I'd like a recommendation for radios club overnight yurt/hut trips, and I know others have put way more thought into this than I have. I know the club usually uses a higher GMRS channel.
Want the obvious, in rough priority order:
long range in forest / mountains
reasonable battery life
simple to use
able to recharge/replace batteries on multi day trip; I have some of those batteries packs with usb output for phone recharging that could be used to recharge?
lightweight - longer battery life more important
I'm not particularly price sensitive; above more important
Thoughts on these?
Midland - GXT1000VP4, 50 Channel GMRS Two-Way Radio - Up to 36 Mile Range Walkie Talkie, 142 Privacy Codes, Waterproof, NOAA Weather Scan + Alert (Pair Pack) (Black/Silver)
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001WMFYH4/ref=psdc_2230642011_t1_B00EQV1I0K?th=1
seems to be controversy over it's 5w capabilities
2 Way Radio 5 Watt Long Range, SAMCOM 20 Channels Programmable Walkie Talkie,Rechargeable Hand-held UHF Business Radio for Skiing Hiking Hunting,2 Packs
https://www.amazon.com/SAMCOM-Channels-Rechargeable-Hand-held-Outdoor/dp/B07H935ZBB?th=1
Motorola® Talkabout® T600 H2O Rechargeable Two-Way Radios with NOAA Weather Alert
- Scott