Best ValueRank #7 in Cold Plunges
Ice Barrel 300
by Ice Barrel
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The insulated barrel at $600 less than the Ice Barrel 500, with chiller ports built in so you can start with ice and add a chiller later. Ice Barrel states 77 gallons, polyurethane foam insulation through the barrel and lid, and a fit for most body sizes up to 6 ft. Sold by Ice Barrel's own store. 4.4 on Amazon from only 10 ratings, too few to say much yet.
- Buyers who want a hard insulated barrel now and a chiller later
- Users up to about 6 ft who want the cheaper Ice Barrel
- You are taller than about 6 ft (look at the Ice Barrel 500)
- You want plug-and-play cold water from day one
Strengths
- ↑Chiller-ready: 3/4-inch NPT ports built in (Ice Barrel-stated)
- ↑Foam-insulated barrel and lid
- ↑Limited lifetime warranty (Ice Barrel-stated)
- ↑Smaller footprint than the 500
Weaknesses
- ↓No chiller included; ice until you add one
- ↓Upright barrel, so you sit or kneel rather than lie back
- ↓Only 10 Amazon ratings so far
Full specs
- Capacity
- 77 gal (Ice Barrel-stated)
- Dimensions
- 35.5 in W x 30.5 in H
- Insulation
- Polyurethane foam, barrel and lid
- Chiller Ports
- 3/4 in NPT, 14 TPI
- Fits
- Most body sizes up to 6 ft (Ice Barrel-stated)
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime
Common questions
Ice Barrel 300 or 500?
The 300 is the smaller barrel, with chiller ports built in and a fit Ice Barrel states for most people up to 6 ft. The 500 is the larger flagship for taller users.
Can I add a chiller to the Ice Barrel 300?
Yes. Ice Barrel states 3/4-inch NPT chiller ports, so a compatible chiller can be plumbed in later.
Sources & references
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