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Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80 vs The Pod Company Ice Pod

Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80, inflatable or portable tub
Image: Kaldera Cold Therapy
The Pod Company Ice Pod, inflatable or portable tub
Image: The Pod Company

Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80 at £69 and The Pod Company Ice Pod at £69. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .

Quick answer: On the published data The Pod Company Ice Pod comes out ahead: it holds more water (320 L against 80 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move.

Choose the Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80 if

Nothing in the published data puts it ahead.

Choose The Pod Company Ice Pod if

  • it holds more water (320 L against 80 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80The Pod Company Ice Pod
UK price£69£69
TypeInflatable or portable tubInflatable or portable tub
Capacity80 L320 L
Includes chillerNoNo
MaterialFoldable PVCUV-resistant nylon fabric
InsulationNot statedNot stated
DimensionsNot stated800 dia x 700 h mm
Weight (empty)Not stated4 kg
VoltageNot statedNot stated
FiltrationNot statedNot stated
Outdoor useNot statedYes
App controlNot statedNot stated
WarrantyNot stated1 year
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at Kaldera Cold TherapyCheck price at The Pod Company

Buying facts

Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80The Pod Company Ice Pod
Price per litre of capacity£0.86£0.22
Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge8 kg31 kg
Where the seller is basedNot statedUSA, UK storefront uk.podcompany.com

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Price history

FromKaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80The Pod Company Ice Pod
Not tracked yet£69

No tracked price has changed since 23 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.

What the numbers say

On price, The Pod Company Ice Pod is £0 cheaper than the Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80 (£69 against £69 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80 80 L, The Pod Company Ice Pod 320 L (advantage The Pod Company Ice Pod).

We have not tested either unit ourselves, so this comparison is built from the makers' specifications, UK pricing and owner feedback; each product page says the same.

Frequently asked questions

Which holds more water, the Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80 or The Pod Company Ice Pod?

The Pod Company Ice Pod: about 320 litres against 80 litres.

Do the Kaldera Cold Therapy Plunge 80 and The Pod Company Ice Pod come with a chiller?

No. Both are cooled with ice or a separate chiller. Our ice calculator and chiller sizing calculator show what each option needs.

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