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Traveling with Inogen Stationary Concentrator
Hi there. I use the Inogen Rove 6 portable pulse concentrator when I'm out and about and need O2 (I typically need it if I get sick, during recovery, and during strenuous exercise). I'm thinking about purchasing the Inogen stationary concentrator for when I travel to another country where obtaining a stationary O2 unit will be a hassle. That way, I can still use the portable while sightseeing and have the stationary at my airbnb for use at night, etc. This unit weighs 18 pounds and will fit in a carry-on. Has anyone else tried this? I'm hoping it will free me up to travel to Europe from the US again.
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I’m going to travel with the Liberty2. It’s a smaller continuous flow (& pluse) POC. I’m not strong enough to lug around an 18# concentrator plus my rove6!
My O2 supplier has sent me several different machines but I told him I need smaller & lighter. I produces 1.9 liters tees continuous flow.
Check with airlines to find out what you are allowed to bring on flight before purchasing.
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Just wanted to let everyone know that you can put the Inogen stationary oxygen concentrator that weighs 18 lbs. in a carry-on and take it with you in the cabin when flying. This was confirmed by Inogen and American Airlines. I'm pretty excited about purchasing this, because it will enable me to finally travel to Europe again without wondering about how to procure oxygen once I get there.
@mountain72 I just wanted to make sure everybody knows about the power supply in Europe.
To the best of my knoledge these machines must be transported in an upright position which can't be done as a carry on.
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Thanks for this info. Sheesh, it looks like you're right and of course the sales guy at Inogen didn't mention that to me. I will check with him.
I planning to fly with a Liberty 2 machine which goes up to 1.9 liters/minute continuous & will be my supply for sleeping at night. It’s slightly bigger & heavier than my G5. I will carry it with me on the plane & everywhere we go in Europe & Japan.
You and I have the same idea. How will you take it if it has to stay upright enroute? I'm going to call my airline tomorrow and see what they suggest.
I just wanted to follow up for anyone interested in this topic that the Inogen travel concentrator, the one that is like a stationary at-home unit and weighs 18 lbs., is made for traveling and can be laid flat in an overhead plane bin. This was confirmed by the Inogen sales guy.