Portable Bathtub (Large) by Homefilos, Ice Bath and Cold Plunge for Athletes, Inflatable Adult Size Japanese Soaking Hot Tub for Shower Stall

It can be hard to judge the quality and usefulness of an item like this from the wonky pictures shown here. But this turned out to be a good buy for our family. We used this as a portable bathing/shower area while our main bathroom was being remodeled. It held up well under frequent use by three people for several weeks. It was easy to assemble. The drain on the side is located about two inches above floor, so you may need to pick up and tilt the tub to completely empty the water when you've finished using it. The material is heavy enough to be strong, but still light enough to pick up and move easily when empty.

I bought this tub because I needed to take Epsom Salt baths as part of my medical treatment and didn’t have a bathtub in my apartment. I was concerned about the PVC but couldn’t find a tub that wasn’t made of PVC plastic so I purchased this one.I have now purchased two of them. The first one I didn’t take care of very well and it still lasted over 2 years with heavy use. The second one I took very good care of and it ripped at the seam around the bottom of the tub after a couple of months of use.The large tub is quite large. I’m 5’8, 160lbs and it was roomy for me. It would not fit in a small stand-up shower stall like the ones you find in many apartments in the U.S. My shower is very large and I had just enough space for it. Check the dimensions before you purchase it.The small one works as well, and although it is not quite as comfortable, it’s still pretty good. I believe the small one would fit in a stand-up shower, although it might be a tight squeeze. If you are a tall person, the small tub will probably be tight for you. It fits me perfectly but if it were any smaller, I wouldn’t be comfortable enough to sit in it for the hour that I need.The tub is very easy to use and I think the construction is actually quite smart. Essentially, you put in the legs some slits and then blow up a thin tub that runs around the top of the tub. The air in the tub holds the tub up while you fill it, at which point, the water takes over. The tube on top loses its air relatively quickly, so you have to be careful not to over-fill the tub otherwise, you might have a tsunami on your hands, which has happened to me more than once!I used the first one I bought a lot - every single day for years. The plastic started start to wear out in slips that hold the legs after about 6 months but only a bit and it never impacted my ability to use the tub.The tub did eventually wear out but I believe it had to do with user error. The trick to maintaining it is that you have to open the plug on the bottom of the tub as well as the valve on the side when you’re draining it. That way, all the water drains out and you don’t have to flip the tub on its side to drain it - lifting the tub when there’s water in it damages the plastic. That was my mistake.With the second one, I was very careful to only lift it when it was completely empty but it developed a rip in the seam. I successfully patched it but the glue I had to use was toxic. I called the company and they were fantastic. They offered me a full refund or a replacement. Very happy customer.

This is my second tub. They upgraded the style to have a blow up top. Much more comfortable and less likely to lose its shape. As an avid bath gal, this is a god send. It’s super deep, easy to set up and break down. Dont forget the line the bottom drain with your shower drain. I’ll never forget that mistake!

Seemed kinda like a strange purchase when I was setting it up, but it was surprisingly relaxing and wonderful once I filled it up and I got in. Ahhhh! Be extra sure you have plenty of room for it to drain or the water might overflow your space if you have a curbless shower like I do. I didn't think of it, but the valve on the drain can be set to let the water out quickly or slowly.

I bought this bathtub bc the house I’m renting only has a tiny shower. This bathtub lasted a year and the top got a hole in only bc I was sick and spent 3 days in it or it would be fine still. I order a new one and am confident it will last. It’s great for small showers and is made very well.

I have an apartment with no tub, and sometimes, you just NEED a good hot bath. I considered moving, and while this isn't quite the same as stretching out in a tub, it does do the trick when what you need is a good hot soak.I was quite skeptical but it's a good product when you don't have a tub. Not glamorous, but well-made and practical. I got the smaller one, and I am 5'7"\135lbs. I can sit cross legged in it comfortably.It's very easy to set up and take down. I don't insert the side supports, I just put it inside my stand up shower stall which is the same size as the tub. When I want to empty it I just pull the drain, which I make sure is placed over my shower drain.I read reviews where folks said the blow up ring at the top doesn't hold air- this is a non issue both because it blows up with two breaths, and because in order to fold the tub away, you need to deflate the ring so I'm not sure who would want it to stay inflated for days on end anyway. Regardless, I have not had an issue with this. Perhaps they were not properly sealing the inflation point.

I suppose this might be workable if the rim, which needs to be blown up, would stay inflated. But, unfortunately, it does not.