equipment$50–90used in 1 side quest
Walkie-talkies (4-6 units)
Short-range two-way radios letting teams communicate without cell service or draining phone batteries. Best for split-up groups exploring parks, cities, or events where coordinating meetups and discoveries matters more than long conversations.
What to look for
- 1At least 1–2 mile real-world range (not the 25+ mile marketing claims, which assume flat open ground)
- 2Rechargeable batteries with 8+ hour life (or easy AA battery option)
- 3Multiple channel/privacy code options to avoid interference from other users
- 4VOX (hands-free) mode for when you're climbing or carrying gear
Skip
- FRS-only radios if you need range through buildings (GMRS hybrid models work better in cities but require a license)
- Units without belt clips or lanyards (you will drop them)
- Sets with only 2–3 units when you need 4+ (buying matching units later often means hunting discontinued models)
Used for: Coordinating split teams during scavenger hunts · Relaying discoveries when groups spread out in parks · Keeping kids connected during neighborhood exploration · Communication during festivals or crowded events where cell networks jam
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
