Rosee Woodland
Rosee Woodland developed a taste for adventure at a young age, growing up in a home where camping was the default holiday, and good weather was a vacation bonus rather than a necessity. After bike-packing the length of France in her mid teens with her family, she started to undertake solo forays in her 20s, usually without the benefit of much technical gear at all. Happily, the years she later spent as a mountain biking journalist eventually gave her an appreciation of decent kit! These days she loves a water-based adventure, and is an outdoor swim coach, and a keen free diver. She has a soft spot for Northern Ireland's Mourne mountains, and can also be found hiking and kayaking in Pembrokeshire and the South West of the UK.
Latest articles by Rosee Woodland
![Finisterre + Gregory backpack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iJyV78eLWzEJoQ5FQ9P69i-320-80.jpg)
Finisterre reveals refresh of two classic Gregory backpack designs
By Rosee Woodland published
The fully recycled backpacks are available in both men's and women's specs, with a lifetime warranty
![Ironman swimmers compete for space in the pack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TrQw5MRweDeuY5GtsdEDsQ-320-80.jpg)
7 things I wish I knew before my first open water swim event
By Rosee Woodland published
Thinking about entering an open water swim but feeling a bit out of your depth? Read on for our insider tips on how to make the most of it…
![Bluefin Dri-Tide 22L Deck Bag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A4djkHya2vskzfUS7rk7KV-320-80.jpg)
Bluefin Dri-Tide 22L Deck Bag review: A dry bag built for SUP and wild swimming adventures
By Rosee Woodland published
A dry bag that’s perfect for paddle boarding, but does double duty for wild swimming and coastal hikes
![Keen Hyperport H2 water shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sf5NKvjau65T5suT2Z2a7N-320-80.jpg)
Keen Hyperport H2 review: a water shoe that’s as happy on easy hikes as it is on the beach
By Rosee Woodland published
A chunkier, yet lighter version of Keen’s classic Newport shandal, the Hyperport H2 is designed to take you from the trails to the water with a bounce in your step
![Vivobarefoot Aquatic HYDRA ESC shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M7Jg2fuK6H7NKKYewjNwjA-320-80.jpg)
Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC review: a water shoe with claims to swim run and trail abilities
By Rosee Woodland published
A cut down version of the Tempest ESC, with excellent drainage and traction, but also a potential comfort problem
![Swimmer in the Lake District](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H4EqUhMYesLVcFgWAR6BZM-320-80.jpg)
Work to clean up polluted wild swimming spots in jeopardy, campaigners say
By Rosee Woodland published
Pressure groups warn of lengthy delays to river clean ups due to government red tape
![Alpkit Element wetsuit jacket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C95buHGooGryRhsBgZc4Qm-320-80.jpg)
Alpkit Element wetsuit jacket: an easy-on, easy-off alternative to a full wetsuit for water babies
By Rosee Woodland published
Spot on for paddle boarding but think carefully before buying if you’re planning to use it for lengthy freestyle swim sessions
![Keen Targhee IV hiking boot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BVgcEVtfhnsLQB8EvFRMG5-320-80.jpg)
Keen Targhee IV hiking boot review: a solid performer that's built to last and stands up to most conditions
By Rosee Woodland published
A mid-range boot that's suitable for all but the most extreme terrain and weather, with a wallet-friendly price
![Jack Wolfskin Moonrise 3-in-1 waterproof jacket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UsTTWPbF3WY7rNa2XPeQzc-320-80.jpg)
Jack Wolfskin Moonrise 3-in-1 jacket: A versatile waterproof that gets the job done in an understated way
By Rosee Woodland published
This minimalist two-layer shell zips apart so you can add or remove insulation, depending on the conditions
![Yeti Camino 30L waterproof tote](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lp7HnKrxdVYBodGNyaH82E-320-80.jpg)
Yeti Camino 35L carry-all review: A tough as nails semi-waterproof hauler that means serious business
By Rosee Woodland published
A roomy tote-style bag designed to stand up to the hardest knocks and lug the heaviest loads
![Samsung Watch 6 Classic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wt24hrpYWfzTa2pdbzpnGS-320-80.jpg)
Price drop alert: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is almost £100 off for a limited time
By Rosee Woodland published
Grab a great deal on this classic fitness tracker while stock lasts
![Swimmers at Warleigh Weir near Bath, UK](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gdkuETreimYvPLRNfTeQXQ-320-80.jpg)
"Someone is going to die" - shocking warning about river pollution as wild swimming season starts
By Rosee Woodland published
Lawmakers and campaigners say fatalities are next after an outbreak of dangerous water-borne disease
![Vivobarefoot Aquatic HYDRA ESC swim-run water shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XtU72cg8m8G2s265BaejLg-320-80.jpg)
Vivobarefoot make a splash with new Hydra ESC swim-run water shoe
By Rosee Woodland published
Natural footwear brand also launches Blue Health campaign to encourage people to enjoy a more aquatic life
![Red 60L Getaway kit bag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DREvAGy7QimozduXhtJ8Wi-320-80.jpg)
Red 60L Getaway Kitbag review: a versatile, roomy dry bag that will see you through plenty of aquatic adventures and weekends away
By Rosee Woodland published
A capacious hold all, with clever multiway handles that make for easy carrying even when it’s rammed with gear
![New Yeti French Press coffee maker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dpYWZAuZ8UrwEyGcMuwi3c-320-80.jpg)
New Yeti French press – take your taste for fresh brew into the wild
By Rosee Woodland published
Yeti claim its new French press is more durable than glass, and perfect for campsite coffees
![Woman waiting to swim by a river bank in a wetsuit, cap and goggles](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mpXcJ52TeUj6whLGxvvuY7-320-80.jpg)
6 things I wish I'd known before starting wild swimming
By Rosee Woodland published
Open water swimming is a huge amount of fun, but there are some ways to make it an even better experience that might not be immediately obvious when you're a beginner
![Swimmers at Chew Valley Lake protest](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHgApTwFhEkKDHU8rfxf5e-320-80.jpg)
"The argument we're all going to drown the minute we get in is ridiculous"- swimmers take to the water to fight reservoir ban
By Rosee Woodland published
Protesters trespass en masse to call for open access to clean water
![Red 30L roll top backpack drybag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/McG4yGT3eeWYu5PAxce8g5-320-80.jpg)
Red 30L Waterproof Roll Top Dry Bag Backpack review: a seemingly simple dry bag that's worth a closer look
By Rosee Woodland published
Its looks may suggest back to basics, but this dry bag has a wealth of features at a great value price
![Yeti Camino bag in Big Wave Blue](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BDNaEpugYwZSNsAkt56Swn-320-80.jpg)
New Yetis in the wild – limited edition color for the brand riding a wave of popularity
By Rosee Woodland published
Surf-inspired fresh hue Big Wave Blue hits the shelves after months of speculation
![A puddle on a footpath leading along a hillside leading to Kinder Scout with Kinder reservoir below.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oPYtYGDpVqAxX7B5HjUMgM-320-80.jpg)
"The right to swim is not just legal permission" – the wild swimmers planning their own Kinder trespass
By Rosee Woodland published
Hundreds expected to break the law in protest at the historic site and other reservoirs around the UK
![The river near Little Marlow treatment works](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RiMVie9T9Gr9rYbEnHbf8K-320-80.jpg)
"We're not responsible for telling you whether you can swim in the rivers or not" - shocking message from water company polluting a world-famous river
By Rosee Woodland published
Water company on the defensive after discharging dangerous levels of waste into the Thames
![Dunraven beach in South Wales, where human remains were discovered](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q7qXr48AHFJNrTHU4cvH8b-320-80.jpg)
Hikers made a grisly discovery at this famous beach, and the police are involved
By Rosee Woodland published
Human remains were spotted by walkers when an ancient wall collapsed
![Thames River under the Marlow Bypass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NwuHEDsX5nLZ4NxNdD6g75-320-80.jpg)
"Don't even think about wild swimming here" - new study reveals shocking pollution levels in the Thames
By Rosee Woodland published
Water company accused of discharging dangerous levels of waste into the world-famous river