Short answer: the Ice Barrel 300 is a low, rigid barrel made from recycled plastic that holds about 77 gallons and fits users up to 6 feet tall, for $1,149.99. At 30.5” tall you can step in without a stool. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty and no chiller.
Why does a low rim matter?
Getting into an ice bath is the awkward part. Your feet are wet, the water is a shock, and a tall barrel needs a step. A 30.5” rim is low enough for most adults to step over while holding the edge. That is safer for older users and anyone with stiff hips or knees.
The trade-off is depth. You sit lower and wider in the 300 than you stand in a tall barrel. If you are over 6 feet, Ice Barrel says to choose a larger model.
How much ice does it take?
Cooling 77 gallons from 60°F to 50°F takes roughly 40 lbs of ice, before heat leaks in. That is two 20 lb bags. Smaller volume is the 300’s quiet advantage: less water means less ice every time. It is also compatible with an add-on chiller if you tire of buying bags.
Where does it go?
The water weighs about 642 lbs when full (77 gal x 8.34). Our data doesn’t state the empty weight or the width. Pick a level spot near a drain or lawn, since you’ll empty it there.
What does the warranty cover?
A limited lifetime warranty. Ask what is excluded, and whether the accessories are covered.
You get, you give up
You get rigid construction made in Ohio from 100% recycled material. You give up portability against an inflatable, and height range against the taller barrels.
How it compares
The Ice Barrel 400 costs the same $1,149.99, stands 42” tall, and also fits users up to 6 feet. The choice is posture: lower and seated in the 300, upright in the 400. Our button goes to Ice Barrel’s product page. See the Rigid Ice Bath Checklist.
