Back in the day, it was a rite of passage for a kid to have at least one pair of walkie-talkies while growing up. Although recent generations have moved on to smartphones, tablets, or maybe using an ...

Even though almost everyone has a cell phone these days, two-way radios, also known as “walkie-talkies,” remain helpful in emergencies, allowing you to maintain short-range communication when cellular ...

Are you planning to spend some time in the backcountry, either hiking, camping, skiing, or simply enjoying the great outdoors? You still need some way to communicate. Cell phones aren’t a reliable ...

I grew up on a 55-acre farm where we always used walkie-talkies (and cheap ones, at that). These days, you might ask, “Why would you need walkie-talkies now that we have cell phones?” The simple ...

Walkie talkies and two-way radios are an invaluable piece of gear for any outdoor enthusiast, whether you’re hiking, camping or hunting. Similar to handheld GPS devices, they provide a direct and ...

When it comes to safety in the backcountry, there’s no messing around. Serious adventure seekers know it’s best to prepare for their outdoor escapades—no matter if they’re heading deep in the remote ...

I love you, carabiners! Battery life is solid. Push-to-talk button is recessed. USB-C charging. Plenty durable for our use case. Small (but not as small as other walkie-talkies). Lots of other walkies ...

From multi-pitch climbing commands to calling your drop in the backcountry, the best walkie-talkies can be the difference between a good copy and a garbled transmission. After surveying the field and ...

Whether you’re camping, boating, or on a large worksite, walkie-talkies can be incredibly useful. The best walkie-talkies have a long battery life, a large enough range, and the right radio type for ...