Expedition Radio Kit - 1 Radio and 1 Quantum Loop

I’m not a radio nerd and don’t need or even know how to use the fancy features that other, more advanced radios offer. I bought these after using them during a week-long fishing trip where I was impressed by the INCREDIBLE battery life and range in the mountains (though admittedly, we weren’t close to pushing the boundaries on range). They’re also waterproof which came in handy because I lost my footing while wading and went for a swim - radio worked perfectly throughout all of this. I’m a notorious daily-charger, but my buddy went 4 days with it powered on 24/7 and said he probably could’ve gone 2-3 more days. My main use for these is while fishing in the wild so my wife (who doesn’t fish) can have one while she takes the dog and explores while I post up on the river. Either that or having a way to talk with a buddy while fishing a little down the river from each other, and it’s perfect for this use!

GMRS radios aren't supposed to be complicated. They fill a need and that is what is so nice about these 5W units. They are also the only in-category, outdoor specific radio that has various antenna options, something that Cobra, Midland, Motorola, and others do not provide. The whip option is by far the best option for any situation.

I spent a bunch of time testing these radios both in play and with a crew of snowmobile guides. The range is exceptional. The durability and use in cold whether is phenomenal. Likewise, taking them on the paddleboard and messing around in the water yielded continued, uninterrupted performance.

I'm also a ham radio operator. I ask a lot of my radios and these deliver. It's nice to have great audio as well as great performance in variable terrain. The thoughtfully designed hand-mic, which is also waterproof, allows you to listen or use two different channels, change the volume, and then also talk. It's brilliant. Even in the amateur radio market, a product like this is hard to find.

As a small scale, commercial drone pilot, using radios like this facilitates video shoots. One cannot simply shout over the distance between two parties.

This radio is fantastic. I have no complaints. I believe that it will lead the market for outdoor communication where demands are simple: maintain contact within and outside your group.

You can find my video review on YouTube on Backcountry Amateur Radio's channel.

Bought two last week. Love them! Solid build and the added power is noticeable and useful.

Would much rather have preferred the carabiner over the clip as a purchase choice. I just bought the carabiner add-on, hand mic, whip antenna and other accessories, but again would have liked the carabiner option out of the gate. A simple power indicator light is probably the missing functionality I miss most at this early point. I did design a 3DP bench stand that works well, so that's nice :).