The Secure Dad Blog

I’ve been using the SenseCAP T1000-E across four different states over the past few months. It’s been in my pocket on trips, in my car, and it has become my daily driver for Meshtastic.

If you’re planning a family trip to Universal Orlando in 2026, I’ve got good news for you: this can be an amazing vacation without the stress, chaos, and exhaustion that many parents expect from a big theme park trip.

Reliable communication is one of the foundations of family preparedness. When everything is working normally, that usually means cellular service and home internet. But when storms hit, power goes out, or you find yourself traveling through areas with weak signal, staying connected can quickly become difficult.

The LilyGo T-Deck Plus is the first Meshtastic device that actually made me feel like, “this is something I could really use.”

For a while now, I’ve been searching for a reliable backup communication option for my home. My goal was simple: I wanted something that would still work if the power went out or if our normal internet service went down.

I first got interested in Meshtastic for a very simple reason: I thought it was fascinating that you could send text messages over radio.