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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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@mountain72 thank you so much
@hicopd I also have the Liberty 2. It can get heavy with the battery in it. I bought a little cart, designed for the Liberty 2. Makes walking a lot easier. The handle collapses and it is very light weight.
I’m going to be using the Inogen Rove6 in a backpack designed for walking around. I just plan to use liberty 2 (plugged into the wall) for sleep, because I need continuous flow for sleep or I get a flare up (which I prefer to avoid).
I’ve been flying with O2 since 2008. Work with each airline you will be using and have all their forms completed and it works OK. They always want me in a window seat so I won’t trip anyone with my tubing.
I always download the forms from airline website & take it to my MD for signature.
I always order a wheelchair to get me from ticket counter to gate and from gate to gate and from gate to baggage claim. It saves batteries for flying. There’s no charge for wheelchair and we always give a $5 tip for pusher.
I use the Rove 6 in a back pack, too, and it does work well. Good to know about the Librrty 2. Like you, I've decided to order a wheelchair from now on. I'm so happy to hear you've been traveling with oxygen since 2008. That's encouraging for those of us new to using oxygen. Happy travels!
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1 ReactionYes, this has been the most challenging effort to find a good stationary concentrator I can have at my destinations that is light and small enough for us to manage. We are small and weak people. I don’t want to expend extra energy on a big, heavy machine, but need something reliable. The Rove6 has good, long track record & we can swap out sieve beds ourselves.
I trust my O2 supplier because his company services the POCs and stationary concentrators and know more than sales people.
I have both the Inogen G5 portable with 3 large batteries and the Inogen Home that I take on trips. I bought this Carry-on for the Inogen Home, and it fits perfectly with all the Tubing I heed.
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1 ReactionThe airline have been known to sometimes not allow batteries >160 watt hours on the plane. They have refused to let a passenger board with a 16 cell “double” Inogen G5 battery. For this reason, I only fly with 8 cell batteries, < 100 watt hours apiece.
I can’t handle a big, heavy piece of luggage, which would be needed for an 18# concentrator. I will be flying with the 6+ pound Liberty 2 in my carry on.
I used the Liberty 2 all night last night. It’s loud, but lets me sleep better with continuous flow. At least this unit worked well, unlike the prior unit I received which needed sieve bed replacements.
@heffy82 did you need a prescription?