But one major benefit of Beartooth is that it allows for asynchronous communication, while traditional radios don&#x27;t. That aspect could turn communication in remote areas from centering around crucial information only (since everything is immediate) to something closer to traditional casual text messaging. That&#x27;s a big plus, and it makes a Beartooth a nice complement to traditional gear rather than a replacement for it.<p>I have absolutely no affiliation with Beartooth, nor do I own one. But I have gone on long hiking and canoe trips in rural areas and could see a Beartooth as a nice addition.