GSI Outdoors Javapress - 2006 BCS

This works great! I've used it at home a few times but can't wait to take it backpacking! who doesn't love a cup o' joe while taking in breathtaking scenery? I think the size will be perfect!

Man...what's better than a cup of hot camp coffee in the cold mountain air!!! not much except for the hottie in the tent, ha ha! This product worked beyond expection. I would not have been able to complete the trip last
month without my little press. Worth the wicked fast shipping $0.00 dollars, No Calif. sales tax and best of all now you can buy with confidence. Have fun on your next adventure!!!

I have the 33 oz javapress and absolutely love it -- so much so that I use it every morning to make coffee for 2. It's pretty durable (it's still intact despite falling off the counter a couple of times), easy to clean, and plenty light enough to take backpacking. If you're backpacking frequently or far enough that weight and space are a concern, I'd suggest you look into a folding drip system. But still, as far as all around versatility, this press certainly does the trick and I'd highly recommend it.

One important thing to do, that isn't in the instructions: Make sure the plunger has reached the same temperature before plunging. Otherwise, the fit will be too loose (the cylinder has expanded from the hot water, but the plunger is still contracted from being colder) and grounds will flow easily into the upper chamber.
Two improvements I'd like to see (but can be easily done at home):
- Fill lines for 1 cup, 2 cups, etc.
- An insulating jacket, so the coffee stays warmer, if it's not immediately poured into mugs.
(My lid has never retained water, so maybe there's a leak in the other reviewer's.)

I attach this to the outside of my backpack and throw it around and it still has note broke. Not quite as good of a seal for pushing the grinds down as I would hope, but oh well more caffeine. I never worry about it falling apart on me during my trips and brings a good comfort of home out into the woods.

I love this press. I use it every day in the office probably twice a day. It makes the best coffee. My trick is I always grind fresh beans and add hot water and let it sit for a few minutes, then press. It makes a strong cup of coffee. I love that GSI included a sleeve that wraps around it so you can keep it hot longer. It sometimes feels tough to press but they recommend pulling back a little then pressing again. That works every time! definitely recommend rinsing it out after each use so it does not get grimey. It's really durable. I will for sure take it on my next camping/outdoor adventure.

I have the smaller unit. It would be nice if it was just a little bigger. But, what the hack, it works good - coffee tastes great and highly recommended.

The lid retains water inside (great for hygene!) and the plunger can't do it's job and separate the grounds (which is why they had to place a second mesh filter in the lid over the spout) and since the spout clogs up with grounds it takes really long to pour. The old green one was quite good but don't waste your time here get the MSR mesh basket.

i thought it was great until it broke (the press part is what broke). now i use it to hold pens and pencils in my kitchen. I don't know if someone else broke it without telling me, but i got it out to use one day and it was broken. I never even used it very much. hopefully mine was just a lemon. I know friends who have had better experiences.