This solar Bluetooth speaker solved my biggest issue with backyard entertaining

"I've tested a variety of portable Bluetooth speaker brands over the past two decades. Most of the time, I connected these speakers to my smartphone and streamed music for backyard gatherings, beach outings, drive-in movies, and other events with family and friends. The most common issue I had with these speakers was finding out the hard way that they're dead -- all because I forgot to charge them in advance."

"The Lodge Solar Speaker 4 Series 2 is covered in solar panels and has a massive 10,000 mAh battery, removing the need to physically charge it. In full sunlight, according to Lodge, you will experience infinite non-stop playtime; however, testing these during the winter hasn't allowed me to verify that claim. With indoor use -- or no solar charging -- the speaker is designed to provide 22 hours of playtime, which is still likely to last far longer than your event."

"The speaker comes installed with four solar panels for a total of 180 square inches of solar capturing surface. The Lodge speaker also charges via USB-C on the lower back panel. The retail package contains the speaker, a USB-C cable, and a three-piece outdoor mounting pole. The pole includes one end that is designed to penetrate a grass surface down about six inches. Another piece extends above that and then a round metal piece attaches to an opening in the bottom of the speaker."

I have tested many portable Bluetooth speakers over two decades, typically streaming music from a smartphone for backyard gatherings, beach outings, drive-in movies and other events. A frequent problem was discovering speakers dead because they were not charged in advance. The Lodge Solar Speaker 4 Series 2 is covered in solar panels and houses a 10,000 mAh battery, reducing the need for physical charging. In full sunlight Lodge suggests unlimited playtime, though winter testing could not confirm that; without solar charging the speaker provides about 22 hours of playtime. It includes four solar panels totaling 180 square inches, USB-C charging, and a three-piece outdoor mounting pole that magnetically attaches to the speaker base.

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