The T1000E is a also a very popular device for meshies. For its size it works really well.
https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html
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That looks like a solid portable setup.
My goal is actually pretty simple — to stay connected in case the internet or power goes out in my apartment building. The problem is, I'm in a wheelchair, so dealing with antennas myself is difficult, especially if they need to be mounted outside. And honestly, the whole LoRa thing is still pretty confusing to me. I'll just buy a few Lilygo or Heltec boards and figure things out little by little.