What walkie talkie sets do you use?

[Taku]

We have been using 5 watt marine GMRS radios for years and they are cheap and dependable, water resistant and easy to use. Plus you get the weather on them even inland.

 

[buckland]

We bought a Midland package with a real small unit in the center console box ...all controls on the Microphone for the truck cab and 2 hand help units (also with weather bands) ..great coverage radius ..a couple miles if flat, and in woods about 1/2 mile. When we were in Baja for a couple months it was great as one of us takes the dog for a walk and can be in contact while away from camper if there was any unpleasant incidents (none). Just made us feel safer.

 

[craig333]

The more options you give yourself the better. Ham is very useful when I head South down 395. The Bishop Amateur Radio Club has good coverage from Mono Lake down South. Heading North Lassen has very good coverage, Plumas not so much. I am also GMRS licensed but I haven't found it very useful unless your group is using it.