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GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.

GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.

Item # 629247
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French-press brews 33 fluid ounces of great coffee--and comes with an insulating neoprene jacket to keep coffee hot.

  • Lightweight yet unbreakable Lexan® polycarbonate body; neoprene sleeve with VELCRO® brand closure; for easy on/off (an REI exclusive)
  • Plunger has a unique O-ring to prevent scratching sides of press
  • Easy to use: just add nearly boiling water to medium-ground coffee, let steep 4 minutes, press down plunger and serve--voila!
  • Ideal for camping, kayaking, the cabin and RV use
  • For maximum longevity, hand wash in warm water with a mild dishwashing detergent

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Item 629247

GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz. Specs

Specification

Description

Weight11 ounces
Capacity33 fluid ounces
Dimensions8.5 x 6 x 4.125 inches
MaterialPolycarbonate

GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz. Customer Reviews

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GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.
 
2.7

(based on 22 reviews)

52%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (18)
  • Stable (15)
  • Durable (12)
  • Easy to clean (4)

Cons

  • Difficult to clean (11)
  • Breaks easily (4)
  • Heavy / bulky (4)

Best Uses

  • Car camping (14)
  • Backpacking (8)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (16), Avid adventurer (5)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (4)

Reviewed by 22 customers

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Oct

20

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Didn't last very long.

By Spaceberg

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Difficult to Clean

Best Uses

  • Failed equipement pile

Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

I used the Java press for the last year, on about 7 trips. It had performed well until my last outing when the press filter then broke off the press shaft making it only fit for the packed out garbage. I'm very disappointed that a Lexan based product could not be made more durable, especially when it comes to the most stressed component.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Sep

17

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

OK but nothing like a real glass press

By zimbop

from Albuquerque NM

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

Cons

  • Difficult to Clean
  • sludgy coffee

Best Uses

  • Car Camping
  • water pitcher

Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

This press is an OK solution if you really gotta have a french press and can't use a glass one. Beyond that, there's no good reason to use this model. We have used this on several car camping trips and in our travel trailer. It is a functional unit but it doesn't make great coffee. The top is hollow, does not come apart and is impossible to clean inside. The screen does not seal very well so the coffee is sludgy. On the upside, it's sized nicely for two people's morning coffee, and it's quite durable. Overall it's ok, and we keep using it because it does work and it holds up. In any case it's a LOT better than the clumsy fold-up ones that fit into a Nalgene bottle, if you're considering one of those then forget it and get this one. Bottom line: I would recommend this if you really like pressed coffee and need a durable solution, but you'll have to eat some beans. :-)

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Aug

12

2009

 
5.0

french press

By lakanuki

from Flag

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping

    Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

    We love coffee and use a french press at home. It was only natural to get one for camping. To use a french press properly you pour the water, and wait. Then you stir and wait. Then you press. Made this way, we have had no problems with this press. It takes a little patience, but the coffee is worth it! The press is lightweight, nonbreakable and keeps the coffee hot. We use small, lightweight plastic glasses since the coffee stays hot in the press, and therefore no longer need to carry heavy insulated cups. Of course they double as cocktail cups in the evening. I love this product.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    19

    2007

     
    1.0

    2 Days

    By USMCEOD

    from Twentynine Palms, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • None

    Cons

    • All

    Best Uses

    • Paper Weight

    Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

    Myself and 7 of my fellow US Marines were counting on this coffee press for our 3 week op, we were living in tents and cold. Coffee was the only thing that helped, 2 days into this op the the coffee press let us down. The press didn't work good from the start but not bad, then it twisted and let all the grounds come over the top of the press. Making it just a nice paper weight.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    4

    2007

     
    1.0

    Works great... until it breaks!

    By Lee Lukehart

    from San Francisco Bay Area

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Breaks easily

      Best Uses

        Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

        I got a few more uses out of this than other reviewers--perhaps two dozen. But I'd still expect it to last longer than that. Not to mention, the time you *don't* want it to break is when you're really looking forward to the hot cup o' joe on a cold morning in the backcountry!

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Dec

        2

        2007

         
        5.0

        Great travel/camping press!

        By hikeybikeyboy

        from Ann Arbor, MI

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Clean
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

        • Bulky

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping

        Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

        I have owned this press for more than a year. I've used it on short backpacking trips, car camping, and bike touring/camping trips, as well as at home (even though I do have a good glass press). It was my only coffee-making device on a five week long road trip, and I absolutely love this thing! It's durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. The included neoprene cozy keeps your brew warm, and it also helps to protect the press from damage while in your pack. The removable rubber base keeps the press stable, even on uneven surfaces. It is bulky, but you can store your your coffee, creamer, sugar and other food inside it so it's not wasting space. I have never had any problem with parts breaking, and I have never had any cleaning issues. If you need your coffee when you're "out there" and won't settle for inferior instant coffee, pick up one of these babies and step into caffeinated heaven! You'll be the hero of your camping companions!

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Nov

        24

        2007

         
        4.0

        works great for me

        By sandrakay

        from Orondo, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping

          Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

          I have had mine for years. It has been great backpacking and car camping. Although it is small for more than two. I have used it with a group and just keep heating water. For those like me who want good coffee even when backpacking, it is essential. Granted glass is better...who packs glass? I even pour my wine in a travel bag...oh but that is another review.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          24

          2007

           
          1.0

          interior parts will break - don't buy

          By Dale of Chicago

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Casual/ Recreational, Racer Cruiser

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Stable

          Cons

          • Breaks easily

          Best Uses

          • Sailing

          Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

          We bought this twice for use on sailing trips and port-to-port races. The outside is very durable, but the interior press parts will break after 5 to 7 uses. Still gotta have one? Buy two so you'll have a backup. But make sure you bring it back to [...] for a refund so they'll stop selling this version. We had a 50 oz. version that lasted longer (approx 30 uses), but its no longer sold by [...]. I hope their buyer wakes up soon.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          13

          2007

           
          4.0

          Good Cafe

          By GoDucks

          from Portland, OR

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable

          Cons

          • Bulky
          • Difficult to Clean

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

          Makes good coffee but the plunger can be hard to clean. Not as good as your press at home but this serves 2 nicely while backpacking.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          28

          2007

           
          4.0

          Makes good coffee, period.

          By Chelle

          from Minnesota

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Compact and small
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Stable

          Cons

          • Difficult to Clean

          Best Uses

          • Car Camping

          Comments about GSI Lexan Java Press - 33 oz.:

          Great for coffee, pouring filter sometimes gets clogged quickly. Be sure to use coarsely ground coffee - just tell your local coffee shop you use a french press and they'll know what to do.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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