Head to head
Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit vs Ice Barrel Ice Barrel 300
$4,499 against $1,199. Here is where the $3,300 difference actually goes.
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Higher lab score
Redwood Outdoors
Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit
$4,499
8.8 / 10
The best price-to-experience ratio in a chilled plunge
Ice Barrel
Ice Barrel 300
$1,199
8.3 / 10
Garages and small patios where floor area is the binding constraint
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit | Ice Barrel Ice Barrel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,499 | $1,199 |
| Lab score | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Capacity | 130 gallons | — |
| Chiller | External, HP varies by bundle | — |
| Electrical | 120V | — |
| Material | Canadian thermowood | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | Limited lifetime |
| Dimensions | — | 35.5" W x 30.5" H |
| Empty weight | — | 61 lb |
| Filled weight | — | 700 lb |
| Fits | — | Users to 6'0" |
The verdict
Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit takes the higher score here. The Alaskan with the chiller problem already solved. Roughly half the price of an All-In Gen 2 for a comparable daily experience in a better-looking shell.
The counter-argument for the Ice Barrel Ice Barrel 300 is straightforward: it costs $3,300 less. The smallest footprint that still fits a 6-foot adult. Vertical means it occupies about the same floor space as a trash can.
Put plainly — if your constraint is budget, take the Ice Barrel 300 and put the $3,300 toward installation, which is the line item most first-time buyers underestimate. If your constraint is that you want to buy once, the Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit is the one you will not be replacing.
What each one is good at
Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit
Strengths
- Thermowood barrel plus chiller for well under premium all-in-one pricing
- Chiller is external, so it can be serviced or replaced independently
- Insulated lid keeps hold temperature achievable in summer
Compromises
- External chiller and hoses are visibly less tidy than integrated units
- Filtration is simpler than ozone-equipped premium tubs
- Bundle contents change — confirm exact chiller HP before ordering
Ice Barrel Ice Barrel 300
Strengths
- Smallest floor footprint of any real plunge here (35.5" wide)
- Only 61 lb empty — one person can move and position it
- Chiller ports built in, so upgrading later needs no modification
Compromises
- Vertical seated position is not for everyone
- 700 lb filled still needs a solid floor
- Chiller not included
Prices captured September 2026 from manufacturer and retailer pages and subject to frequent promotion. Confirm before buying. See our testing method for how lab scores are assigned.