Walkie Talkies for alpine

When I first saw people using talkies, I never thought I'd consider using them. Maybe it's my growing age, but I am now thinking I'd like to have a set.

Any thoughts? Also, I'm hoping for a brand/model recommendation of a set that works well enough but won't cost me an obscene amount.

Thanks!

I use them on high wind days, no shame! Onroutes when your partner is out of earshot it just makes everything a little more clear.

Edit: the model I have is called the Motorola talk about I think

There's an older thread about this somewhere.

A lot of people will swear by using rope tugging methods and what-have-you, and while I've used those to great effect, they also seem kind of annoying especially when climbing things that don't involve a lot of ice, cold weather, or multi-day ascents. I understand all of these draws backs, but for short multipitch routes where communication is difficult and there's no reason to not use them, then I don't see any reason to avoid technology just to do things the old fashioned way.

I bought these: Cobra CXT145 and used them when I climbed up Monkey Space, since I had read that the wind could make it hard to communicate. They're the newer version of a pair that was recommended in the old thread I read. They worked amazingly, and I was able to communicate with my belayer (who wasn't super experienced in climbing multipitch and would have not used the rope-tugging methods before) easily and clearly. 10/10 would use again. Just make sure to charge the batteries.

I even tried to tape them up and spray paint them down with some of that spray on rubber stuff to make them grippier and more durable. I wouldn't recommend trying this unless you're a lot more skilled and patient than I am.

I like them. I use the smallest cheapest ones rei sold at the time. That way I don't care a ton of they get dropped. They have always worked too.

Here they are:
rei.com/product/895968/midl…

I have and use the ones Jake wander linked to, particularly when I climb with a less experienced/nervous climber, it's very nice for them to have certain clear commands

We use radios snowmobiling regularly (as you cover so much distance between each other). I've been very impressed by the range of midland GXT1000VP4

If you get an amateur radio license you can have access to much better radios (higher power, better antennas, more frequencies, etc). The license is easy to obtain. I don't use radios while actually climbing - I don't often have problems communicating with a partner - yelling commands and rope tugs usually work fine. But I definitely have at least one in my truck. In remote areas, without cell service, there is a much better chance of getting ahold of assistance in an emergency with ham radio.