For lightweight and small this (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) works very well. I use it by making "cowboy" coffee and then pouring it through  the filter and into my mug. There is also this solution (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) makes a great cup of coffee (one cup at a time) but is heavier and takes up more space (I use it with a reusable mesh filter rather than a paper filter). Works good for camping or for tossing in your carry on bag with some decent coffee so you don't have to suffer through hotel coffee.

I like my French press mug.

The drip method described in the GSI instructions produces a weaker cup of coffee, or requires more coffee grounds for a stronger cup.  I agree that leaving the mesh directly in the cup works better.

Thanks for the feedback/info zski

One of the things I didn't like about the GSI was the fact ( according to directions) that you had to clip those little legs to the rim of the cup to use.

I like that you don't have to do that with the Primula.
I just made a mug of coffee with the GSI but just set it in the mug like the Primula. It worked that way too which is good to know.

One of the things I like about people doing Gear reviews is that you always get a lot of feedback with people telling you how THEY do things or ANOTHER product that does the same thing. 

Similar to the GSI that ST posted, i picked up a couple of these on clearance and think they work great. (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

I think I'll get the combo with the blue insulated mug.  I love my rei mug but it's just plastic. 

I've seen this posted on another board and it looks like a good idea for me to get lighter with less volume.  I always would take my GSI large french press.

Wally13 wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2017 at 6:19am:


A little update.
IF you use a really fine ground coffee you will get some sediment in your brew. I guess that's why they said it was compatible with small coffee filters.

  Using regular drip grind, no filters needed.

Solotripper,

Looks like a winner!

I'm sure other's here know about or have one of these. But for those who are always looking for an easy way to get a good cup of coffee then this might be for you?

A friend gave this to me as an early B-Day present.
I've been playing with it using various grinds of coffee and amounts.
It's geared more to solo users but you could make enough for 2 with a big enough mug.

I use an old ladies knee high sock to brew coffee now and will still take as a back-up, but this is going along too.

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