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Portable inflatable ice bath tub

The cheapest way to find out if cold plunging is for you.

Price tier 1 of 4:Under $150Compare saved products →

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Portable inflatable ice bath tub at a glance

What we like

  • Inexpensive and easy to store
  • Add ice and water for sessions as needed
  • No installation

Trade-offs

  • You'll need a lot of ice to hit true cold-plunge temperatures
  • Not as stable or durable as a barrel or tub
Best for
Trying cold plunging before investing in a chiller system.
Skip it if
You want a stable, durable setup, or you don't want to buy lots of ice.
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Where it appears in our guides

  • Best way to try it cheaply

    Best Cold Plunge Tubs

    A portable inflatable ice-bath tub plus bags of ice is the lowest-cost way to find out whether cold plunging is for you. It takes a lot of ice to reach cold-plunge temperatures, and it's less stable than a barrel.

    Guide updated · Read the full guide

  • Cheapest way to try an ice bath

    Cold Plunge vs. Ice Bath

    A portable inflatable ice-bath tub plus bags of ice is the lowest-cost way to find out whether you'll stick with cold plunging. It takes a lot of ice to reach cold-plunge temperatures, the water gets dirty, and it's less stable than a barrel or tub.

    Guide updated · Read the full guide

Compare with

Other products that show up alongside it in our guides.

  • Ice Barrel 300

    A compact insulated barrel that works with or without a chiller.

    Price tier 3 of 4:$500–$1,500

  • Plunge (The Plunge, All-In Gen 2, Pod)

    The best-known premium cold plunge brand with app-guided chilling.

    Price tier 4 of 4:Over $1,500

  • Ice Barrel 500

    A larger plunge with built-in stairs and a seat.

    Price tier 4 of 4:Over $1,500

  • Ice Barrel Chiller

    A half-horsepower chiller that turns an Ice Barrel into a chilled plunge.

    Price tier 4 of 4:Over $1,500