[Closed] PSA: dhb hydron Dryrobe heavily discounted

It's the item of clothing that confuses me most in the world. Well, maybe a snood too, but it's right up there

I remember seeing them described as ‘2 petrol station picnic blankets stitched together with a hole in the middle’ on here a while ago. Sums them up perfectly.

@weeksy :0)
yeah in public i agree, but think of the possibilities
- outdoor swimming / surfing
- getting back to car after a dirty ride strip off to chammy, and stick this on to drive home
- once home feeling nice and toasty warm, you can clean your bike outside in just your pants and Robe
- keep neighbours [happy]

@robola, price of fuel these days it would take forever to earn the esso points to acquire the picnic blanket.

Like many things, they work perfectly for their designed purpose, even though that might not be why most people now buy them. See SUVs as an example.

I’d like something like this but cheap and no fleece lining to get filthy inside. So after a ride where you look like you’ve been sprayed with liquid mud (Rowberrow I’m looking at you) you can get naked in the carpark to get dry clothes on without scaring everyone. Just throw it in the wash when you get home and will dry quickly.

They're obviously horrendous, but I think actually might be quite handy, so I will order one ta!!

Also (now we're all cycling outside again obvs) the Lifeline Rocker Plate for zwifting/turbo duties is half price, makes buying one a no-brainer vs DIY option IMO!

I've got a booicore changing robe thing, makes getting out of muddy MTB gear and undershorts in a car park much easier than doing the towel dance and trying not to flash the pensioners giving their Jack Russell a walk... 🤣

I've done all sorts of sports that involve getting semi naked in a freezing cold car park for about 15 years, anything to make life easier is good.

I’d like something like this but cheap and no fleece lining to get filthy inside.

I have one of these I use for kayaking. Not amazing but lightweight and easy to clean and means I dont flash people by the river/sea side.
The British kayaking team seem to be sponsored by the original dryrobe lot. Its really quite odd since you have lots of spectators wearing them at Lee valley but none of the paddlers.

You can get change robes made out of the travel towel stuff.

I've got one, it packs up a lot smaller than the booicore one I had and lost...

We bought some for the kids for when they come out the sea after swimming/surfing.  We go to the islands off the west coast of Scotland every summer and do a lot of water sports and they're brilliant for chucking on over a wetsuit to keep warm whilst Scotland is doing it's best 'summer' impression (and to stop the car from getting completely trashed).  In fact they're so good I got one for myself and leave it in the car after riding or running as the instant warmth is really appreciated when I get off the hills sopping wet.  Plus it enables me to get changed discretely in a public car park which is something that my kids (and presumably the rest of the general public) are quite grateful for.

Its really quite odd since you have lots of spectators wearing them at Lee valley but none of the paddlers

To be fair they're really good for standing around in in filthy weather.  We were very glad of them whilst watching the Wave Classic on Tiree last year!

I’ve got one - ideal for taking the dog out into the garden last thing at night on cold, wet winter nights! Spends most of its life hung on the back of a kitchen chair, but does get the occasional trip to the beach for a bit of swimming or SUPing.

I’m all for getting these but only after you’ve gained the towel-shuffle certification - which would be on the national curriculum if it didn’t carry the risk of nudity.

I remember seeing these start appearing at adventure race events like Hellrunner about a decade ago. I remember thinking "What a ****t! You look ridiculous" Roll forward 10yrs and we now have 2 in the house and they are great for when you come out of the sea in the UK freezing cold and in need of a quick change of clothes. I apologise to those pioneers, I was wrong.

That said, actually branded DryRobes are a rip off. We have the Osprey version which have been awesome, a mate had a DryRobe but sent it back and bought the Osprey. £60 at the time versus £160

As per @doverbiker, it is also great for popping out with the dog for the last pee of the evening.

I have one and it's bloody brilliant. Cheap too with that offer.

I have a robe (passenger one, not a dryrobe ponce) for winter swimming but it is great for night riding in winter or crap weather as it means you get warm and don't get the car covered in crap

I cannot for the life of me understand what people have against these.

Those changing robes work much better for MTB imo

They're great if you're just wet (surfing/swimming/paddling), add mud and they're a PITA.

I've found a £20 lifeventure microfibre one spot on.

It's the piece of kit I want but can't justify.

@joebristol - this is what you describe</span>

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/adult-surf-poncho-100-blue/_/R-p-302847?mc=8528705&c=GREY_BLU

Yeah, I've got the Decathlon one. It doesn't have a waterproof outer or anything. It's just towelling material and great value.
I think it's a great idea and very useful for getting changed in a car park without scaring people.

I've got that cheapo Decathlon one too. Great for drying and changing on the beach and reducing the risk of accidental exposure. Got my wife a more colourful microfibre one with a hood off ebay which packs slightly smaller.
Both work well as changing robes / towels and pack up easily into your bag. Also as not being a proto coat you are less tempted to wear them not to the beach and be accused of being a dryrobe w*****. (NB I have worn it to the beach with swim shorts under when going for a lunchtime dip to save time when w.f.h. Put clothes back on for the return).

Incredibly handy, end of a mucky ride in the wind and rain and want to get chanmged? Surfing?
Collecting kids from rugby/fotty/cross country etc.

I can vouch for this one from Decathlon Poncho 500 Seems to strike a nice balance of price quality and has got those side holes, so you can take your shorts/undies/whatever off with ease.

Hmmm, never had one of these dryrobe changing things nor thought I needed one. But not getting in the buff in public is good.
I do have an old djellaba though. Sort of similar. Mine is plain and dark. Heavy wool for winter. Less open water swim, more jawa/jedi.
Could work?

Incredibly handy, end of a mucky ride in the wind and rain and want to get chanmged?

So much this. Arrive at the car, drop outer layer, get into the robe, Hydroshot the bike and outer layer clothes while in no rush, pack everything up, get into clean clothes. I have the Gorilla one.

Another fan here. I’ve got a Rapanui one that I got for free years ago. Didn’t see the need when I had a van, but now that I’m slumming it with a car it gets used pretty much every ride

Mrs antigee loves sea swimming so got one a few years ago came into its own post lockdown could swim at local outdoor pool but changing rooms closed so great for walking back to car on cold mornings....it's a bit of kit that works...irrespective of haters

thanks OP - been thinking about getting similar for post winter ride car park nudity, but didn't want to spend that much, but at c £50 it's worth a punt to leave in the back of the car for the crap weather rides

I got one for Christmas from a well-meaning relative as I do a fair bit of OW swimming, but I'm struggling to see the point. Just seems like another massive annoying wet thing to sort out alongside my wetsuit when I get home.

Just seems like another massive annoying wet thing to sort out alongside my wetsuit when I get home

Mine, which admittedly is towelling rather than "sherpa", replaces ever having to take a towel. So not "another" just a "different wet thing to sort out"

Thanks Op looks like a nice upgrade to my microfibre poncho style one!

Robe turned up today and really impressed. Plenty of room to get changed in at 6ft 2 and 16.5 stone, easy to get arms inside for stripping off and looks like it’s well made and can be used and abused