Best Travel CPAP Machine?

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col127
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Best Travel CPAP Machine?

Post by col127 » Fri May 27, 2022 1:17 pm

Hey y'all - I'm looking to get a travel APAP Machine and would love any recommendations.

I'm aware there's not a lot of great options out there, and seems like it's either the Z2 Auto or the ResMed AirMini. Cost isn't a factor since insurance is covering it :D I'm just looking for portability/carryability through airports, as well as a unit that's quiet and provides decent humidification.

I've been leaning towards the Z2 Auto based on things that I've read - so wondering what people's experiences are and how good the humidification works for it.

Thanks everyone!

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Re: Best Travel CPAP Machine?

Post by col127 » Sun May 29, 2022 2:54 pm

Any thoughts on this?

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Re: Best Travel CPAP Machine?

Post by Dog Slobber » Sun May 29, 2022 3:20 pm

col127 wrote: ↑
Fri May 27, 2022 1:17 pm
as well as a unit that's quiet and provides decent humidification.
That rules out portable travel machines.
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Re: Best Travel CPAP Machine?

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun May 29, 2022 5:55 pm

Why?
Taking your home machine--or a duplicate--is a small price to pay for uninterrupted
OPTIMAL therapy.
No sense ruining a nice trip with crappy sleep.

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Re: Best Travel CPAP Machine?

Post by AZdreamer » Sun May 29, 2022 7:21 pm

I have a DreamStation Go that I am fond of. Small footprint, integrated power supply, optional modular humidifier, not too noisy. Unfortunately it is subject to the Phillis recall and it now sits in my closet.

I have since acquired a Z2. Works as advertised. Small and light (although it has a large power brick). No humidifier option although it has the humidx tabs, I don’t use them. My main issue is that it has a whinny noise at the mask that takes a little bit of time to get used to. I can sleep OK with it. It used to go for around $550 but is being marked up quite a bit during the shortage. BTW, campers and hikers favor it for its small size, low power usage and ability to use alternative battery solutions.
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Re: Best Travel CPAP Machine?

Post by col127 » Sun May 29, 2022 7:29 pm

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑
Sun May 29, 2022 3:20 pm
col127 wrote: ↑
Fri May 27, 2022 1:17 pm
as well as a unit that's quiet and provides decent humidification.
That rules out portable travel machines.
Lol, well I’m going to get one anyways so which would you recommend ?