The Ultimate Travel Checklist When Traveling with Your Resmed AirMini

May 26, 2026 |

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Key Takeaways

When traveling with your Air Mini, bring your 20W power supply, AirMini Set up pack, compatible mask, and HumidX™ cartilages.
At the airport, pack your CPAP supplies in a clear bag and bring your FAA compliance letter to make security screening easier.
Once at your destination, choose a flat surface to place your CPAP, check for rainout, and sync your AirMini app.

Traveling if you have sleep apnea and use a CPAP doesn't have to be difficult. Thanks to small travel CPAP machines like the Resmed AirMini, you can continue your CPAP therapy wherever you go.

The AirMini is designed with portability in mind, making it easy to travel with. Learning what to pack with your Resmed AirMini will help ensure you have what you need to maintain CPAP therapy wherever your destination.

The "Go-Bag" Packing List

The Resmed AirMini comes with a protective travel case to prevent damaging the machine while enroute to your destination. Your go-bag packing list should include the following items.

The Essentials AirMini Device: The heart of the system

The essential of your AirMini to bring include:

20W Power Supply: You cannot use any generic CPAP cord when using the AirMini. Instead, pack your dedicated AirMini power cord designed especially for that machine. This cord differs from the AirSense 11 cord.

AirMini Setup Pack: This includes your specific connector and the thin, flexible AirMini tubing. The AirMini requires specialized tubing compatible only with this machine. The setup pack also contains a custom mask connector that attaches to the AirMini tubing and your specific mask.

Compatible Mask: It is also essential to bring a compatible mask. Not every CPAP mask works with the Air Mini System.
Common compatible masks include:

Resmed P10
Resmed N20
Resmed N30
Resmed F20
Resmed F30

HumidX™ / HumidX Plus Cartridges: Instead of a traditional water humidifier, the AirMini uses waterless HumidX/ HumidX Plus cartridges. The cartridges capture moisture from your breath and recycle it into the air, adding humidity. The cartridges last 30 days once opened. Your best bet is to pack at least two to make sure you don’t run out.

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The "Pro" Accessories

Additional accessories that can make using CPAP while traveling even easier include the following:

Mounting System: A bed caddy mounting system holds the AirMini in a fixed position on the side of the nightstand or hotel bed keeping it off the ground.

Travel CPAP Wipes: Keeping your CPAP equipment, including your mask, clean can be harder while traveling. Bring alcohol-free travel wipes to easily clean your CPAP mask each morning after use.

Universal Plug Adapter: If traveling internationally, a universal plug adapter can be a lifesaver. Most AirMini power supplies automatically adjust to different voltages. Still, your plug shape may vary depending on the country you're traveling to.

Extension Cord: It is not uncommon for hotel outlets to be across the room from where you need them or behind the bed. Bringing a lightweight six- to eight-foot extension cord can easily solve this problem.

Airport and Flight Tips When Traveling with Your AirMini

When traveling by air with your AirMini, it is helpful to keep everything in one dedicated, clear CPAP bag. This will make it easier to get through airport security and will reduce the risk of losing parts.

Additional tips include:

Always bring your CPAP with you in your carry-on baggage. CPAP machines are medical devices, so they do not count toward your carry-on bag limits.
Bring your FAA compliance letter. This is a letter from the manufacturer confirming that your AirMini meets the FAA safety standards required for use on a commercial flight.
The AirMini does not transmit Wi-Fi or cellular signals. It uses Bluetooth to connect to the companion smartphone app. If using the AirMini app with your smartphone during a flight, you should put the phone in airplane mode as directed by the flight crew.
Most security agents are familiar with CPAP devices. So getting through security is usually straightforward. Inform the TSA officer that you have a CPAP machine and remove the device from the carrying case as requested.

Once You Arrive at Your Destination

Once you arrive at your destination, take a few minutes to set up your Resmed AirMini properly before bedtime.

If you do not have a bed caddy, place your AirMini on a flat, stable surface, such as a nightstand. Check for rain out in the tubing. Try to keep the tubing under the blanket so it stays warm and place your machine slightly below mattress level to help reduce moisture in the tubing.

Before you go to bed, sync your Resmed AirMini app on your smartphone and make sure the device is connected via Bluetooth. The app allows you to verify therapy settings, monitor your mask seal, and adjust comfort features as needed.

Where to Buy the Resmed AirMini and Travel Accessories

If you are planning to travel with CPAP therapy, the Resmed AirMini is a great option. Its features and portability make it convenient to maintain effective sleep apnea treatment on the road. The CPAP Shop offers a wide selection of CPAP machines, masks, and accessories to help you get a better night's sleep even when traveling.

Please visit The CPAP Shop for your Resmed AirMini, compatible masks, HumidX cartridges, and all your CPAP needs.

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MaryAnn DePietro, CRT

MaryAnn DePietro B.S. CRT is a licensed respiratory therapist working at a trauma center in Northern California. She received a B.S. degrees in Rehabilitation from Penn State University and in respiratory therapy from American River College in Sacramento.