Lightweight CPAP and Battery for Camping ???

[Slinky]

by Farron on Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:21 pm

Hi,
I'm new (and not sure WHERE to post my first question)
I"ve just been diagnosed with APNEA and I'm an ultra runner, hiker, and camper and want a LIGHT machine with a battery. Has anyone used the AEIO med everest 2 travel CPAP machine (I just found on web) or what do you suggest for best battery inclusive machine that is also the lightest for travel in a back pack. I may be away from electricity for a few days. Thanks and look forward to getting to meet you all!
Crossfit Junkie

[rested gal]

I have the Aeiomed Everest machine, and it's not exactly lightweight when you add the battery for it. But then no batteries capable of running a cpap machine are "lightweight" to me. Not when thinking about carrying 'em around in a backpack. Ok, so I'm a wuss about toting stuff around.

That said, the Everest probably is about as lightweight as you can get and be using a battery with it. The machine and battery together weigh a little over 6 and a half pounds:
https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/evo-A ... ifications

There's also a page that tells how many hours you can expect before the battery would need recharging. The "hours" depend on pressure...higher pressures eating up more power:
https://www.cpap.com/pdf/Everest-II-CPA ... imates.pdf

Likewise, heated humidification would realllly drain the power, so you wouldn't want to turn on the humidifier at all when running on battery.

Here's a link to a lot of ideas about battery operation of cpap machines:
LINKS to Battery operation, camping, power outage
viewtopic.php?t=9682

[Guest]

I have been using the everest 2 as my main machine for over a year now.
This machine is great because if the power goes out, the machine switches over to the battery and I don't even wake up.

I can get 2 full nights sleep at 10cm on a battery charge.

I bicycle tour with this machine and it's great! I often charge it up using the 12 volt charger, and no wire worries when camping.

[rested gal]

This machine is great because if the power goes out, the machine switches over to the battery and I don't even wake up.

I agree, Joel. Power outages are exactly what I use the machine for. If a thunderstorm night is predicted, I use the little Everest. Very reassuring to know that it won't matter if the power goes out during the night.

[050681354]

Thanks folks- I also see the GoodKnight 420G CPAP system that weights 3 pounds WITH battery! Only 1.5 pounds alone. Has anyone tried it? ANy advice is appreciated. One more thing.....I"m going to have to wear a full face mask (as per my sleep study) and I see a kind that has the pillows for nose piece and a mouth piece only -sort of a 1/2 face mask;keeps eyes clear for glasses. Called the HYBRID FULL FACE.

I'm so glad this site is here! This is all so NEW and I felt like I was the only one with apnea problems. I look forward to NOT being tired 24 hours a day!

[boston]

i am going to look into this soon, last week the power went off in the middle of the night, not pleasant at all to wake up like that. luckily by the time i got my mask off, power came back on, but knowing how it typically flashes several times, i wasnt using my apap the rest of the night.

[CKayaker]

I am going sea kayaking for 5 days/4 night in the Everglades. I went ahead and bought an Everest 2 with a battery pack and 3 additional battery cells. Conceivably, this will give me 4 full nights of cpap assisted sleep at around 10lbs. I'm stoked as I was considering carrying my RemStarPlus, an inverter, a 66 lb deep cycle battery, and a solar panel. I received my Everest about a week ago and have been using it since. My only concern thus far is the noise - I get a high-pitched whine in certain positions. It has been enough to wake me up once or twice a night but this is much better than going without for 4 nights. I've done that before and it absolutely, well...sucks. I'm excited about the Everest because I've worked in the outdoor industry for over 20 years and have never been able to share a tent or camp near the group I'm leading. I'm hoping that this will change all that.

[sam1234]

I am hoping to do a little camping this summer. I am waiting to receive the ResMed DC-12 converter. I am intending to use a motorcycle battery (an extra batter) to run the machine at night. I also have a small solar charger to connect to the battery for charging during the day. I am going to check running times, once I receive the converter.

[mulezicman]

I am going sea kayaking for 5 days/4 night in the Everglades. I went ahead and bought an Everest 2 with a battery pack and 3 additional battery cells. Conceivably, this will give me 4 full nights of cpap assisted sleep at around 10lbs. I'm stoked as I was considering carrying my RemStarPlus, an inverter, a 66 lb deep cycle battery, and a solar panel. I received my Everest about a week ago and have been using it since. My only concern thus far is the noise - I get a high-pitched whine in certain positions. It has been enough to wake me up once or twice a night but this is much better than going without for 4 nights. I've done that before and it absolutely, well...sucks. I'm excited about the Everest because I've worked in the outdoor industry for over 20 years and have never been able to share a tent or camp near the group I'm leading. I'm hoping that this will change all that.

I know the feeling. I always win the snoring contests. I will check out the everest. I do a lot of camping too. Mostly car camping these days around water where we can fish. I ordered the Black and Decker power station, hopefully that will work for me, for now.

I see your from Asheville, ever go to the Christmas Jams. I have been to the past eight jams. Asheville is one cool town.

[CKayaker]

I don't go to the Jams - just too many people. I go to the pre-jam at the Orange Peel, tho. A ton of fun. I work in the music/festival world and I agree - Asheville is one cool town on a lot of levels.