12-07-2015, 06:22 PM
I'm BIG on cb radios, because they're ubiquitous, can be easily modded for power and frequencies, and when it all hits the fan, no one will CARE how many watts you're running. 
That said, cheap Ham radios by Baofeng seem to be all the rage among offroaders these days. I'd prefer something multipurpose, bigger, and hardier myself - like a Stryker or Connex. GMRS and some other sorts of short transmit personal radios are also handy to have for "compound comms" and the like.
I'd suggest joining a multi-band forum, and do a little reading (knowledge is still free!), and then some asking about, regarding your situation's specifics. When in doubt, go where the knowledge is!
That said, cheap Ham radios by Baofeng seem to be all the rage among offroaders these days. I'd prefer something multipurpose, bigger, and hardier myself - like a Stryker or Connex. GMRS and some other sorts of short transmit personal radios are also handy to have for "compound comms" and the like.
I'd suggest joining a multi-band forum, and do a little reading (knowledge is still free!), and then some asking about, regarding your situation's specifics. When in doubt, go where the knowledge is!