Sleep Apnea while back packing

[keeleyenviro]

I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP daily but am doing an extended (10 day) backpack sheep hunt and am wondering what everyone is using in the back country. I have seen some mouth guards etc advertised but wondering if anyone has tried any of that stuff.

I don't need the "lose weight" BS because my condition is hereditary and not weight related.

 

[Bryanboss429]

For this coming season, I am going to try one of the mouth guards available online or from a dentist that practices sleep dentistry. If this doesn't work, there have been a bunch of new portable cpap machines that have come on the market this past year. Just google cpap for backpacking or travel. They are not cheap though.

I feel for ya. I have severe sleep apnea, and really struggle with a good nights sleep while in the back country.

Good luck in your quest.

 

[tttoadman]

I don't need the "lose weight" BS because my condition is hereditary and not weight related.

First step is to be honest about your weight
Seriouslly, I have had a mouth pc for years. I was unable to use a CPAP. You just need to be able to clean it with some clean water and your toothbrush. Mine is made by ResMed.

ResMed CPAP Machines Masks & Supplies - Review | American Sleep Assoc

The Narval CC is a sleep apnea oral appliance and dental device manufactured by ResMed. It is made of a unique plastic and utilizes 3D technology.

www.sleepassociation.org

 

[Napperm4]

I use / pack In a Resmed air mini and the pilot 24 battery with a solar panel. It’s super compact, about 4 lbs to have a cpap with me.

 

[Bigjay73]

Just had a thread on this.

Sleep apnea and Backpacking

So, for those that have sleep apnea and use a cpap at home, what do you all use when backpacking? I am primarily a backpack hunter and I just don't use anything and sleep okay but not as good with a machine. Anything out there that is simple and works somewhat okay? Randy

www.rokslide.com

 

[MattBC]

I use / pack In a Resmed air mini and the pilot 24 battery with a solar panel. It’s super compact, about 4 lbs to have a cpap with me.

What solar panel are you using? Also wondering what the recharge time with the solar panel is for the battery. Thanks!

 

[keeleyenviro]

I use / pack In a Resmed air mini and the pilot 24 battery with a solar panel. It’s super compact, about 4 lbs to have a cpap with me.

How many nights do you get out of a single charge? Im doing a 10 day mountain goat back pack hunt and will be taking a goal zero nomad 7 plus solar panel with me.

 

[Shraggs]

Real world experience with my CPAP in the back country… The Novat seven panel is not for the back country for CPAP maybe a phone. I also have the nomad 13 and I don’t recommend that either you need to step up to the nomad 20 which is 20 whites that will charge whatever battery you’re using in perfect conditions in about 3 to 4 hours. In less than perfect conditions I would double that and that would be the only way to get your batteries topped off

 

[Napperm4]

What solar panel are you using? Also wondering what the recharge time with the solar panel is for the battery. Thanks!

50W Solar Panel for Medistrom Pilot-12/24 Lite https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07C88RWDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7K7nEbXPX7YXJ

I leave the panel etc set up at camp when running that way and it charges the battery enough to get 6-8 hours depending if I charge my phone or not

 

[Napperm4]

How many nights do you get out of a single charge? Im doing a 10 day mountain goat back pack hunt and will be taking a goal zero nomad 7 plus solar panel with me.

I get one full night (8 hrs) and a cell phone / headlamp charge. It has a USB port also.

Without charging other electronics I can get a night and a half or roughly 12 hours. Nomad 7 probably wouldn’t cut it. I’d go with the 20 minimum unfortunately.

The 50 watt I linked above has been a home run too. A bit heavy and bulky but it makes all the difference to me to have my cpap

 

[MattBC]

I get one full night (8 hrs) and a cell phone / headlamp charge. It has a USB port also.

Without charging other electronics I can get a night and a half or roughly 12 hours. Nomad 7 probably wouldn’t cut it. I’d go with the 20 minimum unfortunately.

The 50 watt I linked above has been a home run too. A bit heavy and bulky but it makes all the difference to me to have my cpap

Awesome, thanks for the info!

 

[whitingja]

Depending on your severity of sleep apnea you can have a snore appliance made for you by your dentist. If you fall between mild to moderate sleep apnea this is an option. I make them for my patients all the time.

 

[Napperm4]

Depending on your severity of sleep apnea you can have a snore appliance made for you by your dentist. If you fall between mild to moderate sleep apnea this is an option. I make them for my patients all the time.

That’s a great tip. I’m on the seriously severe side and would suck that appliance down my throat in an instant but it might work for my dad

 

[whitingja]

Take a look at then TAPS appliance. You would have to have an opening like a whale to swallow that. It’s retained on your teeth tightly. FYI. Good luck.