Find the Best Walkie Talkie for You

10-4 marks National Walkie Talkie Day.

As a leader in two-way radio technology, we're celebrating by breaking down everything you need to know when getting your own pair of walkie talkies.

Walkie talkies have long been one of the most fun, reliable, and most convenient ways to communicate.

With as many different models of walkie talkies as there are, they can be used for just as many purposes.

To help you find the right walkie talkie, we've put together a guide based on what you need to get out of your handheld two-way radio. Oh, and just a reminder all of Midland's walkie talkies are compatible with one another and all of our MicroMobile GMRS two-way radios. 

For Battery Life

GXT3000 GMRS Walkie Talkie 2-Pack - GXT3000VP4

The GXT3000 is Midland's professional-grade GMRS handheld walkie talkie.

Not only is it a powerful handheld, but it's also repeater capable so that it can go even further. 

With a high-capacity lithium-ion battery, the GXT3000 will keep you powered up for communication over 27 hours. It's the extended operation time needed for long days on the trail, the busy season of harvest or planting on the farm, or a fully day of hunting in the woods. With a rapid recharge of just 4 hours, this is the ultimate battery life walkie talkie.

The GXT3000 also features an LED flashlight, JIS-4 water resistant rating, and NOAA Weather Radio. Last, but not least, it's easy to use so it doesn't require advanced GMRS operational skills!

For Range

GXT67 GMRS 5-Watt Walkie Talkie - GXT67PRO

Midland's GXT67PRO is the ultimate powerhouse of a GMRS walkie talkie.

It's 5 Watts of power make it Midland's most powerful walkie talkie. That level of power means two-way radio range that goes further. Combined with its repeater capability, the GXT67PRO stretches even further. It's perfect for communicating across longer distances like a heavily wooded off-road adventure and farm or ranch.

On top of its impeccable range, the GXT67PRO is a heavy-duty walkie talkie. With an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, it'll perform in the toughest environments like heavy rain, dust, mud, etc. It's also great if you're needing communication on the water- whether that's fishing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more.

Other features include up to 4 days of battery life, an easy-to-use menu navigation, and NOAA Weather Alert Radio. If you're looking for maximum walkie talkie range, this is the best radio for you- wherever adventure takes you!

For Camping

T71 X-Talker FRS Walkie Talkie 2-Pack - T71VP3

When you're headed out for a camping adventure- whether it's primitive camping in a national park, a weekend at the campground with the family, or a longer expedition in your RV, the T71 walkie talkies are the perfect camping walkie talkie.

With long-lasting battery life, the T71s will keep you connected throughout your adventure. They're great for when you want to give the kids some freedom to explore the campground on their own, backing in the RV, convoying with other families on the way, or splitting up for different activities. 

Easy to use, you can hand these out to all members of the trip and know that they'll be able to simply communicate whenever you need to. 

They're also license free so they're ready for use right out of the box. With other features like NOAA Weather Radio and eVOX hands-free operation, the T71s are a must-have for any camping trip.

For Hiking

ClipTalk Micro Two-Way Radio

CLIPTALK™ is the new wearable, mini walkie talkie that makes crew communication simple and reliable. It's impossibly small and moves seamlessly with you.

That's why it's perfect for hiking. It's incredibly small, lightweight, and stays out of the way while you navigate the hike- no matter how difficult of a hike you're embarking on.

ClipTalk has all-day power for communication up to 8 hours. It'll keep you connected to others as you hike at different paces or venture off onto other trails.

ClipTalk's other features include portable range up to 1 mile, automatic noise cancellation to block out background noise, license-free use so it's ready to go out of the box, 1.5-hour recharge, comfortable headset, and connectivity with Midland's first-ever smartphone app.

For Family Travel

T10 X-Talker FRS Walkie Talkie 3-Pack  Multi-Color - T10X3M

When choosing a walkie talkie for family travel, you want to make sure every member of the family can easily use them. Walkie talkies for family travel are essential as they'll keep you connected to the kids- camping, hiking, the beach, etc. 

The T10X3Ms come in 3 fun colors so each person can choose which radio they want. They're also easy to spot if someone drops theirs or misplaces it along the way. 

With clear, crisp communication and easy button access, these walkie talkies are great for everyone. They're also license free so you don't have to worry about applying for a GMRS license, weather resistant, have weather alert radio, and hands-free operation. 

For Road Trips

T51 X-Talker FRS Walkie Talkie 2-Pack - T51VP3

When hitting the open road, communication is all about ease and efficiency.

Split up amongst multiple cars, you can easily reach the other vehicles to tell them you need to stop for gas, food, or even alert them to car problems. Midland's T51s are the perfect solution- allowing you to instantly reach the entire group so you don't have to wait on phone calls or texts when you're driving through areas without service.

The T51s are incredibly easy to use and bring clear, crisp communication to every adventure.

They also feature NOAA Weather Alert Radio so you can keep an eye on any severe weather conditions as you venture along the open road.

For Skiing

GXT1030 GMRS Walkie Talkie Yellow - GXT1030VP4 

If you're looking for the perfect walkie talkie for skiing, the GXT1030s are it.

This walkie talkie has impressive GMRS two-way radio range so you can reach your friends at the bottom of the slopes, coordinate on the ski lift, or meet up apres ski.

In a bright yellow faceplate, the GXT1030s are engineered for high-visibility so if you drop it in the snow, you can easily find it!With a JIS-4 water resistant rating, these can survive drops in the wet snow.

Featuring an SOS siren, the GXT1030s will sound, allowing you to send out a distress/locator signal in case you injure yourself or find yourself in an emergency.

With NOAA Weather Alert Radio and Weather Scan, the GXT1030s automatically lock into your local weather channel, alerting you as soon as severe weather is spotted, crucial on the slopes.  

Pair it with theAVPH10 Universal Walkie Talkie Shoulder Mic for easy communication that you can reach on the slopes.