The Endeavor Plunge

This review is for the Icebound Essentials XL 150gallon cold plunge tub Black.Good: This is about as sturdily built as these kinds of tubs get, so no worries about durability and longevity, so long as you avoid the common pitfalls of inflatables like pointy or sharp objects, too much sun for too long, too much concentrated pressure for too long etc. The chiller hookups work as they should, they have brass internal threading and are clearly labeled. An emergency repair kit is included, as well as a branded foot mat to stand on, a high pressure pump, carrying bag and a branded stainless steel water bottle. It was very easy to setup, no problems with leakage, and overall, the tub is great quality, by far the biggest I have. I have had no problems with water leakage either.Neutral/could be improved: The carrying bag is not the best quality. The fabric itself is sturdy, but this is a heavy tub to tote around, it should have dedicated, padded backpack straps and at least two webbing grab handles. The included plugs for the inlet and outlet are made of plastic, so be sure to screw it in correctly every time, because the brass will chew off plastic from an improperly screwed in plug. Personally, I would update this product to include compatible metal shut off valves or metal screw in plugs, but there is nothing truly wrong with it that I would deduct stars for either.Bad: Nothing that I have noticed yet.

I have been doing cold plunges for a while now but they’ve been in a circular tub, one that doesn’t allow for stretching out. This one is perfect for my 6’ frame and I’m able to stretch my legs to help circulate the blood. I specifically like the valve in the back to hook the water into to fill it. My previous ones were cheap and you had to hang the hose over the side to fill it. I like the option of having an electric motor to cool it. That will save on patience with ice! I also enjoy the size as my husband and I can plunge at the same time instead of taking turns. This is by far the best plunge tub I’ve seen.

This ice bath tub is huge! I'm a pretty big guy, and I can fit in it comfortably. It's made of tough material, like a raft. It's easy to set up and take down. I like that it's portable. I feel great after using it, really refreshed. It comes with everything you need, even a mat. It has connections for a chiller if I ever get one.

Product: Inflatable TubBrand: Icebound EssentialsColor: BlackSize: 150 GallonI was super curious to try out this tub. While I have never used a paddleboard, several high end camping brands I like have introduced innovative designs using this type of material, including tubs similar to this one.This tub arrived deflated, packed in a large Icebound Essentials duffle. I was a little skeptical that Plan A to inflate the tub was to use the hand pump included, but decided to go with the program. It pumped up fairly quickly, especially after I got the male thread on the pump firmly seated in the air intake valve on the tub.Once filled, the tub is a large, comfortable size. The material seems very durable. The closest thing I can compare it to would be inner tube material. It feels something like that.I like that I can use this tub with either an external water heater or a chiller. Depending on the season and mood, both are desirable to me. I have a handy portable propane hot water heater that is perfect for using off-grid with this tub.I wouldn’t mind a more interesting color scheme but I knew this tub was black on black when I ordered it, so I can’t fault the design.I have a smaller bed pickup truck, so the tub only fits with the tailgate down. While I can appreciate the whimsy of setting up the portable tub in the truck bed, it also served the practical purpose of eliminating anything on the ground that could puncture the tub. If you have a larger pickup, this tub may fit better in your truck.

We got this for after our workouts and for our oldest who plays football. This particular one is very nice. If you have not had a cold plunge bath let me warn you they get addicting!