One of the most thrilling childhood toys for the adventurous 1970s or 1980s kid was probably the toy walkie-talkie. It didn’t matter that they were a very simple AM low-end-VHF radio with a range of ...

Which walkie-talkie is best? Walkie-talkies have been around for almost 100 years, which has provided plenty of time for improvement. If you’re looking for walkie-talkies, don’t compromise when you ...

Walkie-talkies might feel a little old school, but they have some important advantages over smartphones when it comes to communication. They can work in areas that don’t get good (or any) 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 ...

Smartphones are becoming increasingly popular amongst backcountry types, as a decent option for communication when the shit hits the fan. However, if you just want to chat to your partner a mile away, ...