let's say I wanted to hop into the meshtastic game but I really hate carrying around extra things. What would be the smallest device-node-thingy you would recommend?
@bleeptrack Maybe the SenseCAP Card Tracker which has the size of a slightly thicker credit card https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html
SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E for Meshtastic

The SenseCAP T1000-E is a compact Meshtastic device designed for off-grid communication and location sharing. About the size of a credit card, it can be easily carried or attached to gear for outdoor use. Powered by Semtech’s LR1110 LoRa transceiver (863–928 MHz), Nordic’s nRF52840 processor, and the Mediatek AG3335 GNSS module, it enables reliable long-range LoRa communication and location updates within Meshtastic networks.

@octoate oh yeah, I already had an eye on that one after I saw it with @ishotjr yesterday!
@bleeptrack @ishotjr I also like the LiliGo T-Deck which has a display and a keyboard and is a one in all device. The german Make Magazin 7/25 features an article about Meshtastic
@octoate @bleeptrack hehe I showed this one yesterday too! πŸ’ž

@octoate @bleeptrack and thanks for reminding me, I covered a few #Meshtastic devices in the most recent issue of @makemagazine! 😁

https://makezine.com/volume/make-volume-95-guide-to-boards-2026/

Make: Volume 95 β€” Guide to Boards 2026 - Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers

Amazing things are happening in low-cost computing, and Make: is all over it!

Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers

@ishotjr @octoate @bleeptrack @makemagazine Just checked this issue out from my local library. Nice article with a few new ideas for me to think about.

Looking forward to getting my hands on some equipment to start trying it all out.