what do you take when YOU travel?

psechrist wrote:Do I need to get pre-approval from the airlines (United, Air New Zealand)? What type and power limit on the batttery (I think I saw a comment about 150 watt-hours maximum)?

Most domestic US airlines have clearly written rules posted on their website; second best thing is to call them or ask your TA.

Wow! Seems most people need a trunk for their xPAP supplies. Me, I go toward the other end.

When I travel, I do NOT take a humidifier. Just one more thing of which I would need to keep track. Even when it's an integrated unit. No thanks. I take my prescription .. but never had the unit or need questioned. It's been more than 15 years since anyone raised and issue about my xPAP device. Still, better safe than sorry.

I do NOT take any spares. You would be amazed at how effective duct tape can be! I've had to use it to patch a hose before and repair a mask. But it worked.

So, of my xPAP gear, I do NOT take anything other than the xPAP unit, power supply, extension cord, plug adapter.

Of course, I take medicines in the same carry case .. along with insulin, syringes and other diabetic supplies. I note that I am a diabetic, but again have not had it questioned. Of course, I sometimes carry prescriptions .. but have never had it questioned.

So, in my book, KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) seems to work better. Less to lug around. Less to fight with during security screenings. Less to worry about repacking at the hotel. Just works better for me this way.

Not that I think any other approach is wrong. I would just forget my head, if it wasn't connected. So, less is better for me.

I'm with John Fisher on this one. I fly fairly often, maybe twice a month, and I don't carry extras of anything. I don't even bring an extension cord. Even when hotels don't provide enough electrical outlets, there is always something of theirs by the bed I can unplug, like an alarm clock or a telephone that requires electrical power. The power supply is built in on the S9, so it's just machine, power cord, hose, and mask for me. I'll take a humidifier if I'm going to be gone for a week.

PST wrote:I'm with John Fisher on this one. I fly fairly often, maybe twice a month, and I don't carry extras of anything. I don't even bring an extension cord. Even when hotels don't provide enough electrical outlets, there is always something of theirs by the bed I can unplug, like an alarm clock or a telephone that requires electrical power. The power supply is built in on the S9, so it's just machine, power cord, hose, and mask for me. I'll take a humidifier if I'm going to be gone for a week.

If you stay in hotels outside the US, you will often need an extension cord, since an outlet will not always be available near the bed. At least that's been my experience.

JohnBFisher wrote: If you stay in hotels outside the US, you will often need an extension cord, since an outlet will not always be available near the bed. At least that's been my experience.

Agreed, there's noting worse than finding out that the cord is too short, believe me!
Extension cord is always in my luggage...

Take a checklist. That has saved me from forgetting a part or two.