Time Spent in the Sauna is Time Well Spent, A Sauna Health Series Part 1: Traditional and Infrared Saunas There is a lot of noise out there regarding the health benefits of both traditional and infrared saunas. For example, infrared saunas are touted to be weight loss agents and powerful detoxification treatments. Health claims can […]
Barrel sauna kits are a great way to to have an outdoor sauna up and running quickly without woodworking skills or expensive equipment. The cylindrical shape of barrel saunas make them unpractical to transport long distances after they’re assembled. Most barrel saunas ship as kits that need to be assembled on site, allowing them to […]
Infrared saunas lack steam and top out around 120-130 degrees F. After experiencing an authentic sauna, many IR owners start to ask if they can convert them to traditional saunas. The short answer is no, but you can find ways to increase the heat. A traditional sauna has rocks that can be used to create […]
If you’re looking at the barrel sauna kits wondering if you can do it yourself, you’re not alone. Unfortunately there are no barrel sauna plans PDF or good DIY barrel sauna resources available, so we decided to compile everything you’ll need to know here. This is an ongoing project, and we will eventually build a […]
In a traditional sauna, the temperature and humidity interact and can be controlled by splashing water on the rocks. This steam, or löylyä is mandatory for a true sauna experience. When you splash water on sauna rocks, water vapor transfers heat energy from the rocks to the surrounding air. Ideal Temperature For a Sauna Due […]
So you’ve decided to go with an outdoor sauna, you may have even chosen between a cabin/shed type sauna, a barrel sauna, and a mobile sauna. Congratulations! You are well on your way to finding the perfect outdoor retreat. The next decision you have is a big one, and it will impact the flow, aesthetics, […]
An inconvenient truth: Wood burning saunas contribute to global warming and local pollution. In Finland, around 40% of the fine particle emissions are from sauna use. There are easy ways reduce pollution and burn more efficiently. The Helsinki environmental board has released alarming concerns about small particle emissions from wood burning saunas in Finland. The […]
British Adventurer and author Alastair Humphrey coined the term microadventure as an overnight outdoor adventure that is “small and achievable, for normal people with real lives.” The idea of going on an outdoor adventure can sometimes be overwhelming and expectations can be high: What do I need to pack? I need to go to somewhere […]
