Since, I've changed careers and been working from home as an independent freight agent the last few years I haven't had medical insurance, (one of the benefits of being a company driver.) And I've been putting off buying a new cpap. However, since one of the benefits of working from home remotely is that I can travel and work remote where ever there is decent internet, I decided to bite the bullet and find the best portable cpap to travel with that can do the job of a larger home model, and also has the data storage ability to keep the DOT regulators happy.
After a few weeks of searching the internet, I identified the "Transcend mini cpap. It weighs less than a pound, and other than the fact it's a little noisier when I inhale than my Fischer Paykel and, it works just as good (maybe better) and auto adjusts for optimum breathing even up to 8000 feet in elevation! It also worked fine with my full face mask, So far it can do everything my big cpap can do and a few things it can't, like fit in your duffel bag or purse.
The one I bought was an automatic unit re furbished (It showed 33 hours on the computer app) for about $340.00. with a twelve month guarantee, Not bad. Another cool thing about the Transcend mini cpap is You can buy a lot of accessories for it like a battery that lasts longer than You can sleep in a night, a humidifier, and a solar charger for You outdoor buffs and adventurers. Did I mention it weighs less than a pound? And as You can see below it's smaller than a paperback novel. It's also approved by the FAA so You can use it while flying, and has got places built in to the machine to strap it onto your leg. Although mine didn't come with any straps.
One thing to be aware of is Transcend can NOT be set up with your MAC computer. It is compatible with Windows 7 through 10.
After a few weeks of searching the internet, I identified the "Transcend mini cpap. It weighs less than a pound, and other than the fact it's a little noisier when I inhale than my Fischer Paykel and, it works just as good (maybe better) and auto adjusts for optimum breathing even up to 8000 feet in elevation! It also worked fine with my full face mask, So far it can do everything my big cpap can do and a few things it can't, like fit in your duffel bag or purse.
The one I bought was an automatic unit re furbished (It showed 33 hours on the computer app) for about $340.00. with a twelve month guarantee, Not bad. Another cool thing about the Transcend mini cpap is You can buy a lot of accessories for it like a battery that lasts longer than You can sleep in a night, a humidifier, and a solar charger for You outdoor buffs and adventurers. Did I mention it weighs less than a pound? And as You can see below it's smaller than a paperback novel. It's also approved by the FAA so You can use it while flying, and has got places built in to the machine to strap it onto your leg. Although mine didn't come with any straps.
One thing to be aware of is Transcend can NOT be set up with your MAC computer. It is compatible with Windows 7 through 10.
Smaller than my paper back copy of Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance. (how cool is that?)
UPDATE
5-16-18
I arrived in Quito elevation around 10,000 feet over two weeks ago, and this Transcend Cpap is supposed to be rated for 8000 feet. I don't recommend doing this without the permission of your doctor, So far I'm still alive and sleeping well at night with the help of my cpap here in Quito, even at 10,000 feet. I did find myself gasping for air the first few nights so I plugged into the app and turned up the pressure to max which is 20. and also turned on the EZ EX which makes it easier to exhale with the pressure cranked all the way up. Amazing something this small and cheap works this well. I'm not sure how I got by without one of these. You can stay updated about my Cpap adventures here...
5-16-18
I arrived in Quito elevation around 10,000 feet over two weeks ago, and this Transcend Cpap is supposed to be rated for 8000 feet. I don't recommend doing this without the permission of your doctor, So far I'm still alive and sleeping well at night with the help of my cpap here in Quito, even at 10,000 feet. I did find myself gasping for air the first few nights so I plugged into the app and turned up the pressure to max which is 20. and also turned on the EZ EX which makes it easier to exhale with the pressure cranked all the way up. Amazing something this small and cheap works this well. I'm not sure how I got by without one of these. You can stay updated about my Cpap adventures here...