About Stoke & Soak

Independent, research-driven buying guides for home recovery gear.

Saunas, cold plunges, and recovery tech are a confusing, fast-moving market with prices that run from $90 to well past $10,000 — and a lot of marketing dressed up as advice. Stoke & Soak exists to cut through that. We're an independent editorial team that researches this category in depth and turns it into clear, honest guidance on what's worth your money.

How we work

We don't pretend to have a secret lab. Our recommendations come from methodically comparing manufacturer specifications, pulling in independent and expert testing where it exists, and reading patterns across large numbers of verified owner reviews to surface the reliability issues and real-world quirks that only show up after months of use. Every meaningful claim, spec, and price is cited so you can check it yourself. See our research method.

How we make money

This site is free to read and reader-supported. When you buy through some of our links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our rankings — we regularly place lower-paying or DIY options at the top when they're the better buy. See our affiliate disclosure.

The health stuff (please read)

This gear sits next to your health, so we're careful. We're researchers and writers, not doctors. Every benefit we mention is framed as what current research suggests and linked to a source, and we'll always tell you to check with a qualified professional before starting a heat or cold routine. Full disclaimer here.

Who we are

Spotted an error, or want a product covered? We read everything. (Contact form coming as the site grows.)