Midland ClipTalk: A Small Radio With Plenty of Off-Road Potential

Sometimes the gear that catches our attention at All Terrain Nation isn’t something you bolt onto a vehicle. Sometimes it fits in the palm of your hand.

The Midland ClipTalk micro two-way radio is a good example. These little radios are very lightweight, and the compact design makes them easy to wear without having a traditional handheld radio hanging off your belt or taking up a pocket.

For off-road use, that’s a big part of the appeal.

Keep Your Hands Free and Stay Connected

If you’ve ever helped spot someone through an obstacle, you know communication matters. The driver needs to hear your directions, and you need your hands available to give signals and move around.

The ClipTalk’s wearable design and included over-the-ear earpiece make sense for that kind of work. Having the conversation right at your ear also makes it easier to hear the person talking to you without holding a radio up beside your head.

Midland includes voice-activated transmission, called VOX, for hands-free talking. That feature is configured through the Midland app, while push-to-talk is available when you prefer to control when the microphone transmits.

Small Enough to Bring Along

The two-pack shown here includes two radios, two ear-wrap earpieces, two USB-C charging cables and detachable swivel clips. It’s a compact setup that could come in handy for a driver and spotter, coordinating around camp or keeping in touch while working an event.

Midland lists up to eight hours of battery life, USB-C charging and compatibility with FRS and GMRS radios. That compatibility gives the ClipTalk potential to work with radios your group already carries, provided the channel and privacy-code settings match.

For us, the biggest selling point is straightforward: less bulk, your hands available when you need them, and conversations you can hear.

We still need more trail time to judge range, battery life and how voice activation handles wind and engine noise. But based on the lightweight design and convenience, the Midland ClipTalk looks like a useful option for keeping a driver and spotter connected on the trail.

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Dave Boyd

Dave Boyd — Founder of All Terrain Nation

Dave Boyd is the founder and lead automotive voice behind All Terrain Nation, an independent media brand covering trucks, SUVs, off-road vehicles, industry news, and real-world ownership.

Dave’s connection to the automotive world goes well beyond reviewing vehicles. He worked at Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, helping build the Nissan Xterra and Frontier. As an enthusiast, he founded XterraNation.org and created WentWindrock, a national gathering that brought Nissan Xterra owners together at Tennessee’s Windrock Park.

In 2015, Dave launched the Nissan Nation Podcast. What began as a show focused on Nissan trucks and SUVs eventually expanded into All Terrain Nation, reflecting his growing coverage of the entire truck and off-road industry.

Over the years, Dave has owned and extensively covered vehicles including multiple Nissan Xterra’s, a Nissan Frontier, Titan PRO-4X, Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch, Mustang GT, Ranger Raptor, and Current ride: Bronco Raptor. This long-term ownership experience allows him to discuss more than specifications and first impressions—he understands what it means to buy, modify, maintain, and live with these vehicles.

Dave has also participated in manufacturer media programs and automotive events, including Nissan, Ford and more. Through All Terrain Nation, he continues to cover new vehicle launches, industry developments, ownership experiences, off-road events, and the decisions affecting today’s truck and SUV buyers.

Based in Middle Tennessee, Dave produces automotive articles, videos, podcasts, and event coverage alongside his partner and ATN co-host, Kelly.

His goal is simple: give enthusiasts honest, informed, and entertaining automotive coverage without relying on manufactured outrage or repeating a manufacturer’s press release.

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