I just purchased my first BAOFENG radio for travel, hiking, overlanding and emergency use. Model: BF-F8HP PRO. It has alot of features, GPS is one big factor for me as a solo traveler. If you are out in some national forest hiking alone make sure you have a radio as a backup. GPS is good because you can get immediate help to your exact location. It also is long range, has all the basics like NOAA, water resistant, bear taser. No it doesnt have a bear taser but legit if you go hiking alone or tra

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