Ice Barrel Cold Therapy Barrel
Ice Barrel 300
4.9from 160 owner reviews on icebarrel.comIce Barrel makes this compact 77-gallon insulated barrel in the USA from recycled medical-grade LLDPE for users up to 6', and at 61 lbs empty it's light enough to move solo. Chill it with ice or connect a chiller through the built-in 3/4" NPT ports.
- Ice-Cooled
$1,14999
79% below the median for cold plunge.
We may earn a commission when you buy through this link, and you pay the same price. Price as recorded in our catalogue on Oct 5, 2026.
Good to know: The Ice Barrel 400 has been discontinued; the 300 is its current compact replacement.
What owners say
4.9
160 reviews of the Ice Barrel 300 on icebarrel.com
As icebarrel.com showed them on Sep 28, 2026. The store collects and publishes these reviews; Sauna Monthly’s own rating is the verdict above.
What they like
- Owners say the insulation holds the cold well enough to save on ice and chiller timeRaised in 30 reviews
- Owners describe the barrel as sturdy and well builtRaised in 18 reviews
- Owners like its small footprint in tight spacesRaised in 14 reviews
What gives them pause
- Some larger owners find the barrel a tight fitRaised in 5 reviews
- A couple of owners report small drips from the drain or fittingsRaised in 2 reviews
We read the reviews and summed up what owners keep coming back to, in our words.
Ice Barrel 300 in the wild. Ice Barrel photography.
See it in action
Ice Barrel 300 with Eric Hinman | Ice Barrel
Ice Barrel | How To | Setting Up
By the numbers
Price in context
Where it sits among the 7 cold plunge we list
At $1,150, the Ice Barrel 300 is the cheapest of the 7 cold plunge we list. The dearest is the Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro at $14,599.
What to know before you buy
These decide how it holds the cold and what it asks of your home.
- Ice-CooledAn ice-cooled tub needs no power, since you chill it with ice or cold tap water. It's the cheapest way into cold therapy.
Specifications
From Ice Barrel’s own listing, checked when the page was written.
| Brand | Ice Barrel |
|---|---|
| Model | Ice Barrel 300 |
| Type | Cold Therapy Barrel |
| Heat | Ice-Cooled |
| Materials | Passive |
| List price | $1,149.99 |
| Where to buy | Ice Barrel |
| Price recorded | Oct 5, 2026 |
How it compares
The Ice Barrel 300 beside the 3 closest models in our cold plunge.
| Product | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.99 | $1,749.99 | $8,490 | $5,490 |
| Heat | Ice-Cooled | Ice-Cooled | Electric, Active Chiller | Electric, Active Chiller |
| Power | n/a | n/a | 120V Plug-In | 120V Plug-In |
| Links | Buy | See it | See it | See it |
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