Posted by 2WayRadioHub on 4th Jun 2025
My Kid Got Lost in the Woods… Until His Walkie Talkie Spoke Up
It was supposed to be a quiet weekend.
A tent, a campfire, and some quality time with my 10-year-old son, Mason. We drove up to a state park two hours away from cell towers and traffic noise.
We packed the essentials: marshmallows, bug spray… and this time, a pair of CARRBORG 4G walkie talkies.
I didn’t think we’d need them. But wow, was I wrong.
On our second morning, Mason decided to explore the nearby trail while I was boiling water for coffee. Just ten minutes later, I noticed it: silence.
No footsteps. No rustling. No Mason.
I yelled his name—no answer. I checked my phone—no bars. That sinking feeling kicked in.
Then I remembered the walkie talkie in my pocket. I clicked:
“Mason, you there?”
A few static-crackles later:
“Dad… I think I went the wrong way. But I see the lake. Should I go back the way I came?”
I almost cried. Within 10 minutes I’d walked down to the lake and found him, sitting on a rock, munching trail mix like nothing happened.
That walkie talkie? Best $100 I’ve ever spent.
Here's Why I Never Camp Without CARRBORG Radios Again:
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4G + GPS Support: Even in remote woods, we stayed connected.
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Encrypted Communication: Safe from outside interference.
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Long Battery Life: Still had 80% battery after 2 days.
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No Monthly Fees: One-time purchase, one year of service included.
So now, every camping trip starts with:
“Sleeping bags? Check. Flashlight? Check. Walkie talkies? Double check.”