Best known for its paddleboards, Red also offers long- and short-sleeve Pro Change EVO robes for men, women, and kids. What we instantly liked about this line is its wide offering of colorways, including a bright “Hawaiian” blue, Parker green, Fuchsia red, and the Teal robe we tried. We tried the medium design that gives plenty of room inside for people who are 5'4" to 5'10". Its exterior is a breathable waterproof fabric, and a moisture-wicking fleece lining inside felt super soft on our skin. The robe has a nice floaty feel to it as it hangs on the body—as opposed to the fabric feeling rigid—and it made us feel nicely warm and dry after our swim without weighing us down. There are two stretchy side panels to make it easier for you to change in, too.

The robe is in fact compact enough to fit into a 10-liter dry bag. We found it one of the easiest designs to fold, due to its flexible material, which is handy if you're using it on a paddle or a hike. We also liked the toggled hood and long sleeves that could be adjusted at the cuff, which helped to keep the wind out. The Long Sleeve Pro features two inside pockets, one for a snack or water bottle and the other with a zip for your wallet or valuables. An extra zippable outer pocket gives you the option of not having to reach inside and open up your robe when you want to get to your phone, while two magnetic closing outer pockets are deep enough to keep your hands warm. While there is a Red Original logo on the two cuffs and a discreet one on the front, there is no large logo on the back of your robe, which makes you feel less like a walking advertisement.

We also tried Red Original’s Kids Pro Change Robe, which fits children from 4'2" to 5'0". There’s a choice of five colors with either a red or gray interior. There is one open pocket on the inside of this coat and two magnetic closing outer pockets. There are stretch side panels, which come in useful as children inevitably wriggle and faff around inside. Our young tester found the toggles on the zips easier to pull up and down than a standard zip, especially when they had cold and wet hands.