Machine for travel

Vonon · Post by **Vonon** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:59 pm

I have an M series plus with humidifier which works fine for me but would like to have a smaller, lighter machine for travel. What do you suggest?

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:36 am

These are small and light:

Puritan Bennett GoodKnight 420G
https://www.cpap.com/productpage-advanced.php?PNum=139

I have a PB GoodKnight 420E autopap - same size and light weight as the 420G. The flat shape is very easy to pack.

Zzz-PAP
https://www.cpap.com/productpage-advanced.php?PNum=2507

Bogof · Post by **Bogof** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:52 am

I've never seen anything smaller and lighter than the M series. If a palm-size machine is too big, are you sure you actually have an M Series? As far as I know, they are smaller than the Goodknight suggested above.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:17 pm

Got these numbers off the cpap.com website.
These dimensions and weights are with NO integrated humidifier attached:

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Probasics Zzz-PAP "Silent Traveler" cpap

Dimensions 5.7" x 5.1" x 3.9"
Weight CPAP: 1.7 lbs

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Puritan Bennett GoodKnight 420G cpap

Dimensions 5.6" W x 2.9" H x 7.7" L
Weight CPAP: 1.54 lbs
Power Supply Module (included): .21 lbs.; Total weight 1.75 lbs

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Respironics REMstar Plus M series cpap

Dimensions 7.5” L x 5.0” W X 3.125” H
Weight 2.2 lbs
Not sure if that includes the weight of the external Power Supply module.

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resmed S8 Compact cpap

Dimensions (H x W x D), 4.6 in x 6.5 in x 5.7 in
Weight, Flow generator: 2.9 lbs

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:24 pm

RG, those figures don't include the weight of the mask, hose, power cords, PurSleep vials and diffuser or carry bag.

I travel about once a month, on average (which is why I disappear from the forum periodically! LOL), and have no problems with my little PB 420e. It comes with a nifty blue carry-on bag that holds the unit, humidifier, mask and all accessories. I keep it with me as a carry-on and have done the "OJ Sprint" through several airports and had no trouble. The TSA folks seem to know about XPAPs and clearing through them is either a matter of taking the unit out of the bag and letting it go through the xray or having them do a swipe. Either way, not a problem.

Good luck, Vonon.

Kajun

msheda · Post by **msheda** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:28 pm

TXKajun wrote:"OJ Sprint"

OT

He probably should have done it faster last week in Vegas!

(sorry, couldn't resist)

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:41 pm

msheda wrote:
TXKajun wrote:"OJ Sprint"
OT

He probably should have done it faster last week in Vegas!

(sorry, couldn't resist)

msheda, you are SO BAD!! ROFLMAO!

Kajun

Vonon · Post by **Vonon** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:55 pm

Thanks for the replies.

I guess part of the size/weight problem is the big external power supply. Do all of the other machines have these? Add in the humidifier and you have a big footprint on a hotel nightstand.