scruffies wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:50 pm
Is there a compelling reason to not just pack up your tried and true mask and machine and take it with you? When I got the Resmed 10 earlier this year it came with a nice padded travel case, so twice this year I have just taken it with me. I do pack an extension cord just in case I need it. It comes with me on the plane, under the seat in front of me, so no real danger of damage. It does not count toward the limits of what you can take onboard.
Now if you are traveling to lots of locations on your trip it might not be practical to tear down/setup the machine each place you are visiting, but if you are just going to one place I would just take your machine. It not only saves money, but more importantly, gives you the same nights sleep you are used to getting.
Good Luck fellow hose head!
I did travel with my ResMed 10 Autoset several times. There are the times where you are staying one night in a Motel, so unpacking/setup/repacking the gear is something to consider. But that applies to the travel size machines too of course. Yet the travel machines are more simple to unpack, setup, and repack. No water to deal with!
Once you use the "different" machine a few times it is going to work about as well as your home unit. Assuming you get the noise down some!
A travel size machine, complete with ALL gear, packs up MUCH smaller and lighter than the full size machines ( and then there is the water for them....).
But the most important reason for getting a second machine was leaving at 3-4am. I often get up and leave at that time for trips, especially on motorcycle trips. I wouldn't want to have to turn on the lights and pack my machine while my wife is trying to sleep! Even when she is going with me, not having to rush to get the machine packed is worth it.
Then you also have the home machine ready to go when you get back a bit late also.