# Rugged Bluetooth Speakers DreamWave's Explorer Brings Music Outdoors By Lydia Beechler | Published 2017-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamwave-explorer-rugged-speaker References: [dreamwaveus](http://dreamwaveus.com/) & [dreamwaveus](http://dreamwaveus.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=117) Extreme outdoor enthusiasts who like to have their favorite tunes available while enjoying the elements can now do so with DreamWave Audio's rugged Bluetooth speaker, [Explorer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auriga-explorer). With its powerful 15W output and built-in 6,000mAh lithium polymer battery, Explorer plays tunes louder and longer. The rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker features a rugged construction and is IPX5 certified making it shockproof and resistant to the elements including water, dust, sand and snow. Explorer's compact design allows for easy packing and carrying without sacrificing sound quality. For those who enjoy listening to music while biking their favorite trails, Explorer also comes with a bicycle hand mount featuring an adjustable rubber grip, ideal for those who want to mount their speakers while cruising trails. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rugged Bluetooth Speakers:** Opportunity for tech companies to create more durable and water-resistant speakers for outdoor use. - **Portable Sound for Extreme Sports:** Room for growth in the outdoor athletics industry with specialized audio equipment tailored to specific sports such as rock climbing or surfing. - **Sports Audio Accessories:** New product category for sports audio accessories such as bike hand mounts, kayaking mounts, and attachment points for outdoor activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to create rugged Bluetooth speakers with higher sound quality and additional features. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Room for growth in the outdoor recreation industry by offering specialized audio products and accessories for extreme sports and outdoor activities. - **Sporting Goods:** Emerging market for sports audio accessories such as mountable speakers for bicycles, kayaks, and other outdoor equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Ready Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-speaker-1.md) - [Affordable Adventure Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribit-maxsound-plus.md) - [Rugged Vibrant Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everboom.md) - [Portable 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-outdoor-speaker.md) - [Indestructible Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demerbox-db2.md) - [Super-Durable Outdoor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-boom-3i.md) - [Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3-speaker.md) - [Wearable Performance Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-xboom-go-xg2t-speaker.md) - [Fashion-Branded Camping Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautica-urban-sp100.md)