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To me this is the equivalent to wearing a towel out whlst shopping..
Honestly, the number of people i've seen (granted, mainly in Brighton) wearing a HUUUUGE dry-robe towelling thing as a 'normal coat' is increasing day by day!!
And nope, these aren't people who've just been for a sea swim.
This is just using a dry-robe as a fashionable coat, I guess....
At what point did this bit of utility dry wear become fashionable???
idongeddit...
DrP
You can blame that blonde one off of Countryfile.
She was cutting about in a camouflage pattern one a couple of weeks ago on t'tellybox.
Brilliant, I'll drag mine out and I can be fashionable for the first time in at least a decade.
What’s a dry robe?
its deffo a thing here in brighton, but then sea swimming during lockdown has really taken off too.
but yeah its crossed in to everyday clothing which still bemuses me.
You can blame that blonde one off of Countryfile.
She was cutting about in a camouflage pattern one a couple of weeks ago on t’tellybox.
Exactly what I was thinking. I initially thought she was about to do a piece on outdoor swimming 😆
I initially thought she was about to do a piece on outdoor swimming
...and pressed "record"....
…and pressed “record”….
...with his left hand
So it’s like a dressing gown, a towel and a cagoule had dirty sex and this was what happened. I’m saying nothing as I went out wearing an action blanket the other day. In my head I looked like Clint Eastwood. In reality I looked like an idiot. Albeit a warm and cosy idiot
Where's Cougar to lock this thread before Perchy gets out of hand....
He has no authority here.
No authority at all
Interesting look.
Yep Hive and Brighton seafront is Dryrobe central. Especially featured with an angry looking dog towing the owner along.
Bit like a reinvented lower quality Buffalo Super 6 shirt. (No Pertex)
^^^^
THIS.... THIS IS THE LOOK.....
I guess it's the ideal shoplifting garment. You could hide 3 basketballs and a sledge under there.
DrP
EDIT - or if you're really let yourself go during lockdown.... gained a few stone, and had the same PJs on for 3 months... just pop the dry-robe on and all sins are covered...
Maybe there are 3 short people under there, trying to avoid a Covid fine?
She does not look happy about wearing one. It looks like something one of those American Gravy Seals would wear. Something to mop up all the sweat caused by walking slowly
Surf lifesaving clubbies in the South West have been using them for probably 7-8 years, before they were picked up by British triathlon etc. As our club, Holywell Bay SLSC, decamped off the beach after every Saturday club day we used to have visitors standing and staring as multiple groups of Jawa’s of different sizes trudged over the dunes.
Fourth Element’s Storm Poncho, designed by a friend, is also very popular down West.
Same by me. Particularly popular with dog walkers.
Jawa’s of different sizes
I like the really small ones.
“Ooooh! Teeny!”
I've been lusting after one of these for camping. They are ridiculously expensive and now post Brexit probably even worse
https://www.astucas.com/en/products/sestrals-poncho/
Coming to a promenade and shopping centre near you...
DrP
I've been known to stop in the shop on the way home from a wet ride, wearing my biocore changing robe thing, with trackies on though. I'm not a monster.
I have worn mine aims and about. But only when on the way back from swimming.
They are far too big to wear out of you plan on getting changed under it. If it is fitting then it's going to be useless for getting changed. Plus you can't wear 10 layers under it which you need at the moment
I have worn mine aims and about. But only when on the way back from swimming.
This I approve of...
Like when I pop to MaccyD's wearing muddy MTB shorts and lycra bibs.
I wouldn't go..."oh, what to wear to ASDA..I know, I'll pop a pair of bibs on, some knee pads, and my clippy-cloppy shoes too for full effect..."..
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Same by me. Particularly popular with dog walkers.
😀 I was about to post that they've become popular in Swansea with people who think they live in Gower!
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It has proved to be amazing for after muddy night rides too. Take top layers off before getting in the car and wear it on the way home.
And nope, these aren’t people who’ve just been for a sea swim.
Maybe not but if they have been for a swim at any point in the past, or plan to go, or know someone who has then they want you to know all about it.
How do you know if someone is an open water swimmer? BECAUSE THEY TELL THE WHOLE WORLD ABOUT IT!!!
This is especially true if they have been swimming when it is slightly cold. They yearn for people to say how crazy/brave/bonkers they are.
Can't wait til folk start to wear Oodies out and about. Similar things, but more onesie/pyjama-ish. Would go nicely with a pair of fluffy slippers in Lild.
I'll admit to having worn mine in cafes and once, I think, in a shop. Always on the way back from swimming though. I think the point has already been made that if it's big enough to dry/change yourself under then it's too big to be worn as casual clothing. Too bloody warm too.
Is that open water swimming? I forgot to mention that mine was, and in cold water.
Sorry franksinatra should have been clear.......
How do you know if someone is an open water swimmer? BECAUSE THEY TELL THE WHOLE WORLD ABOUT IT!!!
This is especially true if they have been swimming when it is slightly cold. They yearn for people to say how crazy/brave/bonkers they are.
Quite a contrast to all those crazy, but shy, mountain bikers who buy Go Pros to make a gnarly edit of themselves trundling round a forest and then post them on YouTube, Facebook and other social media.
Maybe not but if they have been for a swim at any point in the past, or plan to go, or know someone who has then they want you to know all about it.
How do you know if someone is an open water swimmer? BECAUSE THEY TELL THE WHOLE WORLD ABOUT IT!!!
I watched an episode of Rick Stein's Cornwall series last night. He met a woman who was supposed to be a regular sea swimmer, and they went for a dip, a sunny day last October. Rick walked into the sea, dived in and swam off. She tentatively inched her way in, and stood there clutching her elbows. It was fairly obvious that she wasn't a regular sea swimmer and possibly had never been in water cooler than her bath, by her reaction.
They're just the new poncho. I think it's a good thing, it's about time us cold semi-naked poncho wearers came out of the bushes in the parks and were accepted in society for what we are. They're also quite warm
Is this some kind of sartorial shaming? I mean WTF?
Its an extra large warm coat.
i should be prime candidate for one. surf, kayak, swim in rivers, own a T5...
i absolutely refuse. I've been using the same manky old towel for surfing about a decade and i can get out of my winter wetsuit and be fully clothed in about 2 mins flat.
That poncho could double up as a wing suit
Not me, but that's how I feel when wearing my Nuclear Races* Dry robe... toasty !! Standing at the side of a footy pitch on a Sunday morning watching the lad run the mid-field. Poacher's pocket on the inside for my flask, jobs a goodun. (Not needed for his rugby training as I help out)
The only downside is they take up sooo much room when not in use
*got a free race when I bought my one.
I've seen a few folks wearing them at a Friday night rugby match, seem ideal stood outside on a stand in winter weather. Only used ours for to'ing and fro'ing from swimming, the beach or the kids from rugby - godsend when we could do rugby activities and changing rooms closed, keep them warm after and car cleaner too. Wear what you like, they're very practical!
The only downside is they take up sooo much room when not in use
Don't tell me you don't have a Dryrobe compression sack?
https://dryrobe.com/products/dryrobe-travel-bag
Quite a contrast to all those crazy, but shy, mountain bikers who buy Go Pros to make a gnarly edit of themselves trundling round a forest and then post them on YouTube, Facebook and other social media.
Or even worse, trundling around a beach for the hundredth time.
I was going to make a snide comment, but then I remembered I went to the corner shop for some milk the other day, in my slippers. ( I was otherwise appropriatley dressed) The shame.
Mister-P
Why didn't they make that bag a bright colour then you could use it a pull buoy ?
Dryrobe compression sack
A what now?! a 30quid bag to store your coat in?
I thought I was being over the top spending 25quid on a hooded towel!
(to be fair it is black so I can masquerade as a monk when I'm wearing it...)
Seems a good idea but not for me. I sea swam last week, went to change after and had forgotten my dry shorts. Had to drive home with a towel wrapped round my waist, quick dash from car to home no-one saw.
I think decathlon sell those dry shawl thingies.
Not me, but that’s how I feel when wearing my Nuclear Races* Dry robe
Was about to say dry robes have been popular in obstacle course racing for probably 10 years or more
Was about to say dry robes have been popular in obstacle course racing for probably 10 years or more
climbing over a pile of dryrobes? tricky...
Moved to Brighton last year. And mentioned I'd start swimming. So this Christmas I was bought a teal towel with a hole for you head. #### yeah rad old skool SoCal look.
While the Brighton guys are here. Sea swimming? All I ever see is groups of people bobbing about. Seen some swimmers, not many and they're usually 100 years old.
climbing over a pile of dryrobes? tricky…
For some of the races I've seen advertised over the years that would count as a major obstacle! There was a time when it seemed like everyone and their dog was putting on a race, often in what appeared to be little more than their back gardens.
its deffo a thing here in brighton, but then sea swimming during lockdown has really taken off too.
You know how most people you see wearing a tracksuit have never done a days exercise in their lives, well I can tell you 99% of people wearing dry-robes in Brighton probably couldn't even direct you to the beach.
climbing over a pile of dryrobes? tricky…
That made me chuckle
TBF ... Nuclear Races are the real deal. Really very good and just down the road, which is handy
Hopefully it's a stepping stone towards the real win, big furry game of thrones cloaks.
Screw fashion, they are awesome.
I've got a padded winter coat designed for Chicago-type cold, and if it's REALLY parky the DryRobe GOES ON TOP.
The only real problem is down here in the south east its 13c tomorrow and I am struggling to need more than a tsshirt and raincoat, so not much use for a dry robe until next Dec.
😀 I was about to post that they’ve become popular in Swansea with people who think they live in Gower!
@IdleJon - You mean the sort of people who refer to their suburbs as villages? 🙂 😆
When you see a few of them waddling along together they remind me of a swarm of daleks!
Dear lordy! 20 years ago we bought the big neoprene ones for wearing on a windy beach between surfing sessions. Never thought of wearing one round town. Will have to check the loft for mine.
I can tell you 99% of people wearing dry-robes in Brighton probably couldn’t even direct you to the beach.
They'll also have skinny jeans, and shoes without socks on.
I mean... you wanna be warm or not m8?!
DrP
They’ve gone down very well in Dublin. 😂
https://twitter.com/karlbrophy/status/1325404401666764801?s=21
Background story in the Grauniad from Nov 2020:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/25/shivering-dublin-bay-swimmers-slighted-for-fancy-robes
Here in sunny Shore-kipa on Sea , like Brighton, they have become a badge of pride. If you have once dipped you toe in water that is less than 15 degrees , you buy a Dry Robes you are in the cold water swimming camp , and wear it always. It is useful to identify other members of the cold swimming fraternity. Especially when worn to the shops, taking kids to school, and going for a walk down on Hove sea front.
The are big baggy things , which are like a mobile changing room , they are not flattering in the least. But I guess they hide "figure faults"
They seem to be this years version of wearing patterned welly boots on easyJet flights for weekends away.
(The irony of this is that I work as a volunteer around here in marine safety - and know who most of the "real" cold water swimmers are ...)
15° isn't cold though.
Cold weather? Handy big warm layer hanging up ready to go? Need milk, bread and a few cans of beer? Throw on, go shop, don’t give a damn. Ignore the stuck up idiots giving you a dirty look.
Cold weather? Handy big warm layer hanging up ready to go? Need milk, bread and a few cans of beer? Throw on, go shop, don’t give a damn. Ignore the stuck up idiots giving you a dirty look.
That 150 GBP big baggy warm layer. Shit, just take your duvet, it will be a warm and less cumbersome .... and cost less
(I never see anyone walking around in the Republic of B&H wearing Decathalon versions .....)
They've started to become quite popular as apres-Cyclocross garments. To be fair it's a pretty good idea if you've done a wet mid-winter CX race and you haven't got a van to warm up in.
I've actually got one of those exact camo ones, but not sure I could wear it outside of a carpark in a muddy field....
If you have once dipped you toe in water that is less than 15 degrees ,
11 months of the year then...
just take your duvet, it will be a warm and less cumbersome
You strip the bed to go to the shops? What if it's raining?
groups of Jawa’s
A friend of mine went through a phase of wearing a Moroccan Djellaba around town. He looked like a 6ft Jawa. I doubt he had just been swimming in the Medway, although I don't know for sure.
DOI here... I can actually deffo see the benefit of having one for post rides..changing into for car trip etc....
I may actually buy one!
But NEVER as a coat.
DrP
You strip the bed to go to the shops? What if it’s raining?
Put the wetsuit on ....
Bloody hell! I saw two people walking a dog in them during the cold snap in Surrey. I thought it was a bit odd but chortled to myself.
But its actually a thing! Brilliant! And there's even an anti-thing!
Love mine but won't be going for a walk in it. This has made my day. Thanks DrP.
and cost less
I’m assuming these people have already bought one. And probably found that they don’t use it nearly enough for its intended purpose to justify the money they spent. Even more reason to use it to pop out when it’s cold. You’ll be annoyed at people popping into shops wearing their Five Ten Freeriders next.
Live in rural Devon and never seen one! Had to look them up .... Still we have a fair few Devon ‘red necks’, the like of which I’ve not seen in the rest of the U.K. but bet somewhere like Lincolnshire will have them ?
My wife and daughter do a bit of wild swimming. I’m too nesh to go in when it’s really cold. Here in Sheff it’s all about the reservoirs. Soup means Sheffield outdoor plungers, their Instagram is full of people breaking the ice in their swim wear. We’ve got some of the towelling only robes in the house, and I got my wife a big turtle backpack/changing bag from swim feral for Christmas. Anything that warms you up after a chilly dip seems a Jolly Good Idea. £150 for the really warm ones though. Blimey. My daughter called me out for #everydaysexism when I pointed out this thread to her (and a segment on fighting talk on Saturday morning about the same thing.) I thing she has a point. Although someone pointed out we are a group who film ourselves riding round the woods and put it on YouTube, and there are whole tv programmes about messing around in cars, the wild swimming thing seems to be a more female friendly interest and mocking the equipment that is used to do it does seem a bit... patriarchal? Anyway I’m not in Brighton and we only see dry robes by the “Yorkshire water, cold water kills” signs up here so maybe it’s different for the sea swimmers.
Why would it be everyday sexism?
It is far from just women wearing them. Just that a majority of ows are women
Why would it be everyday sexism?
The are big baggy things , which are like a mobile changing room , they are not flattering in the least. But I guess they hide “figure faults”
I initially thought she was about to do a piece on outdoor swimming
…and pressed “record”….
…with his left hand
whenever she comes on the telly, so do I
OK - weird how this thread descended into claims of sexism. Typical STW I guess. What's that saying about a man with a hammer?
Have you seen most male ows? They would also be happy hiding figure faults.
Also all the swimmers i have swum with couldn't give a toss about that.
The bit about countryfile yeah i can see that point absolutely, but the rest of the thread is fair i thought.
Lots of my windsurfing friends wear them. Or neoprene versions, standing around in a wet wetsuit on a cold windy beach makes you really cold rather quickly
Also useful for getting changed in the car park as not everyone is slim annd under 30 and there are deffo some people who should have one and don't
She was cutting about in a camouflage pattern one a couple of weeks ago on t’tellybox
I never saw that 😉
Why would it be everyday sexism?
…with his left hand
@vdubber67 - I have to say I lust after one for post cx, but at £150 I’ll stick to trying to protect my modesty with a half-closed car door.