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Portable Oxygen Concentrators for Travel

Life doesn’t need to slow down because of a prescribed oxygen concentrator. Here at Main Clinic Supply, we strive to provide our customers with the best portable oxygen concentrators for travel so that they can keep up an active lifestyle.

Travel-Friendly Oxygen Concentrators

At Main Clinic Supply, we have a wide array of portable oxygen concentrators designed with active users in mind. Our products are FAA-approved, have a lightweight form factor, and will last for hours at a time. The devices we offer cover almost any budget, and many feature the ability to hot-swap batteries to extend their usage for as long as needed. Here’s a quick rundown of the most travel-friendly portable oxygen concentrators available at Main Clinic Supply.

Portable Oxygen Concentrators for Travel

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What Makes a Portable Oxygen Concentrator Travel-Friendly?

The best travel-friendly portable oxygen concentrators will have a lightweight form factor and be easy to carry, whether the patient is just strolling around town or hiking on a backwoods trail. Here’s a breakdown of key factors and why they are essential for the best portable oxygen concentrators for travel:

Factor Why It’s Important
Weight

Since these are designed for portability, weight is one of the more important factors to consider when looking for a travel-friendly concentrator. With that in mind, how heavy is too heavy? On average, a woman’s purse is a little over six pounds, and a portable oxygen concentrator shouldn’t be much heavier than this. Fortunately, many of the best portable oxygen concentrators are less than five pounds, making them easier to carry around when traveling.
Carrying Method

There are multiple means of carrying a portable oxygen concentrator. For example, a standard option would be models with shoulder straps. These have padding for comfortable use and are as easy as carrying a shoulder bag or purse.

Another type would be concentrators that utilize a carrying bag or case. These usually have carrying handles that have a similar profile to carrying a suitcase. An added benefit is that the case or bag is often padded, which protects the device during travel.

It’s also possible to get a backpack-style carrying case or straps for a portable oxygen concentrator. These are beneficial during extended walks or hikes, offering hands-free convenience and enhanced mobility. This is also a good way to more evenly distribute the weight of a heavier portable oxygen concentrator. Similar to what is sometimes present with concentrators with carrying bags, these backpack concentrators may have extra compartments to store things like extra batteries and cannulas.
If it’s Approved for Air Travel

Because portable oxygen concentrators intake ambient air and rely on a compressor to deliver oxygen, a properly engineered design is essential for reliable operation in pressurized environments. For this reason, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has to approve any portable oxygen concentrator brought into the pressurized cabin environment of airplanes. These devices, if not properly shielded, can also generate electromagnetic interference that will play havoc with airplane instrumentation. For these reasons, patients should always confirm that the FAA approves a model of portable oxygen concentrator for air travel.
Battery Capacity

One of the more travel-friendly features is battery life, since longer periods without recharge will mean more time to explore. Battery capacities vary by the device, but a concentrator that’ll last for at least four hours on a charge is recommended for spending a lot of time out and about.
How It Charges

The method by which a portable oxygen concentrator charges its battery is also critical when considering its travel-friendliness. Most of these products will charge via an AC charger, which plugs into a standard outlet. However, since these are not always readily available, travel-friendly devices will also have the option of a 12V DC charger, which will plug into a vehicle’s cigarette lighter port.
Battery Swapping

This feature, commonly referred to as hot-swapping, enables seamless battery replacement, allowing for extended outdoor use. When one battery is depleted, a fully charged unit can be inserted immediately to continue uninterrupted operation.

Why Pulse Dose Delivery is Critical for Portability

When evaluating portable oxygen concentrator options, two primary delivery methods are typically available: continuous flow and pulse dose. Continuous flow systems provide a steady stream of oxygen regardless of the user's inhalation, delivering oxygen consistently at an adjustable rate, as indicated by the name.

Pulse dose delivery, on the other hand, delivers oxygen based on the user’s breathing rate. This is because the pulse dose mechanisms are very sensitive and use instrumentation like an oxygen conservor to determine the required amount of oxygen. With continuous flow, oxygen is wasted if the device isn’t being used.

Pulse dose technology has many benefits that directly affect how portable an oxygen concentrator is. Let’s take a look at a few:

Benefit How This Affects Portability
More Efficiency Since pulse dose delivery only delivers oxygen to the user's lungs when they inhale, this means that less overall oxygen is needed or wasted.
Less Power Wasted These are more efficient when considering power usage. Since these don’t have a continuous outflow of oxygen, they tend to use far less energy. This is essential for those needing oxygen who don’t want to be limited by their portable concentrator’s need to recharge.
Reduced Sizing The portable oxygen concentrator can be much smaller with its reduced need to store more oxygen. This will shed several pounds off a device. To put it into perspective, continuous flow oxygen concentrators tend to weigh between 30 and 50 pounds, and the average pulse flow delivery portable concentrator weighs less than one-tenth of that weight, with many being lighter than five pounds.

The Replaceable Components of a Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Occasionally, some components of a portable oxygen concentrator will have to be replaced. This ensures that the portable oxygen concentrator continues to operate at optimal performance in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Here’s a breakdown of some of the replaceable components, as well as their service lives.

Component What It’s For Service Life
Cannula & Tubing The cannula is a flexible plastic tube designed to deliver oxygen directly into the nostrils during use of the concentrator. The tubing serves as the go-between that connects the cannula to the concentrator. It’s usually transparent and is designed to be long for portability and convenience.
  • Nasal cannula: About two to four weeks
  • Tubing: Around one to three months
Battery The battery powers the device. Larger batteries provide longer usage times. Approximately one to three years
Charger Charges the battery and supplies power to the device when not running on battery power. About one to three years
Filters Filters on a portable oxygen concentrator ensure that clean air passes through the system. These sometimes include external filters and internal ones that may have HEPA filtration. These filters capture particulates such as bacteria, mold, and pet dander, helping to maintain cleaner air and support overall health.
  • External filters: About a year
  • Internal Filters: Around one to two years

Quick Reference Guide

Choosing the right portable oxygen concentrator can be a daunting task, but we're here to make it simple. Our quick reference guide outlines the primary advantages of each model, providing a clear comparison to assist in identifying the option that best aligns with individual lifestyle needs and oxygen therapy requirements.

Highest Quality: Inogen One Rove 6

The Inogen One Rove 6 is the latest innovation in portable oxygen concentrators. It boasts an 8-year best-in-class expected service life, and it has the usual Inogen One technology, plus some value-added upgrades from the G5. These include an easier-to-grip carry handle, an intuitive control panel, and cutting-edge pulse flow delivery that matches oxygen delivery to breathing patterns. Click here to learn more.

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Best Value: CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort

The CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort is a lightweight, easy-to-carry portable oxygen concentrator that delivers pulse-dose oxygen on five settings and uses AutoSAT® technology to match each bolus to your breathing pattern.

It provides up to 8 hours of runtime on its standard 8-cell battery and as much as 16 hours on a single charge with the extended 16-cell option. Weighing about 5 pounds with the battery installed, the curved, ergonomic design rests comfortably against the body and comes with an adjustable shoulder strap or optional backpack.

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Lightweight: Inogen One Rove 4

The Inogen One Rove 4 is one of the lightest options in our Main Clinic Supply collection, weighing just 2.8 pounds and delivering pulse dose oxygen therapy with flow settings 1 through 4.

With a standard battery, it offers up to 2.5 hours of use, and extended battery options are available for longer trips. Its compact size makes it ideal for carrying over the shoulder, in a backpack, or using the optional hip pack, offering a hands-free and hassle-free oxygen therapy experience.

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Budget: Inogen One ReCertified

Our Inogen One ReCertified products start at just $1,295. They are certified pre-owned products with a 2-year warranty and come with all the same features at a budget-friendly price. Choose from the Inogen One G4, G5, or the just-released Rove 6!

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