CPAP, Lets Talk

[JimP]

So with advancing age and a couple of health conditions I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and am now on a CPAP machine. While there is no problem with it 99% of the time I was wondering what those of you that use one do on our remote type or powerless hunts.

I haven't talked to my supplier for my machine yet but need to look into a 12 volt adapter and then the battery pack to work with it. Pretty much all of my hunting will be done with a vehicle in the area of camp but I really don't want to have to depend on the vehicles batteries. I also haven't investigated the power draw of my machine which is a Resmed Airsense 11 but will researching it along with talking to my respiratory therapist to see what they recommend.

I've seen smaller travel type machines and that may be the route that I go but for now how do any of you take care of it while on a hunt?

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I have been on one for 15 plus years, on my 3rd home machine, I think. I have a smaller ResMed I use for safaris and traveling. I have one battery pack for it I take but have never needed it even in Africa. Power has always been available and or outfitter has made sure I have a battery in room incase power does go out. The big units I did travel with on one safari and after lugging it around thru airports with carryon i got the smaller unit that fits in my carryon.

 

[cwpayton]

I was issued one by the VA , but refused to wear it because I couldnt get use to he mask. after 2 years they had me do a brain[ MRI ] i believe it was. results were that I hadnt lost any more brain cells than usual for my age. so I got aa new mask at the time because of long covid breathing issues, and finally got use to wearing it, it helps me breath because of the forced air, I dont take it hunting usually but you get use to it and hard now to fall asleep without..
Anyone reading this who has long covid issues , I have found a great help for my breathing issue and muscle tiredness, PM ME if interested. its an over ccounter med, little known.

 

[Rhoyland4]

I recently bought a Luna travel cpap as I am out of town on weekends a lot. It is way better than lugging my Airsense 11 around. I am looking into a battery option also. Here is one I have been looking at.

EXP48PRO APEX Battery (CPAP DC Cord Included)React Health Luna TravelPAP

The EXP48PRO LiFePO4 Battery Bank is a lightweight, portable battery system compatible with most CPAP machines and other personal electronic devices. Works with Resmed Airsense 11, Resmed Airsense 10, Resmed Airsense 9, Resmed AirMini, Dreamstation 1, Dreamstation 2, Resvent iBreeze, Respironics...

exppropower.com

 

[kpoynter]

I have taken mine several times and have never had a problem in a camp….
At this point I don’t think I could sleep without it hardly.
Yes, you use a plug adapter at night…. I have asked if they keep power on at night because sometimes they may use generators and I’ve been places they shut them off at night (for good reason)
Just tell them you need some form of power at night

 

[RLD]

So with advancing age and a couple of health conditions I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and am now on a CPAP machine. While there is no problem with it 99% of the time I was wondering what those of you that use one do on our remote type or powerless hunts.

I haven't talked to my supplier for my machine yet but need to look into a 12 volt adapter and then the battery pack to work with it. Pretty much all of my hunting will be done with a vehicle in the area of camp but I really don't want to have to depend on the vehicles batteries. I also haven't investigated the power draw of my machine which is a Resmed Airsense 11 but will researching it along with talking to my respiratory therapist to see what they recommend.

I've seen smaller travel type machines and that may be the route that I go but for now how do any of you take care of it while on a hunt?

I have been on one for about 15 years as well and it never gives me any grief when sleeping. I am also on a ResMed something or other.

I also bought a smaller portable one with battery packs but only used it once.

When I hunt, even in Canada I don't use the CPAP. I find that I can go 10 days without a noticeable difference in function so I don't bother. You should discuss that with your medical folks though. I lost a bunch of weight recently and had corrective surgery (UPPP) that both reduced the severity of my apnea.

The smaller machine is about as big as a pop can and quite light, so I don't think it would be hard to take along.

 

[Shootist43]

I purchased a Freedom CPAP battery several years ago. It isn't small / light or inexpensive. But at the same time, I consider it well worth the money. I purchased the adaptor necessary to charge it from an automobile's cigarette lighter or power port. In a pinch it will last for 2 nights without recharging.

 

[farmer_john]

I have been on one for about 15 years as well and it never gives me any grief when sleeping. I am also on a ResMed something or other.

I also bought a smaller portable one with battery packs but only used it once.

When I hunt, even in Canada I don't use the CPAP. I find that I can go 10 days without a noticeable difference in function so I don't bother. You should discuss that with your medical folks though. I lost a bunch of weight recently and had corrective surgery (UPPP) that both reduced the severity of my apnea.

The smaller machine is about as big as a pop can and quite light, so I don't think it would be hard to take along.

I also have a res med their travel one is pretty good.

 

[WAB]

I purchased a Freedom CPAP battery several years ago. It isn't small / light or inexpensive. But at the same time, I consider it well worth the money. I purchased the adaptor necessary to charge it from an automobile's cigarette lighter or power port. In a pinch it will last for 2 nights without recharging.

I used a freedom battery for a number of years. It finally gave up the ghost and I switched to an EasyLonger 96000mAh. Heavier but lasts much longer. I also have a portable solar panel to charge it in the event power is unreliable. However, i am pretty much in the bush if I’m in Africa. Depending on the types of hunts you do this may not be necessary.