Red Original vs RuggaRobe vs Ion Water vs Moloko changing robe review

There are more and more changing robes on the market but I thought I’d take an in-depth look at these four: Red Original Pro Change Robe long sleeve, RuggaRobe Change Robe, Ion Storm Coat, and the Moloko Change Robe. Here I try them all for size, look at their individual features and check whether they will fit in my Lomo 30L tow float. @RedPaddleCo @TheSUPCompany @IONvideochannel
Robes tested:
Moloko Change Robe (colour Dark Blue, size L) www.thesupco.com/clothing-c21...
RuggaRobe (colour Blue Camo with Orange fleece, size M) ruggarobe.co.uk/products/blue...
Red Original Pro Change Robe (colour Icebergs Aqua, size M) red-equipment.co.uk/products/...
Ion Storm Coat (colour Black with Blue fleece, size L) www.ion-products.com/en/uk/pr...
Eco credentials:
RuggaRobe, 100% recycled nylon inner and outer
Red Original, certified B corps company, according to the website 'made in top-end recycled materials'
Moloko, none listed
Ion, none listed
0:00 Intro
0:18 Molokai, change robe
3:27 RuggaRobe
6:51 Red Original, Pro Change Robe
11:59 Ion, Storm Coat
16:05 tow float test
16:41 conclusion
Filmed by Calshot Castle using a GoPro Hero 12, edited on an iPad using Lumafusion app.
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[@chrisfigiel1150]

Hi Rachel great review on the 4 changing robes ,as I said I’ve got the Rugga Robe and think it came out as good as the other 3 ,which I well happy it did the the job,really like your reviews on all swimming related items ,great work .👍🏊‍♀️

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching Chris. It’s a super change robe and good value too.

[@marycharlebois6627]

Hi Rachel, I can’t decide which I love more, the lunge test or that incredible circular brick building behind you overlooking the water. What a great place to film!!! I just wish changing robes were available in 🇨🇦. Your reviews are very thorough. When the day comes that I do find one to purchase, I’ll certainly know what features to look for. Thanks, and keep on lunging, my friend!! Ⓜary💦🏊‍♀

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hey Mary, glad you enjoyed the video. The circular building is Calshot Castle www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/outdoorcentres/ourcentres/calshot/visit/calshot-castle If I swim around Calshot Spit I swoosh past it as the tide gives me a lift westwards. Hope you’ve managed to get in the water for a quick dip. Rach x

[@heleneh4402]

Nice! The ion microfibre pockets gave me goosebumps, hate that feeling against my hands! Nice to get a thorough video like this one, not that Im upgrading my Fourth Element Storm Poncho any time soon but great to know the pros and cons of changing robes! Find that the robe is the most valuable piece of kit any time of year! Imagine all the flashing we spare people! :D

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Yes, they are a great piece of kit which makes outdoor activities an all year round possibility! The Storm Poncho is a super change robe - so roomy but compact.

[@Franscampi]

Very interesting, I have a Gorilla Robe which is great but it’s a pull over your head type and I sometimes wish I had bought a front zip fastening one. The one good thing that I love about mine is that it has a huge pocket at the front that you can put a hot water bottle inside in the winter!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

The Gorilla Robe is one of my favourites for the no-nonsense on over the head and the side zips which are great if you’re changing in or out of a wetsuit.

[@Franscampi]

Yes the side zips are a great addition- extra lunge room!!😂

[@sallyohalloran6650]

Great video, very helpful and interesting about the ION robe You also made me laugh with your sense of humour. Thank you x

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thanks for watching Sally, glad it was interesting. I think quite a few companies have jumped on the changing robe bandwagon but not all of them are thinking about the end user!

[@sallyohalloran6650]

@EverydayAthleteRach I have a Robie, very good. Soft lining. Big pockets and good zipper.

[@PureNRG2]

Great idea demonstrating which robes fit in a tow float. For me, I worry about my DryRobe getting knicked if I leave it on the beach. Really no way to keep an eye on your kit when you’re swimming. And these things ain’t cheap.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

There are really big tow floats nowadays - Zone 3 do a whopper. I never leave kit to get peed on or nicked!

[@hilarythornton3034]

Thanks Rachel. Plenty of choice. Rachel any idea how to repair a Tow Float. Tried different glues but no luck.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I don't know, but off the top of my head a puncture repair kit or Black Witch might do the job. When mine have broken, it is usually at a point where neither of those options will help. Let me know if you come up with anything. Rach

[@Franscampi]

Thanks Rachel, this was interesting, I currently have a Gorilla Robe which is great but it’s a pull over the head one and I sometimes wish it had a zip up the middle! Due to cost I will be hanging onto it for a while as other than that it’s a pretty good robe, it even has a large front pocket for a hot water bottle !

[@gerrylamarche6409]

Can you do a second video with you sitting in them. You get out of water tired so you sit down and the robes pull right up to your ass and you sitting on cold plastic. And your legs stick out too. This is not just a length issue but a design flaw imo. But mabye other brands are better?

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Good shout Gerry. Next time I’ll incorporate a sit test. All of these were pretty long so would probably have passed the cold bum measure.