What would be its durability. For example, backyard BBQ or if i took it to the beach with maybe a gust of wind pickup up sand?
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I use it for all of the above. ..i have had it in sand and in the rain no problem. ....very well built
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HI My RukusXL works very well in the backyard or on picnics in the park and,of course, indoors. I don't think the beach is a good idea. There is a smaller version of the Eton Rukus that I have taken camping and would probably work at the beach since the speakers are more protected I just wouldn't bury it!!
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It's pretty rugged, I take it all over the place. It's not waterproof but sand and dirt won't matter.
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The Eton Rukus holds up great on backyard BBQs, a full charge and/or a partial sunny day can keep it going all day. My experience at the beach is that sand does get in specially at the hinges to tilt the solar panel. i try to clean it out most of the time after the beach but im not consistent on it. It has held up well over the last 2 summers at the beach with over 20+ outings every summer, no problems.
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I took it to many camping trips/music festivals over the last year, however be careful of moisture. I was listening to it while i was taking a shower (it was in the room, not IN my shower) and the condensation in the air fried it :'(
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Hi, I think it's pretty durable, though you might get tiny grains of sand blown into the speakers. The solar feature would be great outside in the sun. It's heavy enough to withstand some wind, though not 59 miles an hour gusts.
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It easily scratched with salt and sand blowing in microscopic particles in the air on the beach, but it didn't affect it's operation. I would say it's pretty durable. Actually, I was extremely happy when I bought it. It not only sounded great, but it was able to charge up my iPhone and radio.
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Yes. I've been using mine in sand for a year now. No issues. It look a little bit of adjusting during setup but has performed excellent since day one.
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No. The unit in my opinion is not durable enough to be left outside. If you brought back in after use u should be ok. I personally have not took it outside.
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Quite well. In fact I've had mine outside for the last couple years now - through "polar vortex" and mid summer heat and it's held up extremely well. Quite sturdy.
189210
We have only used ours camping where a picnic table was available for cooking. I would not want to set it on the ground or in sand to cook on, but that's just me.
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I've never been to the beach with it but I live in sand dunes with very fine sand and it does pretty good! I would recommend using compressed air to clean it out after every use that sand gets everywhere! But they are very fun!!
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Well worth the money!. It wont hold up for a few years, the slots where the legs go into are pretty weak, i'ts really thin but considering how cheap it is, I can always buy one. What I recommend is that you get some of the small alligator paper clips and clip the grill onto the base. I had a problem with it falling off. Also, heavy duty foil to cover the base completely. Easy clean up. Hot water and soap in the sink and a brush and you can get most, if not all the grease off. I've used it for camping cooking for 8 people and does a great job. I'm still trying to figure out how to secure the stands better, they tend to slip out. Well worth the money!. It wont hold up for a few years, the slots where the legs go into are pretty weak, i'ts really thin but considering how cheap it is, I can always buy one. What I recommend is that you get some of the small alligator paper clips and clip the grill onto the base. I had a problem with it falling off. Also, heavy duty foil to cover the base completely. Easy clean up. Hot water and soap in the sink and a brush and you can get most, if not all the grease off. I've used it for camping cooking for 8 people and does a great job. I'm still trying to figure out how to secure the... » Read More Well worth the money!. It wont hold up for a few years, the slots where the legs go into are pretty weak, i'ts really thin but considering how cheap it is, I can always buy one. What I recommend is that you get some of the small alligator paper clips and clip the grill onto the base. I had a problem with it falling off. Also, heavy duty foil to cover the base completely. Easy clean up. Hot water and soap in the sink and a brush and you can get most, if not all the grease off. I've used it for camping cooking for 8 people and does a great job. I'm still trying to figure out how to secure the stands better, they tend to slip out. « Show Less
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I would never try it. It might withstand high winds blowing at it, but not the effects of a really turbulent wind like when you're driving. It takes 10 minutes to setup then 10 to tear down and pack away. It's worth spending that time instead of trying to drive off with it.
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The grill is a medium weight expanded metal. It's great for cooking on but I don't think it would hold up very long under the extreme heat that fire coals would generate.I think it would warp sag & burn through.
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I have used this in my backyard and it worked better there than at the beach which we have also used it. The winds at my house are a lot worse, and it held up well.
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I can't imagine this grill cover ripping due to wind. It seems very durable.
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In regards to windy conditions, please see my 2013 review by CWH on Amazon. I haven't used this item during any windy conditions. I do not feel comfortable that it would sustain heavy winds. As for securing the umbrella in the sand, I don't think the stakes that come with the umbrella will suffice.
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Obviously, in a real severe wind, it MAY blow over, however: also very unlikely. The plastic is very durable and rugged so, to ensure that it wouldn't, I simply drilled a tiny hole in the bottom of it and put a couple coffee cans of sand in it, and duct taped the tiny hole. It's not going anywhere now, gauranteed ! : )
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I have had mine for a couple of years now, love it and I drag it all over the yard, you can beat it to death and it will hold up fine.
545264
I would say yes. I am in IL and have mine in the elements, it seems very durable. I love mine!!
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It will blow away if it's not staked down.I did not receive stakes with mine as advertised but I took it to the beach anyway.So,I put sand in about 6 ziploc bags trying to hold it down.Didn't work.So,I ended up sitting in it the whole time.It was a very windy day.If it's not windy,it will stay down.