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Vol. 1 · No. 1 · July 2026

Ice Barrel 500

Ice Barrel Cold Therapy Barrel

Ice Barrel 500

Ice-Cooled

Upright 94-gallon (356L) cold therapy barrel with R16 foam insulation, built-in steps, interior seat, and room for users up to 6'9". Ice-powered out of the box, with 3/4" NPT ports to add Ice Barrel's app-enabled chiller later.

Good to know: Chiller bundle available (~$5,750) if you want to skip buying ice.

Price$1,74999
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Ice-Cooled
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