How to Camp With CPAP | Using an AirMini for Travelling

[@joyhedgehog]

Thanks very useful especially taking 2 go batteries.

[@planesandbikes7353]

I use that exact CPAP and battery and have been backpacking with it for three years now. All in weighs about ~2lbs and altogether with battery it packs to the size of a Jetboil. I have achieved 2 nights sleep with it, though that is pushing it. One night is a sure thing. Maybe if I used it half the night I'd get 3 nights, add another battery and get 6 nights for long trek sections away from grid. This battery is notorious for draining itself when left unused for days or months - have to keep after it with some charging every couple weeks.

[@ItsRubysMomsTurn]

I use the Medistrom batteries and can get 2+ nights (8hours per night. I’ll be hiking the PCT in 2025 and am looking to integrate a solar panel (reasonable size and weight) to replace 1 of my 3 batteries. Trying to stay under 5lbs (total CPAP kit) with a week long or more back country section. Any recommendations for a smallish lightweight solar setup?

[@berts4877]

That's not really true about using other masks with the AirMini. You can get an adapter allowing you to connect a normal hose to the AirMini, and then get an HME filter (I think the ones I've bought are Breas) for humidification. I'm using this setup with a ResMed F40 mask.

[@kyleweisenberg]

interested to know the battery bank you are using - it has a dc connector necessary for the resmed mini - i wonder if there is a way to pair a solar panel to recharge...

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[@EzKurdemm]

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