Adventure Kit Hire Blogs

2026 Blog Update:  The Aquasphere Aquaskin Wetsuit has now been discontinued.  The closest wetsuit to this model is the ZOGGS Explorer Ultra, which is designed for open water swimmers searching for the perfect combination of elasticity, buoyancy and durability, to...

Burley have updated their Thru Axle range for both their standard and Coho thru axles, We wanted to summaries in the table below:   Old Code Old Product Name New Code New Product Name UPC CODES  TRAILER THRU AXLE INFO...

See the term ‘biosecurity’ and you would be forgiven for thinking that you had stumbled across yet another COVID related article about handwashing or lateral flow tests. But no, these next 2 minutes of reading are all about the importance...

Lube or to give it its full name, lubricant does pretty much what it says on the tin or roll on. It lubricates.  Having long played a role in the history of swimming with channel swimmers regularly lubing up with a...

Our guide for travelling with a smart trainer How to package? Original packaging - usually cardboard. This option is the cheapest however the original cardboard is only likely to last 1 or 2 trips. We would also recommend some extra...

Seasoned wild swimmer or perhaps this is your first year, what better reason to add some water themed gifts to your or somebody else’s Christmas List. Here at Tri Wetsuit Hire we came up with our favourites (big hint Father...

Have you felt the tingle of cold water exhilaration yet? Wild swimming has exploded in popularity in recent years – with many people drawn to it for the mental health benefits, have you felt the tingle yet? As an Open Water Swim...

Having worn a lot of swimrun wetsuits over the years and put them to test on some seriously knarly swimrun routes. It felt fitting to try out the Yonda Ghost 3 swimrun wetsuit on a completely new swimrun route around Desborough...

Are you new to Winter cold open water swimming? Or did you get the bug this summer and are wondering HOW you can brave the cold water to carry on through the winter season? Well, look no further! Here are...

Looking for an honest Blueseventy Thermal Reaction review? We tested the latest Thermal Reaction wetsuit in UK open-water conditions to see whether the thermal zirconium lining really keeps you warmer than a standard triathlon wetsuit and whether the extra cost...

Do you or someone you know have a deep love for the world of open water swimming? Do you need some inspiration for presents for that said person? We have your back. Here are our recommended top 5 books for...

Are you keen try some power meter pedals before buying - hire a set of power meter pedals A new venture for the business this year, is the offer to rent out a power meter to enable you to take...

Are you looking to service your CycleOps H2/ Saris H3 Direct Drive Turbo Trainer? Please see below some of the common questions we get asked about how to service direct driver trainers... What tools do you need to open the...

The Adventure Kit Hire team took the Burley 16+ wheel kit for a spin to test them out. Here is what we thought...  We tested the wheel kit out with the Burley Encore X kids bike trailer. The wheel kit is...

2026 Blog Update: The Hamax trailer range has since been updated & new models added. Your can view the Hamax trailer range on the Hamax website. We no longer offer for hire the Hamax trailers and we are exclusively working in...

We are really EXCITED to announce that we are working with WeeRide and have received our first delivery of stock! We will be offering the ultimate 'try before you buy' on the WeeRide Central Mounted Seats and best selling Tag -A...

Fiona from Swim Swim Swim carried out a wetsuit review on the YONDA Spectre  I wore a Womens Medium Tall - I'm 5 "10 (size 12 clothing) and I have to say I thought the sizing and fit was perfect....

Here are Kids Bike Trailers we’re often asked whether infants can ride in a Kids Bike Trailer.  Here is what Burley: one of the leading Kids Bike Trailers brands says: To ride in a Burley trailer behind a bicycle, the industry standard...

What is a Kids Bike Trailer? Kids Bike Trailers are used for cycling with children. A bike trailer can hold up to two children. You tow the trailer behind your bicycle as you ride. Children’s bike trailers are safer than...

Are you over size 16 or XXL and can't find a wetsuit?? Wetsuits seem like they are all designed for slim, fit, elite triathletes but what about the casual chunky, curvy folk!! We get it and we are here to help!...

Blueseventy has introduced a brand new novice wetsuit called the Glide. This wetsuit is a sleeveless shorty - it is at a ‘very attractive price point’ - £139.99 This wetsuit is ideal for casual Breast stroke swimmers.     This wetsuit...