SaunaBox Review (2 Month Update) | Is It Still Worth It?

[@Recovatech]

UPDATE: For those that might be interested, after owning the SuanaBox for about 9 months, I recently gave it away after getting the newly-updated SaunaBox (V2). Even after all that time, it worked great! I kept it outside the entire time and the only "wear and tear" was on the floor material from dragging it around a little. Otherwise, the cover still looked fantastic. Watch my review of the updated version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ_ai6apjqesh6c

[@Scott-nx3pl]

Just bought one, Thank you for the discount. I plan on leaving it in the garage so hopefully the fiberglass frame doesn't get brittle over time from the cold

[@Recovatech]

I appreciate that! I'm definitely looking forward to warmer temps outside. That said, I hopped in today and it was about 60 degrees out and the tent got HOT! I'm really curious to see how it will be in the summer. I'm guessing I won't be in there for more than 10 minutes.

[@Ball_drips]

Windows made from fiberglass is an upgrade from vinyl due to its durability in temp changes. If the poles are indeed fiberglass they should do fine

[@leonardofranco8143]

@recovatech thanks for the good info. I purchased a sauna box 2 weeks ago. No more than 110 degrees despite the fact it’s summer Ami have the unite inside de garage. Any thoughts on adding an extra steam unit (Amazon sells similar for $60) anyone who you know has tried that? Or any thoughts on throwing covers ore dimito retain heat?

[@mattk3445]

I should be receiving my saunabox and cold plunge combo today! Super stoked. I was going to set it up in the garage so hopefully it doesn't cause an issue with too much moisure in the house but I was going to just open the garage and setup a fan to help vent/dry it out. One thing I would recommend is using distilled water only to prevent calcification and all that crap gumming up the machine. Idk if you mentioned that or not. Solid review ty.

[@Recovatech]

The SaunaBox contains the steam really well, so the only time it will air out is when you open the door. Honestly, I don't think it will have any more impact than if you took an extended hot shower in your bathroom. Yeah I agree, air it out with a small fan and you should be good. Great point about using distilled. Not a bad idea all around. Thanks for commenting!

[@mattk3445]

I used it last night and man this thing really packs a punch for what it is! I was drenched. Love it so far.@@Recovatech

[@Recovatech]

@@mattk3445 yeah, it can get pretty intense, especially as it gets warmer outside.

[@JavierTorres-ww8iq]

Had the same problem with my first One, distilled only. No tap water

[@bradblackwell948]

Could I leave this outside and use it everyday?

[@mr67927]

Lived in the Caribbean for a long time and the east coast. The thick humidity is amazing!!!

[@NedWasHere94]

I also had an F fitting crack along with 2 adjoining fittings. I reached out to customer service and they sent a new one over right away.

[@Recovatech]

That's actually really great to hear! I spoke with them in the past and beefing up the fittings was one of the priorities for future models.

[@mattk3445]

This happened to me yesterday but it was an E fitting. Haven't contacted them yet as once I fully connected all the pieces, it seems to be holding ok for now.

[@runawaytechgal1467]

I bought based upon your video!! I need to test out whether i will use it enough to invest in a permanent one

[@Recovatech]

Comments like this can sometimes be a double-edged sword. 50% you'll love it or 50% you'll hate it and hate me for recommending it, lol! Not sure either way, but I still love using it.

[@jossse217]

At first I didn’t like it wasn’t too hot but after my gym sanua went out for a month I got adjusted to the sanua box and I really like it now definitely stand inside the box don’t sit down you’ll feel it more if you stand I shadow box in there with light dumbbells I come out sweating sweating

[@gazlloyd9478]

I take it this isn't recommended for use in a small studio flat? Because of the moisture released in a small area afterwards? I am already worried about mold as it is but I really want one (I already have a Mihigh sauna blanket but I miss more of a sauna experience). Thank you!

[@Recovatech]

The moisture issue can certainly be mitigated. The sauna itself is really quite self-contained and until you open the door, isn't releasing any moisture. And when you open the door, there's really no more vapor than what you'd get in a very hot shower. It dissipates almost immediately afterward. I would definitely open it up all the way and run a fan to dry any residual moisture and perhaps place it on a rubber mat. Do that and you should not have any issues. I had my original SaunaBox for 9 months before upgrading and had zero signs of mold, mildew, etc.

[@markdlt2989]

At only two months it's looking ok. After six or twelve? This is a Costco lunch box. And those get messed up after only a year or so.

[@Recovatech]

I recently gave away that model in the video after owning it for about 9 months (because I now have the new version). It was always kept outside under a gazebo, but still very much exposed to some sun and rain. Besides some wear and tear on the bottom material from dragging it around a little, it still looked great. That was my experience.

[@chasealexandersilverstein1943]

What mat would you recommend for the floor. I just did my first sauna and noticed a good amount of sweat outside the box on the floor. Not going to lie I was a bit disappointed but overall super impressed with the capabilities and features of the new improvements.

[@Recovatech]

And you have the sweatmat on the floor inside while using it? Also, are you feeding the steam through the hose and into the included steam diffusor/cup? Not exactly sure what they call it, but that should collect any of the extra water. If I have those two things in place, the bottom is never wet afterwards. That aside, any rubber mat would work. You could pick up a gym floor tile or horse stall mat. Either would work.

[@just_jun2]

Do you leave yours outside? Or if anyone else leaves it outside, I'd like to hear how everyone protects it from the elements?

[@Recovatech]

I do. I have it under a Gazebo so usually the sides do get wet when it rains. despite that, it still looks great!

[@mlbjr]

A thermal blanket on the top and insulated steam lines will improve the temp

[@Recovatech]

Great ideas! Stay tuned. New video of an updated SaunaBox with better insulation is about to drop!

[@willtilden2869]

I want to buy one to put on my balcony of my condo here in Kelowna, BC, Canada where the winter gets fairly cold. Any issue with having it out in the cold? Can it run and still get decently warm in the cold?

[@Recovatech]

My SaunaBox stays on my deck year-round and yes, it still works in the winter. Not quite as hot, but still enough to sweat for sure. Now, SaunaBox just updated their tent and made the insulation thicker so I would imagine it will perform even better this year. That said, my winters here only get down into the 20s/30s for the most part. You could throw a wool blanket over the top and that would certainly help.

[@KaioshinAemi]

I bought the Nurecover version which seems to be more quality built than Saunabox. It is on the way shopping to me in 2 days. I'm super excited about it.

[@Recovatech]

Curious, what makes you say it's better quality?

[@GalaxySVibrant]

I have both the SaunaBox is better quality.

[@JoeD0920]

I watched a ton of reviews and I was gonna do the Nurecover truthfully but the sauna box has rails on the side not just up and down. It has a mat on the bottom to protect from ripping etc. I was gonna do nure but after everything I’ve watched and read the sauna box is what I’m going with. I wanted the nurecover cause it has a read light therapy one and it said it’s wider but again it doesn’t look like it really is

[@Recovatech]

@@JoeD0920 I've been really happy with the SaunaBox and hopefully you will be too. Thanks for commenting!

[@alexandergriggs9934]

Oops

[@billdurr6829]

So if i keep in garage which can get into low 90’s in Florida , it should not be affected by “ cooler” air

[@Recovatech]

Not a chance. I've noticed as it's getting warmer outside that I'm actually scaling back the amount of time I spend in it. I've always kept it on the highest setting and could go 20+ minutes. Now I get to about 15 and I'm done. Just feels so much hotter inside.

[@drakefarr]

Do you think 2-3 people could stand inside without the chair?

[@Recovatech]

2 for sure. 3 it would be tight!

[@ptff398]

Don’t see the discount code.

[@Recovatech]

If you click the link, it will automatically apply 10% off. Thanks for watching!

[@oskeezy2238]

Any word on if they will add infrared in the future? Leaning towards nurecover for that reason

[@Recovatech]

Still no word. That said, I'd be really curious to test that red light strip to see if it, in fact, does transmit 660nm wavelengths. To be clear I don't have anything against, Nurecover. Just curious to know. BTW, I noticed they now have a PRO sauna with extra insulation. That might be worth trying. If you go that route, this will get you 20% off anything: www.nurecover.com/discount/RT20

[@rubengonzalez5573]

So.. I feel like I have to turn on off every time I want to use the sauna. Reason being is the water doesn’t travel to water collecter. Have you have you had this issue?

[@Recovatech]

You're saying the steam doesn't travel through the tube to the collector? I'm not sure what's happening there, but no, I haven't had a single issue.

[@jarodallen7910]

What are your thoughts on the 1love dome saunas?

[@Recovatech]

Never tried it. I did have a sauna blanket from HigherDose and I think they'd be similar. I thought it worked well. I kind of didn't like just lying on the floor for 45 minutes, sweating in a bag. In the end, not my thing. At least in the SaunaBox I can sit/stand and move around a little.

[@redrockingrobinhood1427]

I just got out of mine and I love it love love love it

[@Recovatech]

For what it is and what it's supposed to do, it's great, I agree.

[@FitnessWithDarius]

How do you think this would do in a finished basement? Is it best to have this outside?

[@Recovatech]

Totally doable. The sweat mat does a great job collecting most of the water/sweat, but I would still place it on something that could stand up to some moisture (no carpet). As far as the steam, it's really well self-contained in the tent and when you do open it, it's a quick burst of steam and then it dissipates right away. No more than a shower if that helps. When you're done, open it up all the way and use a fan to dry it out for an hour or so. Very low maintenance overall.

[@inacioneto554]

What water should use for the sauna ?

[@Recovatech]

If you don't have distilled, then purified water for sure. You're breathing in that water vapor so you want to make sure it's as pure as possible.

[@kilartist1thedreamweaverga3]

What would be the best matt to put under and around the saunabox? I am putting it on my screened in back porch that has a concrete floor. I will also have my portable ice plunge there down from it

[@mcthrills1]

Is it good to use in the winter outside?

[@Recovatech]

For sure. Used it all last winter and it worked great. The new version 2.0 SaunaBox has better insulation so it should do even better.

[@mcthrills1]

@@Recovatech could i get like your instagram or what not to discuss? My landlord found it in my apartment and said i can use it outside

[@robwrone]

Still holding up okay after another 2 months?

[@Recovatech]

5 months total now and yep, still looks new-ish :) Pretty surprising because again, I do keep it outside. It's covered, but still very much exposed to the elements.

[@robwrone]

@@Recovatech Awesome! Thanks for the reply!

[@Milanboyxo]

@@Recovatechand there’s no micro plastics?

[@Recovatech]

@@Milanboyxo based on their website, no. saunabox.com/pages/certifications

[@Elados16]

Is it ok to use it indoors ?

[@Recovatech]

Absolutely, as long as you use caution. The sweat mat does a great job at absorbing water, but I'd put a waterproof mat underneath the entire thing. Also, just like outdoors, you want to make sure you air it out really well afterward. Otherwise, the steam is well contained and once you do open it, I don't think it's more than what a hot shower would put off.

[@Topsquadjapan]

My zipper is completely broken. Seams have busted. Water leaks everywhere (yes i use it on max setting for about 45-60 mins use) used it about 60 days and now its fully broken as seems popped and zipper broke off. I upgraded to a real sauna. They are fairly cheap. BTW I use everyday so my wear and tear is more then most. I

[@Recovatech]

YMMV I guess. 3.5 months, kept outside, used all the time and still no issues with mine. They have a 2 year warranty, but that probably doesn't matter since it sounds like you bought something else.

[@Topsquadjapan]

I will say this made me want a real sauna. Which is positive. @@Recovatech

[@elouis333]

Which one did you go with for the real sauna?

[@Topsquadjapan]

@@Recovatech water didn’t leak all over floor?

[@Recovatech]

@@Topsquadjapan not with the mat down.

[@kntwing23]

look cheaply made? does it works? help u lose weight?

[@Recovatech]

I mean you are right in a way. There's not much to it really, but it does exactly what they say it will. Yes, you'll sweat like crazy.

[@FeltonFitness]

@kntwing23 You need to diet to lose weight! If the sauna could do that then everyone would have one or be at a gym with one

[@saunamarketplace]

Have you found a sauna in there yet?

[@LawSupreme7]

Can it be used inside our bathroom? We have a ton of space

[@Recovatech]

Absolutely! You can use it anywhere indoors. I would just make sure you have good ventilation to air it out afterward. That could simply mean to run a fan to get rid of the condensation inside the tent. You just don't want it sitting there and not drying out.

[@suavelifestyle9094]

Can you use it outdoors?

[@JonathanPierce-i8x]

Do you use an extension cord for your sauna box?

[@Recovatech]

Yes, I have an outlet outside.

[@PMart317]

Is this safe indoor/basement? Guessing it needs to be by a window or a fan to flow the steam out?

[@Recovatech]

Sure you can. The steam is pretty much contained while the door is closed, but once you're done, be sure to air it out really well. You could simply use a fan to dry it out. I know a lot of people are concerned about the steam causing damage, but it's not much different than taking a hot shower with the door closed.

[@comatt1863]

If it’s freezing temps outside and some wetness on the sauna when it is left outside in freezing temperatures, will the ice damage it?

[@Recovatech]

For long-term longevity, I'd minimize the amount of direct exposure to the elements, especially if it's getting covered in ice.

[@s3s_]

After using the heat sauna does taking a shower ruin the point of it?

[@Recovatech]

I don't think so. Contrast therapy is pretty popular, where people will get in a suana and immediately jump in cold water afterwards. You'll be sweating so much, a shower is a must, IMO.

[@slibhart1]

How long does the water last in the steam unit?

[@Recovatech]

Great question! Including warm up time, after about 35 minutes of use it's still about 1/2 full.

[@kntwing23]

do u come out all sweaty?

[@joshcuthbert1557]

It’s a sauna

[@GoogleUser-et4px]

To call it a sauna is quite wrong, it’s a steam box

[@Recovatech]

Go argue with the definition: sau·na /ˈsounə/ noun a small room used as a hot-air or STEAM BATH for cleaning and refreshing the body.