CPAP Camping Adaptations

[GKlose]

Shortridge -- the Backpacker item is fine, but it is somewhat misleading. Here is an internet source for the Everest:

 

http://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/aeiomed-everest-3-travel-cpap-machine.html

 

(substantially cheaper than $700).

 

On cpaptalk.com, there was a kayaker who used the Everest on a multi-day trip and he liked it. A scouter I know :-), considered the same solution, but balked at the expense of the batteries:

 

http://www.cpap.com/productpage/Evo-AEIOMed-Everest-Rechargeable-Battery-Pack.html

 

(the scouter was considering 5 batteries, for a 5-night wilderness trip)

 

Anyway, the Backpacker also mentions outpatient procedures. Those (and some not so outpatient -- had a friend that did a total reconstruction of his jaw, more or less) and oral appliances might be worth checking into). Lots of stories on cpaptalk.com.

 

Cpap.com requires an Rx. Sometimes sleep doctors are only willing to write Rx's for a DME (durable medical equipment provider). That typically means list prices and insurance companies get involved. Depending on your medical insurance, it may be cheaper buying direct from a company like cpap.com, or used from a company like B-Dweller mentions.

 

I think the solar trickle charger sounds interesting.

 

Guy