I’ve tested my fair share of rugged phones over the years, like the Sonim XP Pro with its MIL-STD-810H construction, but the Blackview Xplore 1 Walkie Talkie is arguably the most suited I’ve tested to date for going off the grid. There are plenty of phones with a walkie-talkie feature, but most of them operate on push-to-talk networks that still piggyback off cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
However, the Blackview Xplore 1 Walkie Talkie is truly unique because it functions just like any long-range walkie-talkie you can find. Not only is it perfect for staying connected in remote areas, but it’s also an extra lifeline in the event of an emergency — or during cell phone outages. If that’s not enough, it also packs a massive 20,000 mAh battery, a night vision camera, an infrared remote control, and much more.
