If you’re looking for a wireless Bluetooth speaker for your trek out to the wilderness, it’s going to be tough to find a high-quality one that’s under $50. However, the Anker Soundcore 2 is a solid option that, despite being pretty cheap, has a lot going for it. That includes an impressively long battery life — it boasts a 24-hour playtime. It’s also lightweight and fits easily into a backpack pocket, and has an IPX7-rated waterproof protection, which means it’s not only resistant to splashes but can even be submerged in water up to one meter deep for 30 minutes. With all these qualities, the Anker SoundCore 2 makes for a perfect speaker to bring with you on a camping trip.

After testing the speaker, GearLab gave it an overall positive review, highlighting its durability, reliability, and great value, and saying it “will please most listeners.” However, the publication gave it low scores in sound quality when compared to more expensive options, noting its weak bass and tinny sound, especially at higher volumes.

Another drawback to the product is that it’s been around for a while and is no longer the most recent Soundcore speaker from Anker. If you’re the type of person who likes to have the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art, newest tech, then you may want to go with the Soundcore 3, which has better audio fidelity and deeper bass. It also has thousands of good reviews on Amazon, but the Soundcore 3 ranges from $50.99 – $55.99, so if you want to spend less than $50, you should opt for its predecessor. The Anker Soundcore 2 costs $39.99 if you order it in black, while the blue, red, and teal options will cost you an additional five dollars.