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As LoRa mesh networking becomes more and more popular around the world, more and more companies are offering devices to cater to that market. Some of the most popular right now are the RAK WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit, the Heltec LoRa 32 V3, and the Seeed Studio SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E
WisBlock Starter Kit
The RAK WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit is one of the first LoRa devices I ever used. I did a lot of research before I purchased anything, and the WisBlock had some of the best reviews, and looked like a great idea since it was modular and you could add any additional modules you needed as you decided you needed them. You really don’t need a display, or GPS, or Wi-Fi to get started. A headless unit using Bluetooth to connect is just fine.
Heltec LoRa 32
The Heltec LoRa 32 V3 is another very popular platform
Seeed Studio T1000-E
The Seeed Studio SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E is a nice all-in-one solution that is great for anyone who just wants to load their settings and get on with things. No building, so finding an enclosure, and no issues trying to find a battery that will work with it and the case. It is ready to go out of the box. It is great for those on the go since it is small, lightweight, and easily portable.