Camping solutions!

[DarciWantsToSleep]

Hi there,

I am an avid tent camper and it’s my first season with my CPAP. I am embarking on my first trip soon. I have a battery that with humidity and heated tube off I will get two nights—this trip is three. 

What solutions have you found are simplest for recharging your battery when camping? 

 I tried to get an RV site with electricity but couldn’t. We won’t be spending hours driving in between days where I can just charge off the car. I’ve thought about solar panels that I can hang off my backpack while hiking but I don’t understand anything about electricity wattage, etc. 

Would I be able to get more nights on my battery if I had a travel CPAP.

I am looking for simplicity rather than huge cost savings. I would rather invest in a solution. 

Any advice?

[Sleepster]

I have a battery that with humidity and heated tube off I will get two nights—this trip is three. 

What solutions have you found are simplest for recharging your battery when camping? 

You could use a small solar panel, but an extra battery would be even better.

Or you bring your own battery charger and ask if the campgrounds will allow you to use their electric outlet during the day to charge your battery. Since it's needed for a medical device they may be more inclined to accommodate.

[DarciWantsToSleep]

Thanks. I’ll try asking for a charge (for this trip anyway)!  It’s a state park so who knows...

Any idea what “size” solar panel I’d need?

[snoopj123]

The battery type that I got (a 300W ROCKPALS Power Station) stated that if you use a 100W solar panel, you could get it charged in about 8-9 hours.  Less W on the solar panel and it's going to take longer.  I figured that wasn't too bad, considering a normal 110V wall charger and 12V car charger recharged in about 6-7 hours.  Depending upon the battery and it's size, the solar panel might vary, but I have a 100W solar panel in my Amazon list for future pickup, in the event I don't have the luxury of driving in and out of the mountains for family activities with the van.

--j

[JinMHK]

I'm sure this solution is covered in depth, but the rig I've invested in (and it's an investment) is dragging along my DreamStation, regular hose, turn off the humidifier.  Currently powered by a single BPS Freedom battery, although I have a second one in the mail.  Can get a couple nights in the summertime on the single battery, but less than a full night when it's cold (around freezing).  In very cold weather, I run the hose up through my sleeping bag to take a bit of the chill off, although that's also akin to running an air-conditioner inside your sleeping bag...   So far, am reliant on finding an outlet for recharging for extended outings.  BPS advertises a 50W Solar panel that can recharge a single battery in 4 hours in optimal light.  Very interested in giving that a try.