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MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter
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MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter

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The MSR MugMate is a convenient, effective and simple way to enjoy fresh coffee or tea on all your backcountry outings.

  • Reusable filter fits and stores in almost any mug or cup and features two side tabs that suspend MugMate in hot water for effective steeping
  • 150-micron stainless-steel screen and nylon construction is durable for years of faithful use
  • Comes with lid to hold in heat while steeping and doubles as base to set filter while enjoying your beverage
  • To use, fill with coarse-ground coffee or tea leaves, place into cup or mug, pour boiling water through MugMate then cover with lid and let steep
  • For stronger coffee or tea, let MugMate steep longer
  • Honoring the MugMate with an Editors' Choice Gold Award, Backpacker April '09 describes it as "The ultimate solution for backcountry coffee - fast, ultralight, and fuss free.”

Please note: MSR products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 726094

MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1 ounce
Dimensions2.75 x 3.3 inches
MaterialNylon frame/Stainless steel mesh

MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter Customer Reviews

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MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter
 
4.6

(based on 19 reviews)

84%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (19)
  • Lightweight (19)
  • Durable (15)
  • Easy to clean (13)
  • Stable (10)

Cons

  • Difficult to clean (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (16)
  • Car camping (9)
  • Hiking (9)
  • High altitude (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (13), Casual adventurer (5)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (10), Comfort driven (9)

Reviewed by 19 customers

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Apr

4

2009

(10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

RipOff By MSR

By Colorado Dude

from Denver

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • High Altitude

    Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

    This is a great product...However, I am quite sure that MSR does not manufacturer it. They buy it from another manufacturer and simply stick it in their packaging and charge double the price for it. I bought several of these for half the cost sold under a different brand name. [...] Look around and you'll find this same product for much cheaper.

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

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

    (10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    24

    2009

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Pretty darn perfect

    By Johnnie

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • High Altitude

      Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

      I bought this to feed my caffeine habit during a 30-day NOLS course. This little thing makes killer coffee, is easy to clean, and doesn't add more waste to your outdoor adventures. For tea drinkers, the filter sits perfectly on the lid while it waits for a second steep. For car camping, I still bring a big old press pot, but the MugMate is also great for hotel travel, where you might want a good cup of coffee in the morning, but the pre-packaged coffee-like substance doesn't cut it.

      1) Get your coffee ground coarse, like for a press pot.
      2) Use about 1Tbs. ground coffee per cup of hot (not still boiling) water.
      3) Pour a little hot water on top of the grounds, just to wet them, then the rest through the side of the filter.
      4) Let steep at least 5 minutes.
      5) Don't drink the last few sips of coffee unless you like Turkish coffee.
      6) If you wash this filter in a dishwasher, the non-stick coating will come off.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      18

      2008

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Multi-use item

      By Mooseman

      from Boulder, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Difficult to Clean
      • Not durable

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

      I quit using it for coffee/tea, as instant coffee and tea bags are simpler, though not as tasty. However, I always take it backpacking when I don't take my filter and I expect to obtain my water from fast-moving streams, especially during spring runoff. The Mugmate wedges perfectly into the mouth of a Dromlite water bag, and I can filter pine needles, etc. as I pour collected water from my liter bottle into the water bag. Add the pills, and I'm done with the water chores.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      3

      2009

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Makes a GREAT cup of coffee

      By little sunny day

      from Hillsboro Oregon

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

        For myself, a good cuppa coffee in the morning is a must on all backpacking trips. The coffee "tea bags" you can buy taste terrible, and other espresso style set ups are bulky and add allot of weight (not to mention difficult.

        The MSR filter is the lightest way to make a good, quick, easy, and great tasting cup of coffee or tea. The filter is fine enough you don't have a bunch of extra coffee at the bottom of your cup. It also enables you to bring your favorite blend and just dump it in.

        My only complaint is the top of the filter doesn't stay on. It's great to sit under the filter when in use/in between steeping, but when in your pack in will fall off. This was easily remedied by slapping a rubber band on it.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        7

        2008

        (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        How to make darn good coffee using this

        By triiiangle

        from Bay Area, California

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

        • Difficult to Clean
        • Expensive

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • High Altitude
        • Hiking

        Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

        Put four tablespoons of coarsely (and freshly) ground coffee into this MSR filter. Add 12 ounces of water, and wait about four minutes for your coffee. Very simple. [...]

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

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

        (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        11

        2008

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Hot, Fresh Coffee

        By Lynxcruising

        from Cruising Eastern USA waters

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • boating

          Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

          It makes a fresh, hot cup of coffee every time, 2 or more times every day for over 7 months. Still works like new. I have a wide cup and would like the ears wider.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          17

          2008

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Splendid filter for tea or coffee

          By RuTemple

          from Redwood City, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Durable
          • Easy To Clean
          • Lightweight
          • Size

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Hiking
            • Home or Office
            • Picnicking

            Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

            Fabulous for either mug or potful of brew, and easier to clean than many tea-brewing solutions. For out largest teapot, we place a spoon crosswise first. Splendid for at home or while camping.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Nov

            27

            2008

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Joe, Light Weight - Awesome!!

            By footsloggin

            from Atlanta, GA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking

              Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

              This little filter makes the best cup-o-joe I've ever had in a trail brewer and with the size and weight its a home run!! I carried a french press for years and have been minimizing my weight due to a back problem, and bought this to try and was not dissappointed in the slightest - wish I'd done it sooooo much sooner. I guess the only downside would be IF your mug is too wide for the flanges to rest on the edge of the mug so it won't sink into the brew. I use a normal size mug, so no problems. I worried about its durability, but have had to pack it in a pocket unprotected and it suffered no damage. It makes tasty brew and you can vary the strength to your liking of course, and since you can see the coffee as its brewing, and even pull the filter out to check, you can get the right kick to your java everytime. A little pricey, but worth it!! If you're a die hard java drinker or even a coffe driker that doesn't want to go without on a backpakcing trip, there is no reason not to pack this little guy whatsoever.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • 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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              Oct

              24

              2008

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Much Better to the Last Drop!

              By milenine

              from Westminster, MD

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Easy To Clean
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking

                Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

                Hard to imagine brewing a better cup of coffee in the middle of nowhere for less weight in the pack. Pair this with a titanium double wall mug ... and you won't ever bother with those nasty "coffee singles" again.

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

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jun

                17

                2008

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                really the most sensible

                By reeock

                from Noertheast

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Hiking
                  • river tripping

                  Comments about MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter:

                  This is really the most sensible coffee maker avail for backpacking or canoe camping. You can make the perfect coffee every time (no grounds). Its affordable, efficient and lightweight.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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