I've got the Icom IC-M32. Lots of use and salt water submersion (no bag) and still going strong since day one. You can't kill it. What makes it nice is no knobs and, the button lock feature while the volume is still active. It resides in one of two places, either inside a pocket in the vest (when not actively needed) or using the belt clip to mount to my shoulder strap, right next to my ear (law enforcement style). In a blow you can hear it from there, easily mike it, and keep your hands free. It is also tethered to the vest.