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REI French Press Mug

Item # 761283

$16.50

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Take the rich aroma and full flavor of bistro-fresh coffee with you when you travel!

  • This sturdy French press/travel mug is insulated to keep your coffee piping hot; plunger press is built into the no-spill lid
  • Just add hot water to your favorite ground coffee, steep, press the plunger and enjoy—drink your java straight from the pot
  • Mug is made from BPA-free polypropylene plastic
  • Makes 16 fl. oz. of coffee in just four minutes

Made in USA.

Item 761283

REI French Press Mug Specs

Specification

Description

Weight7.4 ounces
Capacity16 fluid ounces
MaterialPolypropylene

REI French Press Mug Customer Reviews

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REI French Press Mug
 
4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (8)
  • Easy to clean (7)
  • Stable (7)
  • Durable (6)
  • Compact (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Car camping (8)
    • Backpacking (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4), Casual adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Survivalist / minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Jul

    19

    2008

    (13 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I'm really liking it.

    By Deadpan Walking

    from Brooklyn, NY

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI French Press Mug:

      I'm one of those campers who is way more pleasant if I have coffee and I'm annoyingly particular about the quality (instant isn't an option) and I'm also worried about space, therefore no percolator. I was thinking about doing the Nalgene bottle french press but I didn't really like the idea of a hot, uninsulated Nalgene bottle. So anyway, I ordered one of these to try it out. I used some Tim Horton Fine-ground, figuring that if anything was going to get through the sieve, this would. I boiled water and put 3 tablespoons of coffee in the cup and poured. Looking back, I would have put in 4, I like it strong. Anyway, I waited 5 minutes (should have waited 10) and plunged it down and poured it. I wasn't expecting as much as I got. It was plenty of coffee for two people. I was also surprised to notice no grounds while drinking, and only a little soot at the bottom of my cup. Better yet, it was easy to clean. I'd give it five stars, but I need to check durability to do that. I'll keep you posted. And, to you gram-crunchers out there, you can literally stuff a sock in it!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (13 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      23

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      My search is over...

      By technical76

      from Central Illinois

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • At Home
        • At the office
        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping

        Comments about REI French Press Mug:

        MY search for the perfect backpacking coffee system is over! This thing rocks. Put a couple tablespoons of coffee in the cup, heat your water, add water to cup, let steep for 3-4 minutes, depress plunger and drink. Very easy to use, easy to clean and makes GREAT COFFEE!! It says to use the medium ground coffee but I just use the regular ground folger's and there were no grounds at all in my coffee. Fairly lightweight (7 oz i think). I put my coffee in a ziplock bag with a measuring spoon and store it in the cup, which hangs from my backpack on a carabiner. Only problem is now everyone is bugging me to make them a cup while on the trail:)

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        23

        2009

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great for the Office

        By DE Music Fan

        from Dover DE

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Car Camping

          Comments about REI French Press Mug:

          I purchased this to make coffee in the office and it is great for that purpose. I wish it was stainless steel rather than plastic. I use the instant hot water on the water cooler and it works well. My advice is to start with a good brand of coffee, pour it into a mug immediately after steeping, and if you use milk (as I do), don't follow the instructions that say to add the milk, coffee and sugar before the water.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          24

          2010

           
          4.0

          good bit of bang for your buck

          By dsuursoo

          from seattle, wa

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Stable

          Cons

          • Difficult to Clean

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping

          Comments about REI French Press Mug:

          I must admit, I was not expecting much, especially given the price, but, having a coupon, I figured this would be a good start.

          I have to say, i'm very pleased. One nice batch of coffee. coarse grinds from the grocery store grinders work just dandy in this press, with a minimum of silt. i've never had the plunger jam, and the whole thing cleans okay but not great. it does acquire seasoning over time, so stick with one type of coffee if you can.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          2

          2010

           
          4.0

          quite the lovely little appliance.

          By dsuursoo

          from Tukwila, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Clean
          • Lightweight
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping

            Comments about REI French Press Mug:

            It's simply a terrific little unit. A quick and easy two cups or so, depending on your cup. clean coffee coming out, only the tiniest trace of anything in the bottom of the cup the second time around, and that was so fine that it was hardly objectionable. pours nicely into a separate drinking vessel(which must be recommended as it keeps rocket-hot for a long time), and cleans VERY well.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jun

            23

            2009

             
            5.0

            Works Perfect

            By robertrael

            from San Diego, CA

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Clean
            • Lightweight
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping

              Comments about REI French Press Mug:

              I went on my first backpacking trip, and brought this along. My coffee came out perfect! If you need coffee as much as I do while camping, I highly recommend this item.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              May

              20

              2009

               
              5.0

              Makes great coffee!

              By PhillyKev

              from Philadelphia, PA

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Car Camping

                Comments about REI French Press Mug:

                It's a little bulky, but you can always stuff something in it when packing. But you won't get better coffee when camping. I even used it at home for a couple weeks when my espresso machine broke down. French press coffee is a million times better than drip, let alone tea bags or instant. And this makes enough for 2 in a few minutes. Just pour boiling water over grounds, let sit 5 minutes, then press the plunger down and you're done! Make sure you get coarse ground coffee to avoid any sludge.

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

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                May

                19

                2009

                 
                4.0

                Simple and effective

                By jon136345

                from Los Angeles, CA

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy To Clean
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Bulky

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping

                Comments about REI French Press Mug:

                Was looking for a simple way to get a coffee fix while camping- this does the trick nicely. System is lightweight although the mug is bit bulky. In terms of appearance, it is not as sleek as some of the stainless steel versions out there but the price is better and it makes a good cup of coffee.
                I usually get my coffee from Peet's, they'll grind it a bit coarser for french press. But even with standard grinds I have not been getting grounds in the brew, with the exception of a bit of sediment at the bottom of the mug. The capacity is good, yielding about 2 cups at a time. Since it only takes few minutes to brew, you can make coffee for a few people in a reasonable amount of time.

                • Gift:
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                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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