family wearing changing robes on beach
family wearing changing robes on beach

What Makes Red Changing Robes The Ultimate Beach Holiday Accessories

Written by Luke Green /

Suncream, sunglasses, and beach towels are all essential beach holiday accessories, but there’s one game-changing accessory that’s often left off of people’s lists: a changing robe. While changing robes have become a bit of a fashion accessory, with a fluffy identity that might not immediately scream sand and sea weather, they were originally designed for beachgoers. Whether wild swimming in Devon, surfing in Fort Lauderdale, or on holiday in the Algarve, a changing robe is designed to battle changing conditions when you need to get dry, change easily, and stay comfy on the shore. It’s these properties that make them, quite frankly, perfect for the beach. 

At Red, we constantly innovate new designs to make changing robes for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. But what makes them such a great inclusion in your beach holiday kit list? Let’s find out.

Convenient Privacy Where You Need It

One of the biggest perks of a changing robe is the freedom it gives you, which is why it's a top pick for your collection of beach holiday accessories. You can slip in and out of your swimwear without hunting for a changing cabin or public toilet to use. For example, our Alter EVO waterproof changing robes are thoughtfully designed with highly useful side stretch panels to let you change discreetly on the go without compromising comfort. For hotter conditions, something lighter like one of our towelling changing robes might be a better solution, with a convenient poncho style that allows you to wriggle your arms free and change in privacy. 

Provides Phenomenal Warmth After A Beach Swim

While you’ll always hope that the sun will be shining on your beach holiday, a sea breeze can always bring a chill with it. Particularly once you’ve been in the water, it’s important to have something with you that can warm you up as you dry off and move onto your next activity. Our Alter EVO changing robe is an essential inclusion in your beach holiday accessories on this front, as it incorporates Sherpa fleece into its design. The moisture-wicking properties of the fleece and the ventilated hem make it easier than ever to dry off quickly and comfortably. 

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Awesome Protection From Sand And Weather

With a Red Equipment changing robe, you’re always going to have fantastic protection from the weather and sand while you’re out on a beach adventure. With an impressive 15k waterproof and 8k breathability rating, both our Alter EVO changing robes and our Slimline EVO Pro jackets are fully specced to keep you dry in the event of sudden rain, and warm enough to protect you from wind and cold as well. Toggled peaks on the hood will add further protection beyond this, meaning that you can be confident that you’ll be comfortable no matter the weather.

Ideal For The Whole Family

Our awesome waterproof changing robe collection doesn’t just stop with adults. We’ve got a fantastic selection of kids’ changing robes too, which are a must-pick for a family collection of beach holiday accessories. Featuring a plush Sherpa fleece lining, wind baffle, huge variety of pockets and reflective detailing, you’ll find a kids' waterproof changing robe from Red packed full with all sorts of great features.

Compact & Easy To Carry 

Of course, there’s always the small matter of actually taking your changing robe to the beach. If you are blessed with the weather, you probably won’t be wearing it there, nor will you be particularly keen on stuffing something bulky into your suitcase. One of the reasons our changing robes are exceptional beach holiday accessories is that they overcome these challenges by being surprisingly compact and easy to carry. The larger Alter EVO Pro robes can cleverly pack down into a changing robe stash bag, though for something inherently lightweight, you can always pick a slimmer style like a quick-dry changing robe

So now you know why a changing robe from Red is a must-pick piece of kit for your beach holiday accessories! If you have any questions about our changing robe range then do get in touch. Our experienced team is more than happy to help you.