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GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup
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GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup

Item # 401117

$19.95

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Indulge yourself at camp with a cup of espresso--you can make it in just 90 seconds with this Italian coffee maker.

  • Made from lightweight aluminum, the European-style espresso machine is finely crafted with a brass steam pipe
  • For use on low heat over your backpacking stove
  • Tank holds 3 ounces of water and fresh ground coffee

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Item 401117

GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup Specs

Specification

Description

Weight7 ounces
Dimensions6 x 3 inches
MaterialAluminum/brass

GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup Customer Reviews

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GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup
 
4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (3)
  • Easy to clean (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (3)
    • Hiking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    May

    4

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Good cup of Joe, for little doe

    By Simon says REI

    from Colorado

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

    • will melt

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • High Altitude
    • Hiking

    Comments about GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup:

    This makes a great shot of espresso. I own several espresso bars and of course have tasted much better. But for a backpacking deal this is the one. All the backpack models taste the same, so why spend 70 bucks.

    I did leave my first one on the stove while I was getting my fly rod ready. Note- 30 minuets on the stove and it will melt!!! The only thing I might suggest is purchase at least the two cup. Every time I pull my mini out, I have two or three fellow campers asking if they can get a shot. Also try and use a true espresso grind, not just ground coffee. Ask your local coffee house if they will grind you how ever many shots you think you will need.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    1

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Suprisingly useful

    By Oregon Jim

    from Philomath, Oregon

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • High Altitude
      • Hiking

      Comments about GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup:

      This was a big surprise. For almost no investment, you can have a wonderful espresso anywhere you can produce heat. I find the quality of the espresso made with this little machine to be as good as any coffee shop I've visited.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      11

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Maybe

      By Chris the gardener

      from Washington, DC

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup:

            It worked fine at home (where I have a fancy Italian machine that makes much better espresso) but under trail conditions I couldn't get it to hold a seal necessary to build up the necessary pressure.

            • Gift:
            • No

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            26

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Made My Day

            By Steph from Minnesota

            from Hawley, MN.

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Durable
            • Easy To Clean
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Hiking

              Comments about GSI Mini Expresso Maker - 1 Cup:

              I was very skeptical about this product, but I love my morning espresso so much that I finally decided to take a chance on it. I was completely amazed how well it worked, how good the coffee tasted, and how fast it brewed (much faster than my espresso machine at home). I heated a little milk on the stove, too, and had myself a "latte" for breakfast. I was in love! It made my day.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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