Travel machines

My home machine is the Resmed Airsense 10. I purchased the HDM Z1 travel machine a year or so ago before the Airmini came out. However, I am quite pleased with the Z1 and now have the battery pack so I no longer have to worry if there is a plug close to the hotel bed. It is louder than my home machine but not enough that it bothers me. I particularly like that the whole system easily fits in my suitcase. Even though it's allowed I don't want to carry a separate case.

I know a couple of people who use travel machines. The one guy has a Z1 with powershell because he uses his machine on long flights. Fellow passengers have not complained about any noise from the machine. The other two go camping, but no more than a few days at a time. They both use the Transend (fixed pressure) and have 2 batteries. My neighbor bought a Transend Auto to use in his RV this summer. His return has been delayed due to detours around the fires on the west coast so I don't know how that went for him. He COULD have used the Respironics 560 that he normally takes but he was set on something smaller.

One had his unit before the newest ones came out. The others chose their units due to price and battery charging. Only my neighbor bought the auto - he was going to be gone for 2.5 months, so felt it was worth the extra for that. These machines are half the price of the new Resmed and Respironics travel size, so I think that was a driving factor especially combined with the cost of batteries for the camper guys.

I've seen the AirMini - it's tiny and would fit in my purse. However, I don't know anybody actually using it. Sorry. I have no need for a specially sized travel machine.

When I see ads for the Air Mini I keep wondering how you'd keep from pulling it off the nightstand during the night, as light as it is. Does anyone know?

Maybe using thick rubber bands & and clothepins?

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:32 am

When I see ads for the Air Mini I keep wondering how you'd keep from pulling it off the nightstand during the night, as light as it is. Does anyone know?

A hose clip to the bed should keep that from happening. You could rig a hose clamp for a table, but that would be bulkier that the clips needed for fabric.

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:32 am

When I see ads for the Air Mini I keep wondering how you'd keep from pulling it off the nightstand during the night, as light as it is. Does anyone know?

I saw a clip that you could use to hook it to the bedframe.

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:32 am

When I see ads for the Air Mini I keep wondering how you'd keep from pulling it off the nightstand during the night, as light as it is. Does anyone know?

They have a mount system with attachments for wall, mattress and hook hanger. -----> https://www.resmed.com/us/dam/documents ... lo_eng.pdf

I just got done traveling this week with my Resmed Airsense 10 autoset. Been a new cpap user. (Actually first post here)

I have relatively minor issues with traveling with this machine.

But would love something smaller so I can pack it in my backpack that i travel with. Even if i have to put the power supply in my roll on.

I see my three options are:

1) continue with the existing Resmed Airsense 10
2) Purchase a Resmed Airmini or Dreamstation Go (no humidification today for full face mask) Might be a issue, afraid to run a test of my current machine with no humid on.
3) Purchase a "older" Resmed that is smaller than existing

I want to do option 2) but worried about humidity and noise.

is there options to demo/trial these? or no questions ask returns?

Thanks

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:32 am

When I see ads for the Air Mini I keep wondering how you'd keep from pulling it off the nightstand during the night, as light as it is.

Its has a rubber foot-ring on the bottom which grips a flat surface surprisingly well.

Alternatively, there is a also bayonet fitting on the back which can engage with a drawer clip, or a flat strap that you can anchor with your. mattress. Lastly there is mount plate you can screw/glue to your nightstand if you wish.

I haven't tried the fixed mount, but all the other methods worked well enough for my purposes.

S9. And as a bonus, you'll get an every-day machine!

scubad wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 31, 2018 3:28 pm

I just got done traveling this week with my Resmed Airsense 10 autoset. Been a new cpap user. (Actually first post here)

I have relatively minor issues with traveling with this machine.

But would love something smaller so I can pack it in my backpack that i travel with. Even if i have to put the power supply in my roll on.

I see my three options are:

1) continue with the existing Resmed Airsense 10
2) Purchase a Resmed Airmini or Dreamstation Go (no humidification today for full face mask) Might be a issue, afraid to run a test of my current machine with no humid on.
3) Purchase a "older" Resmed that is smaller than existing

I want to do option 2) but worried about humidity and noise.

is there options to demo/trial these? or no questions ask returns?

Thanks

You need to try your Airsense with the humidifier off...most travel units don't have a true humidifier component. Both the Airsense and S9 have brick power supplies; S8 doesn't.

Currently, I am using my Airsense with the optional side cover (no humidifier) for the past few weeks.

I have the Resmed 10 autoset and it is doing fine. I have traveled with it and it really isn't a problem. BUT....I have not traveled with it yet on the motorcycle and I will be doing an 8 day 4000+ mile trip fairly soon on it. Space for packing and consideration for weight really matter when traveling on a motorcycle.

I am wondering about the Resmed Airmini Autoset with the P10 and hose with humidifier device. That should pack easily and save a bit of weight. But my question is "does the humidifier device in the hose actually work"? I have never tried going without humidification. Might be I could stand a bit of discomfort to save packing distilled water and fooling with a humidifier if this Airmini system works fairly well? Anyone here with one that has input?

DavidY wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:40 am

scubad wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 31, 2018 3:28 pm

I just got done traveling this week with my Resmed Airsense 10 autoset. Been a new cpap user. (Actually first post here)

I have relatively minor issues with traveling with this machine.

But would love something smaller so I can pack it in my backpack that i travel with. Even if i have to put the power supply in my roll on.

I see my three options are:

1) continue with the existing Resmed Airsense 10
2) Purchase a Resmed Airmini or Dreamstation Go (no humidification today for full face mask) Might be a issue, afraid to run a test of my current machine with no humid on.
3) Purchase a "older" Resmed that is smaller than existing

I want to do option 2) but worried about humidity and noise.

is there options to demo/trial these? or no questions ask returns?

Thanks

You need to try your Airsense with the humidifier off...most travel units don't have a true humidifier component. Both the Airsense and S9 have brick power supplies; S8 doesn't.

Currently, I am using my Airsense with the optional side cover (no humidifier) for the past few weeks.

I would agree, try your Airsense without the humidifier turned off before you buy.

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realshelby wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:26 pm

Might be I could stand a bit of discomfort to save packing distilled water and fooling with a humidifier if this Airmini system works fairly well? Anyone here with one that has input?

What works for some, may not work for you. As often suggested, try your current machine without humidification for one night.