At just over 3 ounces the Talkpod A36Plus fits easily in the hand. Rated for temperatures from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius, this radio seems durable enough for outdoor use.
Band: Airband RX
The first true “shack in a box” to come out of China. Covering HF, 6m, 2m, and 70cms with lots of modern features such as Bluetooth control, and even DMR (optional) it’s one of the most versatile radios out there.
Quansheng UV-K5 is an incredibly cheap dual band handheld boasting a heap of great features and hackable firmware with some awesome mods created by the ham community.