Dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve

Each and everyone of us have been there at the awkward moment of having to get changed in car parks, beaches, etc and of course as with everything in life, you have your exhibitionists who don’t really care who sees what, however, for the majority, discretion does apply and rightly so.

The dryrobe used as just a changing robe only tells a small part of its versatility, it is adaptable in any situation where you need to keep warm. That may be pre-event, post-event, changing clothes or even washing the car in cold weather or moving around the house instead of a bath robe.

fully insulated

Whichever way you use it you will be fully insulated from the elements. it starts with a tough windproof and waterproof shell that withstands and finishes on the inside with a very comfy synthetic wooly material, designed to dry you and keep you warm. that also feels great next to the skin.

The dryrobe features a good, comfy and well sized hood as well as two large zipped pockets on the outside and a smaller one on the inside, which is two-way waterproof for electronic gadgets/car keys, etc. The zip handles are nice and big – so no fiddling about, which is just what you need for freezing cold hands. The long sleeves have Velcro cuffs to tighten and keep you toasty warm.

portable changing room

The one tested is a large size and when I say large, I mean large. However, that’s the advantage because it gives you acres of room inside when getting changed and not only that but there’s enough room for you to pull your arms inside and really get on with the job of getting changed as quickly as possible – it is a portable changing room! There’s also a very large internal pocket for putting smaller items into when changing clothing.

However, changing rooms are never small and the large size dryrobe is bulky to say the least but not as bulky as a tent and much easier to put on and though bulky, is still pretty light at just 1.3 kilos for the large version. Ideally, the dryrobe would stay in the car/van/tent and used accordingly. If you do travel with a backpack, etc, then dryrobe sell less bulky alternatives – you make the choice.

Whilst we’re on the subject of choice, you may well be spoilt when choosing from the dryrobe website – there are so many colours and short arm and towel version alternatives plus a growing range of accessories.

Conclusion

I found the dryrobe to be the perfect companion for any watersports enthusiast and though on the surface it may well look expensive when compared against cheaper imitators, the build quality and the assurance that you’ll get many, many years use is all the compensation you need, especially when you start to realise just how versatile it is. On a cold January late Sunday afternoon, you’ll appreciate it and keep it in the car, so if you break down on the way home you have the perfect companion to keep you warm.

Features:

• A completely waterproof and windproof outer shell fabric.
• A tailored, fitted sleeve with velcro fasteners at the wrist.
• Super warm lining Synthetic Lambswool lining (51% Acrylic, 49% Polyester).
• The dryrobe full length two-way reversible YKK® zip.
• Minimal sealed seam construction.
• Deep external fleece warm lined pockets.
• A huge ‘A4’ size internal soft lined poacher pocket.
• Internal zip entry phone, iPod, MP3 player or wallet pocket.
• The inside chest pocket, two-way waterproof design.
• Super light construction at
• just 1.3kg.

Price:
UK £110.00
US $175.00