Ideas for carry cases for masks when traveling?

vrgsph · Post by **vrgsph** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:19 pm

I am buying a smaller CPAP machine just for traveling -- this part is solved.

What I have always had problems with is carrying/transporting my masks. I am always worried they will get broken. I end up overpacking/padding.

What do you guys use to transport your masks? Has anyone researched a carry case for masks?

Thanks in advance.

ColoradoDreamer · Post by **ColoradoDreamer** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:40 pm

I use a small box, a little smaller than a shoe box, for my nasal and full face mask, hose, extension cord and the multi outlet surge protector. This fits in my backpack with a book and I carry it and the cpap with me. Never had anything break in my travels. The CPAP is worthless to me if I carry it on only and pack the masks/hose in the checked luggage that sometimes decides to travel to destinations other than where I am going.

msheda · Post by **msheda** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:45 pm

ColoradoDreamer wrote: The CPAP is worthless to me if I carry it on only and pack the masks/hose in the checked luggage that sometimes decides to travel to destinations other than where I am going.

Dear Sir/Madam,

When we were assessing your luggage, it looked tired and stressed, so we sent it on vacation to Jamacia for a week or two. We have provided this helpful service at no charge, you can thank us later.

The Airline...

RosemaryB · Post by **RosemaryB** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:55 pm

msheda wrote:
ColoradoDreamer wrote: The CPAP is worthless to me if I carry it on only and pack the masks/hose in the checked luggage that sometimes decides to travel to destinations other than where I am going.
Dear Sir/Madam,

When we were assessing your luggage, it looked tired and stressed, so we sent it on vacation to Jamacia for a week or two. We have provided this helpful service at no charge, you can thank us later.

The Airline...

bearcatx16 · Post by **bearcatx16** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:24 pm

The Pelican 1450 works good for the ResMed Elite, humidifier, 6'hose, power cord, 15' ext. cord, mask and 16 ozs distilled water.

Best regards,

Fred

zzzzzz!! · Post by **zzzzzz!!** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:34 am

I use two of these types of containers: http://www.sterilite.com/Category.html? ... tegory=43#, one for the mask and one for the hose. In my carryon, these fit nicely in one section with my CPAP nestled in between them.

Bearded_One · Post by **Bearded_One** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:34 am

I just use the carrying case that came with the CPAP machine. I put the masks (2), hose, and cables/power pack in individual ziplock bags. I've never had a problem with breakage.

As an alternative to the manufacturer provided carrying bag, a padded laptop bag may be good. I have a laptop backpack that could make a great CPAP bag.

CPAPs are ALWAYS carried on, never checked.

Humidifier