My Personal Swim Kit — Best Value Gear I Use Every Week

I swim twice a week, all year round. After several years of testing, swapping, regretting some purchases and keeping others, here's the kit I use today at every session — reliable, effective, great value. Nothing superfluous. Just what works.

"The best swim kit is the one you don't think about during the session — it just works, session after session."

Speedo Eco Endurance+ Jammer

Swim shorts are where many beginners make a mistake: they grab any pair of swim trunks and lose watts unnecessarily. The Speedo Eco Endurance+ is built from chlorine-resistant polyester — not lycra that stretches out after 3 months in the pool. It holds its shape perfectly, doesn't create drag, and survives intensive training.

What convinced me: durability. The jammer cut reduces water resistance and visibly improves glide compared to board shorts.

• Chlorine-resistant fabric — lasts 2× longer than standard lycra
• Compressive cut that supports without restricting movement
• Smooth finish, reduced drag
• Made from recycled materials

Arena Silicone Cap

Simple, effective, timeless. The Arena silicone cap has been my choice for several seasons. Silicone is more comfortable than latex, more durable, and holds goggles in place better during turns. It doesn't yank hair on removal — a detail that matters when you swim morning and evening.

• High-durability silicone — withstands daily sessions
• Keeps goggles secure during effort and flip turns
• More comfortable than latex, no hair-pulling on removal
• Hydrodynamic — reduces drag from hair

TYR Stealth X Goggles

Goggles are the most important investment in your swim kit. The TYR Stealth X are the ones I use for every session. The wide mirrored field of view gives exceptional lateral visibility — crucial in open water for spotting buoys without losing your rhythm. The anti-fog coating lasts remarkably long.

• Mirrored anti-fog lenses — wide vision, zero glare
• Visual field ideal for open water swimming
• Watertight seal that keeps out both water and light
• Light, compact build with low water resistance

Why This Kit?

There's tons of swim gear out there. My approach is simple: as little equipment as possible, the best quality-to-durability ratio I can find. These three pieces cover the essentials for any serious amateur triathlete.

"Invest once in the right kit. Spend less time thinking about equipment and more time thinking about your stroke."

Happy swimming.