Over the years i've became more and more comfortable traveling off the grid and falling in love with the unknown and beauty of what lays ahead in your journey. However, I have definitely learned that you can never be too prepared. Equipping yourself with the right tools for your adventure is crucial and quite literally can be a life saver.
Starting out, I purchased a handheld CB off Amazon for $99 thinking it'd be more so a nice convenient item to have and most other travelers seemed to have them so I wanted to be able to communicate. Well... After taking a trip out to Moab, Utah for just over a week, I quickly learned the importance and real convenience of radios.
I'm sure you can see where this is going... After doing some research, I found out a lot more about the range, the capabilities and different features that the radios that actually offer you off the grid. A short time after scooping out the market, I made the switch to Midland USA Radios.
Midland is well known for their MicroMobile line – a powerful and compact GMRS two-way radio.
MicroMobiles are known for reliable and versatile communication which is why they are a favorite among overlanders and off-roaders, among others.
I went with the MXT275 because it has a fully-integrated mic so you can hide the base out of sight — perfect for those who have limited dashboard space or want a cleaner setup! See below for where I mounted and hid mine.
I think one of the main reasons I went with a handheld CB at the beginning when I didn't know any better was because I didn't have to deal with wiring or programming... Just hit a switch and its on. However... Midland makes that process super simple as well. It’s easy to operate, there is no programming or tuning & the MicroMobile comes with the option to just plug into a 12v so no wiring is required!
Check out the MicroMobiles at - https://midlandusa.com/product-category/micromobile/
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For mounting my integrated handheld microphone I use Mob Armor claw mount - mobarmor.com "claudiaj941" 15% off
But wait... it gets better!
Two way radios from Midland!
Switching from a traditional CB radio that can only communicate with other CBs, to a GMRS radio, I can talk to anyone with FRS or GMRS radios and walkie talkies. Now walkie talkies... Absolutely perfect for spotting, or if someone in your group doesn’t have a MicroMobile, you can hand them a walkie talkie and communicate immediately and easily.
With a ridiculously long battery life (up to 15 hours), extensive range, loaded with extras and protected by Midland’s 3-year warranty how could you not love them! X-TALKER T71 walkie talkie features up to a 38-mile range and features 36 Channels and 121 Privacy Codes, Channel Scan, and Midland’s signature NOAA Weather Alert and Weather Scan technology. (License Free FRS Radio)
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