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Essential Pod is listed in the Southern Leisure catalogue as a Chill Tubs cold plunge in the Chill Tubs® collection. Confirm current finishes, included equipment and regional availability with your showroom.
Essential Pod Cold Plunge
Chill Tubs Essential Pod: Chill Tubs® cold plunge.
1 personCapacity
132 galWater capacity
39.37" × 39.37" × 35.43"Size
36 lbDry weight
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Everything to know about the Essential Pod.
Model details, options and planning in one place.
The Chill Tubs Essential Pod is a round inflatable cold-plunge tub made from reinforced PVC. Its insulated walls and included thermal lid help shield the water, while a hose connection supports draining.
Essential Pod is available through Southern Leisure showrooms in Arlington, Flower Mound, Richardson, Austin and San Antonio. Ask a local product specialist about display models, delivery and current dealer pricing.
- Seating capacity
- 1 people
- Type
- Cold Plunges
- Seats
- 1 person
- Holds
- 132.00 Gallons
- Dry Weight
- 36 Pounds
- Length
- 39.37"
- Height
- 35.43"
- Width
- 39.37"
- Shape
- Circle
Inflatable Reinforced PVC
Rigid, insulated walls when inflated; floor pump and repair kit are listed in the manufacturer package.
Thermal Lid
An insulated protective lid is included; it is not marketed here as a lock.
Hose Drain
The manufacturer lists a hose-pipe drain connection.
Why people take the cold plunge.
A few minutes in cold water is short, simple and powerful. Here is what experts say it may do.
Faster muscle recovery
Cold water narrows blood vessels, which can reduce swelling and soreness after a workout.
Source: Cleveland Clinic ↗Wide awake and focused
Many people feel more alert and clear-headed right after a cold plunge.
Source: Cleveland Clinic ↗A lift in mood
Studies point to possible stress-relief and mood benefits from cold water.
Source: Cleveland Clinic ↗Hot and cold recovery
Many people pair a cold plunge with a hot tub or sauna session to recover.
Source: Cleveland Clinic ↗
Start around 50 to 59°F for about 3 minutes, and stay in no more than 5. Ask your doctor first if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or poor circulation. Cleveland Clinic ↗
Essential Pod vs. other cold plunges.
Same build quality. Different size, seating and features.
| Specification |  Essential Pod |  Pro |  Original |  Lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cold Plunges | Cold Plunges | Cold Plunges | Cold Plunges |
| Seats | 1 person | 1 person | 1 person | 1 person |
| Holds | 132.00 Gallons | 185.00 Gallons | 106.00 Gallons | 106.00 Gallons |
| Dry Weight | 36 Pounds | 485 Pounds | 276 Pounds | 118 Pounds |
| Length | 39.37" | 85.04" | 70.87" | 70.47" |
| Height | 35.43" | 31.50" | 29.53" | 29.72" |
| Width | 39.37" | 43.31" | 28.74" | 29.53" |
| Shape | Circle | Rectangle | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| Link | This model | View Pro → | View Original → | View Lite → |
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Before you choose the Essential Pod.
Clear answers for planning the product, site and delivery.Yes. Ask Arlington, Flower Mound, Richardson, Austin or San Antonio whether this model or a close comparison is currently on display. Showroom selection changes, so confirm before you travel.