The Aqua Parka by Gill Marine is a very good candidate to give you the comfort and protection you got from your mother as a babe.
Imagine pulling it over your pulled-down wetsuit and having ample space to change. That’s what the Aqua Parka was designed to deliver.
It’s a portable and personal changing poncho with a hood, a furry (toweling) lining, and built with the durability we expect from the Gill Marine name.
Read on and see how this parka met our high hopes after scuba dives, paddle boarding, and as a swim parka.
Now every outdoor gem you visit doesn’t have to include shivering when you get out of the water. What if you happen to stumble on to a hidden beach and there’s no changing room available? Going paddle boarding or surfing until sundown when a chill sets in? A swim parka is going to keep the smile on your face and prevent you from shivering.
The Aqua Parka is maybe the best outdoor changing robe we’ve tested with clear appeal to our team of scuba divers, kayakers, swimmers, surfers, for boating and for extra warmth on the beach. Part parka, part changing robe it costs a bit more than cheaper towel ponchos, but it does so much more too.
With the combination of polyurethane shell and a fluffy fleece lining, you can enjoy warmth when you come up from the water, even with the unforgiving winter cold. Since it’s completely wind- and waterproof, meaning no element can get in and out of this swim parka, packing away gear is also made easier in the absence of a shivering body and shaky fingers.
Unlike a surf poncho that is essentially a towel you wear, Gill Marine comes out of a strong history of making foul weather protection for sailors. The Aqua Parka reflects that with their patented welding techniques used to seal in body heat and keep moisture out.
Polyester is reliable for outdoor apparel and gear due to its moisture-wicking properties. Meaning any water from your wetsuit and body is pulled away by the fabric without absorbing it. This way, your swim parka stays lightweight as it dries your body.
The 4-way stretch fabric offers you mobility while changing inside. There’s also ample room so you can move with ease, get out of your wetsuit and slip into dry clothes.
Beyond use as a changing robe, it even works as a waterproof parka. That makes this a pretty versatile product.
Aqua Parka’s 2-way front zippers use YKK zips, the world’s leading brand! Closing and opening them is a breeze, whether you’re doing it outside with freezing hands or not.
And the stitching? They don’t exist! Don’t panic. This swim parka’s seams come with sturdy welding. Not only does it add protection, but it also amplifies its durability.
Remember that this changing robe doesn’t have its storage bag. You’ll need to buy it separately. But if you have a 10L drybag, it’ll get the job done.
Gill Marine’s Aqua Parka is your best bud for a hassle-free swimming and changing experience.
