Outdoor Jams: Five Rugged Bluetooth Speakers

Polk Swimmer Jr.

This little guy is super compact, shock-resistant and waterproof, but the best part about is its little tail, which can be twisted and attached to your backpack, bicycle, or anything that needs some tunes in the background.

ECOXGEAR Ecostone

The Ecostone is not only a power bank, speakerphone and flashlight, but also a U.S. Military-certified Bluetooth speaker with an MIL-STD-810 and IP68 rating, making it “dust tight” and protected against continuous submersion under water.

Eton rukus Xtreme

Rugged speakers made for audiophiles are rare, but the rukus Xtreme includes a lot of high-tech features. It utilizes Digital Signal Processing for a richer sound, and is powered by an efficient solar panel that can also charge your phone through its USB output.

Braven BRV-Pro

Thanks to a variety of attachments, the BRV-Pro is the Swiss Army knife of Bluetooth speakers. The IPX7 waterproof device can be outfitted with a solar panel, a stacking plate for pairing two speakers and a GoPro mount for playing music on your extreme adventures.

Ultimate Ears UE Megaboom

UE’s popular Boom speakers get a super-sized upgrade with the Megaboom, providing an even bigger sound, Bluetooth range and battery life. The IPX7 speaker can be submerged in water for several minutes and comes in four eye-popping colors.