Some good advice above...
But first and foremost always remember to empty your water chamber when packing - empty the water out first.
As for the distilled water... those who don't travel don't understand that water quality is not the same everywhere in the same state never mind throughout the country or the world. I put enuff distilled in my carry-on for 3 days until I can locate some at my destination. If I have room I put more in my checked bag.
Go to the TSA web site and read up on what is allowed. The agent may test (question) you on the water but when its for medical use more than 3.5oz. is allowed. It just means they have to do something - yea they have to test it with Litmus paper (so what).
But guess what - then you won't have to pay $5 for drinking water while waiting at the air terminal. Or if you are delayed or re-directed (and that seems to happen more often lately) you can use your cpap wherever you end up waiting.
Put a tag on ALL your luggage including the cpap and include your cell number. I also include contact info inside each piece of luggage.
The bottom of the cpap is clearly stamped that it is Medical Equipment.
Iamstumped wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:44 am
NEVER, NEVER ever put the CPAP in checked luggage, to go under the plane. ALWAYS CARRY IT ON WITH YOU.
ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:30 am
first try sleeping without it at home for four nights. You might lose the urge.
Don't forget to bring your power cord.
And finally...
It is helpful to bring a copy of your equipment order if you have it and you should if you don't, some refer to it as a prescription but its a Dr's order for the equipment that you will need if you need to buy more equipment from getting lost or damaged while traveling. Even if you find a branch of the DME you used at home they won't have access to your records and it can take several days or more for them to get access or the Dr.s order from your home place. Remember they are not loosing any sleep over your problem and a broken or damaged cpap is not considered an emergency.
Tho these days there may be places to get some supplies w/o the equipment order. ie. Truck Stops and pharmacies, Craigslist, etc.