Top Travel CPAPs 2024 - Comparison and Review
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2024
- Check out all the latest Travel CPAPs. Compare, review, and hear them run. We go over the similarities as well as the pros and cons of each individual travel CPAP. Links below are a great reference. We go through the ResMed AirMini, Transcend Micro, HDM Breas Z2, and Transcend Micro.
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I had been fighting with the noise coming from my AirMini. It was ridiculous compared to the 3B Luna II that I had for years and it compared even less favorably to the AirSense 10 that is my new "daily driver". Finally found out that the cause was the connector used for the HME. Somehow that thing just amplifies the noise traveling up the hose. After some experimentation, I found the best option was to eliminate the HME altogether, use a Zephair adapter to a Qlite muffler which then runs to a 15mm slimline hose. It's important to use a 15mm hose (still uses a 22mm connector) because that is the diameter of hose that the AirMini is optimized for. This setup will cost you the use of the HME for heat and humidification, but it will significantly quiet down the airflow out of the machine.
Great input. Thank you.
Hey chuck. i've been struggling with noise. Yes!! It is the HME. It took a minute to understand. So - the device would look like : AirMini - Zephair adapter - Qlite muffler - 15mm Slim line hose - elbow -Nasal Mirage Fx nasal mask - yes?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This is exactly what I needed hear to help decide on so many choices. It's difficult to read the reviews out there without being able listen to it. Thank you for your fabulous work.
Glad that it was helpful!
Unrelated to this video but I just want to thank you so much for your content, it's really helped me a lot during my process of adjusting to my machine. I'm on day 7 still haven't had a great night with it yet, usually only 2-3 hours, however, I got a new mask and am feeling super good about it tonight!
thank you for the positive feedback! Good Luck!
Thank you for the reviews. I've been struggling with all the information on line trying to figure out which is best for me. Your review was very helpful.
It's a shame what happened to Philips Respironics. I havent slept as good without my Dream Station or Dream Station Mini since
Thank you for the reviews -great to see them compared.
Glad you like them!
I had an HDM Z1. It was loud (even with the muffler). It worked for about 3 years, then it had the equivalent of “the blue screen of death” as it displayed an error message (fault 33) and, through research on the matter, it was determined as FUBAR. No servicing or reprogramming was possible! I would not even consider buying their Z2 because of this,
Thanks for the input.
I feel that if you have to use the muffler for the cpap to be quiet enough, it defeats the the purpose of making it small enough to travel with. Also I hate those big blocky plugs. They always take up all the space around them when you plug them into the wall. Better to have a regular plug and move the brick further down the wire.
Thanks for the input.
Thank you for this comparison. I just completed my sleep study and am awaiting my first cpap machine. I would love to be directed toward other information for some specific use cases- or if you could speak to it another video. 1. I would like to use it off-grid in the back-country- what are the lightest weight battery options and everything surrounding powering the device off-grid. 2. I live at over 7,000’ and backpack in the range of 8500’ up to 13,000’, most commonly above 10,000 to 11,500. Information on these devices state they will work up to 8,500’. Can you please explain what this means for my hopeful use above that elevation. 3. Considerations for use with temperature from the high 20’s to low 40’s? 4. Solar panel use while backpacking and trying to keep a low pack weight. I hike around 20 miles a day and a low pack-weight is paramount, but so is good sleep. Thank you for your considered response for active outdoor enthusiasts who hope to continue adventuring in the backcountry.
I will get some info together and try to get a good video regarding all of this. Great questions.
AirMini creates a VERY noisy airflow. I’ve tried multiple different setups: from the original AirMini-adjusted ResMed N10 and N20 masks with the humidifiers, as well as using an adapter for the AirMini outlet to connect with the universal tubing and N30i, Philips Respironics DreamWear. All are very noisy, especially in comparison with very quiet (with the same masks) ResMed 10 machine-created airflow. I ended up using earplugs with AirMini, which is OK-ish when using the machine for a day or two. Also, that filter cover on AirMini cracked right at the first time I tried to open it to change the filter.
Thanks for the input
Agree on the AirMini which i use for travels, my primary is AirSense 10
Thanks for the input.
I am looking into the mini right now. Tired of lugging the Airsense 10 all over the EU and the US ..... What do you like about it?
@@robdawson2 I like the compact size, it is a bit more nosier than AirSense 10. But after the first few nights it is not a problem for me.
@@Ole.Schultz I think the noise would not be a problem for me... the idea of having a unit that is much lighter is very appealing for backpacking and cycling tirps.. or even work related plane trips ...
Do none of these uses distilled water?
No water at all for these, since they don't have a humidifier.
Luna = BMC M1 mini?
It is a BMC I will have to see what the M1 mini means. It is called the TravelPAP.
Does anyone need humidifier with travel CPAP machine? I`m struggling with dryness in mouth when using travel machines, anyone has walkaournd yet?
there are waterless humidifiers but i have no experience with them yet, also they only fit certain masks by default. I made my own adapter to use my preferred mask but have not used it.
You can try an HME. That is what people on Travel CPAPs typically use. Link below explains this.
cpapmyway.com/blog/what-is-a-hme
@@CPAPmyway thanks!
Does any have built in lithium batteries. Sometimes the plane doesnt have a plug
This is a great question because that's a big factor when it comes to travel
@CPAPmyway
You can find a batter for any of them, but only a couple have designated batteries for them. LInk below to battery options.
cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-accessories/power-options
with a build in battery you woul dhave a huge machine....
you have a battery separately that you can take if you will be off grid. I had a battery that I used with my Airsend 10, it was the largest batter the FAA allows on planes. Worked a charm for two years.
If you are not going to be off grid, theny you do not need to lug battery with you. Btteris this size cannot be stored in your checked ba. They have to go on board with you.... and that coule pounds gets heavy after a hile if you are walking round airprts, train stations etc.....
Can we get a summary of what voltages these devices need? I have a Z2 Auto which runs on 12v and 15v which is great, can use with any USB PD powerbank or 12v in car. Which others here run 20v, 15v or 12v?
You should be able to see the electrical specs in the details of the product listing.