Akida Oversized Changing Robe/Swim Parka,Waterproof Surf Poncho Warm Coat Jacket,Quick Dry Wetsuit Changing Towel.

And it's also super big. Plenty of room to use as intended. The zipper zips really nice actually and the bottoms are a pretty good size. We use it to wear and dry off when we go kayaking and stuff up north where it is a little colder and getting out of the water can be chilly.The inside is nice and fluffy and doubles as a raincoat in a pinch. I love it and don't know what I was doing before I got it.Overall, love it and it makes drying off in chilly climates much more bearable.

My 7 year old daughter stays cold all the time. She gets especially cold after swimming in the early mornings and late evenings. I found this parka and thought it would be the perfect item to keep her warm after swimming. She absolutely loves it. She will dry off and then just place over her swim suit. The outside material breaks the wind and the inside is super soft and absorbent. I would recommend this parka for anyone wanting to stay warm after swimming!

This coat is heavy, and built for the heavy cold. That cold that just sinks down on you.I'm talking north seas, and Great Lakes cold.It's a little too big and heavy for my SCUBA bag, but would work great for winter shore dives or for someone who owns their own boat.Even with the weight, it's a very nice coat with great pockets inside and out, except there are two things which I have big problems with.The first is the huge embroidered name of the company on the back. I'm not a huge fan of the advertising, but most importantly there is no way it can be waterproof with all the stitching. If you want waterproof, stay away from unnecessary stitching.Second, the zipper is junk. It's clumsy to start, where the plastic zippers don't want to meetup well and it will only get worse when on a boat, wet, cold, and franticly trying to zip it. Once zipped it's not bad, but I already know it won't get zipped much because I already know the troubles it will cause.The two problems are kind of unfortunate, because otherwise it really is a nice cold weather coat. It could have been a serious and trustworthy item I really wanted it to be.

This is definitely a high quality swim parka - the materials and construction are very good. The pockets are cavernous and the zippers are beefy and operate smoothly without snags. It will keep you warm. I'm 6'1" 220 lbs and I am at the top end of size Large, sometimes I'll size up if it's a slim fit or cut small. I ordered size Large since this is an oversized garment. This thing is ginormous on me, to the point that I feel a bit ridiculous. If you don't plan on using it to change and only to keep dry and warm on a cold day while swimming at the pool or beach, then I strongly recommend you size down one.As mentioned by another review, the branding logos are a bit much. I usually don't care, but these are even too much for me. Particularly the logo on the back; the front isn't too bad, about what I'd expect relative to the size of the robe. People would think my name is Akida, it's so pronounced on the back, maybe reading it as "Akida's robe".Well, I can't really ding it many stars as it does do as advertised very well. Be aware of the sizing and what you intend to use it for, and whether you're okay acting as a walking billboard.

I guess you are supposed to use this for changing? I use it like a winter parka and man is it great. Watching this kids outside in the snow and I'm toasty as can be in this thing. Water resistant so you are good if it is snowing and the inside is like a warm blanket. I love this thing

I ordered this robe for winter walks to and from the hot tub. The robe is really over sized and heavy which makes it feel very loose fitting. The robe has a double zipper in front which makes it easy to step into and out of without un-zipping the entire thing. The robe also comes with internal pockets that are water proof to hold a phone. I wouldn't call it water proof, but it is certainly water resistant enough to make water bead up with a small amount of light rain. I haven't been able able to test this out in really cold temps (since it's may) but it does feel pretty warm, and I think it will do just fine in -10degrees for short periods. Overall, this is exactly what I was expecting.

This robe is a great idea for someone who needs to change from wet clothes or Wetsuit outside in freezing temperatures. Robe has lats of warm pockets where you could keep your phones, warm and dry socks and gloves. My previous changing robe is made like a big beach towel shaped in to a oversized hoodie without pockets or the zipper and it's hard to put it on/take off when your hands are freezing.That's not the case with this robe - it has a zipper and much easier to open/close to put on or to take it off.Really warm and comfortable materials. Great changing robe.

I recently had the opportunity to try out an oversized changing robe/swim parka, and I have to say, it's an impressive piece of clothing. The materials used are of excellent quality, and it's incredibly warm and cozy on the inside. The zipper is also robust and sturdy, which is always a plus.However, I do have a few concerns with the product that are worth mentioning. Firstly, the logo displayed on the chest is quite large and could be a deal-breaker for some people, myself included. The logo on the back is ridiculously big. I prefer a more subtle branding approach and wouldn't want to feel like a walking advertisement for a company.Secondly, the sizing is a bit off. I ordered an XL, but it was so enormous that it would only fit someone the size of Shaquille O'Neal. I think it's important to note that if you do decide to purchase this product, you may want to consider sizing down.Overall, despite the logo and sizing issues, the quality of the product is undeniable. If you don't mind the branding and can find the right size, this oversized changing robe/swim parka is an excellent choice.