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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cell phones can do a lot, but making a phone call or sending a text isn’t always the most efficient means of communication. For example, when you’re driving an ATV, paddling a kayak, or needing to ...

Home again, and my first chance to test out a piece of technology picked up Stateside. To bolster my collection of mildly weird radio hardware, I bought a pair of GMRS/FRS walkie-talkies for $50 at a ...

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 ...