ION Audio - Survival Scout Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Green

I love how many features this thing has, I can use it anywhere. I usually just have it on my desk and I use it as a speaker for my desktop PC, but I can also use it as a blue tooth speaker for my phone, computer, or other devices. Who cares about "Bluetooth audio" though right? I can plug a microphone into it, I can use a 3.5mm audio jack for auxiliary audio, AND I can even use a USB type A for audio. This thing can even connect to radio stations if I want it to. And last but not least, it has a whole solar panel on the top of it just in case it runs out of battery and you don't have access to a plug, and if it's night time or if the solar panel stops working, you can even hand crank it to recharge its battery. Did I also mention it's water proof? I think this speaker is advertised as being able to withstand splashes of water on it with no reaction. Overall, this speaker is super loud, super bassy but not overwhelmingly bassy, and portable at the same time. It can do whatever job you need it to do. The only nag I have for this speaker is that the light bar on it isn't too bright, but I think the speaker has enough features to make up for it. 5/5

It’s a great tool. It has Bluetooth, am/fm radio, solar panel crank handle to power up when out of battery and a solar panel. In two weeks of normal use I charged it once. I will occasionally crank it a few minutes. I mostly let it sit under the sun. It charges up it just takes longer but it works. Volume is good, if you go past master area of volume it gets distorted. It’s fine though. I have used it at the park, beach, car, perfect for any outdoor activity as it charges while it plays under the sun. Not heavy at all feels well made like it can take some drops and bumps. Don’t recommend dropping it. Mic auxiliary and flash drive connections available. Plus a flash light option. I call it a tool because in case of an emergency this would be a multipurpose tool to have and no need for batteries. I would recommend to all.

What a Great item! Had a problem, at first, thinking that the charge wasn't holding very long. Then kept it plugged in for a few days... Then it seemed like the charge lasted forever!!! We were so surprised! Who knew reading directions would come in so handy. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars, is the size.

It’s a good speaker for a family BBQ but not when the neighbor has his speaker on too. I wish the speaker was a litter louder. I would not buy it again. I wanted a big and loud speaker. When we get in the pool we have to move it closer to the pool to hear it. My kids are loud and my neighbors music is loud so I need a loud speaker, but I think to go camping it would be great since it is quieter there. If you like to listen to music at normal sound then I do recommend this speaker it’s small and easy to move around.

The product works great. My only complaint was sloppy workmanship places where labels were needed. Please review picture to see what I’m speaking about.

I had read previous reviews about a "bad Battery" this is how I resolved that issue. I followed the directions, left the unit plugged into house current, and got maybe 10 seconds of radio playtime, I repeated this and got the same results, frustrating. I kept doing this for 3-4 days and then something happened inside, one time the radio played for hours!! I let it play for several hours and charged it again, and the same results it played for hours!! so I suggest don't give up on the first results as the one that you might get after 3-4 days, plug it in, drain the battery and if yours then acts like mine you will end up with a radio with good sound, works like you would want it to and does eventually last for hours in play time. The sound is passable, it functions after getting the battery "broke in" as indicated, So for a weather radio, with lights and good enough sound, and able to easily tune its a fine unit, camping, power outage, outside usage away from a power souorce this is a good unit to have.

Much larger than expected, should have checked the measurements. Seems well built and has a clean design. The light will serve more as a night light rather than providing illumination to see much. Controls are simple but not necessarily intuitive. Bluetooth will connect automatically with phone when selected. Volume is very soft--definitely won't get shut down for a noise violation. The principle value in this device is bluetooth functionality combined with solar, and hand crank power options and NOAA weather reception.

I became a fan of ION with a couple of their products in our household. The big outdoor bluetooth speaker on wheels is a staple of our swimming pool area. It is loud and fairly easy to use. Their wireless phone charger/clock was pretty handy too. I got this unit for the extreme portability and the water resistant nature and the extra bands for when we camp out. I have tried it out by charging it and pairing with my phone to listen to streaming radio and such and it works just like you would expect. It paired quickly and is very portable and convenient. I was slightly disappointed with the volume capability since the larger speaker will blow your hair back, but I'm sure that inside a tent this would do fine. I think the USB port you can use to charge your phone while outdoors is always a great bonus to have handy. All in all I am pretty well pleased. I think it is a pretty nice package for all the options it has and seems to be durable and easy to use. I do recommend it though I would only buy it on sale or as a special purchase.