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Here are some of my favorite swimming items:
 | Tusa Dry Top Snorkel (comes in four colors): I hate swallowing lake water, and this helps me regulate my breathing. | $29 at Amazon.com |
 | blueseventy Thermal Swim Socks: I love these insulated socks. My current pair has lasted three years. I wear these until the water is below 50 F, then I add a 5mm sock on top for winter swims. | $49.95 at Amazon.com |
 | blueseventy Thermal Swim Glove: I love these thin gloves for temps between 55 and 65F. I also wear these when I swim in water with lots of jellyfish because I don’t want to feel them when they run into my hands. Very durable. My current pair is more than four years old. | $49.95 at Amazon.com |
 | NeoSport 5mm socks: I wear these over my blueseventy thermal socks in winter when the temps are 45-48F. I like them because they don’t have velcro bands to cinch the sock tighter. That makes them easier to put on and remove. Yes, water collects inside, but my feet stay very warm. | $36.95 at Amazon.com |
 | New Wave Swim Buoy (PVC): This buoy is high-vis and lightweight. Made out of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), which isn’t as durable as a TPU bag. I use mine for travel. Several sizes available. | $34.95 at Amazon.com |
 | New Wave Swim Buoy (TPU): This buoy is high-vis and slightly heavier than the PVC buoy. It’s made out of TPU, and is more durable over time than PVC. I’ve had the same bag for almost four years. Several sizes available. | $39.95 at Amazon.com |
 | New Wave Silicone Swim Cap: I love this cap. It helps make me visibile in the water. I’ve had mine for four years. | $19.95 at Amazon.com |
 | Water Shoes: I wear these over my thermal socks so I don’t tear them on the rocks on the beach. | $9.99 at Amazon.com |
 | Amoji Garden Clogs: I love wearings these over my thermal socks as my “shoes” when traveling to the beach. | $27.95 at Amazon.com |
 | Orca Thermal Wetsuit: Made with Yamamoto neoprene, this warm suit is ideal for temps around 48-58F. I can do crawl and breastsroke with ease. | $374.95 at Amazon.com |
 | Chums Storm Backpack: I have this pack in grey. It is a fantastic gear bag for open water swimming. Comes in 20L and 32L. | $129-$149 at Amazon.com |
 | ORCA Hydra 22oz | Insulated, Stainless Steel Water Bottle: I get thirsty when I swim, so this bottle is a must-have for my swim bag. Available in several sizes and colors. | $31.95 at Amazon.com |
 | Oversized Cotton Turkish Beach Towels Set Bulk 74″x38″: I have a Turkish beach towel that I pack in my swim bag. It’s big enough to wrap around me when I’m changing, and it’s absorbent but not that bulky. | $48.99 set at Amazon.com |
| Xterra Wetsuits Velocity Goggles: I’ve been wearing these goggles for years. They’re pretty durable. I’ve only used two pair in four years. | $29 at Amazon.com |
 | Xterra Volt Wetsuit: This was my first wetsuit, and it’s bombproof. I’ve worn it for four years, and I’m still using it. So durable. Women’s and men’s sizes. | $179 at Amazon.com |