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Ultra Dry Adventurer

Water Sports Blog

Events, gear guides and adventures from the Ultra Dry community.

Two swimmers in Ultra Dry waterproof changing robes, grey and pink and black and red, on a stormy beach with an orange and a black dry bag backpack

2 November 2026

Are Dry Robes Waterproof? What Keeps the Rain Out

Yes, a proper dry robe has a waterproof outer shell, but the fleece lining is meant to soak up water, and rain can still get in at the hem, cuffs and hood. What keeps the water out, what lets it in, and how to keep your robe waterproof.

Two sea swimmers in Ultra Dry changing robes on a snowy rocky shore, with an orange 55 litre and a black 35 litre dry bag backpack and two waterproof phone cases

27 October 2026

Christmas Gifts for Swimmers, Paddlers and Cyclists 2026: Ideas by Budget

Christmas 2026 gift ideas for sea swimmers, kayakers, paddleboarders and cyclists, from stocking fillers under £15 to a waterproof changing robe. Order by Monday 21 December for UK delivery before Christmas.

A yellow 10 litre Ultra Dry Adventurer dry bag on the left and an army green 55 litre waterproof dry bag backpack on the right, split by a yellow diagonal with VS in the middle

26 October 2026

Dry Bag vs Dry Bag Backpack: Which Should You Buy?

Buy a plain dry bag if you are stowing kit somewhere; buy a dry bag backpack if you have to carry it on your back. Both keep water out the same way — the difference is how you move with them.

15 October 2026

Get On the Water: October 2026 Events Calendar

56 UK watersports events still to come — open-water swims, kayak races, regattas, triathlons and more. Here’s what’s coming up, plus the full events calendar.

Open water swimmer walking out of a misty loch at dawn carrying a pink Ultra Dry tow float, with a blank sea swimming kit checklist alongside

3 August 2026

Sea Swimming Kit Checklist: How to Keep Everything Dry

The essential open-water kit: a bright tow float, a dry bag, something warm and a hot drink. The full checklist for UK sea swimmers.

IPX6 rated Ultra Dry 10 litre yellow dry bag taking a wave on the rocks, beside IPX8 rated Ultra Dry waterproof phone cases underwater

3 August 2026

Are Dry Bags Fully Waterproof? Roll-Tops and IPX Ratings Explained

A properly closed dry bag shrugs off rain, waves and a dunking – and floats. What IPX ratings mean, and how to close a roll-top so it never leaks.

25 June 2026

Your Summer 2026 UK Watersports Events Guide: 185 Adventures Ahead

Summer 2026 is packed — 185 UK watersports events still to come. From open-water swims and kayak races to regattas, triathlons and surf series, here’s what’s on and where, plus the new UK Watersports Events Calendar.

3 April 2026

New Events Added to the UK Watersports Calendar

62 new UK watersports events just added — including RNLI swims in Cornwall, Keswick Mountain Festival, Lake District sailing, and Scottish wild swims. Browse them all.

3 April 2026

Last Chance to Enter: UK Watersports Events Closing Soon

Entry deadlines approaching for UK watersports events in April 2026. Don’t miss the Devizes to Westminster, BKSA Foiling Series, Osprey Triathlon, and more.

3 April 2026

Event Preview: English National Surfing Championships 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 English National Surfing Championships at Fistral Beach, Newquay. Dates, divisions, entry details, and what to bring.

3 April 2026

Top UK Watersports Events This Month: April 2026

The best UK watersports events in April 2026 — from national surfing championships at Fistral to the legendary Devizes to Westminster canoe race. Find your next event.

28 March 2026

Best Dryrobe Alternative UK: Why the Ultra Dry Changing Robe Delivers More for Less

Love the idea of a waterproof changing robe but not the Dryrobe price tag? You’re not alone. Here’s why the Ultra Dry Changing Robe delivers the same warmth, waterproofing, and quality — at a significantly lower price. Dryrobe pioneered the waterproof changing robe market and they deserve credit for that. But “pioneered” doesn’t always mean […]