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 ...

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 ...

One of the big reasons people head into the wild is to forcibly disconnect. Getting far enough from cell towers is the excuse some of us need to just turn off our now-useless phones and escape the ...

Best Walkie Talkies In 2025 For LONG DISTANCE Links to the best Walkie Talkies are listed down below: ►5. PXTON 888S - <a ...

Q:The little GMRS walkie-talkies have gotten much cheaper, and now I'm thinking about buying a set. But I saw this notice about getting a license. What's up with that? Answer: You are right about the ...

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 ...

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