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Message started by solotripper on Nov 21st, 2017 at 5:47pm

Title: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by solotripper on Nov 21st, 2017 at 5:47pm
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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Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by Wally13 on Nov 22nd, 2017 at 6:19am
Solotripper,

Looks like a winner!

Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by solotripper on Nov 22nd, 2017 at 1:36pm

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

Looks like a winner!


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.

Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by TomT on Nov 22nd, 2017 at 2:18pm
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.

Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by zski on Nov 22nd, 2017 at 3:29pm
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

Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by solotripper on Nov 22nd, 2017 at 4:22pm




Thanks for the feedback/info zski [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

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.  8-)

Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by Bentpine on Nov 27th, 2017 at 7:06pm
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.

Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by Old Salt on Nov 27th, 2017 at 11:01pm
I like my French press mug.

8-)

Title: Re: GSI ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT JAVA DRIP REVIEW.
Post by Solus on Nov 28th, 2017 at 6:46am
For lightweight and small this   (You need to Login or Register 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 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.

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