Backpacking unit??

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fkarl
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Backpacking unit??

Post by fkarl » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:52 am

Is there a truly battery op unit that is light enough to be able to go backpacking for a couple of days?? I would like to resume this activity now that I will be feeling better but am discouraged by the need to stay near a power source (car or outlet). Surely there is something that weighs little but is still effective?? thanks.

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boston
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Re: Backpacking unit??

Post by boston » Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:19 am

https://www.cpap.com/productpage-bundle ... undle.html

i have been thinking about getting this one for a travel, backup unit

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ColinP
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Re: Backpacking unit??

Post by ColinP » Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:49 pm

According to this page https://www.cpap.com/pdf/Everest-II-CPA ... imates.pdf, you'll need quite a low pressure to manage three nights. Two nights seems pretty feasible, at least while the battery is still new.

fkarl
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Re: Backpacking unit??

Post by fkarl » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:35 am

thanks. I'll check it out.

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Re: Backpacking unit??

Post by jda1000 » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:24 am

My favorite thing about CPAP is "suddenly" being interested again in the places and the trails of the life I enjoyed ten years ago....it's strange, but now getting out for a couple good 3-4 day hikes in the Washington and Oregon Cascades is about all I can think about, and my exercise program seems to shifting itself towards hardening the feet and finding ways to work the same mysterious muscles as a loaded REI Great Star...
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