Editor’s Note: The following piece is sponsored by Scosche.
There are two kinds of people in this world. The first believes that music makes everything better. Sunset? Music. Sunrise? Music. Bonfire? Music. It’s just good for the soul no matter the context. The second believes passionately in silence – that silence is the beauty in the sunset and the sunrise and the bonfire. The nothingness and the crackle. Luckily, it’s a big planet. There’s room for the both of ‘yas. And group number one (and any outdoor enthusiast who likes to keep their electronics handy on the go) is definitely going to take an interest in Scosche’s new product line, appropriately named Optimized for Outdoors. The collection is hellbent on ensuring that those who want to bring electronics to nature’s divine reaches have the goods to make it possible.
The BoomBottle+.
For those who want to bring music to the beach, the slopes, and the trails, the BoomBottle+ is a 12-watt waterproof wireless speaker that syncs easily with your iPhone via BlueTooth (33-foot wireless range) and is ultimately built to be enjoyed outside. The speaker features indoor and outdoor settings that rearrange the prominence of the bass in the sound. While the outdoor setting magnifies the treble and comes off a bit tinny, the indoor setting’s sound profile is bass heavy and sounds just as good outdoors as inside.
Other technical features include the fact that you can pair this speaker with a second BoomBottle for a surround sound effect, which might seem unnecessary but, hey, it just might do the trick if you’re attempting a rave at Joshua Tree this summer.
It’s also got a 6000mAh rechargeable battery designed to enable 15 hours of continuous playback. The speaker also offers a 2.1A USB charging port to power up your mobile device during playback. It also features a 1/4 inch thread bottom plate that’s compatible with tripods and camera devices. Again, a nifty feature for a Joshua Tree rave if that’s your thing. The speaker retails at $179.99.
Here’s the whole kit ‘n caboodle. That’s quite a phrase.
Scosche’s Optimized for Outdoors line also includes the goBAT 12000, which is designed to charge devices while you’re on the move. It’s waterproof up to 3 meters and has enough power to charge most smartphones up to 6 times. The goBAT12000 retails at 99.99.
For the Instagram addicts of the world, which for better or worse is most of you, Scosche also built a rugged charge and sync cable called the Strikeline Rugged LED with a lifetime guarantee on it. This nifty 3’ or 6’ cable has an LED at the base that glows red when your device is fully charged. The Strikeline Rugged LED retails at $24.99.
Find out more about Scosche’s Optimized for Outdoors Products here.
