How much does cold water swimming cost?

$47 buys all 2 essentials.

Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick

$47

2 items, nothing rented

What each thing costs

Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.

Changing Robe essential

Tow Float / Safety Buoy essential

mid $30top $34

All 2 essentials

$47

$47

Everything you need to start cold water swimming. None of it is a big commitment.

Worn immediately after swimming for rapid warming and privacy — the most important cold-water recovery item.

Vivida Lifestyle Poncho Changing Robe

A brightly coloured tow float makes you visible to boats and provides an emergency buoyancy aid.

Abahub Swim Buoy Safety Tow Float Swim Bubble for Open Water Green 15L

mid $30top $34

Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.

Gloves, socks, and caps extend cold tolerance in water below 10°C.

Sunlite Sports Neoprene Pool Gloves for Water Aerobics Equipment and…

mid $50top $55

How much does Cold Water Swimming cost to start?

About $47 for the 2 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.

What does each thing cost for Cold Water Swimming?

Changing Robe: from $35. Tow Float / Safety Buoy: from $12.

Is Cold Water Swimming an expensive hobby?

Costs vary with the gear you pick. The list above shows the cheapest sensible option for each item.

What should I buy first for Cold Water Swimming?

changing robe, tow float / safety buoy — $47 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.