in the French Riviera in Villefranche sur Mer again, however I had a creeping problem - how will I ever get used to the Med winter again after two years spent in Dahab, Egypt? I am not so fussy about cold water being at 13 degrees, after all I have 2 World Records for diving at -7 degrees in Lake Garda with my 3mm wetsuit.. But would I be able to bear the cold wind on a winter boat?

Luckily after some research I found the dryrobe® Advance, the waterproof changing robe, and I have to say that they are a lifechanger.

KEEPS YOU WARM AND DRY

Specifically designed to let you get changed anywhere, the Dryrobe Advance protects you from the wind and rain and cold, keeping you warm and dry in pretty much any climate.

Combining a weather-resistant outer with a super-warm inner lining, the DRYROBE gets you dry quickly and it’s made with 100% recycled fabrics. It is treated with eco-friendly BIONIC-FINISH® ECO water-repellent technology, so the water slides away from the outer shell.

I have been using it on the boat rides to and from my freediving line training and after cold water swimming and after my SUP paddling session - after a long session in the cold I look forward to coming back to my dryrobe.

FIT AND SIZE

dryrobe® Advance is quite large and loose enough to pull your arms inside and get changed, but versatile enough to be worn as a coat or jacket.

Its sleeves are tailored and fitted and have hook and loop fasteners at the wrist

Despite it’s looking quite bulky, it is made of super light construction - approx 1.3kg.

SUSTAINABILITY

The dryrobe waterproof and windproof outer shell fabric made from 100% recycled nylon, whilst the super-warm synthetic lambswool lining made from 100% recycled polyester

POCKETS AND ZIPS

I love the quality of its details, mainly its pokets and high quality zips.