Head to head
Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit vs Ice Barrel Ice Barrel 500 + Chiller Bundle
$4,499 against $5,750. Here is where the $1,251 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 500 + Chiller Bundle
$5,750
8.4 / 10
Tall users and anyone who can pay with HSA/FSA dollars
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit | Ice Barrel Ice Barrel 500 + Chiller Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,499 | $5,750 |
| Lab score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Capacity | 130 gallons | — |
| Chiller | External, HP varies by bundle | — |
| Electrical | 120V | — |
| Material | Canadian thermowood | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | Limited lifetime |
| Dimensions | — | 57.6" L x 30.7" W x 42.1" H |
| Empty weight | — | 106 lb |
| Filled weight | — | 900 lb |
| Fits | — | Users to 6'9" |
| Made in | — | USA |
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 Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit is straightforward: it costs $1,251 less. 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.
Put plainly — if your constraint is budget, take the Alaskan All-In-One Cold Plunge Kit and put the $1,251 toward installation, which is the line item most first-time buyers underestimate. If your constraint is that you want to buy once, the Ice Barrel 500 + Chiller Bundle 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 500 + Chiller Bundle
Strengths
- Limited lifetime warranty — unmatched in this roundup
- Fits users up to 6'9" lying back, not crouching
- HSA/FSA eligible, which effectively discounts it 20–35%
Compromises
- 900 lb filled — floor loading matters indoors
- Bundle price is close to premium all-in-one territory
- Horizontal footprint is large for a garage bay
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.