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Ruark Audio BackPack 3
Ruark Audio BackPack 3
Ruark Audio BackPack 3 on R1 Mk4
Ruark Audio BackPack 3 on MR1 Mk2
Ruark Audio BackPack 3

BackPack 3 for R1, R1S and MR1

BackPack II for R1 Mk2/MK3 and MR1 Mk1/Mk2 is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 2.

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BackPack 3 transforms our R1 Deluxe Tabletop Radio and MR1 Bluetooth Speaker System into completely portable products. It frees these miniature marvels from the mains power socket and into the bathroom or onto the decking and the great outdoors. Placing batteries inside takes valuable speaker capacity which can result in unrefined sound, but BackPack 3 allows R1 and MR1 to retain their rich mains powered performance, but with complete portability.

A total evolution of the original, BackPack 3 attaches seamlessly to R1 or MR1 and once fitted can be left permanently in place as it charges automatically whenever connected to a mains power supply. A full charge will provide up to twelve hours of mains free listening depending on volume.

Compatible with R1 Mk2/Mk3/Mk4 R1S and MR1 Mk1/Mk2

Buy with confidence

From feedback we know that customers love our products, but if you are not completely satisfied then please do not hesitate to contact us. Also if you contact us within 30 days from date of despatch we are happy to exchange or refund as required.

Flexible payment options

We accept a number of different payment options including credit card, Google Pay and Apple Pay. You can also pay in 30 days or split the cost into 3 payments with Klarna – just select ‘Klarna - Flexible payments’ on the payment page during checkout.

Free delivery

Free delivery on all orders to the UK and Republic of Ireland – excluding orders for spares and accessories to Republic of Ireland which incur a £8 delivery charge*. Further information.

*Please note any UK orders placed for spares and accessories will be sent via 1st class Royal Mail and not a next day courier service.

Comprehensive guarantee

All our products are covered by our no quibble two year guarantee and if you register your purchase with us online we will provide a third year free*.

*Excludes BackPack 3.

Expert support

We pride ourselves on the quality of our customer support and as we know our products inside and out we are able to answer any technical and operational questions quickly and efficiently.

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to fit This battery pack is easy to fit and easy to use. Surprisingly it does not increase the overall depth of the radio is it doesn't extend beyond the width of the aerial.
Date published: 2019-01-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great. Logical purchase and makes the speakers really portable. Good battery life. Re the mr1 mk 2 speakers, I wish a longer wire was provided.
Date published: 2019-02-05
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