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==Recommendations==
I believe that the [[DIY Altitude Training]] (or similar [[AltoLab]] system ) is the most cost effective solution. For those wanting a sleep based system, Higher Peak offers the best value.
==Rebreathers==
Chemical generators use a chemical reaction to either remove oxygen from the air, or to remove the carbon dioxide from the air that you exhale, which is then breathed again. These systems are cheaper to purchase, but require the ongoing purchase of the chemical cartridges. These systems are only used for intermittent Exposure, not for sleeping.
===AltoLab===
[[AltoLab]] uses a stack of AltoMixers, with each AltoMixer diluting the oxygen to provide the equivalent of 5,000 ft. The [[AltoLab]] system also requires a CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubber which has to be replaced and lasts 2-3 hours. The running costs would be $10-15 per hour, but you can buy the CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubber in bulk, reducing the cost down to $1 per hour; see [[AltoLab]] for details. http://www.[[AltoLab]]-usa.com/
* The elite kit is $850 and contains 8 AltoMixers giving 5,000-40,000 ft of elevation, 12 silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) proving 24 hours of usage, a [[Pulse Oximeter]] and the masks.
* The performance kit is $580 and contains 6 AltoMixers giving 5,000-30,000 ft of elevation, 6 silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) proving 12 hours of usage, a [[Pulse Oximeter]] and the masks.
* The starter kit is $190 and contains 3 AltoMixers giving 5,000-15,000 ft of elevation, 2 silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) proving 4 hours of usage, and the masks.
* Replacement silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) are $22
===AltiPower===
AltiPower uses a system that removes the CO<SUB>2</SUB> from the exhaled air that is then rebreathed. It is not clear how long the cartridges last, or what altitude is achieved. The system appears equivalent to [[AltoLab]], but significantly more expensive. http://www.altipower.com
==Semi-Permeable Membrane==
===GO2Altitude===
GO2Altitude focuses on systems for [[Intermittent Hypoxic Training]] rather than sleep systems and appear to use a semi-permeable membrane technique. The cheapest system is their One Person / Portable.Their focus seems to have changed to aviation usage and their web site is now http://www.hypoxic-training.com/* One Person / Portable 2010, $5,990 ($6,500 delivered). Provides 21,000 ft and comes with [[Pulse Oximeter]], PC software and hoses/masks
==See Also==
* [[The Science of Altitude Training]]