Side-Sleeping Backpack

I bought this about a year ago and have used it every night since. It had a slight odor from the foam, I washed it in the washing machine and that went away as soon as it dried (line dry...not dryer). So in a day I was good to go. If you inflate the air bladder full, you CANNOT sleep on your back, it basically keeps you ninety degrees to the bed. I found that too much. So I let around half the air out of the bladder, and with that setting I can roll from one side to the other, and I could sleep somewhat on my back, but if I do my head is elevated and I don't snore. However, 95% of the time I don't sleep any on my back. The point is, you can adjust the bladder to give any level of partial or none at all back sleeping. It took a day to get the bladder set right, and since then I've worn it every night, never needed to reset it. Likewise, it took a day to find the best use of the straps for me. I like the backpack style just over the shoulders, not X'd across the chest. I find it more comfy, though either works fine. So, by two days in I had it all adjusted and ever since then it takes about 15 seconds a night to put it on last thing before going to bed. You just fasten the Velcro belly strap and lie down. The Velcro, the fabric, the bladder, everything still working like new after, as I said, almost a year. Likewise a few seconds when I get up to set it where it lives. I find it doesn't interfere with sleep quality at all, or ease of going to asleep. It's well made and does the job. I say it's a lifesaver since I sleep with a recording pulse oximeter (Wellvue "Sleepu" available from Amazon, finger ring sensor and wrist strap for device, highly recommended) and it was showing me an ODI of 15 or so, and sometimes SpO2 as low as 61, which was scary. Since I started using the backpack a typical ODI is around 0.5 (no apnea) and typical minimum SpO2 is over 90%. [Doc says you worry when it's under 88% for 5 minutes...which it was, pre-backpack and never since.] I recently finally had a full-blown sleep study where he confirmed the backpack has solved my issue. Highly recommend it for sleep apnea. Note: For "obstructive" sleep apnea, where the problem is lying on your back and your tongue etc. interfering with your airway. There is also "central" sleep apnea in a minority of people where the issue is malfunctioning nerve control, as I understand it. I don't think it would solve that problem. Consult a doctor if you have any doubt what your issue is or if you have an issue. But this puppy works great to comfortably let you sleep on your side, or partially on your back.

I have only used this for two nights so I can't say how well it will work in the long run. I am only 5'2", 120 lbs and bought the large size and am glad I did. The inflatable pillow really keeps me off of my back. I was afraid the smaller one would not have done the job. I have used two configurations with the shoulder straps and have not decided which arrangement works best for me. The backpack does keep me off of my back so my snoring is now very minimal and only occasional. I use an app on my phone which tracks my snoring and my Apple watch has not detected any elevated breathing disturbances. If the backpack continues to help me to not snore or have breathing disturbances, I will be very happy. I had been using a wedge pillow behind my back to keep me on my side which helped when it stayed in place but some mornings, I awoke to find the wedge off to the side. This backpack idea is the best I've found. It seems to be well made and fairly comfortable. It is on the expensive side but if the pillow maintains air and my results stay good, it will have been worth every penny. Some reviewers stated there was a smell to the unit. I did not find that the case. As for ease of use, it is easy to put on and the Velcro seems good.

I bought one of these. The side sleeper with the magic tape straps. It was amazing. I slept so well. I ordered a new one, bc mine was wearing out and it came with buckles. I cannot use it with buckles as you frequently go on your stomach and I cannot have buckles digging into me. They need to go back to the magic tape straps. I just ordered two older models of the magic tape straps on eBay. Otherwise, this was an absolute lifesaver. I have obstructive sleep apnea bc of jaw position and wake up, on back only, 18 times an hr. Since I have been using this.. I am actually slowly learning what it is like to actually get some rest. I am so upset I cannot get the product I love from them anymore. the side backpack with the magic tape straps - not buckles!

The product worked as far as keeping me off my back and improving my sleep. My only disappointment was when I opened the package the smell hit me immediately. It smelled like the inside of a tire store. people with sleep apnea often have asthma and other breathing issues and strong smells can really be a problem as well as the chemical off gassing of whatever this is could be detrimental to health.. I love the product and would encourage the manufacturer to change whatever is causing this odor.

Mi mejor compra,una gran ayuda para los que dormimos boca arriba y con apnea del sueño,perfecto.

I used a home made version of a side sleeping backpack for the past 4 years so I am used to sleeping on my side with a pillow on my back. But I like this side sleeping backpack. It fits well, stays in place and is comfortable. It has straps that can be oriented a variety of ways to best suit my preferred comfort. I also like the feature of having a zipper on the pack so you can either use the inflatable bag provided or use pillow material. Overall I am very satisfied with the product.

Maintenant l'airbag se dégonfle dans la nuit.... Le sac ne sert plus à rien assez rapidement.

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