What do you always pack for swimming

General Forum
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I can’t figure out if I’m overpacking or not. What do you all make sure to bring every time

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Water

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Ezra said:
Water

I always have my rubber ducky with me.

4

I need goggles and a swimsuit

That’s the minimum I can’t do without

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I always bring a cap, goggles, and earplugs. Plus water if I’m going to swim for more than an hour

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My bag definitely includes:

  • Swimsuit
  • Goggles
  • Hair ties
  • Swim cap
  • Towel
  • Flip-flops
  • Wet bag (to put my wet swimsuit and towel in after)
  • Hairbrush
  • Hair dryer (the local pool doesn’t have anything to dry your hair, and in winter, it’s a must. I leave this at home in summer.)

And I wear my smartwatch while swimming to track my laps and time.

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My arms

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Jovi said:
My arms

Guo Jincheng would like to chat with you about that.

9

This might sound specific, but I always pack cinnamon gum.

10

My swim bag has to have:

2x swimsuits (jammers and briefs), 2x caps (one plain and one bright), 2x goggles, fins, pull buoy, water bottle, slippers, towel, and so on.

I sometimes worry I’m overpacking, but I love picking different swimwear, caps, and goggles every day based on how I feel. Plus, if something breaks during my swim, I can switch it out right away.

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I always have goggles, a suit, a towel, and if I’m feeling adventurous, I might wear a cap.

12

If you’re going to use everything you packed, then you didn’t overpack at all.

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I’ve got to bring myself!

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I bring goggles and a cap

But if you’re talking about real equipment, I’d say paddles or the things for my legs that help me swim faster

Edit: They’re called fins

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Kelsey said:
I bring goggles and a cap

But if you’re talking about real equipment, I’d say paddles or the things for my legs that help me swim faster

Edit: They’re called fins

Your description of ‘the things for your legs that help you swim faster’ followed by your edit made me laugh. I forget words too, sometimes.

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Goggles

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A towel is a must have. I once forgot mine during winter…

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Goggles

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Don’t forget my pants… last time I forgot, I got banned.

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I wear my swimsuit under sweats and a parka. I pack goggles, a cap, a ring counter, a towel, and flip-flops. I also have a comb. Afterward, I go home to change.