Simple Self Assembly
Designed with the home owner in mind our outdoor sauna kits are typically put together in 3-4 hours.
Easy Canada Wide Shipping
Affordable flat rate Canada & US shipping options.
Lifelong Relaxation
Bring the spa experience to the comfort of your own home with a outdoor sauna.
A SCANDINAVIAN TRADITION
Unwind and relax in your very own backyard sauna.
Quality Craftmanship
Our saunas are built for long-lasting durability and no detail is overlooked. Our outdoor saunas have unmatched quality, remarkable craftmanship and unparalleled beauty.
Electric Or Wood Heat
We have a number of available heaters that you can pair up with your sauna to make sure you get the features and functions you desire.
Product Description
8 FT Classic Thermowood Barrel Sauna with Porch - 4 Person
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Around the world, particularly in Scandinavian countries, saunas have been used for thousands of years for their social and therapeutic benefits.
Each Backcountry Scandinavian barrel sauna kit can be paired with either a wood-fired or electric heater of your choice and includes a wooden water bucket and ladle, sauna rocks, a combination thermometer/hydrometer gauge, interior seating benches, and lighting.
Our easy-to-follow instructions for self-assembly make setting up your barrel sauna a breeze. No special tools or carpentry skills are required, and our instructions are written with the DIY customer in mind. All lumber pieces are pre-cut, and assembly typically takes less than 3-4 hours. Upgrade your backyard or recreational property with a therapeutic Scandinavian barrel sauna.
OUR SAUNA DESIGN
The Scandinavian barrel sauna is held in place by sturdy stainless steel bands and minimal fasteners (see photos). This system allows the lumber staves to expand and contract to form a tight seal, and the unit sits on polymer support cradles that loft the sauna’s undercarriage off the ground (see photo). The Scandinavian barrel sauna design is noted for its efficiency, even distribution of heat, and visual appeal. In addition, the front sauna porch creates a visually appealing and helpful outside sitting area — a place to hold towels or drinks or to serve as a relaxing place to cool off between sauna rounds.
MATERIALS
Proudly made from Scandinavian thermowood! Thermowood is created by heat-treating Scandinavian softwood to temperatures ranging from 180 – 230° in special chamber kilns for up to 96 hours. Steam is a protective gas that helps prevent the wood from splitting and becoming damaged during treatment. The end result is a product that is dimensionally stable, resistant to rot and fungi, and anti-microbial. As an added benefit, this process also vastly improves its insulating properties, the ideal characteristic for saunas.
Want to learn more about thermowood? Check our wood comparison page here
The door hinges, heater, fasteners, and bands are made of stainless steel. In addition, the sauna has a tempered, tinted full glass door with self-closing hinges.
PERFORMANCE
These saunas will heat quickly--to as much as 195 F (90 Celsius) in under an hour. Every Backcountry barrel sauna comes with a wood-fired or electric stainless steel heater, water bucket & ladle, sauna rocks, and ergonomic backrest so that you may begin enjoying the authentic sauna experience soon as the assembly is complete.
ATMOSPHERE
Soft interior lighting, opposite-facing benches that allow bathers to enjoy good conversation, and a sturdy heater fence made from aromatic cedar or pine scents all promote the authentically relaxing experience that is a tradition in the Scandinavian sauna experience.
SHIPPING
We ship our saunas all across Canada and the United States to sauna enthusiasts who enjoy the wellness benefits of heat and steam.
Product Specifications
Product Diagram
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Seating Capacity | 4 - 6 people depending on the seating arrangement as well as the size and proximity of the bathers |
| Wood Type | Scandanavian Thermowood |
| Exterior Dimensions | 94 ¾” L x 72 ¾” W x 76 ½” H |
| Weight | 1,150 lbs. |
| Accessories Included | Bucket and ladle, back rest, sauna rocks, light fixture |
| Door | Tempered glass door included |
| Porch | Included |
| Number of Cradles | 3 |
| Heater | Wood Burning or Electric |
| Electrical Requirements |
110V for lighting and 240V for heater |
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TOULE
Available in 6kW & 9KW Models: $786 - $949 CAD (6KW Included with sauna purchase) For the price point vs quality it doesn't get much better than this! This heater is the best bang for your buck both in its reliability and features of this specific model (off board digital controls, timers, etc). Pros Cons: |
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HARVIA KIP
Available in 6kW & 8W Models: $1199 - $1399 CAD Harvia has been the biggest name in sauna heaters for over 70 years! The Harvia FLB model, made by Harvia in Finland, is a traditional Finnish-style wall-mounted sauna heater. What this one lacks in special and aesthetic features it makes up for in heat and getting the job done. Pros: Cons: |
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SAUNACORE - STEAM VAPORIZER
Available in 9KW Models: $1830 CAD Pros - Long lasting stainless steel construction |
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HOMECRAFT H-SERIES
Available in 7.5KW & 9KW Models: $1199 - $1275 CAD Pros |
 
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HUUM HIVE MINI / DROP & HIVE
Available in 6kW, 9kW, 10.5kW, 12kW Models These are one of our best sellers! What the Huum line of products offers is a more traditional sauna experience by limiting metal and increasing total rock surface area. This provides a closer to wood fired experience with the reliability of electricity. Many of our customers prefer the design of the Huum as it is an accent piece against the backdrop of your high-quality wood sauna. Cons |
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DELUXE OUTDOOR SHOWERShower off after a sauna session or clean up before hopping in the hot tub. The shower's classic cedar look is perfect for backyards and is the ideal pairing with any of our saunas or hot tubs. In addition, it allows an easy installation process, so why not treat yourself to a shower in the great outdoors? ADD A DELUXE OUTDOOR SHOWER $1048CAD |
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OUTDOOR SHOWERShower off after a sauna session or clean up before hopping in the hot tub. The shower's classic cedar look is perfect for backyards and is the ideal pairing with any of our saunas or hot tubs. In addition, it allows an easy installation process, so why not treat yourself to a shower in the great outdoors? ADD AN OUTDOOR SHOWER $649CAD |
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ROOF SHINGLESProtect your sauna from the elements and keep it looking its best for longer by protecting the wood with a shingled roof. We recommend adding these asphalt shingles to keep water off the sauna and increase the wood’s longevity. The shingles are black in color. Note* not installing a roof system of some sort may result in water seepage into the sauna. ADD ROOF SHIGNLES $349CAD |
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REMOVABLE RAIN COVER Don't love the look of shingles? Prefer the natural look of wood? Consider a removable rain cover that can be put on or taken off depending on the weather. ADD A RAIN COVER $149CAD |
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FLAT FLOORING KITTurn the round bottom of your barrel sauna into a flat floor. Just like our sauna, this flooring is made with the highest quality wood and designed to fit all our barrel saunas. Upgrade your sauna experience with flat flooring. ADD A FLAT FLOORING KIT |
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SAUNA BUCKET & LADLE (May be different than pictured due to availability) INCLUDED |
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SAUNA BACKREST INCLUDED |
Our wooden saunas come with a 1-year limited warranty. Our Harvia Electric Sauna Heaters and Harvia Sauna Stoves also come with a 1-year limited warranty. Please refer to: https://www.backcountryrecreation.com/pages/warranty
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