The Independent reviews the Nefyn

The Independent reviews the Nefyn

By Abi Jackson

No trail too steep, no path too winding. This gear is built to endure every challenge with style and ease, wherever your passion leads.

This is a two-piece you’ll want to wear time and time again – and it could easily be twice the price, the quality feels ace.

Read the full review here

Outdoor Swimming Swimwear and Wetsuits
Tarka Wetsuit [Mens] Tarka Wetsuit [Mens]

Tarka Wetsuit [Mens]

Natural rubber active shorty wetsuit for wild swims, paddlesports and swim-run days
€149,99
Tarka Wetsuit [Womens] Tarka Wetsuit [Womens]

Tarka Wetsuit [Womens]

Natural rubber active shorty wetsuit for wild swims, paddlesports and swim-run days
€149,99

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Straven [Womens] Straven [Womens]

Straven [Womens]

Natural rubber insulated shorty swimsuit for wild swim warmth and freedom
€119,99
alpkit element wetsuit mens jacket in black front Element Wetsuit Jacket [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Jacket [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99
alpkit element wetsuit womens jacket in black Element Wetsuit Jacket [Womens]

Element Wetsuit Jacket [Womens]

Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99
alpkit element wetsuit mens pants in black front Element Wetsuit Pants [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Pants [Mens]

Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99
alpkit element wetsuit womens pants in black Element Wetsuit Pants [Womens]

Element Wetsuit Pants [Womens]

Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99
alpkit element wetsuit mens shorts in black front Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]

Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€94,99
Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens] Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens]

Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens]

Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€94,99
alpkit element wetsuit mens vest in black front Element Wetsuit Vest [Mens]

Element Wetsuit Vest [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€109,99
alpkit element wetsuit womens vest in black Element Wetsuit Vest [Womens]

Element Wetsuit Vest [Womens]

Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€109,99

  • Last chance to buy

Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens] Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens]

Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens]

Fleece-lined wetsuit for longer swims and colder waters
€119,99 €289,99

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