Cold Life Ultimate Lite Inflatable Cold Plunge with Chiller
- 33-37°F minimum
- 81-100 gal
- 3/4 HP chiller
- Cold only
SVT Score, Lower
A vertical drop-stitch inflatable plunge sold with its Pro-Curve Chiller, rated to 37°F, that packs into a backpack.
$3,499
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Usability
3.5 out of 10- Rating: 3/4 HP, 450 W, 3.9 A
- Filter: 150 micron reusable, two-step
Better on features & water careSun Home Horizontal cold plungeFine filter. $3,999Scores 7.0- Searched: Intertek UL CSA CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationPlunge Air inflatable cold plungeIntertek lists Plunge's maker. $5,490Scores 4.0- Labour: approved service paid up to $25 an hour at the brand's discretion
- Option: Cold + Hot chiller, heats to 104°F, extra cost
Strengths
- Portable: packs away when not in use
- Chiller cools to near freezing
- Insulated lid included
- Quick set-up with a hand pump
- Plugs into a standard household outlet
Drawbacks
- Basic drop-stitch build
- Water care is a coarse filter only
- No app or Wi-Fi control
- Return fees cut into refunds
- Short warranty with little labour cover
A portable upright plunge for renters, but the tub and warranty are basic
Specs
- TypeInflatable
- HeaterNot applicable
- FormInflatable tub
- PlacementIndoor or outdoor
- SeatsNot applicable
- Max TemperatureNot applicable
- Min Temperature33-37°F
- Capacity (Gallons)81-100 gal
- Chiller3/4 HP
- HeatsCold only
- Water CareFilter
- Power Supply120V plug-in (15A)
- EMF ClaimedNot applicable
- EMF MeasuredNot applicable
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Backpack and repair kit
- Ground cover in the box
- Skimmer net
It is registered in Florida as The Cold Life-FL LLC, with a Miami address and Kyle Ponton as manager.
- The Cold Life sells its vertical cold plunges, from a drop-stitch inflatable to a hand-built aluminium tub, through its own US store at thecoldlife.com.
- The seller is The Cold Life LLC, a Georgia limited liability company.
- Specialist fitness and recovery retailers also resell the plunges.
- No Cold Life store or listing was found on Amazon US in November 2026.
The Cold Life Ultimate Lite is a vertical drop-stitch inflatable cold plunge sold with the brand's Pro-Curve Chiller. The maker rates it to 37°F and publishes 7,500 BTU and 3/4 HP for the chiller, which draws 450 W from a standard 110-120 V GFCI outlet.
It holds 90 gallons, measures 37 by 37 inches outside and 31 by 37 inches inside, and weighs 26 lb empty and about 850 lb filled. The tub, chiller, insulated clip-on lid, two-step stool, backpack, pump, repair kit, ground cover, carbon hose filter and skimmer net come in the box.
A Cold + Hot chiller that also heats the water to 104°F is offered at extra cost.
Questions answered from our data
How much does a cold plunge cost?The 62 cold plunges we list run from $549 to $28,880, with a median of $7,495.
How cold does a cold plunge get?32 of the 62 cold plunges we list are rated to hold water at 37°F or colder, as their makers rate them.
How many gallons is a cold plunge?30 of the 62 cold plunges we list hold more than 100 gallons, as their makers rate them.
Does a cold plunge need a dedicated circuit?Seven of the 62 cold plunges we list ask for a dedicated circuit of 20 A or more, or a 240 V supply, as their makers state it.
