Walkie Talkies

​If you're mountain biking, quading or otherwise wheelin' in the backcountry, then there's a good chance that cellular service may not be available. So, how do you keep in touch with your fellow riders? Well, the RidingToo RT1 sports walkie talkie looks like it could be a good way to go.

Wearable walkie-talkies for outdoor enthusiasts are slowly growing into a significant category. The StarVox adds one more, and not only is it a two-way radio, it's an outdoor-specific smartwatch with touchscreen, GPS, pedometer and more.

The all-new Garmin Rino 700 Series works as a touchscreen-based navigator, 5 W two-way radio and weather tracking system. It also plays nice with your phone, bringing smart features onto its own touchscreen.

Reaching into your pocket to answer the phone just isn't an option when you're charging down a snow-covered mountain or white-knuckling a set of mountain bike grips. So the all-new Bonx rides on your ear and streamlines communications in the field.

Soul Electronics has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Combat+ Sync Bluetooth wireless headphones. They feature two-way radio, walkie-talkie functionality.

The AWIRE wearable two-way radio promises to keep short, simple conversations short and simple. It also pairs with your smartphone to route calls and music directly to your ears.

The Alianza DxB turns your smartphone into a multi-band walkie-talkie.

The Cardo Systems BK-1 is a helmet-mounted communications device for cyclists.

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