The PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber)
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The PAC can be purchased for US$1200, delivered almost
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Worldwide: |
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Himalayan Medical Supplies
Dr James MacGregor Duff
PO Box 53 Repton
NSW 2454 Australia
Tel. (02) 6653 4241
Fax: (02) 6655 0266
email: pac@treksafe.com.au
web: www.treksafe.com.au
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In Kathmandu, sales are handled by: |
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Sherpa Expeditions
Tel: +1-977-428807, 425917, or 410755
email: sherpa@expdtn.wlink.com.np
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There is a rental service in Kathmandu; deposit plus
a flat rate of US$8 per day: |
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White Magic
Tel: +977-1-253225
Fax: +977-1-249885
email: wmagic@wlink.com.np
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There is a basic repair service available from White
Magic in Kathmandu (see above). More difficult repairs, such as
zip replacement, are available from the manufacturer CE Bartlett
(info@bartlett.net.au ) |
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The PAC comes in two versions:
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An English version (English instructionsprinted on the PAC and
an English instruction manual) |
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A Nepali/English version (instructions printed on the PAC in both
languages, an English instruction manual, and a Nepali one) |
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Supplemental instruction manuals are available in French, German,
and Japanese. These are provided free with the order, when requested. |
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An instructional video (English only) and a copy of
The Himalayan First Aid and Survival Manual are provided with each
PAC. |
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There is free annual training on the use of the PAC
organized each September for past or prospective purchasers. Contact
Sherpa Expeditions in Kathmandu (details above). |
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There is a donation (A$50) made to a Nepali charity
donation on each PAC sold. |
