Don’t depend on your phone to have service in the camping areas around the United States! (Especially if you have a certain smart phone and a certain carrier that goes with that phone!) instead take some walkie talkies! A super easy way to have communication between parents, parents and kids, base camp and hikers the walkie talkies will ensure that every one can take care and get in touch no matter where they may be!

With up to 12 hours of talk time battery life and mid-range price point I recommend the Motorola MC220R 2 way radios.