An innovator is launching a new product this month to help outdoor swimmers tackle an age-old problem.
West Fife entrepreneur Lee Walls has designed the Wild Changer bag to make getting changed outdoors more comfortable and practical.
The waterproof, insulated swim bag features a detachable, padded changing mat and was developed with input from more than 100 members of the wild swimming community.
Lee, founder of Wild Changer and organiser of the Noody Dook at Aberdour, said: "I didn’t set out to start a product business.
"I just wanted something that actually worked.
"Something warm to stand on, somewhere dry to sit, and a bag that didn’t turn into chaos the minute you opened it."
Wild swimming has seen a surge in popularity across the UK, with more than 7.5 million people taking to open water to boost mental health and wellbeing.
Despite the trend, many face ongoing difficulties when changing outdoors in damp, cold, and windy conditions.
Lee aims to offer a practical solution by combining storage, insulation and waterproofing in one design.
Its detachable, padded mat separates wet and dry clothing, allowing users to change without standing directly on cold ground.
The product has already proven popular, achieving 162 per cent of its crowdfunding target before going into production.
Mr Walls said: "This wasn’t built in a boardroom. It was shaped by swimmers.
"Every pocket, strap and detail came from people who are actually out there in all weathers."
The first batch of Wild Changer bags will arrive in the UK this month.
Share