![]() The higher the number, the better the protection. The first number tells us how well it is protected from solid objects and the second number tells us how resistant it is to water. The IP tells us it has gone through official testing. IP stands for “Ingress Protection” and it measures how well a device is protected from both solid objects and liquids. If the item is labeled with IP and a number or two, it has gone through impact and water testing. We don’t know about you, but we have camped in the rain more often than we care to think about and we appreciate knowing our tools can stand up to getting wet. The Midland Walkie-Talkies we chose do offer hands-free operation. This can be a useful feature if your child is riding their bicycle or engaging in other activities which require two hands (climbing rocks comes to mind). If your walkie-talkie has an option labeled “VOX” it can be voice-activated. There are some other nice to have features that might be available depending on which models you are considering. Other Features to Look for in a Camping Walkie-Talkie: and a flashlight for after dark adventures. Other features might include a beacon for broadcasting S.O.S. The weather alerts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) channels are handy to have while camping. While we don’t expect to be too far from our child while camping, we do appreciate the safety features that come with many of today’s consumer walkie-talkies. It also needed to fit in his hand comfortably. ![]() It needed to be easy for him to carry about with him. ![]() We took into consideration the size of our child’s hands as well as how much weight he typically carries while we were narrowing down our options. Luckily, we don’t expect to be that far from our child while camping. Well, they claim to have a maximum range of 50 miles but that is difficult to achieve as the conditions have to be perfect in order to do so. The two-way radios we looked at had a maximum range from between a few hundred feet up to 50 miles. ![]() The three most important factors, outside of price, to consider when looking at walkie-talkies for camping with kids would be as follows: Factors to Consider when Selecting Walkie-Talkies for Camping: The distinguishing feature of Uniden two-way radios is their ability to float on water as well as not being harmed when fully submersed. Over the years their product has just kept getting better. They were also the first to develop handheld phones. Motorola actually created the first walkie-talkie as a military product back in 1940. In production for the past fifty plus years, Midland walkie-talkies have been used both by individuals and corporations. The Cobra brand of two-way radios have been in existence since 1948 and are available in a wide range of prices. The Xtra Talk LXT630VP3 Two-Way Radios we purchased are from Midland and we love them. Two-way radios from any of these brands would be a great choice. Some of them are Cobra, Motorola, and Uniden. There are several decent brands on the market these days. We do not require the upgraded features, nor the upgraded price, for these walkie-talkies while camping. It is typically just the three of us, so we only use two of them. There aren’t multi-day hikes in our near future. For us these are again in the “don’t” category. Last would be the premium walkie-talkies aimed for the professional. They can typically be purchased in groups of two, four, or even in a group of ten! Some of them are waterproof, receive weather alerts, and include an LED flashlight. These walkie-talkies usually come with features such as multiple channels, a longer range, and better battery life. They tend to be smaller and more lightweight as well as extremely affordable. Next would be the moderate variety geared towards the consumer. This is probably due to the Montessori influence on our life and the belief that children thrive when doing real work with real tools. While improvements have been made, we prefer to teach our child how to use real versions properly. Several toys tested in December 2019 were easily hacked. Not only will they not serve your purpose if you do take them camping, but they will probably frustrate your child and annoy the adults when playing with them at home. Don’t waste your time and money on buying some cheap toy walkie-talkies. Types of Walkie-Talkies:įirst up would be the toy variety. One of the best investments we have made is in a set of walkie-talkies for camping that allow him to ride his bike off to the playground while we stay at the campsite enjoying a beverage and cooking the next meal. As our child has gotten older, we have found new ways to allow his independence while still keeping an eye on his safety. It’s funny how our gear requirements have changed as the size of our family increased.
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