Originally Posted by Germany_chris

I have sleep apnea and a CPAP and after 4 years with the machine I can't really sleep without it. The machine (at least mine) is particularly delicate so I put it in it's carrying case and drop it in a pannier.

I don't know if the OP's ride is a race if it is I'd probably stop and nap for a couple hours on and off vs. stopping to sleep for the night napping is how I get through times when I can't use my machine.