Ruark Audio BackPack 3 Rechargeable Battery for R1 & MR1

SKU: BP3

This product is discontinued and no longer available to purchase.

We regularly check prices against major UK retailers including Argos, Currys, John Lewis and Hughes to stay competitive. If you find the same product cheaper at an authorised UK retailer, we'll do our best to match it. See full details here.

3 year manufacturer warranty

Further details can be found on our delivery information page.

Key Features

  • A full charge provides up to 12 hours of mains free music
  • The charge time is around 5 hours
  • Add a Ruark BP3 to make your Ruark R1 or MR1 truly portable
  • Enjoy your Ruark radio, mains-free, with the Ruark BP3

The Ruark BP3 is more economical and environmentally friendly than traditional batteries. Once fitted to the back of the radio, charging is automatic and the battery never needs to be removed. A full charge provides up to 12 hours of mains-free music. The charge time is around 5 hours.


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 R1S, R1 Mk2/Mk3/Mk4 and MR1 Mk1/Mk2.

Make Ruark
Model BP3
Colour Black
Battery Life Up to 12 Hours
Weight 0.23 (KG)
Compatible models
R1 MK2 R1 MK3 R1 MK4 MR1 MK1 MR1 MK2

We offer FREE standard delivery on most orders over £100.

  • Orders under £100: Standard UK mainland delivery is £4.99. Delivery charges for postcodes outside the UK mainland are calculated at checkout.
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  • Large appliances: Delivered free on orders over £400. Orders under £400 incur a £19.95 delivery charge. Installation services can be added during checkout.
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  • Delivery area: We are currently unable to deliver some large appliances outside Norfolk and North Suffolk. If your postcode falls outside our delivery area, we'll let you know during checkout.

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Professional installation is available on a wide range of large home appliances and can be added during checkout.

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  • Washing Machines – £30
  • Washer Dryers – £30
  • Tumble Dryers – £15
  • Dishwashers – £30
  • Refrigeration – £15
  • Ovens & Cookers from £90

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