Going Off-Grid with an AlumiTubs Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Like an AlumiTubs wood-fired hot tub, an off-grid cabin is the perfect refuge from life's constant demands. It's a place to unplug and unwind, a place to appreciate the simple tasks and pleasures of life, a place to slow down and be present. Which is why we think they’re a match made in backcountry heaven. 

Whether it's set deep in the woods, perched on a dock at the lake, towed behind an ATV to a backcountry escape, island-bound via tugboat, helicoptered to a remote campsite, or simply tucked away in a dreamy backyard, AlumiTubs are portable and made for off-grid adventure.

The Look

Sure, we may be biased but the photogenic allure of a cedar-clad wood-fired hot tub is almost as appealing as a soak in one. Almost. The timeless aesthetic of an AlumiTubs wood-fired hot tub fits a wide variety of landscapes and design styles, whether you own a mountaintop Scandinavian-style modern cabin or a rustic, Boho-inspired glamping tent perched right at the water's edge.

Filling Your Wood Fired Hot Tub 

AlumiTubs hot tubs were designed for the functions cabin owners need, while customizable for more sophisticated settings. AlumiTubs can be filled with salt or freshwater directly from your natural water source, used without chemicals, heated purely with wood, or made compatible with alternative heating solutions like electricity, gas or solar.

Benefits of AlumiTubs Marine-Grade Aluminum Foundation

AlumiTubs are built to be portable and lightweight. The marine grade aluminum foundation for our rustic hot tubs means you can fill it from any available water source, and ensures no water is lost through leakage like traditional wooden tubs. It also makes maintenance a breeze. Unlike cedar unlined hot tubs, it's quick to set up, can be moved with just two people, can be easily winterized and cleaned, and is guaranteed to never leak. 

Heating Your Wood Fired Hot Tub (aka No Electricity Needed)

We know that most off-grid cabins rely on solar power or generators, which means a wood-fired hot tub is likely the most economical and practical heating option. But not all wood-fired tubs are created equal. We're proud of the fact that AlumiTubs wood-fired hot tubs can stand up to the rigour of remote living (even our first customers in 2002 still have their AlumiTubs today!), and we think the patina on the cedar cladding only gets better with age (though it can be sanded and restored to its original tone if you're up for the task). An AlumiTubs hot tub is durably built to last a lifetime, and made in the Pacific Northwest—so we know a thing or two about weather. If you don't believe us, head over to our reviews page to see what our customers have to say.

Moving Your AlumiTub 

Weighing in at 220 pounds (without water, of course), an AlumiTubs wood-fired hot tub is easy to transport, whether it's by pickup, boat, or helicopter (if it's the last option, just make sure to save us a seat). 

Is your off-grid destination accessible by road? Roll the tub in the back of your truck using 2x6's with cleats, tie it down with ratchet straps, and head to the cabin, campsite, beach—you name it.  When you get there, put your 2x6's with cleats on the tailgate, roll it off with the help of another person onto a flat surface, assemble, fill the tub, light the fire, and enjoy the great outdoors while you soak your worries away. Watch this video to see how to move it.

Have a boat-accessible cabin? We've got you covered. AlumiTubs aluminum foundation is buoyant in water, which means you can tow it behind a boat to your off-grid retreat. Roll your tub to your desired spot, assemble, fill the tub—well, you know the drill. 

(If you don't need the extra insulating properties of the cedar cladding, your tub requires literally no time spent on assembly, other than popping the chimney in.)

Our number one tip for transporting your hot tub? Don't forget the firewood. Or the refreshments.

Reserve your AlumiTubs' wood-fired hot tub and make your off-grid cabin dreams come true.