Swimming is your biggest hobby? If so, read this article to make sure you don't leave any essential swimming gear in your home!
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Method 1 of 2: Packing Basic Swimming Equipment
Step 1. Prepare a bag that is large enough to fit all of your belongings
Instead, choose a bag made of water-resistant.
Step 2. Pack your bathing suit and change of clothes
To save time, you can also just put your swimsuit under your clothes. If you don't want to do this, put your swimsuit in your bag and change in the bathroom or the changing room available in the swimming area.
Step 3. If desired, also pack goggles and/or swimming cap
Step 4. Pack some towels
Bringing a personal towel won't hurt you; After all, not all public swimming pools provide towels that you can rent. If you don't have a personal towel you can take with you, try borrowing one from the people closest to you.
Step 5. Pack shampoo and conditioner
Remember, swimming pool water contains chlorine which can damage your hair and skin. Therefore, immediately wash your hair with shampoo and apply conditioner to protect it from the dangers of chemicals.
Step 6. Pack a comb to style your hair after swimming (unless you plan on going straight home afterward)
Step 7. Pack the deodorant
Step 8. Pack flip-flops and a wide-brimmed hat if necessary
Step 9. Pack sunglasses and sunscreen
Method 2 of 2: Packing Extra Equipment
Step 1. Pack additional cleaning supplies
For example, women should also bring extra pads.
Step 2. If you wear contact lenses, pack extra contact lenses and cleaning fluid as well
Step 3. Pack a face and body moisturizer
Remember, chlorinated water is prone to making your skin feel very dry after swimming.
Step 4. Don't forget to bring a water bottle
Make sure you are always hydrated with enough water so that your fingers don't get too wrinkled after swimming. After all, no one wants to feel dehydrated while swimming, right? Remember, don't drink pool water if you feel thirsty! Although it looks clear, swimming pool water actually contains a lot of dirt, germs, bacteria, and harmful chemicals that can threaten your health if swallowed in large quantities.
Tips
- Pack extra underwear in case your underwear gets wet; also bring an extra small towel to dry your hair.
- To lighten your luggage, try wearing a swimsuit directly under your clothes.
- Don't forget to remove your makeup before entering the pool!
- Wear a swimsuit of the right size.
- If you wear glasses, don't forget to bring your glasses holder.
- Don't let your eyes get sunblock! Instead of spraying it directly on your face, try spraying it into your palms first before applying it to your face.
- Flip-flops and a wide hat to protect your face from the hot sun are basic accessories that you can wear when going swimming in the pool or beach.
- Bring hairspray. After swimming, chlorine-affected hair can feel dry and stiff, especially if you don't wash it right away.
- Apply sunscreen on your shoulders, ears, back, and groin evenly.
- Wear a swimsuit that is polite and appropriate to wear in public swimming pools.
