The compact cold plunge made for first-timers: support poles, reusable ice bags, cover, pump, drain hose, carry bag, and repair patch included.
Solstice Cold Pod

The $99 Cold Plunge You Can Set Up Anywhere.

A compact, ice-cooled plunge for patios, garages, and small spaces. Sets up in minutes, stores flat, and comes with reusable ice bags so you can start without a chiller or permanent setup.

  • Compact sit-in cold plunge for patios, garages, covered outdoor spaces, and storage corners
  • Six support poles hold the tub upright without a complicated build
  • Three reusable ice bags included to make cooling easier
  • Drainage hose and carry bag included for simpler cleanup and storage
Start Cold Plunging - $99.99

30-inch diameter · 30-inch tall · 84.5-gallon capacity · portable carry bag
Shipping calculated at checkout · 1-year seam-defect guarantee.

Solstice Cold Pod cold plunge with lid, three reusable ice bags, pump, drainage valve, and carry bag
3reusable ice bags
6support poles
Flatstorage
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Low-commitment startTry the ritual before you build your space around it.
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Built for smaller spacesThe round footprint fits patios, garages, covered outdoor spaces, and storage corners.
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Comes ready to useCover, pump, poles, drain hose, ice bags, carry bag, O-rings, and repair patch are in the box.
Why people actually quit

Cold showers are easy to try. They are harder to keep doing.

Most first-time plungers hesitate because they want the reset, but not the permanent setup. The Cold Pod is built around that honest starting point.

Person setting up and carrying the Solstice Cold Pod
Reason 01

It does not ask for a permanent decision.

Some routines earn a permanent place in your life. Some do not. The Cold Pod lets you start cold water immersion without committing to a fixture that owns your patio, garage, covered outdoor space, or storage corner.

If the habit sticks, great. If it does not, it folds flat and goes into the carry bag.
Reusable Solstice ice bag being placed in the Cold Pod
Reason 02

Ice bags make the next plunge easier to say yes to.

Loose ice errands are one of the quiet reasons a new routine falls apart. The Cold Pod includes three reusable ice bags: fill them with water, freeze them, drop them in, and refreeze them for next time.

Less prep friction means the daily reset is easier to repeat.
Person seated in the Solstice Cold Pod cold plunge
Reason 03

A simple cold-water reset, not a biohacker project.

Cold plunging can support a calmer daily reset, but the setup should not become the stressful part. Slip in the poles, fill the tub, use the reusable ice bags, and cover it between sessions.

Start with ice. No extra system required to begin.
What comes with it

Everything you need to start small.

The Cold Pod is a complete starter setup, not another tub that sends you looking for the missing pieces.

✓Cold Pod tub

Compact sit-in cold plunge with insulated body and reinforced threaded walls.

✓Secure-fit cover

Inflatable insulated lid helps keep debris out and cold water covered between sessions.

✓Support poles

Six slip-in poles bring the walls upright without tools or a complicated build.

✓Ice bags

Three reusable bags you can fill, freeze, drop in, and refreeze for the next plunge.

✓Hand pump

Included pump for the lid and accessories that need air.

✓Drainage hose

Helps drain the tub more cleanly when it is time to empty and refresh.

✓O-rings + patch

Small maintenance pieces are included, so you are not stuck hunting them down.

✓Carry bag

Pack it down and store it flat when you want the space back.

★★★★★

“This has got to be the most spacious and easiest to assemble cold pod. It took me a total of 5 minutes to set it up.”

Verified customer review

Why this starter pod

A clearer first step than the usual alternatives.

This page is only for the Cold Pod, so the buying path stays focused on the compact, portable, ice-cooled option.

Cold Pod Cold showers Permanent plunges DIY tubs
Starter-friendly setup Support poles, cover, pump, and drain hose included Easy to try, hard to make consistent Requires more space and planning Usually pieced together
Storage between plunges Folds flat into the carry bag No storage, but no real plunge setup Stays where it is placed Often bulky
Cooling approach Ice-cooled, with three reusable ice bags included Limited control Often built around larger systems Depends on what you add
Draining and cleanup Drainage hose helps empty it without wrestling a full tub No tub to drain More involved water routine Varies by setup
Best fit People who want to start without committing to a permanent setup People still testing the idea Committed daily users with dedicated space Tinkerers who want a project
Choose the right Solstice plunge

Cold Pod is the easy first step.

Start with the compact ice-cooled setup, or choose a larger model if you already know you want a more permanent routine.

Cold Pod is for you if:

  • You are new to cold plunging
  • You want to stay under $100
  • You do not want a permanent tub
  • You are okay using ice

Choose Classic Tub or Recovery Barrel if:

  • You want chiller or filter compatibility
  • You want more space
  • You want a more permanent daily setup
Solstice Cold Pod features including insulated body, secure-fit cover, drainage valve, carry bag, ice bags, hand pump, and drainage hose
Cold Pod starter setup

Start before you overthink it.

Cold plunging only works if it fits your real life. This is the compact, portable setup for the person who wants to start cold plunging without committing to a permanent setup.

  • Solstice Cold Pod tub with insulated body
  • Secure-fit inflatable cover
  • Six support poles
  • Three reusable ice bags
  • Hand pump, drainage hose, O-rings, carry bag, and repair patch
  • 1-year guarantee against seam defects

Shipping calculated at checkout · 1-year seam-defect guarantee. Start with water and the reusable ice bags. No extra system is needed to begin.

How it fits your day

A cold plunge routine with fewer excuses built in.

Unfold

Place the tub on a flat surface and slip the support poles into place.

Fill

Add cold water, then use the frozen reusable ice bags to bring the temperature down.

Reset

Use it as a simple cold-water pause that may support mood, clarity, and a calmer transition into your day.

Store

Drain with the hose, dry the tub, pull the poles, and fold it into the carry bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It is the compact entry point in the Solstice cold plunge line: smaller, portable, simpler to store, and easier to start with before you decide whether cold plunging becomes a lasting routine.
The Cold Pod tub, secure-fit inflatable cover, six support poles, hand pump, drainage hose, O-rings, three reusable ice bags, carry bag, and repair patch.
The tub body is held upright by slip-in support poles. The included cover is inflatable, and the hand pump is included for the parts that need air.
Fill the bags with water, freeze them, and place them in the tub to help chill the water. After they thaw, refreeze them for the next session.
You need water and a freezer for the reusable ice bags. The starter setup includes the tub, cover, support poles, hand pump, drainage hose, O-rings, three reusable ice bags, carry bag, and repair patch.
No. The Cold Pod is the compact, ice-cooled starter option and does not have the inlet and outlet ports used by the Classic Tub and Recovery Barrel. If you already know you want a larger water-care system, those models are the better fit.
The Cold Pod is a compact round tub with a 30-inch diameter and 30-inch height. It holds 84.5 gallons and folds down into the included carry bag for storage.
Yes. The Cold Pod is backed by a 1-year guarantee against seam defects. Use it on a flat, obstruction-free surface away from sharp objects.

Use note: Begin conservatively and follow safe cold water immersion practices. Consult a physician before beginning cold water immersion, especially if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, or are on medication.

Do not use while intoxicated or alone. Adult supervision required. This is not a toy. Change water regularly or use an appropriate water conditioner. Not a medical device and not for disease-related use.

The easy way to start

Try the reset without building your life around it.

Compact. Portable. Sets up on support poles in minutes. Stores flat when you want the space back.

Cold Pod
starter setup