Comparing Trevel Machines

Gparr, I've been using a backpack style camera bag for years -- a Lowepro. It has lottsa padding and pockets. And my laptop slides right inside the dedicated slot. Once when asked about the laptop, I mentioned that I need it for downloading data from my equipment. End of discussion. I always bring wipes, an extension cord, a 3-to-2 plug, and when going abroad, a power strip (without surge protection), as well as adapters.

Rinkrat wrote:I can bring an extra bag (have lots of them) - all this information has been very helpful. I did not realize that this did not count in the luggage allowance brought onboard. Need to get onto the CPAP on Monday and then many of my questions and concerns will be addressed by first-hand experience.

A strong cautionary note is in order here.

CPAP does not count against your carry-on luggage allowance when you are flying in the USA, and possibly not when flying internationally with US-based air carriers. HOWEVER, this is not the case in most other countries.

It is always recommended that you check with your carrier (including for connecting flights) before every trip. Especially so when traveling internationally. Also note that air carriers seem to frequently change their rules; don't assume that it's the same as when you last travelled.

araminta wrote:Gparr, I've been using a backpack style camera bag for years -- a Lowepro. It has lottsa padding and pockets. And my laptop slides right inside the dedicated slot. Once when the TSA asked about the laptop, I mentioned that I need it for downloading data from my equipment. End of discussion. I always bring wipes, an extension cord, a 3-to-2 plug, and when going abroad, a power cord (without surge protection), as well as adapters.

I never thought about a Lowepro bag...I have one for my digital camera equipment and it has all the different slot available...thanks for the suggestion!

I also dedicate one of the Lowe Pro compartments to all power cords: for cell phone, etc. And another for vitamins, etc. So I am able to quickly get at things. There's also an outside mesh holder for a water bottle.

All interesting info here as I'm planning my first international travel since starting CPAP for next Spring. I use the S9 at home and agree it's travel bag is nicely sized but I don't know that I would want to use it without the humidifier and the additional power supply is a pain... as a journalist I carry enough computers and cameras, audio equipment, etc to fill a warehouse plus all the add on power supplies, I don't need another add-on power supply. I can't speak to the OPs other choice. I use a F&P Icon as my travel machine (domestically only so far) and love it. With the humidifier built in AND the hardwired power cord there is nothing to get lost or separated or forgotten in a hotel room. It's travel bag is compact and I carry my hose, nasal mask and extension cord/power strip in it and there is still room for my set of international power adapters when needed.

That said, I am investigating the purchase of a Transcend II for my international travel given some power options (battery and solar) and its smaller footprint.