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Looking for Portable/Durable Oxygen

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JustDucky

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Being at that elevation, I can see why you would want the O2 with you....There are small cylinders out there. Talk to your doc about this, he or she needs to order them for you...Most times, the doc's office will set up the O2 with a DME company (such as Lincare or whomever is covered by your ins.) Good luck with the ride, it sounds awesome! Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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JustDucky

New member
Being at that elevation, I can see why you would want the O2 with you....There are small cylinders out there. Talk to your doc about this, he or she needs to order them for you...Most times, the doc's office will set up the O2 with a DME company (such as Lincare or whomever is covered by your ins.) Good luck with the ride, it sounds awesome! Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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JustDucky

New member
Being at that elevation, I can see why you would want the O2 with you....There are small cylinders out there. Talk to your doc about this, he or she needs to order them for you...Most times, the doc's office will set up the O2 with a DME company (such as Lincare or whomever is covered by your ins.) Good luck with the ride, it sounds awesome! Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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JustDucky

New member
Being at that elevation, I can see why you would want the O2 with you....There are small cylinders out there. Talk to your doc about this, he or she needs to order them for you...Most times, the doc's office will set up the O2 with a DME company (such as Lincare or whomever is covered by your ins.) Good luck with the ride, it sounds awesome! Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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JustDucky

New member
Being at that elevation, I can see why you would want the O2 with you....There are small cylinders out there. Talk to your doc about this, he or she needs to order them for you...Most times, the doc's office will set up the O2 with a DME company (such as Lincare or whomever is covered by your ins.) Good luck with the ride, it sounds awesome! Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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LisaV

New member
Off the top of my head I can't think of anything real small that will last for 7 hours (especially day after day).
The best site I know for information is here <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://portableoxygen.org/">http://portableoxygen.org/</a> as it gives the weight and duration of things.

If you can recharge batteries at night then maybe you could use the small oxygen generators if you put it behind you. That would take lots of batteries and you would have to stop and change them.

Or you would need many cylinders.

FYI. I had an online friend (Clay) who road his motorcyle for long distances with a large liquid oxygen tank strapped on as a "rider" until he had his lung transplant. I don't think I would actually recommend that approach, still I thought you'd enjoy the image and like to know that you're not alone in your quest.
 
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LisaV

New member
Off the top of my head I can't think of anything real small that will last for 7 hours (especially day after day).
The best site I know for information is here <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://portableoxygen.org/">http://portableoxygen.org/</a> as it gives the weight and duration of things.

If you can recharge batteries at night then maybe you could use the small oxygen generators if you put it behind you. That would take lots of batteries and you would have to stop and change them.

Or you would need many cylinders.

FYI. I had an online friend (Clay) who road his motorcyle for long distances with a large liquid oxygen tank strapped on as a "rider" until he had his lung transplant. I don't think I would actually recommend that approach, still I thought you'd enjoy the image and like to know that you're not alone in your quest.
 
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LisaV

New member
Off the top of my head I can't think of anything real small that will last for 7 hours (especially day after day).
The best site I know for information is here <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://portableoxygen.org/">http://portableoxygen.org/</a> as it gives the weight and duration of things.

If you can recharge batteries at night then maybe you could use the small oxygen generators if you put it behind you. That would take lots of batteries and you would have to stop and change them.

Or you would need many cylinders.

FYI. I had an online friend (Clay) who road his motorcyle for long distances with a large liquid oxygen tank strapped on as a "rider" until he had his lung transplant. I don't think I would actually recommend that approach, still I thought you'd enjoy the image and like to know that you're not alone in your quest.
 
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LisaV

New member
Off the top of my head I can't think of anything real small that will last for 7 hours (especially day after day).
The best site I know for information is here <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://portableoxygen.org/">http://portableoxygen.org/</a> as it gives the weight and duration of things.

If you can recharge batteries at night then maybe you could use the small oxygen generators if you put it behind you. That would take lots of batteries and you would have to stop and change them.

Or you would need many cylinders.

FYI. I had an online friend (Clay) who road his motorcyle for long distances with a large liquid oxygen tank strapped on as a "rider" until he had his lung transplant. I don't think I would actually recommend that approach, still I thought you'd enjoy the image and like to know that you're not alone in your quest.
 
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LisaV

New member
Off the top of my head I can't think of anything real small that will last for 7 hours (especially day after day).
<br />The best site I know for information is here <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://portableoxygen.org/">http://portableoxygen.org/</a> as it gives the weight and duration of things.
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<br />If you can recharge batteries at night then maybe you could use the small oxygen generators if you put it behind you. That would take lots of batteries and you would have to stop and change them.
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<br />Or you would need many cylinders.
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<br />FYI. I had an online friend (Clay) who road his motorcyle for long distances with a large liquid oxygen tank strapped on as a "rider" until he had his lung transplant. I don't think I would actually recommend that approach, still I thought you'd enjoy the image and like to know that you're not alone in your quest.
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hi Ben, I'm not sure about what elevation you are coming from. I suggest you bring a pulse-ox sensor too, to make sure you are getting enough supplemental o2. I used to live near Vail (approx 9k feet). I got sick and was about 87% on room air in Vail, but when I came back down to Denver (5.3k ft) my level went up to 91%. Quite a change, so be careful!

Good luck in your race!!
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hi Ben, I'm not sure about what elevation you are coming from. I suggest you bring a pulse-ox sensor too, to make sure you are getting enough supplemental o2. I used to live near Vail (approx 9k feet). I got sick and was about 87% on room air in Vail, but when I came back down to Denver (5.3k ft) my level went up to 91%. Quite a change, so be careful!

Good luck in your race!!
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hi Ben, I'm not sure about what elevation you are coming from. I suggest you bring a pulse-ox sensor too, to make sure you are getting enough supplemental o2. I used to live near Vail (approx 9k feet). I got sick and was about 87% on room air in Vail, but when I came back down to Denver (5.3k ft) my level went up to 91%. Quite a change, so be careful!

Good luck in your race!!
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hi Ben, I'm not sure about what elevation you are coming from. I suggest you bring a pulse-ox sensor too, to make sure you are getting enough supplemental o2. I used to live near Vail (approx 9k feet). I got sick and was about 87% on room air in Vail, but when I came back down to Denver (5.3k ft) my level went up to 91%. Quite a change, so be careful!

Good luck in your race!!
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hi Ben, I'm not sure about what elevation you are coming from. I suggest you bring a pulse-ox sensor too, to make sure you are getting enough supplemental o2. I used to live near Vail (approx 9k feet). I got sick and was about 87% on room air in Vail, but when I came back down to Denver (5.3k ft) my level went up to 91%. Quite a change, so be careful!
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<br />Good luck in your race!!
 
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Ben

Guest
Thanks to all who replied! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I meant to update this a while ago, but forgot. Here is the one I ended up ordering:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html">http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html</a>
I am not on oxygen daily, I just wanted some for instances of exhaustion. It really did help a lot! Usually at that altitude I get tired quite quickly..and if I have to do something strenuous, it takes me quite a while to catch my breathe. This little portable oxygen "inhaler" (that is what it reminds me of) really helped me catch my breathe and kept my energy levels pretty high. I had a great time in Colorado and felt healthier than expected.
Just thought I would pass on something that worked for me.
Have a nice day! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Ben

Guest
Thanks to all who replied! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I meant to update this a while ago, but forgot. Here is the one I ended up ordering:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html">http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html</a>
I am not on oxygen daily, I just wanted some for instances of exhaustion. It really did help a lot! Usually at that altitude I get tired quite quickly..and if I have to do something strenuous, it takes me quite a while to catch my breathe. This little portable oxygen "inhaler" (that is what it reminds me of) really helped me catch my breathe and kept my energy levels pretty high. I had a great time in Colorado and felt healthier than expected.
Just thought I would pass on something that worked for me.
Have a nice day! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Ben

Guest
Thanks to all who replied! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I meant to update this a while ago, but forgot. Here is the one I ended up ordering:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html">http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html</a>
I am not on oxygen daily, I just wanted some for instances of exhaustion. It really did help a lot! Usually at that altitude I get tired quite quickly..and if I have to do something strenuous, it takes me quite a while to catch my breathe. This little portable oxygen "inhaler" (that is what it reminds me of) really helped me catch my breathe and kept my energy levels pretty high. I had a great time in Colorado and felt healthier than expected.
Just thought I would pass on something that worked for me.
Have a nice day! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Ben

Guest
Thanks to all who replied! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I meant to update this a while ago, but forgot. Here is the one I ended up ordering:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html">http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html</a>
I am not on oxygen daily, I just wanted some for instances of exhaustion. It really did help a lot! Usually at that altitude I get tired quite quickly..and if I have to do something strenuous, it takes me quite a while to catch my breathe. This little portable oxygen "inhaler" (that is what it reminds me of) really helped me catch my breathe and kept my energy levels pretty high. I had a great time in Colorado and felt healthier than expected.
Just thought I would pass on something that worked for me.
Have a nice day! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Ben

Guest
Thanks to all who replied! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />I meant to update this a while ago, but forgot. Here is the one I ended up ordering:
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html">http://betterthanair.stores.yahoo.net/productoo2go.html</a>
<br />I am not on oxygen daily, I just wanted some for instances of exhaustion. It really did help a lot! Usually at that altitude I get tired quite quickly..and if I have to do something strenuous, it takes me quite a while to catch my breathe. This little portable oxygen "inhaler" (that is what it reminds me of) really helped me catch my breathe and kept my energy levels pretty high. I had a great time in Colorado and felt healthier than expected.
<br />Just thought I would pass on something that worked for me.
<br />Have a nice day! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
 
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