Insanely EASY & CHEAP Way to Make Ice for a Cold Plunge

[@JasonGrubb]

Train exactly like me here: www.bolderathlete.com/ (Daily and Competitive Programs available)

[@WinTheWarWithMe]

This guy is awesome. Morning routine ice bath and coffee. He has life by the balls. Hats off to you sir!

[@JasonGrubb]

I appreciate that!

[@JordiMartin]

Love the energy coming of your comment! Can’t wait to have my own icebath ❤

[@WinTheWarWithMe]

@@JordiMartin Life is too short not to enjoy! Which ice bath one are you wanting to get?

[@mikemurphy8067]

well, technically he does it every 4 days from what i gather.

[@cameronharvey341]

Hey man if you reused the water from the icebath instead of the hose water, you'll use less energy and maybe even get all of your buckets to freeze within the 24 hours! It's what I do and works a treat!

[@JasonGrubb]

Great idea!

[@robertmartinez-r9f]

Man, you just saved me a ton of water. Thank you

[@mrw1783]

I re-use the same water and I have a shower before I use mine.

[@Edbrad]

I have a current basic bitch technique where I bought lots of cheap bottled water, tip a little out of each so they don’t explode when frozen, then freeze those. Throw them all in to the plunge thing and wait till desired temperature, then after I’ve used them take them out and put them in an cooler. Wheel the cooler back to the freezer and refreeze theme. If some have opened a little I can refill with the cold water from the ‘bath’ and tighten the caps again. I want a better way though, ideally I have a bunch of those ice packs that stay cold longer than water would, and have a dedicated freezer. I’m not sure it’s good for my freezer to keep being exposed to 48 bottles of like 65 degrees water (by the time I get them back in). Ideally I have one of those ice machines but hard to justify a restaurant quality machine just for ice bath ice.

[@sadieprice4170]

use plastic celebration roses hero & quality street containers to freeeze the water! freeze 8 use 4 then refill the 4 you have used & so on easy & very cheap

[@mattooi4322]

His comment about moving to displace the film of water heated by your body is spot on--you miss out if you stay motionless. Also going naked or in a swim brief is way better for that reason--regular swimsuits/jammers retain a film of water close to the skin that your body heats up similar to a thin wetsuit.

[@JasonGrubb]

Yep. Moving is the worst. And the best!!

[@BrianGunter-m8m]

Yeah joe rogan also mentions this often he's all about cold plunges but he has a nice 20k machine that moves the water around and Makes you not have that barrier lol he says it's so much harder

[@gkc592]

I just did my first ice bath of the summer. During the winter I don’t have to worry about the water staying cold. But I found an ice machine at a car wash where you get 20 pounds of ice for two dollars. so I bought 80 pounds of ice hoping that would be enough. I got 70° water down to 42° in about two hours time with the outdoor temperature of 88°. The key is keeping the ice bath away from sunlight and having a thermal cover over it. Really enjoy your videos! Thank you.

[@JasonGrubb]

Yep... it's all about keeping that water cold!

[@rebelfriend9229]

@@JasonGrubb hello guys, glad to see I'm not the only one with the same problem

[@mrvictorick]

this is pretty genius. I know some folks just freeze a few 24 packs of water bottles and reuse the waterbottles but i really like this idea.

[@JasonGrubb]

I've tried the water bottles, but they are so unruly to handle lol. This is quick and easy for me!!

[@Edbrad]

I had to freeze 46 because it’s too warm here in the summer

[@james882009]

do water bottles burst being frozen

[@Edbrad]

@@james882009 They will burst IF you don’t empty some out first. So EMPTY OUT about 10% before you freeze it…. On the Walmart bottles I have, I keep the water level a little above the top of the label…. If it still bursts for you, just empty out a bit more. …If you open it and the ice is pressing right up against the lid, then it’s close to being damaged, so empty out a little more next time you put them back. You’ll slowly experience a few bottles start to break or get weak etc, but a large multipack of cheap bottled water is only around $5-$8 roughly speaking, so it’s not expensive to replace them once and a while.

[@Edbrad]

@@james882009 The cheapest way is probably to buy a dedicated small freezer (like half the size of the ones people turn into freezer baths you can lie down in). The downside to how I’m doing it now is that it’s not good to let your freezer work so hard everyday….. You can also use different containers to cheap water bottles, containers that might be more awkward in a freezer you’re also using for food, as you can find little spaces here and there for 500ml bottles. If you have a large freezer you could go with those large gallon water bottles, since they’re stronger plastic, but the downside is: 1. They’d take longer to freeze! If you can find 1/2 gallon bottles that would be better. 2. If it was a flatter container, they’d freeze faster. 3. If you have a big enough freezer you could make it work, even if they’re not quite as frozen, where the number of bottles might make up for it IMPORTANT: Use or buy a COOLER on wheels so you can transport your ice containers, bottles or whatever, to and from your cold plunge, (even if it’s your bath) to maintain the temperature. Put the containers back in your freezer ASAP, because you want to refreeze the water at the lowest temperature you can, for the longest time you can. Make the water level only as high as you need. I only keep the water level just under 3/4 full. The ice containers will raise the water level anyway. The less water you start with the faster it will chill, and you’ll get to a lower temperature. It takes about an hour and a bit to lower the temperature in my cold plunge. Tap water is like 79 degrees F in Alabama summer, even in the morning, but I spray out the plunge after 3 days. The worst day is the day after I refill it, because it’s harder to cool down. But the second and third day is great, because the starting temperature can be under 60 degree. Today it was about 55! It’s reasonably very hard to get it below 42 in my experience. Unless you’re using your own bath 🛀 get a couple of space blankets. Cover the plunge with a couple of blankets or towels, and then the space blankets. This will help keep it A LOT colder than it was. And my plunge gets full Alabama sun in the afternoon. We’re talking about maintaining the next days starting temp in the 50’s compared with 69F-71F. And the colder you make it, obviously the better it is the next day. If you want to it again later in the day & you’ve immediately put your bottles back in the freezer, you could even throw them back in later and bring it back to temperature. I can speed up the cooling if I have to, but it requires more work. To make it cool faster I must open the bottles and dunk them so the rest of them fills up, and then STIR the water every 15 minutes or so. The colder it gets the slower the water cools because the ice isn’t melting as fast. The bottles will float, so you stir it to make sure the water at the top isn’t slowing down the cooling. If you want it even faster you can grab like 4-5 bottles at the time with ice in them, then dunk them & tip them out, over and over. So grab several, dunk, empty. Then dunk to the bottom and fill them up again. Then grab 4-5 more bottles with ice in them and do the same thing. Then grab more bottles, do the same thing. When you return to the original bottles and tip it out it will have had a chance to cool the new water in there a tipping it out will accelerate the water chilling. … … OR you can just throw them in and wait about 1 hour. …Then it’s easy… After you do it, just take all the bottles out & put them in your cooler, then put them back in your freezer. Simple. If you did my dunk/refill trick you then have to refill them with the pool’s water, so it’s as cool as possible. (Just make sure you leave some room for the ice to expand!) How long the water takes to get down to temperature depends on how cold your water is to start with, the air temperature, and how cool you need it to be. 42 degrees is pretty dang cold, but you’ll find it’s more of struggle to go lower after that without more ice. The ice just sits there in the bottles melting slower. If you can get a shit load of those liquid cooler packs that will be even better than all those bottles. But they’re more expensive. It’s cheap this way, but more bottles means more work each day. And that’s why I say get a dedicated freezer if you can, or you’re raising the temperature of your freezer which might not be good if there’s food in there.

[@radicalradzik]

Ice plunge daily is magnificent. I’ve used a similar hack with deep freezer and metal bowls which seem to freeze faster. I also use several stainless steel cups 16 oz in the fridge freezer for 12 hours. Works fantastically to get my cold pod to 49-53 F. Enjoy!

[@JasonGrubb]

Great idea! I've heard of using metal containers before.

[@RedCornStudios]

Thanks for this tip. My wife is just getting in the plunge and we didn't really want to dump a ton of money into a chiller, and only need it during the summer months. Found a freezer on sale for $160 and will be much easier than bags of ice all the time.

[@JasonGrubb]

So awesome! Nice work!!

[@bluejesper]

After a Wim Hof course I wanted to create an ice Bath but I have limited space living in a big city. I looked at industrial ice cube machines but that requires plumbing and has a large foot print and will yield a 10 kg tray only . Probably not enough. I thought of getting a person sized chest freezer but again that takes up too much space. So, I came across Jason’s video here, just as I’m a doing a same trial of freezing ice in tupperware containers, now just in my small regular freezer, and then add them my regular bathtub as an ice Bath. I hope it will work out as well as jason, in which case I’ll get a small chest freezer also. Seems the simplest and most efficient solution. Thank you for sharing Jasón.

[@JasonGrubb]

Good luck! Where there's a will, there's a way!

[@erikvandam5966]

Could you tell me what material works? When I use a bucket it freezes through the bucket abd destroys it… thanks!

[@ironclad452]

I just moved to Florida as well and decided this was a better method as well instead of spending $1000 on a chiller. This works great so far! I use 8lb silicon forms for my ice blocks. They work pretty well. You are an absolute UNIT as well, brother! Very symmetrical, too. Well done!

[@JasonGrubb]

Glad it helped. Thank you!!!

[@sonOfMoses]

I really like your idea, as I'm, like you, struggling with the high prices of commercial ice here in Saudi Arabia. I'm going to buy that freezer. Thank you my dear brother.

[@JasonGrubb]

Best of luck!

[@sonOfMoses]

@@JasonGrubb Hello again Jason :) after almost one year of implementing your idea, I just want to thank you again for it. I bought a small freezer for $150 and bought with it 24 plastic food containers. I fill those 24 containers with water and put them inside the freezer. As you said in your clip, it took almost 72 hours to get them all frozen. I use 8 containers every time I want to take a bath. once done from the bath, I fill those 8 and put them again in the freezer, but at the bottom of it, and put the remaining 16, which are not used yet, on top of those 8; something that i have noticed when you put the newly filled containers at the bottom and put the frozen ones at the top inside the freezer, the one at the bottom get frozen quickly. I have saved I think more than $1k so far and I thank you for your idea. Good luck my friend :).

[@JasonGrubb]

@@sonOfMoses brilliant!!!

[@greenlion6544]

If you have the time, try and stay for 10-15 minutes. Thanks for the ice-chest tip, I have just been using 4-5 7 lbs blocks. How do you maintain the water? I have to drain it every-other day.

[@JasonGrubb]

I use spa treatment in mine. Before I got a chiller moving the water, I would empty it every couple weeks.

[@greenlion6544]

@@JasonGrubb thanks, I have been using a fish tank filter and food grade h-peroxide, which thus far, has worked well here in FL. I don’t use the tub after the gym tho, only in the AM before I sweat.

[@michaelsamchuk1819]

I’ve been doing the same thing for about two years. This is the first video I’ve seen that someone does the same idea. My freezer is much larger, and I use 5 gallon pails of water. I put 5 pails about 90% full of water into the freezer when I get home from work, around 6pm. By 4am when I get up they usually have frozen about 2” or so on top, and the water inside them is near freezing. My bathtub is very deep and spacious, so I just pour those into the tub and top off with cold tap water. I can usually get the water to about 2-4c, so very cold. It takes about 30 min for the remaining ice to melt, so I do breakfast while waiting

[@JasonGrubb]

Nice!!!

[@excessivity]

Awww that’s awesome. You seem like a really cool person genuinely interested in helping others. Way to go! Yes! I do the same with a chest freezer and plastic tubs with covers. I wake up and put the ice in and rotate the ice in the freezer. I don’t reuse the water from the tub because it seems to degrade the water quality quicker. Keep up the good work! ❤🎉

[@JasonGrubb]

Good stuff!

[@ZaidNiazi0]

This is exactly what I was looking for ! You don't know how much this helped me , Thanks a lot, going to buy a 1 hundred litre chest freezer now 😄

[@JasonGrubb]

Glad I could help! Just be gentle when you drop the tubs in... the can crack, especially when you throw them in like a crazy person (from experience).

[@simonbeer5259]

That’s a great routine you have there,I just bought a massive 2nd hand chest freezer from a local kebab shop for £150 lined it with a pool liner for simplicity and to cover the kebab holes in base😂set a timer for it to come on 1-2 hrs a day to keep it around 5degrees,cheep as chips 👍👍

[@JasonGrubb]

Nice!!!

[@geom-u2f]

Great video I have been using 15 quart metal stockpots and they seem to freeze a lot faster than the plastic

[@JasonGrubb]

That's perfect!!!

[@BradeF1]

So crazy the difference between moving water and stagnate in an ice bath/plunge.

[@fdsaijfiuewnqgfvmln]

Thanks so much for this video. Really helped me to setup an ice bath for the first time!

[@JasonGrubb]

Glad it helped!

[@emptydog1109]

I’m taking plastic tubs did you put in the sink to wash dishes in. Fill one or two of those with water put in your refrigerator, if you have a room. In the morning, it’ll be just above freezing, depending on how cold are refrigerators. Mine is just about the freezing level.

[@JasonGrubb]

Sure - that could work... But you'd need a LOT of water for the size of the Ice Barrel

[@daveb2077]

Checking on chillers and they are close to $800 and more. Maybe if your going to do it everyday might be worth. But like you did here, can get a freezer chest to make ice for a lot less. According to the information Hubermann talks about you need 11 min a week for the benefits. Every other day and a freezer seems to be the way to go. If the freezer breaks not only is it cheaper, but can get another faster than when if the chiller breaks.

[@JasonGrubb]

I do 3 minutes a day. Definitely like using the chiller now: www.penguinchillers.com/product/jason-grubb-fitness-chiller-bundle/

[@KICKPUNCHSUBMIT]

Hi, what size is the freezer you store the ice in? can you link me the model you have

[@JasonGrubb]

I don’t have the freezer anymore… But it was just a small top loading freezer from target.

[@johns.8530]

Great idea. I may consider this. However, what is the cost difference between the freezer and a dedicated chiller? You would save money on water and time. However, it would use electricity and you could add a water purifier. Just curious.

[@JasonGrubb]

Great point! A freezer would be cheaper for sure... but such a pain honestly. Now that I have a chiller - it's amazing. www.penguinchillers.com/?rstr=6858

[@garysaunders1546]

Love this idea...would you ever consider just using a freezer as the ice tub itself?sealing the edges and putting it on a timer? Curious to your thoughts or peoples thoughts on this for cost and convenience compared to what you do 👌

[@JasonGrubb]

Sure... lot's of people do this. The problem is no filtration, no moving water, hard to empty... Now I use an external chiller and love it.

[@CharmleysChopShop]

This is a super professional video for some ice in an ice bath lol. Good job.

[@JasonGrubb]

haha. Thanks

[@grahamsiebring5227]

Looks like you leave your freezer outside in the elements. I looked into this solution but wanted to buy a waterproof cover for the freezer as most freezers are not rated to be left outside. Is the cover needed? How does the freezer hold up to rain?

[@JasonGrubb]

It's not bad... it's a cheap freezer... and We have an awning out to keep some rain off.

[@JasonMatison]

Great method. I did this for about a year. My freezer is in my garage and ice barrel is in the backyard, so it was kind of a pain. Finally broke down and bought a Penguin chiller.

[@JasonGrubb]

Dude! Me too!!! The Penguin Chiller is the best!!! www.penguinchillers.com/product/jason-grubb-fitness-chiller-bundle/

[@coachclay3319]

It’s funny how getting in the ice is never easy no matter how often I do it. I never ‘want’ to get in, but Om always glad I did.

[@JasonGrubb]

💯

[@jyounghy1]

What is the brand of containers you use to make the ice?

[@JasonGrubb]

Just cheap Tupperware from Walmart.

[@conormccabe2459]

Thanks sooooo much for this!! I was literally minutes from buying an Ice machine but this is a MUCH better move! Really appreciate it! :)

[@JasonGrubb]

You're welcome!! (I learned that the plastic do break and someone suggested metal containers to fix that problem)

[@thesrbijaa]

What about 10litre baggs for ice freezers? Like the baggs for freezing food which u just cuz open and throw away. Theyre like 2euros for 50x10 litres

[@markbalogh9655]

you could also plug in and freeze the freezer chest with water than uplug it break up the chunks and get into the chest freezer water.

[@JasonGrubb]

Yes... that could be an option

[@MannySimoneCards]

My body feels like it's over heating after I get out of the ice plunge and like I get kind of tired and drained of energy.. Do you know why this is?

[@JasonGrubb]

Wild... You're just in there for 3 minutes?

[@MannySimoneCards]

@@JasonGrubb nooo. Maybe that's the problem. Like 8 minutes, but I'm in Florida and thought the water probably wasn't even that cold.. But maybe it is 😅 I'm going to buy a thermometer , see what's up to

[@JustinRindner]

You sir are a lowkey genius. I already have chest freezers and hadn’t thought of this.

[@JasonGrubb]

Ha! Thanks!

[@freddyjingjo]

How big is your chest freezer? As in Litres? Great idea by the way

[@JasonGrubb]

It's like a 6 gallon freezer.

[@philipwilliams6307]

Turns out you get the best from the initial plunge, as your body kicks into survival mode and your breathing deepens as a result. So probably chucking in the ice, going for a 15 - to - 30-minute jog, then hoping in as quickly as you can. To shock your system Edit: I recently found out that while a shock to your system is still important, to get the best results from your runs is to have them After an ice bath vs. Before.

[@JasonGrubb]

Yep - isn't that crazy. No more ice baths post workout... we always want to plunge first thing - before any exercise.

[@KenWimbley61]

Hi Jason, what freezer did you purchase? Whats the capacity?

[@JasonGrubb]

Just a cheap one from Walmart!

[@chrisdtalley]

Our CF gym just got one. I’m hooked. Been trying to problem solve this for an affordable home solution so I can do it everyday. What temp does this method give you? Great vibe. Thanks for letting us join in your journey.

[@JasonGrubb]

It really depends on the ambient temp and the insulation of the barrel. But this could get it down to 60 degrees in 75-80 degree days. The better solution is a chiller. But lots of ice does a pretty good job!

[@dankehrig3419]

This has been my new routine as well. I was looking for a way to get more ice cheaper and this is a pretty decent solution! Like you said it takes a bit longer than 24 hrs to freeze the blocks but then there us also the space it takes up in the freezer. So if you have an extra freezer or an upright freezer where you dont have to move a bunch of stuff every time you get in it, its an awesome hack! Unfortunately i dont have either of those so im stuck looking for a chiller or paying for ice. I do love the hack though it definitely saves on Cash!!! Thnx for the video 8)

[@JasonGrubb]

An extra freezer is definitely the right way to do it. I do use a chiller now.

[@andriusurbonas9130]

How often you changing water?

[@JasonGrubb]

About once every 2 weeks. I use a small amount of spa chemicals.

[@AncientSecretz]

So wonderful. I am in Florida and miss my cold colorado water. I do love Florida though. Im in my 50s this should help my old bones lol.

[@JasonGrubb]

I'm in Alabama summer now and my tap water never gets cold lol

[@primerest6421]

what size containers do you use to freeze the ice in?

[@JasonGrubb]

1/2 gallon

[@skyq4062]

can you link the plastic tubs you use please.

[@JasonGrubb]

Actually... the best tubs on the market are sold by Ice Barrel now (they don't break, they'll last forever). icebarrel.com/jasongrubb

[@simonbeer5259]

Great video but I just bought a cheep secondhand chest freezer linned it and have the ink bird thermal temp regulator it’s always ready 24hrs a day and cheap as Chips to run with no hassle,as you already bought the freezer seemed the obvious route 🤔

[@JasonGrubb]

Nice work!!!

[@MichaelMaiolo]

Can you link your freezer? Do you know how big it is? 3.5 cubic meters?

[@JasonGrubb]

IT's 5.0 cu ft - the product is linked/tagged in the video

[@surftheglobe1396]

How often do you need to change the water?

[@JasonGrubb]

About every 3-4 weeks.

[@surftheglobe1396]

@@JasonGrubb Thanks bro.

[@SuperEliasc]

Hi. One question. How long did it take to get as cold as you needed to?

[@JasonGrubb]

About 15 min with all the ice.

[@Aber105]

Sorry what temperature are you getting down to using this method? Great vid

[@JasonGrubb]

About 60 depending on the ambient temperature.

[@brianpeterson4643]

Love the honesty!!

[@JasonGrubb]

Thanks!

[@shake6826]

I do the same but with frozen water bottles and when the water melts it stays in the bottle and I can just put it back in the freezer

[@JasonGrubb]

Perfect!!!

[@OperatorOG]

yeah swimming in microplastics what could go wrong

[@preppingforbeginners1347]

When you said so gd to be home brother I felt that bigtime!!! That feeling is amazing to to uncomfortable yet content 😌 thank you for your time

[@JasonGrubb]

Absolutely!!

[@hover_roller_balance_boards]

Really good tips. I m looking into buying an ice freezer. Tbh I’m more focused on my legs only. What I do is take a shallow ice bath in my bath tub. That way I can sit there for 30-1hr and just freeze my legs and feet. Then I switch and lay back with legs up to do my upper body. For me 3 min isn’t long enough. Try that sometime if you just wanna freeze your legs longer. The inflammation is so bad at my age over 35 after a 2-3hr walk hike or sk8 sesh. Check my patented fitness gear. It’s an an epic improvement to a foam roller adding a side wheel. The grips on wheels plus new angles are great for fitness and recovery.

[@JasonGrubb]

That’s cool - it’s different than cold plunging - just to be clear.

[@briansteyer]

Thanks for sharing this info, Jason. Do you have a link to the smaller plastic containers that you put in the ice chest that you use?

[@JasonGrubb]

I don’t. They’re simply cheap containers from Walmart. But ice barrel also sells steal lined containers. They’re great.

[@anthony452]

$50 FB marketplace freezer and an Amazon "Tub". Freezing ice baths in FL for under $125

[@JasonGrubb]

Nice. There you go.

[@ChubbaFilmz]

How big are the plastic bins?

[@JasonGrubb]

Just any small ones from walmart. I think these are something like 6x12x4

[@dr.dre-1024]

how do keep the water clean?

[@JasonGrubb]

I drain it every few weeks. You can also add the same treatment you would for a hot tub.

[@dr.dre-1024]

@@JasonGrubb thanks for the reply

[@AllDayToyota]

Why dont you fill the chest freezer with water ?

[@JasonGrubb]

Too small to get in... and it freezes the water solid!

[@DJ12376]

How cold does it actually get though? My thought process is going to be, toss is a few 10lbs molds worth of ice the night prior. Which will lead to about 7 hrs in the tub. You think that would suffice?

[@JasonGrubb]

You’ll probably need more. Depending on the ambient temp. If it’s 60° out… That might work. If it’s 80° out, you’re gonna have to use about 50 pounds of ice. I eventually ended up purchasing this chiller. Https://www.penguinchillers.com/product/jason-grubb-fitness-chiller-bundle/

[@mi5956]

That is awesome, great camera shots.

[@JasonGrubb]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@crossbowhunter9118]

I want to use a cold tub but I never done it before how much ice should I put in a bath tub? How long should I start with?

[@JasonGrubb]

Start with what you can handle... start with cold water in a tub for a couple minutes... eventually add 10, then 20, then 30, then 40 pounds of ice!!

[@jonathan_P_]

How hard is it to keep that barrel clean?

[@JasonGrubb]

So easy... I empty it about every 3-4 weeks... give it a rinse and fill it back up.

[@299charles]

How long do you stay in?

[@JasonGrubb]

3-5 min

[@Rotnimod]

How many cubic ft is that chest freezer? 3.5 or 5? Seeing the minimum amount I can get away with

[@JasonGrubb]

IT's 5.0 cu ft - the product is linked/tagged in the video

[@fighters5514]

So calming your video brother ❤️

[@bradleybates2423]

I use a chest freezer as well. Started using Waterbrick containers made for water storage. Each one holds about 3 gallons and don't need to refill every time. Also shouldn't crack like the cheap Walmart containers. Saving my money for the penguin chiller.

[@JasonGrubb]

Penguin chiller is definitely worth it! So easy and makes damn cold water, too!! When you're in the market for your cooler, you can use my link to help support the channel www.penguinchillers.com/product/jason-grubb-fitness-chiller-bundle/

[@toribiddle4]

How many water bricks do you use? I am looking into getting some for a chest freezer.

[@TheArticblue]

@@toribiddle4 I would think you would only need 2 of them that would be around 40-50lbs of ice. a 2 pack is $37

[@TheArticblue]

I bought 2 of them (4) I will report back. Goald would be leave two in while two freeze in my freezer chest.

[@brendanl832]

Where did you find the water bricks? How is it working?

[@ShervinShares]

this is a brilliant setup! do you re-use the water for the ice?

[@JasonGrubb]

I do!

[@andrewbalio782]

Does anyone know who makes the ice chest appliance?

[@JasonGrubb]

I bought it for under $200 at Target.

[@blakearnel7068]

How do you properly dispose of water when you’re finished if it’s winter and the water will inevitably freeze? Can it damage your yard or soil or anything? I’m not an expert.

[@JasonGrubb]

Good question... I'm trying to stay out of freezing outdoor temps! But I often connect a hose to the bottom to drain the water where I want to.

[@liveyourbestlifeguide]

Ah, good idea! Any suggestions for the best affordable (under $100) insulated cold tub/barrel with a cover?

[@EXTORTlON]

I personally used an old pool

[@JasonGrubb]

Yeah. Not many options under $100 that I know of. I mean - cold water in your bathtub with ice maybe.

[@shearollings]

This is awhile later after this question was asked but if anyone sees this, I bought a Rubbermaid 100 gallon plastic tank, a cheap cover on Amazon $30, and a freezer chest on OfferUp for $100. It works well for me.

[@kentganevsky3219]

What brand of ice chest do you have? Do you prefer the tub versus getting a tank for the ice bath

[@JasonGrubb]

IT's 5.0 cu ft - the product is linked/tagged in the video. I prefer the barrel as I can drop right into it.

[@ronniebernhart518]

Hey Jason , big help 🙏🏽🙏🏽 what freezer did you end up getting??

[@JasonGrubb]

Just a cheap one from target (about $200). You can get a freezer like this anywhere (walmart, target, home depot)

[@norinickrrostron9001]

Thanks for the vid. I've had mine for two weeks and love the plunge. However I sure was becoming concerned about the cost of buying ice daily. This is a great solution and will definitely save lots of money.

[@JasonGrubb]

Glad I could help

[@Mode_of_Mick]

How long do you leave the blocks of ice in the water before the water temperature gets down to the desired level?

[@JasonGrubb]

I would put mine in and then go make coffee and put my contacts in... that was usually long enough lol

[@Mode_of_Mick]

Haha, gotcha 😀

[@dreamweaverbali8362]

Wandering what temperature your freezer gets to? Any freezer/Chiller can make the ice or not you think?

[@JasonGrubb]

Not sure... but the freezer made a lot of ice for me.

[@dreamweaverbali8362]

@@JasonGrubbwhat freezer was that?

[@JasonGrubb]

@@dreamweaverbali8362 Just a cheap one from Walmart.

[@Nicole.Sisson]

I definitely prefer an ice bath over a cold shower any day. Just curious what temp are you able to get your ice barrel to with all that ice?

[@JasonGrubb]

With just ice. Depending on the ambient temp - I can get it into the 50s

[@Nicole.Sisson]

@@JasonGrubb Thanks, I was just curious. I live in Washington and have been testing out The Ice Pod. I've been getting creative with my ice making! 🤗

[@kevins9688]

What temp do u do the ice bath at. I have been doing for a week now at 60 deg F/ 15 deg C. But have started finding it is not cold enough anymore.

[@JasonGrubb]

I like 46ish degrees.

[@leelunk8235]

HI JASON, WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE ICE MOLD CONTAINERS AND DO THEY LAST LONG OR CRACK?

[@JasonGrubb]

They will crack... depends on how gentle with them you are. I've heard people use metal chafing/steam pans and there are some silicon ones on amazon (I also think Ice Barrel has some out/coming out)

[@leelunk8235]

@@JasonGrubb OH OK YEA I SAW THOSE ON THE ICE BARREL SITE BUT 36 BUKS EACH..AMAZON SELLS THE SAME ONE FOR 35 BUKS..I GUESS ILL SPLURGE ON THEM

[@PenguinOutdoors]

Came for the ice idea, left with bonus ideas for editing my content. Great vid 👍

[@JasonGrubb]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@patricka.westerlund2774]

How many degrees do you get down to like this normally?

[@JasonGrubb]

Man... It's been a while since I've done this method (I have a chiller now), but I think it was around mid 50s. That was in the southern US in about 70 degree weather.

[@ME-vk5fi]

You can buy ice packs. The ones that can also be heated up or frozen.

[@JasonGrubb]

Grat idea!

[@Revpins2000]

amazing video jason. how long does it take to cool water ?

[@JasonGrubb]

Depends on the ambient temp outside... if its over 80 degrees... it takes 10-15 min.

[@TruckerFit1981]

Hey what’s up I hadn’t noticed you live in an RV is it full-time and if so, is it cheaper than owning a home?

[@JasonGrubb]

It really depends on someone's specific situation. With our rig + truck + RV spots (we generally stay at places with full hookups and some amenities) it's about a wash for us.

[@SammyPz]

What ice chest size do you recommend

[@JasonGrubb]

Small is totally fine... like 5-7 cu. ft.

[@straightouttadundalk]

Where did you get the containers?

[@JasonGrubb]

I got some from Walmart.... but another commenter said there are containers meant for this!

[@thomasfender2030]

Looks awesome. I have been trying water bottles but that method sucks, and I can't be buying 40lbs of ice a day either. What kind of containers are those? And how long does it take before the ice will come out of the container?

[@JasonGrubb]

These are cheap ones from Walmart, but they can break on ya. Just had a comment recommending Waterbrick containers - worth a look. The ice comes out in a couple minutes, tops.

[@garagegorilla5x5]

What about frozen gallon water jugs?

[@JasonGrubb]

Totally! I just liked the tubs myself.

[@shuswappawn1954]

I've been trying ice and it's not really working at all. My water out of the tap is 52f to 54f. I'd like to get it down to 45f. The ice I've been throwing 4 ice packs and 2 large frozen jugs in and it doesn't change it at all. Kind of a bummer. In this video you said the water was 70f before ice. What is the water temp after the ice goes in?

[@JasonGrubb]

Hey there... I was able to get it sub 60, but not much colder than that... using about 6-8 of those bins of ice. I'd say you need a lot more ice.

[@anthonyparrino3007]

isnt between 50 and 60 plenty cold

[@edmundferraro7819]

What temperature does the ice get the water to? Thanks

[@JasonGrubb]

It totally depends on your ambient temp, etc...but I was getting low 50's.

[@bocajleztearp7919]

Do you recommend ice bath in morning or after training?

[@JasonGrubb]

Morning!

[@blablablabla542]

Does the barrell have a tap to release the water after you are done. Or you just have to tip it over?

[@JasonGrubb]

It has a tap to release the water.

[@3raser3]

Thanks for sharing your method. I was planning on buying a 100 gallon stock tank and 14 cubic foot chest freezer and doing pretty much the same thing. Was planning on getting some industrial strength zip locs and filling them with water to make the ice packs. I wasn't sure if that would be enough. Have you measured your water temp by any chance?

[@JasonGrubb]

Water temp really depends on the season and location of your tank. If it’s hot out, it’s hard for the ice to get the tank cold enough. If you insulate the tank and keep it in a cooler place, ice works wonders.

[@3raser3]

@JasonGrubb interesting. Thanks for the advice. I'm in Florida as well so might be a challenge haha

[@JasonGrubb]

I’d go with a penguin chiller in FL Https://www.penguinchillers.com/product/jason-grubb-fitness-chiller-bundle/

[@victordefreitas]

Amazing!!! BUT I have a question. How do you do so the ice does not stick to the plastic containers??

[@JasonGrubb]

I put the ice still in the containers into the barrel. When it had thawed a little, I was able to get the ice out.

[@victordefreitas]

@@JasonGrubb Amazing! Thank you

[@macgregordavis959]

I'm using a old deep freezer, have a welder build a say 25 gallon tank and place it in their, drill a hole through the side and use a portable hot tub pump to circulate. Build a wood box now with ventilation to cover the ugly freezer , run that through your mind draw it out on paper , good luck.

[@JasonGrubb]

Nice!!

[@WinTheWarWithMe]

How often do you change out the water?

[@JasonGrubb]

about every 2-3 weeks.

[@justin_j_bowen]

@@JasonGrubbdo you use anything to keep the water clean? A filter pump? Hydrogen peroxide? Salt? 2-3 weeks seems like a good amount of time without having to do much.

[@JasonGrubb]

@@justin_j_bowen I use spa treatment (shock and conditioner).

[@justin_j_bowen]

@@JasonGrubb do you feel like you need to rinse off after to get the chemicals off? That’s the only thing I would be annoyed with. I like to get out and be done

[@paulg4672]

How often do you clean the barrel out

[@JasonGrubb]

Depends on the temp outside... but with my cleaner, a few weeks to a month or so.

[@303visuals4]

Hey Jason! Where can I find those tubs that your freeze the ice in? Looking on Amazon and can’t seem to find anything that size. Thanks man!

[@JasonGrubb]

Hey! I got them at Walmart.

[@PaulaL-8888]

How often did you change the water in the barrel? I’ve been wanting to buy one but baby get my head around wasting so much water.😢

[@JasonGrubb]

Hey there. I change mine every 2-3 weeks, which I don't think is too obscene.

[@PaulaL-8888]

@@JasonGrubb thanks for your reply… does it go murky or smelly at all? What prompts you to feel like you need to change the water?

[@JasonGrubb]

​@@PaulaL-8888 Not murky at all... while it's cold. If it's warm water - you can see a haze in the water. But if it's cold, good to go for weeks. Before I had the chiller... I would add a little spa treatment to help keep the water happy.

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Nice so just 50 lbs of ice and about 20-30 mins to cool? Curious your height and weight I'm 6'4" and 260lbs mostly muscle.

[@JasonGrubb]

I'm 5'8" 190lbs so a little more compact lol.

[@JonathanDussan-h7z]

Where did you get the containers with lids from? Link?

[@JasonGrubb]

I just got those ones from Walmart. Not the best quality, but cheap.

[@CleanGreenBuilder]

Helpful video! Which Penguin water chiller would you recommend?

[@JasonGrubb]

Go to www.penguinchillers.com/?rstr=6858 and find the one compatible for the ice barrel.

[@TheFractaltraveler]

Does this freezer hold up outside?

[@JasonGrubb]

It did for me, but it wasn't in snowy/cold weather.