Medical Saunas Nature 5 One-Person Outdoor Infrared Sauna
- Full spectrum infrared
- 1 person
- Up to 141-160°F
- Outdoor
SVT Score
A one-person outdoor full spectrum infrared cabin in hemlock with seven heaters drawing 2,600 W, rated by the store at 120 to 150°F.
$7,239
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Usability
4.0 out of 10- Size: interior 46 x 41 x 75 in; exterior 50 x 45 x 97.3 in; 947 lb
- Supply: 120 V at 40 A on one 120 V plug, a pairing no standard plug carries, so the supply type is not published
Better on features & water careSun Home Eclipse 4 infrared saunaAn app. $12,999Scores 7.0- Searched: Intertek UL CSA CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationSun Home Luminar 5 outdoor sauna$13,899Scores 6.0- Terms: the store prints "3 year warranty included FREE", which is the power box; the care page says labour runs 1 year, the terms say 90 days, and the shorter is used
Better on warranty & supportHealth Mate Enrich 2 SaunaThe controls carry ten years. $5,300Scores 10.0Strengths
- Very strong heater output for one seat
- Hemlock cabin with tempered glass
- Built as an outdoor cabin
- Full spectrum heatersnot far infrared alone
Drawbacks
- Warranty terms say indoor use only
- Supply listed as a single plug at a high amp draw
- Compact: seats only one
- Warranty labour ends after three months
- Control panel covered for just one year
- Store pages make wellness claims we do not assess
A strong solo outdoor infrared cabin, but the warranty is thin
Specs
- TypeInfrared
- HeaterFull spectrum infrared
- FormCabin
- PlacementOutdoor
- Seats1 person
- Max Temperature141-160°F
- Min TemperatureNot applicable
- Capacity (Gallons)Not applicable
- ChillerNot applicable
- HeatsNot applicable
- Water CareNot applicable
- EMF MeasuredNot measured
- CertificationsNone verifiable
- Warranty1 Year
Not published by Medical Saunas: power supply and emf claimed.
Not checked: Which features the store's comparison table ticks for this model (the ticks are images)
At a glance
- Seven heater panels
- 947 lb shipping weight
- Model nature5g3p
The company behind the store is Medical Breakthrough, LLC, of Santa Clarita, California, which calls Medical Saunas one of its divisions.
- Medical Saunas sells saunas, from a one-person outdoor cabin to a four-person outdoor hybrid sauna, and three chilled cold plunge tubs on its own US store at medicalsaunas.com.
- A few online fitness and wellness dealers also resell its saunas and plunges.
The Nature 5 is a one-person outdoor full spectrum infrared cabin in natural hemlock with seven heaters drawing 2,600 W for dry heat. Its interior is 46 by 41 by 75 inches and the outside 50 by 45 by 97.3 inches; it weighs 947 lb. The store prints its supply as 120 V at 40 A on one 120 V plug.
The store's model number is nature5g3p. Every listing shows a struck retail price near twice this one and a countdown that resets, the store's permanent countdown pricing.
Questions answered from our data
How much does a home sauna cost?The 81 home saunas we list run from $1,999 to $36,399, with a median of $7,523.
How hot does a sauna get?Of the 81 home saunas we list, 81 state a rated maximum temperature; the most common is 186-194°F (42).
How big is a 2-person sauna?24 of the 81 home saunas we list seat two, as their makers count seats.
Does a sauna need 240 volts?54 of the 81 home saunas we list need a 240 V supply, plugged in or hardwired, as their makers state it.
