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BearMade: The British Bag Brand Getting Everyone Outdoors
BearMade founders, Oscar and Nell, just want to make great bags for awesome people, and to help even more people get outdoors. Find out how this sm...
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Meet Salty Lemon: A Flexible Kitesurf Gear Subscription Service
One of the major barriers to kitesurfing is the expense of all the gear. Even short term renting adds up. Excitingly, the team at Salty Lemon has a...
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Meet Georgina Monti: the Waterwoman who Helped Develop Vivida's Surf Swimwear
When it came to finding someone to rigorously test Vivida’s new sustainable surf swimwear collection, we couldn’t think of anyone better than Geor...
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Get Summer Ready: Must-Have Beach Changing Robes
It wasn’t too long ago when all we had to dry off on the beach was a damp towel caked in sand. Thankfully, times have changed, and we’ve come a lon...
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How to Find your Perfect Stay-Put Bikini Top
Nip slips, and non-trustworthy knots are a no-no! Finding the perfect stay-put bikini top can be an endless battle of ordering things you think w...
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How to Choose the Best Rash Guard for Open Water Swimming
Ever wondered what a rash guard even is? When would you wear one? And what are the benefits of wearing a rash guard for open water swimming? Indie ...
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How to Find your Perfect Stay-Put Bikini Bottom
Bottoms up! Let’s go it’s time to hit the beach… Finding the perfect stay-put bikini bottom can be a real challenge, even if you’ve found your per...
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Our Favourite Winter Surfing Gear
We’re getting very technical here, only the most advanced equipment will feature in this article so you know you’re getting the best bang for your ...
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Swimming in Cold Weather and Why Your Changing Robe Matters
The improvements to mental and physical health when we swim in cold water is well documented, but it's important to stay safe out there. Discover o...
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The best drinks bottles for outdoor sports
This Hydration Week (13th-19th March) we're pointing you in the direction of an ocean-friendly company who create everything you need to stay hydra...
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The Ultimate List of the Best Surf Gear for 2023
We’re talking about the best beginner surf boards, the best advanced surf boards, the best changing robes, the best bikinis for surfing, some of th...
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Review: the Best Surf Ponchos
What makes one surf poncho towel better than another? How do you decide which towel poncho is right for you? Read our handy guide to find out...
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Vivida is not a passing brand.
It is a mindset. It is a vision. It is a place you can be yourself; release your inhibitions, and fearlessly go out to embrace the beauty of this world and the people in it.
- H.K. Topping. Investment Banker & Vivida Adventurer