Golden Designs Reserve 1-2 Person Full Spectrum Sauna

The GDI-8010-03 is officially a 1 to 2 person model, and it really shines as a personal sauna. One adult has generous room to stretch out, while two average sized adults fit side by side on the bench. If you plan to sauna with a partner every day, the larger Reserve models give you more elbow room.

It has 5 heating elements in total: 3 carbon PureTech Near Zero EMF panels that deliver FAR infrared heat, plus 2 near infrared red heat emitters. Together they cover the near, mid, and far ends of the spectrum, which is what makes this a true full spectrum sauna rather than a FAR only unit.

It refers to the electromagnetic field reading right next to the heating panels. The PureTech carbon panels in this sauna measure under 3 milligauss when you sit 2 to 3 inches away, which is the lowest tier Golden Designs makes. For comparison, standard low EMF panels read 5 to 10 milligauss at the same distance.

No. This is one of the simplest saunas to set up because it runs on a standard 120V, 15 amp household outlet. You plug it in like a large appliance. We still recommend giving it its own outlet rather than sharing a circuit with other heavy loads.

The control panel allows settings up to about 140 degrees F, and the ideal working range for infrared sessions is 118 to 132 degrees F. Infrared feels different from a traditional sauna because the panels warm your body directly, so you sweat deeply at lower air temperatures.

A Himalayan salt bar sits under the bench, where the warmth from the panels gently heats the salt. It adds a soft glow and a spa like feel to the cabin, and many owners simply love the look and the calming atmosphere it creates during a session.

The footprint is compact: 41 inches wide, 42 inches deep including the roof overhang, and 75 inches tall, with an interior of 36 by 32 by 68 inches. It fits in bedrooms, basements, garages, and home gyms, and the panels fit through standard doorways before assembly.

It ships curbside on a pallet by freight carrier, and the carrier calls ahead to schedule the delivery. The clasp together panels let two adults assemble it in an afternoon. The sauna is covered by a 5 year limited residential warranty on the wood, heaters, and electronics.