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Traveling with a Cpap

Greetings! I would like advice from the forum from people who have taken the RS Adriatic tour with their Cpap machine. Any thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Posted by
12045 posts

Not taking that tour but have traveled all over the world with cop and never have had any problems. Bring a plug adaptor for Europe. I usually bring two or three in case I lose one.

Posted by
12 posts

I agree with previous poster (annoying that I can no longer see previous replies to reference.)

Not specific to the Adriatic tour.

Travelling with a CPAP issues in general to be aware of, in no order:

Bring extra plug adaptors,

Confirm your machine can use 220 v (many auto switch for 110 or 220 v) or bring a transformer / voltage converter,

Bring a small extension cord in case there is no outlet near your bed,

If your machine uses water decide if you can do without the humidity or buy distilled water at local stores (some people use treated tap water and clean any mineral deposits left behind),

Can be carried on flights and does not count towards luggage restrictions (so in effect, an additional piece of free carry on personal item.

At the airport security check I put mine, still in it case in a bin on the conveyor. Most often that bin is separated for a hand check but only involved a quick look inside the case. Once it was swabbed.

I now take a travel machine; small, portable, no water tank, can also use a (largish) external lithium battery. I've used it both with the battery and 120 v plug in on a couple of very long flights but not at all convenient.

Let us know your concerns of there is something else.

Posted by
2888 posts

If you need distilled water, it is often found in the grocery stores near the laundry supplies. People use it in their iron.

Posted by
5 posts

Thanks for your tips and advice! This is my first trip with it so your input is very much appreciated.