Travelling with CPAP- I know again

Upload your prescription to cpap.com and if something breaks while your're travelling, they can ship a replacement to you overnight (in most cases)

billbolton wrote:

JohnO wrote:The CPAP machine doesn't count against your carry-on limits.

That depends on which country you are flying in. Its not something which applies everywhere in the world by any means.

Cheers,

Bill

This is quite true, and I haven't thoroughly researched what international regs there might be.

My experience flying internationally with a CPAP is limited to a trip to and from Spain on Iberia and Iberia Express. Anecdotally, I was never challenged about my additional bag, which is good, because I don't know how to say "assistive breathing device" in Spanish (note to self: ask friends about this).

Drowsy Dancer wrote:I have an index card with a checklist of everything that I need to take with me when I travel with my CPAP. Every single time I move my setup from one location to another, whether by car or plane, I take out the checklist and verify that I have everything with me.

Could you share the contents of that checklist? I'm about to get my first machine and then fly the next day...

sawinglogz wrote:

Drowsy Dancer wrote:I have an index card with a checklist of everything that I need to take with me when I travel with my CPAP. Every single time I move my setup from one location to another, whether by car or plane, I take out the checklist and verify that I have everything with me.

Could you share the contents of that checklist? I'm about to get my first machine and then fly the next day...

Machine: is humidifier empty?
Machine cover (goes on the side of machine if I'm using it without the humidifier attached)
SD card: is it in machine?
Spare SD card
Spare white filter
Spare gray filter
Power cord/power brick
Plug adapters (needed in Europe)
Adapter to plug CPAP into cigarette-lighter type power source (useful on airplanes)
Extension cord
Hose
Hose cozy
Hose boss (hose hanger)
Box "Command" strips to attach hose hanger to wall (they pull off the wall without leaving a mark)
nasal pillows
Bella loops
Barrel cozy
Mouthguard
Painter's tape
Distilled water (if traveling by car)
Copy of prescription for CPAP (also uploaded to CPAP.com)
Copy of regulations pertinent to air travel (if traveling by air)

The single thing I worry about the most is leaving my power cord behind, either when I'm leaving or coming home. I may buy a spare cord/brick to live in my travel bag at all times.