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The thing is - my CPAP is almost fully sponsored by my health insurance, but there is a minimum of 4 hours i need to log per night for the continuance of cover, which they monitor year on year basis. If I were to go 'off' this set program and buy my own travel CPAP, and for the number of nights away not counted may risk me not hitting the minimum for the continuance of next year. So, in short, I am stuck with the current machine.Hi @SoozKH ,
My husband and I are both CPAP users. He has used his many years and I have only been using one the last 3 years. We both have travel machines and we use them a for lot for things like the Camino, camping trips, etc. These are small machines that weigh a couple of pounds with all the hoses, plugs, etc. There are several threads about this on the Forum that you may want to search for.
We carry our machines in a stuff sack. I do have an extension cord now so that he and I can just share one plug if we are in a bunk bed. At albergues we alert the hospitalero that we need to be near an outlet and have always been accomodated. Newer facilities often have more outlets that older facilities.
I also carry a copy of my prescription for the CPAP in case there is a need to source supplies. Here are some photos of my machine, the stuff sack I use, and how my husband and I can share an outlet. We don't general have our packs transported and if we do transport my husband's I carry both our machines in my backpack. I don't want to get the machine broken with pack transport.
You can also rent a travel machine if you don't want to purchase one.
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My husband also has a similar requirement and he downloads and prints off the information from his travel machine and provides it. I don't know if that will work for you though. He has to provide it to the Veterans hospital here in the US.The thing is - my CPAP is almost fully sponsored by my health insurance, but there is a minimum of 4 hours i need to log per night for the continuance of cover, which they monitor year on year basis. If I were to go 'off' this set program and buy my own travel CPAP, and for the number of nights away not counted may risk me not hitting the minimum for the continuance of next year. So, in short, I am stuck with the current machine.
I do worry if the machine being damaged if i use luggage transfer, that's why posting to see other's experience.
Ask them if if you provide data for the nights you use another machine is acceptable.The thing is - my CPAP is almost fully sponsored by my health insurance, but there is a minimum of 4 hours i need to log per night for the continuance of cover, which they monitor year on year basis. If I were to go 'off' this set program and buy my own travel CPAP, and for the number of nights away not counted may risk me not hitting the minimum for the continuance of next year. So, in short, I am stuck with the current machine.
I do worry if the machine being damaged if i use luggage transfer, that's why posting to see other's experience.
Check if your machine stores data on a USB card. You may be able to use another machine with the USB card from your home machine.The thing is - my CPAP is almost fully sponsored by my health insurance, but there is a minimum of 4 hours i need to log per night for the continuance of cover, which they monitor year on year basis. If I were to go 'off' this set program and buy my own travel CPAP, and for the number of nights away not counted may risk me not hitting the minimum for the continuance of next year. So, in short, I am stuck with the current machine.
I do worry if the machine being damaged if i use luggage transfer, that's why posting to see other's experience.
Battery packs provide 8h of power at mostHola everyone. I too am a CPAP user, I have two machines - the one with the hydration tank and the other which uses to hydration pellets. I have seen, but have not as yet purchased a battery pack I will do some more research to see it there is a estimated life provided. I know that I would no willingly be without mine. My partner and I will each take our portable ones on our next OS adventure. Buen Camino
This depends. My husband and I both have larger battery packs we use in our camper or for car camping. Mine lasts 3 days and his is a larger battery (he uses higher pressures) and it lasts 7 days without recharging. The batteries are both too large to carry on a Camino, but they portable enough to be fine for our camping and car travel. We are making a 3 month trip driving to Alaska and back this summer. They used them last year for about 3 weeks of camping and we can recharge either in our car while driving or with our solar panel for our camper's power set up. I put in a link for his larger battery below. Far too heavy for a Camino.Battery packs provide 8h of power at most
I was referring to battery packs that can be carried while hiking.This depends. My husband and I both have larger battery packs we use in our camper or for car camping. Mine lasts 3 days and his is a larger battery (he uses higher pressures) and it lasts 7 days without recharging. The batteries are both too large to carry on a Camino, but they portable enough to be fine for our camping and car travel. We are making a 3 month trip driving to Alaska and back this summer. They used them last year for about 3 weeks of camping and we can recharge either in our car while driving or with our solar panel for our camper's power set up. I put in a link for his larger battery below. Far too heavy for a Camino.
EX96 Pro Lithium Ion Battery Bank
The EXP96 Pro lithium battery bank has extra power for extended time away from an outlet. Keep your therapy going as you go further off grid than you ever thought possible!www.cpap.com
Yes, we've had those smaller packs and were not very satisfied. Rarely lasted what the packaging indicated due to my husband's higher pressure requirements.I was referring to battery packs that can be carried while hiking.
They'll be coming at anything from 250g to 500g and will provide "1 to 2 night's power under normal conditions" as the blurb states, or 8 hours use.
Check the regulations for flying with a battery pack. I think that you're limited to 100Wh or less.Hola everyone. I too am a CPAP user, I have two machines - the one with the hydration tank and the other which uses to hydration pellets. I have seen, but have not as yet purchased a battery pack I will do some more research to see it there is a estimated life provided. I know that I would no willingly be without mine. My partner and I will each take our portable ones on our next OS adventure. Buen Camino
Ask your doctor if you qualify for an oral appliance for your sleep apnea. Find a dentist who has credentials with Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) to make you one. I know many people who use this appliance instead of CPAP for their travelsI am a CPAP user, and would need to bring my machine as I need it at night during the Camino. I have a regular size Resmed (without the water chamber). My plan is - to pack it in the CPAP bag/carrier , and then put this carrier pack inside my luggage (Mid size check in luggage, semihard Samsonitecase), and use the luggage transfer service to help send between the various accommodations. I will also bring an extension cord, just in case the socket is not near my bed. Will be staying in private room in pension house or some albergues
Anyone else would like to share their experience on how to manage the CPAP during the Camino?
My husband and I are currently walking the Camino. He has brought his travel-sized CPAP, and has done great with it! It’s quiet, and easy to carry. Expensive? Yes! But worth having, especially since we are not sending bags ahead. Best wishes!I am a CPAP user, and would need to bring my machine as I need it at night during the Camino. I have a regular size Resmed (without the water chamber). My plan is - to pack it in the CPAP bag/carrier , and then put this carrier pack inside my luggage (Mid size check in luggage, semihard Samsonitecase), and use the luggage transfer service to help send between the various accommodations. I will also bring an extension cord, just in case the socket is not near my bed. Will be staying in private room in pension house or some albergues
Anyone else would like to share their experience on how to manage the CPAP during the Camino?
I have wrapped the electrical plug in bubble wrap in order that it not be damaged during transport. I use Bluetooth to keep a record of the episodes of sleep apnea.My husband and I are currently walking the Camino. He has brought his travel-sized CPAP, and has done great with it! It’s quiet, and easy to carry. Expensive? Yes! But worth having, especially since we are not sending bags ahead. Best wishes!
I have the Resmed CPAP with water chamber and used it throughout our Camino. I had our luggage transfer service transport it in its carrying case seperately along with the rest of our luggage (in other words I did not put it in my suitcase). It worked out fine with little if any extra cost and the device was well taken care of. I think your plan is fine and you should have no trouble finding electrical outlets. Be sure to bring an adaptor for plugging it in.I am a CPAP user, and would need to bring my machine as I need it at night during the Camino. I have a regular size Resmed (without the water chamber). My plan is - to pack it in the CPAP bag/carrier , and then put this carrier pack inside my luggage (Mid size check in luggage, semihard Samsonitecase), and use the luggage transfer service to help send between the various accommodations. I will also bring an extension cord, just in case the socket is not near my bed. Will be staying in private room in pension house or some albergues
Anyone else would like to share their experience on how to manage the CPAP during the Camino?
I and my partner both have this one. Works very well. I recommend it!Just saw this new thread on CPAP machine and I am trying to take a photo to show you how small my travel CPAP machine. It weighs 850 grams with mask.View attachment 168507View attachment 168507
I carried a battery pack on my last two Caminos. It probably weighs at least twice as much as the machine itself. I have only used it once, and I probably could have gotten around that if I had asked the person beside me to swap beds.Hola everyone. I too am a CPAP user, I have two machines - the one with the hydration tank and the other which uses to hydration pellets. I have seen, but have not as yet purchased a battery pack I will do some more research to see it there is a estimated life provided. I know that I would no willingly be without mine. My partner and I will each take our portable ones on our next OS adventure. Buen Camino
I am a CPAP user, and would need to bring my machine as I need it at night during the Camino. I have a regular size Resmed (without the water chamber). My plan is - to pack it in the CPAP bag/carrier , and then put this carrier pack inside my luggage (Mid size check in luggage, semihard Samsonitecase), and use the luggage transfer service to help send between the various accommodations. I will also bring an extension cord, just in case the socket is not near my bed. Will be staying in private room in pension house or some albergues
Anyone else would like to share their experience on how to manage the CPAP during the Camino?
I have been on CPAP for more than ten years. I bring a snore prevention mouthpiece that works pretty good. It is not much different that a sports mouthpiece fitted to my mouth with bottom jaw pulled forward.I am a CPAP user, and would need to bring my machine as I need it at night during the Camino. I have a regular size Resmed (without the water chamber). My plan is - to pack it in the CPAP bag/carrier , and then put this carrier pack inside my luggage (Mid size check in luggage, semihard Samsonitecase), and use the luggage transfer service to help send between the various accommodations. I will also bring an extension cord, just in case the socket is not near my bed. Will be staying in private room in pension house or some albergues
Anyone else would like to share their experience on how to manage the CPAP during the Camino?
Hi, I have this travel model, too but found that it dried out my nose to the point where I couldn't sleep. I used creams, etc., to try to make it workable but nothing seemed to help. Have you had a similar experience and did you find a work-around? Many thanks.Hi @SoozKH ,
My husband and I are both CPAP users. He has used his many years and I have only been using one the last 3 years. We both have travel machines and we use them a for lot for things like the Camino, camping trips, etc. These are small machines that weigh a couple of pounds with all the hoses, plugs, etc. There are several threads about this on the Forum that you may want to search for.
We carry our machines in a stuff sack. I do have an extension cord now so that he and I can just share one plug if we are in a bunk bed. At albergues we alert the hospitalero that we need to be near an outlet and have always been accomodated. Newer facilities often have more outlets that older facilities.
I also carry a copy of my prescription for the CPAP in case there is a need to source supplies. Here are some photos of my machine, the stuff sack I use, and how my husband and I can share an outlet. We don't general have our packs transported and if we do transport my husband's I carry both our machines in my backpack. I don't want to get the machine broken with pack transport.
You can also rent a travel machine if you don't want to purchase one.
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Thanks very much. I have those same HMEs but haven't had much luck with them. I'm in Maine and my in home machine with a water reservoir works well. I'll be bringing that when I return to Spain next week. Appreciate your info.We use an HME (heat moisture exchange) filter which does help some. You can order then online. It means we have to carry enough for our entire time in Spain usually as each one lasts 7 days. We live at high altitude in a very dry climate in the the US so maybe our nasal passages are more used to it, too.
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