Objective

Short-range team comms + long-range info without relying on the phone network.

Loadout (must-have)

• Walkie-talkie pair (license-free) or BaoFeng + license.
  Simple set • BaoFeng
• Bridgefy/Briar apps — Bluetooth/mesh text when data is down.
  Bridgefy • Briar
• Emergency radio — news & weather. Get
• Headset/earpiece — hear in noisy areas. Get
• Power bank + solar panel — keep radios/phones alive. Bank • Solar

Privacy & travel add-ons

• Hardware security key for accounts. Get
• Privacy screen for shoulder-surfing. Get
• Faraday pouch (optional) to limit tracking. Get

Notes

Pre-program common local channels. Agree on a primary, backup, and check-in time with your group. Keep a paper list of contacts.