Waterproof Tech: Bringing Sound and Power to the Sand

Taking your expensive electronics near corrosive saltwater and gritty sand used to be a massive risk. Not anymore—if you have the right gear.

We believe a good beach day needs a good soundtrack, but we've seen too many cheap "water-resistant" speakers die after one stray wave. Here is the tech we actually trust by the water.

The Soundtrack: Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers

When shopping for a beach speaker, look for an IP67 rating. This means it is entirely dust-tight (crucial for sand) and can survive being submerged in water. Our go-to is the Silicone Portable Bluetooth Speaker. The silicone casing bounces if you drop it on the boardwalk, and the battery easily lasts a full day.

Protecting Your Phone

You want to take photos in the water, but you don't want to ruin a $1000 phone. A reliable floating phone pouch is mandatory. The key word is floating—if you drop it off a kayak, you want it bobbing on the surface, not sinking to the reef.