[Elecraft] portable radio recommendations wanted

[dave]

what mobile/portable radio do you recommend for using during a field day or 
using during a trip?
what is a good antenna for using with a mobile unit?
elecraft offers a buddipole and buddistick antenna 
have you used this type and what is your opinion of these?
everthing will need to be packable and i might buy a portable honda generator
i just purchased an alinco power supply
i am new to amateur radio and just began studying for the technician exam


  
Dave Holcomb3429 West Magnolia Blvd. Unit C
Burbank CA 91505