Pap Cap Reviews

This is a great product!! I have been using it for the last 9 nights and am very comfortable with it.

The instructions were fairly easy to read and understand once I got the actual product and was able to put it together looking at it.

First night: I applied the Velcro to the chinstrap and slept in it that way first. The mask
straps sort of came across my cheeks. It was very comfortable. However, the sticky-backed
Velcro square kept sliding out of position,as in trying to come off. It would wake me.

So the next night- I put the clips on the cross-straps coming from the back of head. I found
this to be much much more comfortable than the previous method. The only thing that I felt to
be uncomfortable was, when the straps would slightly ride up against the bottom of my ears. It
did not hurt, though the pressure was a little uncomfortable. No pain there. It was also
easier to remove this way. I unhooked the clips from mask then one side of chin strap. Done.

When I awoke the only thing that I actually felt and was aware of, was my mask cushion on my
face. It did not feel hot on my head or uncomfortable. No specific strap or headgear pressure
of any kind, like with the original mask's headgear. I had minor strap marks on my neck and
jaw area, they went away quickly. I slept using that method for 3 nights.

For the last four nights, I tried the Velcro on the chin strap method again, this time, I
attached the Velcro square with a needle and thread to stabilize it better. It was very
comfortable and worked great, but I had strap marks on my face (didn't use PadACheeks). Pap Cap
and mask was not as quick and easy to remove using this method for me. I preferred unclipping my
mask rather than undoing the velcro, seemed easier that way for me.

I don't know of anything that really needs to be changed. But here is a thought,
"When the pap cap with headgear is made, make it with the velcro on the chinstrap
attached permanently. That way, the customer has the choice of using either method.
I really liked both ways.


The Pap Cap with chin strap is a wonderful product that works great. I have tried 4 different
chin straps and can not use any of them. This Pap Cap with chin strap works great for me. I
can use it comfortably with no problems. I also have TMJ, this chin strap did not bother me
or make that worse, I think it may possibly help.

I love the idea of the headgear straps attached. I tried using it without them,and used my
original mask headgear. Then I tried it using Pap Cap headgear. I strongly prefer the Pap Cap
headgear overall. There was absolutely no pressure points whatsoever and minimal strap marks.

The material is very soft and breathable cotton and easy to launder in cold water (prevents
fading of the beautiful colors).

I really liked wearing it using both methods of the headgear attached. But if having to
choose, I will choose the strips attached to the cross straps on the Pap Cap. Not only was it
comfortable, it was quick and easy to attach or remove in the dark.

Thank you Bret, for allowing me to participate in this trial program for the Pap Cap. I really
do appreciate it, and you for producing some wonderful products that we can all benefit from.

Has anyone else posted a review yet, or have I missed a thread somewhere?
I am anxious to hear of others feelings and comments on this great product.

Since I was away when my papcap came and then you sent me the instructions, I have been using it every night. So far I have only used it with the hooks attached to the velcro straps on the headgear itself. I also am just getting over a nasty cold that doesn't help much.

I LOVE this headgear and have used it solely since the first night. I never had low leaks with any of my masks and use mostly my comfort-gel as that so far has been my best mask. I am having much less leaking with this papcap. Better than the regular headgear by far. I plan on trying my micro mirage and maybe my FP 406 with this headgear and see if it makes those masks more usable after my cold goes away.

The only complaint I have is that for me the velcro in the back where you criss-cross the straps, is not big enough to get it tight enough. I have a very small head, but have managed to make it work too.

I have been using the full headgear Papcap for almost 2wks now.

It is a wonderful product.
It took about 10min to figure out the mechanics of how it worked.
It took about 30min of adjusting.
I have used it w/all my masks.
At this point, I am getting the best results w/the UM/s.
Since I started using the UM/s and got the Papcap adjusted to it,
I put it on, no adjustments and I'm into the abyss.

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It is so much more comfortable than the neoprene headgear.
I have already put in my request for a voyager(Vger) style.
That is what my original Papcap was when I needed the chinstrap.

Yes, THANK YOU, Bret, for the opportunity to be apart of making
your vision a reality.

I LOVE my Pap-Cap! I have been soley using it since the end of June. I will never go back to a chinstrap. It holds my chin much better. It took some time to figure out exactly where to attach the strap to the scarf for an angle best for me. I am promoting these at my lab, if only I had some new pics and a sample! Wish I thought of it
Lisa

I have been using the PAPcap for one week & it is by far the best chin strap I have tried. At first I thought it was a bit pricey but if you add up the cost of buying a chin strap & headgear separately...it is cheaper. It doesn't get stretched during the night like the neoprene straps do. The neck straps are too long for me & my ears usually end up getting covered up but that is a minor inconvenience. I did add some extra velcro along the neck straps and had to reinforce the areas where the velcro is sewn to the straps. The only real issue that I have with the PAPcap is that it causes my head to sweat and I wake up with hair that smells dirty but I wash it everyday anyway so even that's not a big deal. I'll admit that it takes a few tries to get it adjusted to where it fits right but once it's adjusted it's so much better than the other headgear & chin straps that I have tried!

I think the PAPCap is a excellent chin strap and very comfprtable to wear through the night. Currently I am using a Swift LT mask and can't find a way to attach it directly to the cap but it works nicely over it. Well worth the price to me.