How to Make an Ice Bath for UNDER $150 ???

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[@thefather757]

I always wanted to have my own ice bath setup but it seemed expensive and wasting so much water. The idea of using frozen water bottles is brilliant! Thanks, now I can have my long-wanted wish ❤

[@GetAheadWithNick]

This is the coolest comment EVER!! So happy I can help you out, I made this video because I had the same dream. Subscribe to see me test the new self cleaning and temperature regulating tub I got!!

[@danishafif7480]

srsly i never thought of such a simple idea yet so useful hahah

[@dancaballero88]

For a daily or weekly use, how you keep the water clean? Or refuel the water every single time?

[@izyreal]

I just bought this for the same purpose and I’m trying to innovate a way to filter the water because I was also concerned about waste.

[@avnertzur655]

"The idea of...frozen water bottles is brilliant." - thanks! I've been using it for nearly 3 months now simply because 2kg ice bags cost me NIS10 = about USD2.5.

[@macbain59]

Pro tip for insulation, get a sheet of 2" thick styrofoam board, cut it out to be as close to the exact size of the top of the opening of the tub, then attach it to a sheet of plywood/MDF so that when you're not in the tub it will keep critters and bugs out, and can keep the cold in.

[@KP-ej7gc]

How would you attach it to the plywood?

[@macbain59]

You could either glue it or screw it, glue would be the best way I would think since styrofoam cracks @@KP-ej7gc

[@elliot1784]

@@KP-ej7gc magic duh

[@KP-ej7gc]

@@elliot1784 thank you

[@elliot1784]

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[@joiscara7191]

Months ago I told my uncle I was going to use a heavy duty tote box for ice submersion, and he proceeded to tell me that it would rupture. Two days later on his day off, we went to a farm supplier and bought the 150 Gallon Rubbermaid. He’s the man of wisdom.

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Yes dude I love it!!! A wise man indeed 🤭🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Mr.Ambrose_Dyer_Armitage_Esq.]

Kudos to you for following the wisdom of those who've gone before. May your relationship with your uncle and other close relatives grow stronger in these trying times and your days be both productive and challenging. Keep getting stronger, brother, and cherish your blood as though every day may be y'alls last. 👍

[@keithb4077]

Any reason you prefer the 150 over the 100? Thanks, and kudos!

[@YoutubeAdsSuck]

@@keithb4077it depends on your size. I’m 6 1 and 230, a 100 gallon works perfectly fine. 150 gallon is if you’re really wanting room. I think 100 gallon is easier to get to the temp I want.

[@parapoliticos52]

Buy a horizontal broken fridge. Heck if someone has it and the compressor is not reparable he probably give it to you for free just to get it out of the way. And their bucket is water proof and they have usually some form of drainage. If you find one with sliding doors like the ones that are in convenient stores even better. Best solution is to by a functioning horizontal fridge and make it easy for yourself. Buy a cheap one, few 00s of $s, big enough to sit in it, nothing fancy. You ll need one either way to freeze so much water every day. Even better find a closing 7/11 and buy a professional one but for the same price. They are heavy duty ones, and big, and they will last you for a while.

[@ajgaines4713]

I’m spending almost 100 a week for ice alone. This idea is brilliant!

[@HughJazzDong]

You can buy two and drill fill holes in the outside trough to put spray foam into and make it more insulated. That’s what I did. Totally worth it especially if you have more than one person using it at a time.

[@MickeysCorner]

Or you can dig a hole.

[@75Dignan]

TY, Nick! I'm buying this setup for sure. Great, informative vid. Cheers!

[@Skinard14]

Really wish you made content more often bc I would totally watch!! Thanks

[@GetAheadWithNick]

WOW THANK YOU! Seriously so flattered. This year I’ll be posting a ton so make sure to subscribe!! Next video will be testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@josephstjames6642]

Why didn’t I think of the water bottles!!! Great tips. Just starting cold plunges. Been doing them from my bath but it’s super annoying to keep filling up. Lol.

[@GetAheadWithNick]

It’s amazing how well they work! Welcome to the cold plunge community!

[@FishnFlipsATL]

Thank you!!!! I'm definitely making one of these.

[@xaviervillalobos3958]

Thank your for making this video. It really motivated me. I'm headed out to get my supplies. :)

[@GetAheadWithNick]

NICE XAVIER!!! Lucky to help amazing people like you 🥹👏🏼

[@sarajaramillo6626]

You're a GENIUS😂, this whole idea is GENIUS! Thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@fourrunfive]

Great idea and video! How often do you change out the water in the tub? Do you use any chemicals to keep the water sanitary? Thanks

[@ginelleaspinall7021]

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen thank you so much

[@rodc197]

Funny I bought the same two tubs. The first smaller tub was only $39 and I used straps to secure it so it wouldn’t bust (now use it for storage). The second one was $99 (same as yours) at Tractor Supply and it works great. Very sturdy and I am fully immersed. I do it with a friend for safety. We go for 11 minutes but will shoot for 15. I agree that while it is cold, you start to relax. Make sure you move around.

[@josuebsanchez792]

Thanks for making this. Going to try it out.

[@NADA-ok2ce]

Thank you for the inspiration!

[@JBMass]

Great content! I am making one of these for indoor use and I love the frozen water bottle concept. I came close to buying a commercial ice maker, but will use that towards a chiller down the road. I love how you opened the content with the failure first, great video sir! #Firmhandshakes

[@TheRideshareHub]

Awesome video bro! Gonna try to get a setup pretty similar to this!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

You’re awesome for this comment! Subscribe for more 🤷🏼‍♂️💭

[@deadfx213]

I used water bottle a few years ago but even with 2 cases it doesn’t get nearly cold enough. I also bought a freezer just for the bottles because 2 cases is a lot of freezer space, but they take more than a day to freeze solid once thawed out. It works ok if you do it occasionally and don’t want it really cold (depending on time of year and location anyway) I ended up buying an ice machine at Home Depot for a couple hundred dollars. Makes enough ice to get it to the low 40’s even in Texas summer.

[@davidbeelen63]

What’s is your water volume and how many lbs of ice you use daily to cool down to 40f in texas? Must be a big ice machine and expensive

[@keatonpage509]

What ice machine did you buy?

[@gabrielrodriguez2153]

What ice machine did you buy?

[@SuitedPup]

What ice machine did you buy?

[@deadfx213]

I got one from Home Depot called Vevor or something like that for around $300. It says it makes 120 lbs in 24 hours but if you empty it as soon as it fills all day you might get 70-80lbs. It does a way better job than the bottles did because the ice melts all the way pretty fast where the bottles took a really long time to melt and often didn’t. Anyway, that’s my 2¢. I get mid 30’s to low 40’s every morning in the Texas heat.

[@marioo.4742]

This is a great alternative the only thing with a cold plunge is that it circulates the water inside so it allows you to get the most benefits. If you get in an ice bath and don't move eventually you will warm up the water around you until you fidget or move around

[@Korrupt27]

You can get water chillers that can do the same thing

[@ccelms6581]

I love the iced water bottle idea!!🤯 That’s freaking brilliant!

[@josevalderaz2805]

Very informative. Will get to making it happen!

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

In the fall and winter you could buy a submersible water heater and make this a hot tub. You could also make a foam cover for it to help keep it cool or hot longer.

[@nateb.1568]

You got my subscription! Thanks for the usefully information!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

YOU ROCK NATE! Next video I’ll be testing a new setup that’s self cleaning and temperature regulated!

[@Pmdm80]

Frozen bottles for the win! Thanks for the idea!

[@alexandrepesquerel8194]

Great idea ! Thanks so much

[@vinylchemicals]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@suportobor8507]

I hope I will try this in the near future. It looks interesting as hell ! And cold 🥶 I wish the tub was a little longer so the legs could stay relaxed. Nice video anyway !

[@kobirkhan7982]

I just started the ice bath recently. Every time I did an ice bath, a bag of ice cost me a lot of money. In Florida, it's expensive. So I was thinking, "How can I do this with less expense?" Your water bottle idea was brilliant. Thanks a lot.

[@robscherer]

Awesome video man, well done!

[@lightwarrior3697]

Amazing exactly what I needed thanks for the idea

[@formaiaguitar]

Glad I watched the entire vid. Don’t buy the wrong tub is great help! Cold water blackout. 🤔 also glad I learned that. 👍🏼

[@raggar101]

Dude thank you just helped me out a ton 😊

[@tompompeii7405]

I was thinking of doing this also, but using larger containers like milk jugs, since I have a large chest freezer

[@lintanghutama]

creative. i never thought about the bottles!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Give it a try! And Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@EazzyBeezie]

Solid idea. Thanks!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

No problem Brian glad you enjoyed!! Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@elirush8508]

Duuudddeeee so genius with the water bottles!!!

[@Cranndaddy]

Awesome video bro , earned a sub. Seem like a great guy and the water bottle idea is brilliant

[@raymondrodarte1678]

Dude I just want to say thank you for the frozen water bottle idea that's the part I was having the most trouble trying to figure out great tip

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Try big blocks of ice too!!! Both work really well but not everyone has space in their freezer for a 3-5L block of ice lol! Glad you enjoyed! Also: go check out the other video I just posted on how you can get a temperature regulated and self cleaning cold plunge for less than you spend on ice each month!!!

[@williamhartman9]

You are a likable guy , I can’t say that about most . Thanks

[@GetAheadWithNick]

William this is my favorite comment I’ve seen so far here! Really grateful for you! Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@framer69691]

Thanks for the video 👊🏼

[@4c00h]

i love how your dog listens to your voice, best companions

[@Jeff-rn4be]

Awesome job man thanks!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Thank you Jeff! Make sure to subscribe because in about 2 weeks I’m posting my video review of the cheapest temperature regulating and self cleaning cold plunge on the market!

[@bagofpups3257]

Going to go to tractor supply and buy one of these! Thanks Nick

[@Armored_22]

Just use your bath tub, or put the money towards a chest freezer.

[@thebanj0271]

I’ve always been interested in ice baths but I couldn’t ever do it consistently because I had to buy 6 packs of ice, using water bottles is an amazing idea! I’ll try this method out tomorrow and let you know how it goes 👍

[@chimp510]

did u try it

[@changethegame8139]

@@chimp510 I think he had a cold water blackout

[@darrenmorreale1922]

I found using a half dozen 32 oz Walmart seltzer bottles work. I cut the top quarter off so when dump in they come out like big ice cubes. Leaving in sealed bottle the ice insulates not giving full cold affect. When done full my open top bottles and into freezer. Those couple extra degrees cold I get makes a difference.

[@aaronkenney4769]

Thank you!

[@showtimemouse]

If you guys have the budget I would strongly recommend buying a solid ice maker and some little bags to store the ice, gets my water to 8 degrees Celsius and I spend about $219CAD on it

[@denisebellskincare1473]

Excellent idea of going to tractor supply. I would not have thought about the water being too heavy for the first tub.

[@benholden8750]

I love how you have the ancestral tenets on the back of your shirt 😆

[@kadejewell]

Hey! Awesome video, thanks. Did it come with a lid ??

[@joelrusk6412]

Does this work if you just use the water bottles in the packaging? Also just FYI, staying still causes a sort of shield of warm water around your body. Its actually more intense to move around a bit because you prevent that shield from forming. Try it out and thank me (or hate me) later.

[@CompaCookies]

If you want it a tad bit colder make sure to maintain a little movement in your limbs so the thermal layer doesn’t build.

[@iggyalcaraz1845]

That awesome! I think I’ll use this method

[@GetAheadWithNick]

I think you’ll really like it Iggy! Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@nolimit3485]

Great video and I will definitely implement in my life

[@GetAheadWithNick]

THATS THE SPIRIT MY FRIEND! Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@princejohn6560]

Frozen water bottles are a great idea. Cheers for the video

[@mazekid]

Amazing work ! You video got my family and I interested in doing this ! Do you think this is worth doing if winter is coming ? If so , do you have any strategies (e.g how can we maintain it I'm the winter , any additional items to support winter usage, etc) thanks in advance from the Rodriguez family! 🙏💕

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Such a cool comment thank you guys for being here!! If your planning on doing it in the winter I recommend keeping the setup near your garage door so it stays cold but not freezing to the point where the water is at a dangerous temperature!! You can also start with cold showers 🧼 so thankful to have you guys here! Subscribe for more 👏🏼

[@robseibertgulfcoastrealest3243]

Excellent, thank you.

[@GetAheadWithNick]

You rock Rob! Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@abeamay]

Legend mate, I really like your video, I will also try to make myself one

[@clips8813]

solid back yard spot there, do a tour on your back yard

[@secure777]

Good idea, I will do it my bedroom 👍🏼🥽

[@TheBushDownTheStreet]

Going to try this at Tractor Supply. They have 100gal stock tank for $99 right now.

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Tag me on Instagram or tik tok once you get it set up!!!

[@alexkonstantopoulos6994]

Nick, how often do you replace the water in the tub and how often do you replace the water bottles? I’m assuming you don’t have to replace the water bottles much and you’re just putting them back in the freezer after using?

[@ohbabycarpediem]

This is a great idea. What about a lid? Also, do you filter the water at all or how often do you change the water in the tub?

[@cimarronMC]

I want to try it out, but honestly i might just keep the bottles cased together still and just put my legs around ot or something so i dont have to scoop thek all out lol. Also might try using some big ice molds as well, or freeze a few empty milk jugs and leave them in overnight since i want to do it early morning before the sun is out so even it the summer it would already start out fairly cold

[@nickchianca2333]

Very helpful!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Thanks friend!!! :)

[@lorinichols1847]

Where are you fitting all of these water bottles? You'd have to have a lot dedicated freezer space. I use a small chest freezer as my tub because it holds the water temp pretty well, and am thinking of getting a countertop ice maker to supplement what I can fit in my freezer.

[@NamarasaPodcast]

Hi Thanks for your video. If you leave this outside in the winter (im in NJ) to freeze, would it break the plastic?

[@DanPark68]

Like your description on how peaceful yet chaotic...what temp is the best? 35/40?

[@Jonnhy0989]

Good video. Thnx!

[@jackryan8935]

Did you get the plastic tank or the structural foam tank? They look similar but just wanted to know what one you got.

[@David-ls2eb]

Would layering two of the first tub (70gal HDX) you tried that didn’t hold the have worked? I liked that 70 gal because it would be easier to drop the temperature lower and faster with less water and based on you sitting in it at Home Depot it looks to be a perfect size. Anyone else try this? Or is there a reason it’s not doable?

[@Krumpavelli]

So I went ahead & tried this out. For the money it’s a pretty good set up. I’m 5’10” & pretty much could fit my whole body in there but if I wanted to submerge my head too I wouldn’t have been able to do it but overall I’m satisfied with it.

[@takethepowerback83]

That’s cool, so do you put the water bottles back in your freezer each time, and how often do you refresh the 100 gals of water inside the tub?

[@Krumpavelli]

@@takethepowerback83 i just used bagged ice. It comes to about $12 a week which I don’t mind & I haven’t had to change the water yet. It’s been about a week & it’s still clean

[@jims10-daychallenges74]

Dang, nice idea.. regarding the water bottles.. What was the temp of your water at plunge time? I don't think one needs it to be 34 degrees especially if your just starting.. 50 would be cold in my estimation..:) I was looking into metal cattle troughs too.. ?? thx

[@MudPig6110]

How long can you use the water in the tub before you need to change it out. Seems like it may start to grow mold or algae if you don't change it out. Maybe you can add some epsom salt to make the water last longer.

[@KT-ed8hj]

I would like to know as well

[@frankocasio8202]

great video...how tall are you?..that tub looks great

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

I've been told you can use jugs of salt water to keep it from freezing if temps are going to be at or a little below 32F. I thought that might be handy, considering the cold coming to the US in the next few days.

[@stevegarthwaite9429]

Do you add the salt into the bath or keep it in the jugs?

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

@@stevegarthwaite9429 supposedly you can keep it in the jugs. I learned about it from my mother-in-law when her neighbor complained they had to break the ice on their goats' watering trough each morning. You can't feed salt water to animals so it has to stay in the jugs. Next time I visit I'll ask them if it actually worked.

[@GetAheadWithNick]

That’s an AWESOME TIP!! I may have to test that out! Anyway, Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@Armored_22]

Lol if you are silly enough to apply salt and ice to your bare skin you clearly did not pay attention in science class as a child...

[@kristidavis8983]

Use epsom salts. Healthy, not bad for vegetation in limited amounts, and it keeps the freezing temperature down...

[@seppyteppy]

wowww thats genius. and AMAZING backyard full of nature and trees! Im stuck in cali, can I ask what state this is in? I'd kill for a yard like that!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

NEW JERSEY 👏🏼 my dogs certainly enjoy it, I have a putting green too 🎸

[@seppyteppy]

@@GetAheadWithNick thank you man! Thats AMAZING!! I've seen so much beauty in new jersey, Not to get too specific, but can I ask what area you're in just in general? North or south maybe? Close to big cities or like a 30 min drive? If you cant answer its no worries! Love yourar stuff

[@crabbypadty393]

I use my bathtub and frozen 2 liter bottles. Currently my build price is free. If I build an outdoor plunge I’ll definitely do something like this.

[@GetAheadWithNick]

I love that!! Lot of water to use though I’d imagine, I like this bc it’s more sustainable, and when it’s time to dump I re-use the water for my arborvitae’s!!

[@thebanj0271]

How well does it work

[@natecoomer4421]

This is a great idea bro

[@stevenebel6991]

How long will the water stay usable and what are you doing for draining.

[@romanlanda6501]

Amazing idea...off to the Ace to get my cold bath:))

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Glad you liked it! Make sure to subscribe because in about 2 weeks I’m posting my video review of the cheapest temperature regulating and self cleaning cold plunge on the market!

[@HughJazzDong]

Also if you either dunk your face first or go in over your head first. It activates the mammalian dive response which slows your heart rate and respiration rate. Preventing blackout

[@cnw-jd9tt]

what i did using the same tub is i bought some small plastic storage buckets and i just grab water from the plunge and throw em in the chest freezer. ends up being 30+ LBS of ice lol. keeps it nice and cold. i usually get it down to around 50

[@funkadelicacy2153]

Brilliant Mate. Do you think the rubbermaid 100 gallon tub you chose will last a long time with daily use?

[@GetAheadWithNick]

OH yeah I do. It’s literally indestructible. I don’t think I could break it if I tried lol. Also: go check out the other video I just posted on how you can get a temperature regulated and self cleaning cold plunge for less than you spend on ice each month!!!

[@CompaCookies]

I’m 17 and been doing 20$ of ice every time.Since I’m in AZ it barely gets to 50 with all that ice. Genius I’m just gonna freeze three cases for next time🤝

[@kratzman5]

Did you take any water out of the bottles? Be afraid of them breaking after time. Either way I love this and doing it this weekend! Just gotta find a Tractor supply

[@johnnyrichard6659]

Your dog looks so cute and nice just sitting there

[@AustrianDuration]

This earned my subscription

[@gtrobaughmisc5642]

What temperature should we get the water to before entering?

[@assass7012]

Be sure to drink a few sips of the water before using it over and over again. In my experience thawing and then refreezing water bottles tends to create leaks or explosions

[@roycecute17]

I had no problem with mine. Probably it depends on the water bottle you use. I use thick plastic bottles.

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Good tip! Wish I mentioned that because I did it myself :( thanks for sharing! Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@jfc8681]

how long does the cold water last in the tank? without putting any more bottles?

[@jjballestrini]

Did the new tub come with a lid? If not have you came up with a solution?

[@jefferickson123]

Thanks for exploring this low tech, low cost take on cold plunging, Nick. Question: How cold can you get the water with this approach? I'd like it to be 50 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Thanks!

[@GetAheadWithNick]

Hey Jeff! Grateful to have you here my friend! So I've been using this all summer and have no problem getting it to 60 degrees (its about 90 -100 every day here) with lots of frozen water bottles or a giant 5 gallon block of ice. The block of ice is easy and simple, as long as you have the freezer space! I've also seen people insulate these to keep them colder for longer, or buying a cheap ice maker so they don't have to keep buying bags. Hope that helps you out! Still better than spending $4,000 on a cold-plunge!

[@17lanceh]

I have the same question. My tap water is about 60 degrees so I was wondering what I could expect from a dozen frozen water bottles

[@Mellad_Fala]

@@17lanceh I use 7 1 gallon water bottles frozen brings the temperature from about 60 degrees down to 39-42 if you put it the night before

[@trailblazer77]

​@@Mellad_Falain the summer?

[@Mellad_Fala]

@@trailblazer77 I did it at the beginning time of summer where the days were starting to be in the 90s

[@alientubeGalaticfederation]

hey how many lter is that tube you buy i think its a storage box bin ?

[@ttattx]

Considering this very product for a DIY. How often do you have to change water? I see some people are putting in a chlorine wafer in a floatie. Hearing about 1 month before changing with regular use. What say you?

[@mamagnu]

Great ideas. What are the stones for and how often do you have to wash the tub ?

[@GetAheadWithNick]

The stones just keep it from sinking down into the grass and ruining it (the tub when full is hundreds of pounds). And I change the water every 7-10 days, and only go in clean!!

[@ufa621]

How many water bottles did you put in and what was the temperature?

[@joestockton7016]

“It’s so peaceful, yet so chaotic…its beautiful” 😎

[@GetAheadWithNick]

😂😂😂 that’s the best way to put it!! Subscribe to see my video testing the cheapest self cleaning and temperature regulated cold plunge I’ve found on the market!

[@stephenhorak1535]

Glad i watched the second half of this video and saw that the second container didnt hold up. Also, i didnt know a about that black out thing