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 ...

* RadioShack Water-Resistant 2-Way Personal Radios 2-Pack ($69.95) They may be no frills, but these two-way radios pack a punch. The sound quality isn’t as good as some of the other radios we tested, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Which walkie-talkie is best? Walkie-talkies are invaluable tools for communicating on camping trips, hikes or even in the comfort of your backyard. They provide an essential connection between you and ...