9 Of The Best Changing Robes For Wild Swimming, Camping And Beach Days – Whatever The Weather

Don’t flash the beach! Whether you’re a surfer, wild swimmer or paddleboarder, keep your dignity when getting changed waterside with an adult changing robe. Some are towelling, some waterproof, others lightweight or insulated. Beach bums delight.

Here is our edit to the nine best adult changing robes for 2023.

For Quick Drying Microfibre:

Dock & Bay

Adult Poncho Hooded Towel, £25

No space, no problem. If you’re looking for a lightweight and fast drying changing robe, you can’t beat Dock & Bay. Their highly absorbent microfibre poncho folds into next to nothing. Don’t expect a cosy, plush changing robe; this is a compact option and it is excellent. Buy it.

For Towelling:

Decathlon

Adult Surfing Poncho 500, £34.99

Created by surf-loving designers with surfers in mind, the stretchy underarm panels and side openings at the hips of this adult poncho allows you to protect your modesty when getting changed. And it’s affordable too. Buy it.

For Easy Changing In The Elements:

Finisterre

Tego Long Sleeve Robe, £135

Blowing a gale? Brilliant Finisterre offers a variety of thicknesses and warmth in its towelling changing robe range. This year’s bestseller is the Tego Long Sleeve Robe, which has a fluffy fleece inner and water repellent outer. Buy it.

For Room And Warmth:

Regatta

Adult Changing Robe, Regatta, £120

Regatta has thought of everything, from the inner security pocket to the taped seams and durable water repellent finish which allows for complete waterproof protection. The borg fleeced lining will keep you snug and dry while you change discreetly at the beach. Buy it.

Cult Favourite:

Dryrobe

Dryrobe Advanced Long Sleeve, £160

The most famous of changing robe brands, dryrobe is much loved. Available in 15 different colourways, these heavy, all-purpose changing robes double up as all-purpose coats. Equally popular for windswept Cornish beach days and rugby pitch side. Buy it.

For The Brightest Of Colours:

Brakeburn

Leopard Print Changing Robe, £139

A showstopper of a changing robe, this bright red leopard beauty also comes in a navy tiger print. Fully lined with fleece to keep you warm, the outer is matt polyester. It has deep pockets and a two-way chunky zip. Buy it.

For Whopper Pockets:

Frostfire

Moonwrap Waterproof Changing Robe, £99.99

Designed to be generously sized, Moonwraps are made from a shiny windproof nylon which makes cleaning off mud easy. These changing robes are unisex, have extra-large external pockets, velcro adjuster cuffs to keep out the chill and a large internalwaterproof zipper pocket. Buy it.

For Style And Substance:

Cape Cove

Snug Changing Coat, £299

If budget allows, the Snug Changing Coat is an absolute corker, and very stylish. Available in a beautiful dusty pink and jazzy patterns, this coat has a super warm recycled sherpa lining, an adjustable drawcord for waisted styling and double pockets on the outside. Buy it.

For Subtle Branding:

Red

Pro Change Robe Evo, £159.99

If you don’t want to feel like a walking advert, yet still want a quality robe, look to Red which has subtle branding. It’s soft, not shiny and has a very fluffy inner to keep you dry and warm whatever the weather. We like. Buy it.

By Annabel Jack
July 2023