travel CPAP advice

[annwsk2354]

My husband is a CPAP user, so I know alot about the other side (spouse side) of the problem (or bed).

He is going to replace his old machine and is looking at a travel CPAP since we are headed to Costa Rica in 3 weeks. But, can you use a travel CPAP for daily use? I mean, do you have to buy 2 machines- 1 for travel, 1 for home? It seems silly to me- plus he is super cheapo. Does anyone have info?
Thanks!

[Georgio]

Many, if not most use "travel" machines every day. Here's one:

https://www.cpap.com/simple-find-cpap-p ... hines.html

My M-Series Resperonics model fits in my backpack or my motorcycle saddlebags easily.

Get one machine to do it all!

[Bearcat42]

I agree with Georgio. Get one machine to do it all. I also use a Respironics M-series and I spend alot of time in motels with my job. I made my own hose hanger out of pvc pipe and my set-up travels well.

[araminta]

For me, I can only afford 1 cpap machine, so there ain't no question.

But actually, this summer I traveled to 3 countries, and was very happy with my equipment. I bought a separate day pack that's padded to protect cameras, and my cpap fit perfectly snug in the one compartment. The other held all the other stuff I now need to lug around - padded hose, extension cord (VERY useful), grounded adapter, etc. I brought along the humidifier, but if I didn't enjoy using it, I coulda lightened the load and left it home

If money's not an issue, it would be nice to have a second cpap as a backup, and to keep ready for travel. But I had no problem at all adding my cpap to the stuff I need to have on the road, even for me: a frequent traveler who takes pride in traveling light.

[Bigburd2008]

I agree with Georgio. Get one machine to do it all. I also use a Respironics M-series and I spend alot of time in motels with my job. I made my own hose hanger out of pvc pipe and my set-up travels well.

Would really love to see your PVC hose hanger set=up. Could you post pictures?