Short answer: a big, rigid 450 L cold plunge tub for home and gym recovery — $599 AUD, free delivery, 2-year warranty
The Crocpad Large Ice Bath is a 450-litre cold-water immersion tub with 10 cm drop-stitch PVC walls, priced at $599 AUD (down from $699) with free delivery Australia-wide and a 2-year warranty. At 150 cm long, 76 cm wide and 70 cm high, it is built for full-body immersion rather than the cramped sit-and-fold position of smaller portable tubs, and the maker says it works indoors or outdoors. You fill it yourself and cool the water with ice, or connect one of Crocpad's optional chillers for automated temperature control.
How we wrote this: we have not hands-on tested the Crocpad Large Ice Bath. Prices, dimensions and claims below come from the maker's own product page, as checked on November 1, 2026, and we say so wherever a claim is the maker's rather than our own finding. All prices on the maker's site are in Australian dollars (AUD).
Check the current price of the Crocpad Large Ice Bath on the maker's site
What it is
Short answer: a large, rigid-walled inflatable cold plunge tub designed for full-body immersion at home, in a gym or in a training space.
Crocpad is an Australian brand known for commercial-grade recreational products, and more recently for ice baths, pods, tubs and chillers for athlete recovery. The Large Ice Bath is its biggest tub: 450 litres, 150 cm long, 76 cm wide and 70 cm high, with walls made from 10 cm drop-stitch PVC — the same construction as inflatable paddle boards, where internal threads hold the skins apart so the inflated wall becomes rigid rather than floppy. The maker says the walls are insulated and the tub comes with a lockable thermal-shield lid, which matters because an uncovered tub warms up fast in Australian summer heat.
The product page describes cold-water immersion as widely used after exercise as part of recovery routines, including for short-term relief of muscle soreness, and positions this tub for athletes, home users and training facilities. That is a recovery claim, not a medical one: nothing on the page shows that an ice bath treats an injury or a condition.
Size and build: who actually fits in it
Short answer: at 150 cm long and 70 cm high, it fits most adults for a full-body plunge — but measure your space first, because 450 litres of water is heavy and the tub needs a flat, level surface.
Most portable ice baths hold 300 to 400 litres and are closer to 120 cm long, which leaves taller users sitting with their knees up. At 150 cm, most adults can stretch out or sit with their legs extended and still get their shoulders under the water.
Two practical consequences follow. First, weight: 450 litres of water weighs about 450 kg, plus the tub and the person in it — that rules out a weak deck or an upstairs balcony unless the structure is rated for it, and means setting the tub up where you intend to use it. Second, footprint: 150 cm by 76 cm is roughly the size of a single bed, so check your spot — a garage, a patio or a spare room — before you order.
The build is where the maker makes its strongest claims. The 10 cm drop-stitch PVC walls are described as ultra-durable and skin-friendly, and the maker calls the construction hardened-wall and insulated, built to last in extreme Australian climates. The tub is rated for all-weather indoor and outdoor use, and the lockable thermal-shield lid is meant to keep the water cold between sessions and keep leaves, insects and curious kids out. A lock is a real safety feature — but not a substitute for supervision, and a tub full of water should never be left accessible to small children unsupervised.
One thing we did not take from the product page: its features list also shows a second, conflicting set of dimensions (90 cm diameter, 82 cm height with lid) that plainly belongs to a different, round tub. We used the 150 x 76 x 70 cm figures, which the product description and the included-items list agree on.
What you get in the box
Short answer: the tub, the cover lid, a hand pump, a repair kit, a backpack and two inlet/outlet water plugs — everything you need to set it up with ice, but no chiller and no thermometer.
What is not included matters as much as what is: no chiller, no thermometer and no water treatment. The out-of-the-box experience is manual — fill it with a hose, add ice, check the temperature yourself, and change or treat the water regularly. Automated temperature control is a separate purchase (see below), and a cheap floating thermometer is a sensible first add-on, since guessing the temperature by feel is unreliable.
Price, delivery and warranty
Short answer: $599 AUD, down from $699, with free delivery Australia-wide and a 2-year warranty included.
The product page lists the Large Ice Bath at $599 AUD, marked down from $699 — a $100 saving. It also promises free delivery Australia-wide and a 2-year warranty, both shown prominently on the listing. All prices on the maker's site are in Australian dollars, and Crocpad's FAQ says it currently delivers only within Australia, so readers outside Australia cannot order direct for now. The same FAQ says orders ship from the maker's Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth warehouses within 48 hours (Monday to Friday) and most orders arrive within 2–7 business days, though delivery to regional and remote areas will naturally take longer.
For context, $599 AUD sits in the middle of the portable ice bath market: well above the $200–$300 budget tubs with thin, uninsulated walls, and well below the $1,500-plus plumbed or hard-shell plunge tubs. What the extra money buys, according to the maker, is the drop-stitch rigid wall, the insulation, the lockable lid and the 450 L size. Whether that is worth it depends on use — three times a week for a year works out to roughly $11 a week before ice costs; twice and then stored in the garage does not.
See the current price, delivery and warranty details on the maker's site
Ice or chiller: how you keep the water cold
Short answer: you can run it on ice alone, or connect an optional Crocpad chiller through the two inlet/outlet connections — the chiller is the convenient option, but it is a separate purchase.
The tub has two inlet/outlet water connections, and the maker says it is compatible with its optional 0.3 HP or 1 HP chillers. On ice alone, every session means buying or making ice, hauling it to the tub, and waiting for the water to cool — workable for occasional use, tedious for daily plunges. A chiller circulates the water and holds a set temperature, so the tub is ready whenever you are, and it also filters the water, which stretches the time between water changes.
Which size fits depends on use: a 450 L tub in a hot climate generally needs the 1 HP unit to hold a low temperature, while the 0.3 HP unit may be enough for a shaded, lidded tub in cooler weather. We have a separate review of the maker's chiller — see our Crocpad Boreon Ice Bath Chiller review — for what it costs and how it performs. If you plan to add a chiller later, budget for it now: tub plus chiller is a materially bigger purchase than the tub alone.
Cold-water safety: read this first
Short answer: cold-water immersion is a real physical stress — if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, or you are pregnant, ask your doctor first; start short, never plunge alone if you have a health condition, and get out if you feel unwell.
This section is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for talking to your own doctor. Cold water causes a shock response: a gasp, a spike in heart rate and blood pressure, and rapid breathing. For a healthy adult that is usually manageable, but for someone with a heart condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure, a history of seizures or other serious conditions, it can be dangerous — and the same applies during pregnancy. If any of that describes you, ask your doctor before you get into an ice bath, not after.
A few practical rules apply to everyone. Start short — one to two minutes for a first plunge — and build up gradually. Never plunge alone if you have any health condition, and tell someone you are getting in. Do not plunge after drinking alcohol, and do not use an ice bath to sober up. Get out immediately if you feel dizzy, short of breath beyond the initial shock, or unwell in any way. Keep the water around 10–15 °C, the range most guidance suggests, rather than chasing the coldest possible water. Children should only use an ice bath with adult supervision and for very short periods, and the lid should be locked on whenever the tub is not in use.
Pros and cons
Short answer: the size, rigid walls and lid are the strengths; the weight, the manual ice routine and the separate chiller cost are the trade-offs.
Pros:
- 450 L and 150 cm long — genuinely full-body size for most adults, bigger than most portable tubs.
- 10 cm drop-stitch PVC walls — rigid when inflated, rather than the soft, collapsing walls of budget tubs, according to the maker.
- Insulated walls and lockable thermal-shield lid — the maker says this keeps water colder for longer and keeps debris out.
- Indoor or outdoor use — the maker rates it for all-weather use, so a patio, garage or gym floor all work.
- Two inlet/outlet connections — ready for an optional Crocpad chiller, so the tub can become a temperature-controlled setup.
- Free Australia-wide delivery and a 2-year warranty at $599 AUD, down from $699.
- Everything needed to start with ice is in the box — tub, lid, hand pump, repair kit, backpack and plugs.
Cons:
- No chiller, thermometer or water treatment included — the convenient, temperature-controlled experience costs extra.
- 450 kg of water when full — heavy, and it needs a flat, level surface that can take the weight.
- Large footprint — 150 cm by 76 cm needs a dedicated spot; it is not a tub you fold away after every session.
- Ice routine is manual and ongoing — buying or making ice for every session adds cost and effort if you plunge often.
- We have not hands-on tested it — the durability and insulation claims are the maker's, and the page shows a 4.8 out of 5 rating from only 5 reviews, too few to treat as a reliable verdict.
- Conflicting dimensions on the product page — the features list shows a second set of measurements that plainly belongs to another product.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
Short answer: buy it if you plunge regularly, want a genuinely roomy tub and have a flat outdoor or garage spot for it; skip it if you only want an occasional cold dip, have no space, or would rather have a small tub you can store in a cupboard.
Buy it if:
- You already cold-plunge regularly, or you are confident you will, and you want a tub you can actually stretch out in.
- You have a flat, level spot — a patio, a garage, a gym corner — that can hold roughly 450 kg of water plus a person.
- You train at home or run a small gym and want a tub clients or teammates can share.
- You like the upgrade path: start on ice, add a Crocpad chiller later through the built-in connections.
Skip it if:
- You have only tried cold plunging once or twice and are not sure it will stick — a cheaper, smaller tub is a lower-risk first step.
- You live in a flat with no outdoor space or no floor rated for the weight.
- You want a set-and-forget, temperature-controlled plunge from day one — price the tub plus a chiller together first and compare that total with a hard-shell plunge tub.
- You have a heart condition, uncontrolled blood pressure, or you are pregnant — talk to your doctor before buying any ice bath, this one included.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Crocpad Large Ice Bath?
Short answer: it holds 450 litres and measures 150 cm long, 76 cm wide and 70 cm high.
Those are the figures from the product description and the included-items list. At 150 cm long it fits most adults for a full-body plunge, and at 450 litres it holds about 450 kg of water when full, so it needs a flat, level surface that can take the weight. The page's features list also shows a conflicting second set of dimensions (90 cm diameter, 82 cm height) that appears to belong to a different, round tub — we used the 150 x 76 x 70 cm figures, which the description and the included-items list agree on.
What is included with the tub?
Short answer: the tub, the cover lid, a hand pump, a repair kit, a backpack and two inlet/outlet water plugs.
That is everything you need to set the tub up and run it on ice. A chiller, a thermometer and water treatment are not included — automated temperature control means buying one of Crocpad's optional chillers separately, and a cheap floating thermometer is a sensible first add-on.
Does it work with a chiller, and which one?
Short answer: yes — the tub has two inlet/outlet water connections and the maker says it is compatible with its optional 0.3 HP or 1 HP chillers.
A chiller circulates the water and holds a set temperature, so the tub is ready whenever you are and you stop buying ice for every session. The 1 HP unit is the safer choice for a 450 L tub in a hot climate; the 0.3 HP unit may be enough for a shaded, lidded tub in cooler conditions. Our Crocpad Boreon Ice Bath Chiller review covers the chiller in more detail.
How much does it cost, and what is the warranty?
Short answer: $599 AUD (down from $699), with free delivery Australia-wide and a 2-year warranty.
All prices on the maker's site are in Australian dollars. The product page shows the $599 price, free delivery and the 2-year warranty together on the listing, and the maker's FAQ mentions next-day courier delivery from its Sydney warehouses. The $599 covers the tub on its own — a chiller is a separate purchase.
Verdict: a roomy, rigid tub for regular plungers — with the chiller cost in mind
Short answer: if you plunge regularly and have the space, the 450 L size, rigid drop-stitch walls and lockable lid make this a strong mid-priced option; just budget for ice or a chiller, and check with your doctor first if you have a health condition.
The case for the Crocpad Large Ice Bath is straightforward: it is bigger and more rigid than most portable tubs, it comes with a lid that actually locks, and it is ready for a chiller when you are. At $599 AUD with free Australia-wide delivery and a 2-year warranty, it sits in the middle of the market — more than a budget tub, far less than a plumbed hard-shell plunge. The honest caveats are the running costs (ice or a chiller), the weight and footprint, and the fact that we have not hands-on tested it, so the maker's durability and insulation claims rest on trust and only a handful of customer reviews. If you are a regular plunger with a flat spot for it, this is a sensible buy. If you are still deciding whether cold plunging is for you, start cheaper and smaller.
Check the current price of the Crocpad Large Ice Bath on the maker's site
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and were checked on the maker's site on November 1, 2026. This article is general information only and is not medical advice — talk to your doctor before starting cold-water immersion, especially if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, or you are pregnant.
