Best 5 Cold Plunge Tubs (Coldest to Most Budget Friendly)
Cold plunging has been a regular part of my wellness routine since I took my first ice bath at a biohacking conference in 2021. Since then, I've installed multiple cold plunge tubs in our home spa, testing them for comfort, temperature, and a range of other factors.
This video lists my top five picks based on testing and first-hand experience, broken down into the following categories:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Cold Plunge
3:01 - TheraFrost: My Favorite Cold Plunge
5:51 - Cold Plunge: The Ice Bath With the Best Design
8:32 - Morozko Plunge: The Coldest Ice Bath
9:56 - Ice Pod Pro: The Most Budget-Friendly Cold Plunge
11:32 - Ice Barrel: A Middle-of-the-Road Cold Plunge
14:29 - My Closing Thoughts
If you’re looking for general information about cold plunges, you can learn more in my in-depth article on ice bath health benefits: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-...
Correction: Morozko Forge offers a three-year warranty for its standard tub. Only the more expensive Pro version features a five-year warranty. I misspoke in the video.
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[Links]
Best Cold Plunges Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/best...
TheraFrost Ice Bath Review Video: • TheraFrost Cold Plunge...
TheraFrost Ice Bath Review Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/ther...
Ice Barrel Review Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-...
Ice Barrel Review Video: • Ultimate ICE BARREL Re...
Cold Plunge Review Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/plun...
Cold Plunge Review Video: • COLD PLUNGE Hands-on R...
Ice Bath vs. Cryotherapy Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-...
11 Benefits of Daily Cold Plunges Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-...
Benefits of Using Sauna and Ice Bath Together Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-...
Benefits of Using Sauna and Ice Bath Together Video: • How Combining Ice Bath...
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Is there a reason you did not review the edhe theory labs plunge? Seems like it competes directly with the therafrost, and at least is a light color, so imagine that helps in hot sunny places.
@@stefanoloretto4554 That appears to be the same product with a different logo. So whatever I said about the Therafrost probably applies to this one too :)
Amazing video, thanks for all the information given 👌
My pleasure 😊
I actually bought the IcePod Pro with the Pro water chiller (1/2 HP), and it's really quite fantastic, especially for the money. I'm 6'3, 250lbs, so the Pod was just a little tight, but completely usable for someone my size. I ended up swapping out the Pod for an inflatable tub off of Amazon for about $700, which connected seamlessly to the chiller. I did keep the Pro Pod, in case I want to take the chiller system on the go, since it will be much more mobile than the paddle board material tub. Hope this helps anyone who is thinking about this option.
Thanks for sharing man!
@@MichaelKummer Of course man! Thanks for the great video, I watched it before buying my system a few months ago and it was very helpful.
What inflatable tub did you swap it for if you don’t mind?
What inflatable did you get?
Thank you for another great video!! Question regarding the Ice Barrel 300: please, would you make some suggestion for a chilller, maybe ones to consider and/or ones to avoid?
Honestly, I never used a third-party chiller with any of my "chiller-less" tubs. But I know that Ice Barrel is launching a chiller soon and I'll check it out then.
excellent review, ty!
Thanks for watching!
Great review, thank you. The Ice Barrel 500 just came out, maybe do a review of that one and also, cold plunging on a budget options like setting up a Rubbermaid or galvanized iron livestock feeder hooked up to a 1 hp water chiller.
A review on the new barrel is in the works!
Great detailed video, with the TheraFrost, what is the drainage like? Is it possible to hook up a hose to the drain connection to run it a few metres to outside if the plunge is going to be setup indoors? Beautiful German Shepherd too 👌🏼
Yeah, absolutely. I haven't tried it yet but the connections look fairly standard and should accept a regular garden hose. PS: Thanks :)
@MichaelKummer Great video, sir! Thank you. I'm new to cold plugging, and this was very helpful. I live in Alberta, Canada, and in the winter, it gets cold outside. Right now, the high is -9°C, and overnight it goes down to -25°C. Any recommendations to keep a cost-effective tub around 3 degrees? Should I just set up inside?
Does running water freeze in your area? If so, I'd keep the tub inside. If not, any tub with a filtration system/chiller should do the trick.
@@MichaelKummer definitely freezes outside. I’ll put it in my garage. Thanks!
awesome video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Michael, I was looking at the pod company tub and chiller. I see you recommend the pod company tub but what about the pro chiller they offer? 2. Do you have a review on their chiller? 3. Is having an ozone generator necessary to keep the water clean and germ free for 6 months? 4. Iv heard having an ozone, it has to be in well ventilated area, it will be in my house so it’s not outside well ventilated. 5. Are there substitutes for ozone? Can you use H2O2 in a rubber pod tub? 6. Does H2O2 effect and parts inside chiller /filter? 7. I’m also considering a Penguin chiller/filter, can I use that with a rubber pod company tub? I’m a newbie as you can see, I appreciate your help and patience with all my questions. Thank you!!!
Hey Denise, 1. I haven't had a chance to test the chiller yet but I'm trying to get my hands on one. 2. Not yet. 3. Yes, without ozone it'll be challenging to keep the water clean for extended periods. Unless, you want to use chemicals. 4. Ventilation isn't a concern with water sanitation because the ozone reacts with the water molecules immediately. So there is never ozone in the air that you might inhale. 5. Possibly UV light but I've never seen a unit that uses only UV. I add a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide into my water every week or so but I'm not sure if that would be enough without ozone filtration. 6. Not in the amounts I add. 7. Never heard of that but most chillers are relatively comparable and you can use them interchangeably. You just might need an adapter for the connections Cheers, Michael
thank you Michael! i appreciate you taking the time out to answer my questions! You were very helpful! @@MichaelKummer
I live in Costa Rica and it is always sunny and hot here. Concerned about the chiller lasting and being able to get to 37 degrees. I would get the therafrost except I think the black color will retain heat and make the chiller work much harder and not last. Any one have any thoughts? thanks
It's been working well here in Georgia but it probably works better if not exposed to direct sunlight.
Great reviews! Do you have an opinion on the RevX Barrel?
Thanks! Haven't looked at that one yet.
The insulation is an important factor to be considered as you don't want to run your pump and chiller 24/7. Because of that in my view the Modplunge is unbeatable, price/performance/maintenance wise.
I don't think there is an issue with running the chiller 24/7 (except for energy use). The Therafrost I showed in the video can be put on a schedule btw.
Chiller????? I was thinkin heater🔥🔥🔥🔥
Some plunges can also heat the water :) See michaelkummer.com/health/best-cold-plunge-tubs/ for more info.
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You left out Renu Therapy that, I think is still the best
mmmm should i get a car or cold plunge tub?
That depends...from an investment perspective, I think the cold plunge is better smarter choice but it might not be practical for you.
Like why do you need to spend money on a tub of water
Are you asking what are the benefits of cold plunging? I get into some of those in kzhead.info/sun/nshrmbOifnWgqn0/bejne.html
Like.....wow dude. Like.....
Lost me at $5k for a glorified bath tub. Thats over 4 years for a high-end gym membership.... ridiculous.
I recommend working on your attention span. If the video title wasn't clue enough (budget friendly), watching the entire video would have revealed a tub that costs less than $200.
$5000 for an inflatable? Seriously, that is a scam.
The chiller is where the money is buddy, not the tub.
Why not just convert your bathroom tub into a cold plunge tub?
@@DrScottLehr You'd have to constantly refill it with fresh water and ~120 lb of ice before every plunge. If you keep it filled, you can't use the tub for showers or hot baths. A chiller is a significant convenience factor that makes it more likely you stick to cold plunging.