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You might have heard of the Shewee, and had a giggle about it. But have you ever used a Female Funnel? Guys, your'e excused, it's the ladies who adventure that we're interested in. (Feel free to read anyway).

Those who travel in Asia and have to face squatting over a filthy hole in the ground. Those who hike in the woods and get fed up of pee sprinkling on their walking boots. Walkers in the wilderness who can't be bothered heading off the trail, or those who like to stand at the front of the stage at a festival hours in advance of the show so they can get the best view. How about those of you who get desperate for a pee in the car and have no where to go. What if you could pee in a bottle or just stand next to the car rather than having to make the obvious squat?

The HydraMate Female Funnel is a game changer, we tested lots of versions to bring you the best. A perfect mix between lightweight and sturdiness. We found some of the silicone funnels were too flimsy increasing risk of an accidental squash, some were massive and heavy so not travel friendly at all.

We chose a strong but flexible rubber, giving you security that the funnel is not going to collapse in your hand mid flow. It weighs just 21g and can fit in your pocket. It will fold in half if you need it too. 

Each funnel comes in it's own re-sealable storage bag and best of all they only cost £4.99. 

We suggest that you practice at home with it before going out into the wilderness, but we didn't have any accidents. Just hold it firmly against your body and you're good to go. There are a few different ways of holding it so just work out what works best for you. Click here to add yours to your cart today.

Bundle it up with a HydraMate Water Filter Straw or HydraMate Foldable Water Bottle and you're good to go off on your adventure.

These SwimCell Beach Socks are probably our all round, favourite new product.

They are so versatile that you can wear these lightweight neoprene socks to protect your feet inside or outside on your adventures. 

With a full length 3mm rubber sole they are the perfect beach socks for sand, rocks, coral, swimming, snorkelling and watersports. We've thoroughly tested them on the corally beaches of Gili Trawangan and everyone we meet who tries them on wants a pair. They are just like a low cut ankle sock and are really easy to put on with the elasticated opening.

Let's quote one of the local kite boarders "These are the best booties I've ever worn". If he thinks so, who are we to argue! He explained how he loved that they are tight around the ankle so the sand can't get in and rub between your toes. (Yes, these were the pre-production socks in a fancy tiger pattern)

These are great non slip socks for kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, kite surfing and other water sports giving you extra grip on your board, keeping the sand out of your toes.

These are much more lightweight than a traditional beach shoe. They can easily roll up or fold up into your pocket or bag or can be stored in the storage bag that they come in. Weighing between 60g and 80g you wont even notice you're carrying them unlike a clumpy water beach shoe.

They are great swimming socks and are non slip around the outside of  a swimming pool (although for some reason not on the bottom of the pool). 

Don't walk home barefoot from the night club again, these are the perfect roll up shoe that fits in your handbag (or other hiding places) that you can wear on your walk home after you've danced the night away in heels. 

These fold up socks feel like you're walking barefoot, just with more confidence. It's not quite a barefoot shoe, which have more restriction. These beach socks allow your feet to move naturally whilst protecting your skin from sand, rocks and heat or cold.

These beach socks for swimming are for men and women with unisex sizing. You just need to check out our size chart to find which size you need. If you're stuck in between sizes we suggest you choose the smaller option as the sock gets slightly bigger in water.

They are so comfortable that you probably wont want to take them off and will find all kinds of excuses to wear them.

How about for travelling? Imagine when you're on the airplane and you don't want to put your swollen feet back into shoes, you can just slip these on for your trip to the toilet. It will save your socks absorbing the various liquids on the bathroom floor! They'll also keep your feet nice and warm.

Each pair comes with an information card and a ziplock storage bag to keep your SwimCell Beach Socks in.

Most people buy these with our 20L Dry bag back pack and a SwimCell Waterproof phone case.

Click here to visit our shop and get your very own pair of super comfy SwimCell Beach Socks for only £9.99

Who wants to know what all the fuss has been about this week? It turns out our 20L waterproof dry bag backpack has been quite a hit.

It's the perfect dry bag for a one day beach or water activity adventure, big enough to fit a towel, change of clothes, sun cream etc

It doesn't just keep your dry things dry, you can also use it to store wet things in, like wet rain gear or a wet suit.

Unlike most 20L roll down dry bags this has 2 adjustable and detachable straps so you have the choice to wear the bag with one or 2 straps or carry it in your hand.

It's really easy to use by squeezing out the air, rolling it down and clipping together. Each waterproof dry bag backpack comes with full instructions.

We know there are a lot of dry bags out there to choose from so we tried to make ours a bit different. We added a large, bright orange pocket inside for storing your keys, money and phone making them easily accessible but keeping them fully protected when the bag is done up.

We also kept our logo small, in our opinion there are way too many bags with big ugly writing on them, let's keep it classy where we can.

Most people who bought these bags last week purchased them with a classic SwimCell Waterproof Phone Case and several pairs of our brand new Beach Socks. More about those in our next blog post. Happy Summer Holidays.

Our latest waterproof case to hit the shelves is every cyclists dream! A 100% waterproof phone case with a handlebar mount for your bicycle!

Now you can keep your phone in front of you safely attached to the handlebar making it really easy to follow your GPS or track your ride whilst you cycle. What's more is your phone will be 100% protected from the elements giving you peace of mind.

Yes, you can still use the phone from inside the case, make phone calls, take photos and listen to music. As it’s a bit controversial, we left out the headphone jack, but you can still use wireless headphones if you want to listen to music whilst you cycle.

The SwimCell Waterproof Case for bicycles is 100% waterproof meaning no rain can get inside this case whilst you cycle to work or ride through the countryside. You might even choose to mount it onto a rowing paddle whilst you're on the water.

The case fits all phones up to the large iPhone Plus and X models and Samsung Plus models. The usable space measures 10cm (4inch) wide and 17cm (6.75 inch)long so as long as your phone is smaller than these measurements it will fit. There is a large window on the front to view your screen and a small one on the back for your phones camera.  

The case slides on and off the clamp using a little bit of force and rotates 360 degrees so you can choose which angle you’d like your phone to be at. The rotating wheel then tightens the case into position and you’re good to head on your way.

The waterproof bike case is really easy to install and we’ve included a small inner rubber section which can be used on smaller handlebars or paddles.

To use, simply attach the clamp onto the handle bar and tighten with the screw. Use the inner rubber inserts if need.

You can leave this mount on your bike the whole time, unless you’re worried someone will steal it. If you’re confident it’s in the right place you could always glue it on for extra security.

Put your phone into the case before or after attaching it onto the bike. Simply use the 2 twist lock wheels to open and close the case.
Clip the phone case clip on and off as needed.

We’ve included an adjustable neck lanyard inside the package so that you can use your phone around your chest or neck. Take it on holiday with you or for a swim in the lake. See how cool Pedro looks below!

There’s a small window on the back side in case you want to take photos. There's no need to take your phone out the case, just make sure you put your phone in camera first. Our favourite use of this window is to use the phones torch as a road light.

There is one more option with the case and that’s putting it onto a belt and wearing it around your waist. Although it won't be so easy to take a phone call if it's attached through the belt unless you have wireless headphones.

This really is a versatile bit of kit and for £19.99 it’s great value for money.

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos when you’re out and about on your adventures using SwimCell gear.

To get your SwimCell 100% Waterproof Phone Case with Handlebar Mount Click here!

Get free shipping on all orders over £25 so why not add a HydraMate Foldable Bottle to your cart too.

We're happy to launch our 2 new HydraMate Foldable Bottle Colours.

Petrol Blue and Magenta. We've packed all 3 of our awesome bottles into 1 pack offering you great value at just £14.99 for 3 bottles for a limited time only.

This 750ml/26oz collapsible water bottle rolls up into your pocket when it's empty. Stands up when it's full and can be used with our HydraMate water filter straw.

For a limited time we're offering a SALE on our pack of 3 water bottles for just £14.99 - usually £23.97. Head over to the shop for more details.

You can also watch this video to show you more details on the bottle and how easily it folds up.

We've been working on these little beauties for a while and now we're ready to introduce you to our HydraMate Water Filter Straws.

They're the perfect companion for our HydraMate Foldable Water Bottle and your outdoor adventures. Not only that, but many people are creating emergency preparedness and survival kits in case of disaster and these straws can be an essential piece of gear helping you make clean drinking water in the event you don't have any.

If you're looking for the best solution for filtering water when you're out hiking and camping in the backcountry or looking for items that you need in your emergency preparedness kit then keep reading.
  
 

The filter straw is available in 2 sizes, Standard and Mini. They allow you to filter 1500/1200 Litres (approx 356 gal) of water easily and quickly removing 99.9999% of bacteria including E. coli and Salmonella and 99.9% of protozoan cysts including Giardia and Cryptosporidium.

The standard straw will also remove some heavy metals and bad tastes including Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Aluminium and Mercury as it has the addition of Activated Coconut Carbon and Silver ions.

  

The standard straw has 3 layers of filtration, and 2 layers for the mini straw. 
1) Pre-Filter to remove larger particles of dirt. 
2) Coconut Carbon Filter with Silver ions. (Standard straw only).
3) Medical grade ultra filtration membrane which removes bacteria and protozoa.

Both straws are lightweight weighing only 60g/40g (2oz). The mini straw measures just 11.5cm, fitting into the palm of your hand, it skips out on the carbon element but it is a perfectly suitable filter for fresh water situations or even everyday use on your water bottle if your drinking water tastes too much like Chlorine.



The straws attach to any standard 28mm bottle and we're including a HydraMate Foldable Bottle worth £7.99 in each straw kit. 



We've added a few extra, useful tools, like a compass and mirror, this doubles up as a hygienic cap for the bottom of the personal water filter straw.

       

The wide strap neck lanyard has a quick release clip to make it easy to clip the straw on and off your backpack or from around your neck. Equally, it's long enough to have around your neck and drink the water.

The water filter kit contains everything you need including full instructions and a resealable bag to keep everything in.




You can use the straw in a variety of ways.
1) Drink directly from the water source with or without the extension straw.
2) Attach the straw to the bottle and drink directly.
3) Squeeze the water through the bottle into another container.
4) Attach to the end of a water bladder straw.



To see the straw in action check out this 60 second video. And yes, Amy consumed a lot of very dirty lake water in the making and didn't get sick at all!

After Use
Simply blow back into the straw to remove any remaining water. You can also flick the water out of the straw. No syringe needed.

Top Tips
To prolong the life of your straw we recommend always drinking from the cleanest water you can find and if the water is muddy, let it settle and drink from the clearer water at the top.

If the water you are drinking is at risk of viruses please use a water purifying tablet in conjunctions with the straw. 

Compare the 2 straws with the chart below and simply add it to your cart.

Add your preferred straw to your cart today and SAVE 20% with Code STRAW20 until the end of October 2017. 

We're pleased to announce FREE worldwide shipping on all orders over £25.

This means you just need to add 2 SwimCell Waterproof Cases to your cart, or 1 Waterproof Case and 2 HydraMate Foldable Bottles.

The combination of products is pretty endless but it will save you the equivalent of 10-20% on shipping fees!

Orders will be shipped out with standard shipping, so if you're in a hurry make sure you upgrade to express shipping.

We don't know how long this offer will last so add your products to your cart and check out today!