I swapped my Bose and JBL speakers for this floating Turtlebox - and it's seriously tough

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Portable speakers with waterproof designs are more common than not these days, but for those with ultra-rugged lifestyles, speakers from Bose, JBL, and Beats might not be tough enough. Turtlebox, a maker of speakers for the super-outdoorsy, returns with the Cub, a compact version of its flagship Original (Gen 3) speaker.

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At $330, the Turtlebox Cub is more expensive than some competing speakers of similar dimensions, but with great audio, an industrial frame, reverse USB-C charging, and a 14-hour battery life on deck, is it worth the money? Let's find out.

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