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GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker
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GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker

Item # 784620

$19.95

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The GSI Personal Java Press coffee maker includes a separate mug and carafe to eliminate muddy, over-brewed coffee that other personal presses can produce.

  • Featuring a separate mug and carafe, the GSI Personal Java Press lets you brew your coffee and then pour it into the insulated mug to eliminate over brewing
  • Patented split ring plunger securely traps grounds so you can enjoy delicious ''mud-free'' coffee
  • Clear carafe is made from BPA-free copolyester
  • Insulated mug with Sip-It lid is made from BPA-free clear polypropylene; insulating EVA sleeve removes easily for cleaning

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Item 784620

GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker Specs

Specification

Description

Weight10.8 ounces
Capacity20 fluid ounces
Dimensions6.1 x 4.3 x 4.2 inches
MaterialCopolyester

GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker Customer Reviews

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GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker
 
3.8

(based on 13 reviews)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (13)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Durable (7)
  • Stable (7)
  • Easy to clean (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (8)
    • Car camping (7)
    • Hiking (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (9), Casual adventurer (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (9), Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 13 customers

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    Nov

    8

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Expect spills and a mess!

    By Julia B

    from Tucson, Arizona

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Poor design - leaks BADLY

    Best Uses

    • At the office
    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping

    Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

    Be forewarned! My recommendation: its a great idea, but do NOT purchase this product until its been redesigned.

    I saw this product at a specialty sporting goods store in Leadville, Colorado and thought that I could finally have my favorite type of coffee (French press) on the trail or at my desk at work. Yes, it makes fine coffee (as expected) but I was extremely disappointed when I poured my first cup and coffee spilled all over the place! If I'd been backpacking and used this without knowing I'd end up having coffee down my sleeve, I'd be furious. It needs to be redesigned. I should not have to retrofit this product with a silcone part from another product (as mentioned by another reviewer).

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

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

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    19

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great product!

    By crank

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Difficult to Clean

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • High Altitude
    • Hiking

    Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

    This is my favorite french press. I even use it at home. It is compact. Everything fits into the press pot, even coffee grounds. The mug keeps your coffee warm and the protective sleeve makes sure you dont burn your hands. And it makes great coffee! Another great product from GSI.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    7

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Good coffee, but...

    By blackflyrancher

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Much Force to Press
    • Sloppy pour

    Best Uses

      Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

      As far as making a good cup of coffee, this press works as well as any other I have tried. However, the thing is very sloppy when pouring and requires Herculean strength to press. The gasket that keeps the grinds seperate is also kind of a pain as it traps grinds that are difficult to remove and gets mucked up as a result. The plastic on the presser component (the part with the screen) also warped on mine from the heat and pressure (at least I think that is why, but maybe also due to stuck grinds in the gasket). Though the coffee is good, the functionality suffers in the unit I purchased. I will be returning it soon.

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

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

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      30

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Coffee!

      By ScottDennis

      from Jamestown, NC

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Durable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Does not pour correctly

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping

      Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

      I would have rated this a five if the product allowed you to pour coffee without it running down the side. It made great coffee and did it much faster than a peculator type maker when car camping. I used a regular grind for a drip coffee maker and had no issues with grinds in my coffee.

      Best of all, this thing packs up nice and tight to take up little space on your pack.

      Great product, but be careful when you pour. Wasted coffee is a NO NO.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      19

      2009

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Makes good coffee but leaks terribly.

      By ChrisPE

      from Kabul, Afghanistan

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Durable
      • Easy To Clean
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Leaks when pouring

      Best Uses

        Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

        At first I thought this product was great for how compact it was. Yes, it does make a great cup of coffee, is lightweight, and durable. However, it has one major flaw. Every time that I go to pour a cup, it drips down the side into the sleeve and all over onto the floor. Kind of a drawback for me.

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

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

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        17

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Coffee Anytime!

        By Silva Shark

        from Seal Beach, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • High Altitude
          • Hiking

          Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

          This is a great item to have when you're looking for a "pick me up" in the middle of nowhere. It's small and packs easily. It produces a delicious cup of coffee provided that the instructions are followed. The carafe/maker stays hot for a while as does the cup.

          • 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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          Jun

          15

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Simple to use, makes great coffee

          By Masterblaster72

          from North Las Vegas

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy To Clean
          • Lightweight
          • Simple thoughtful design

          Cons

          • None to think of

          Best Uses

          • Military Deployment

          Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

          Bought this to be able to make decent coffee while deployed. Went with the durable travel design due to needing something that can hold up to not so friendly environments. This Java Press does just that. Very easy to use, simple to clean and for the most part shatter proof. Just throw it in the back of the hummer with the rest of the gear and go. Its the small niceties like a nice cup of fresh coffee that makes life a little more enjoyable at times.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Delivery was fast, product arrived in perfect condition. Will do business with REI again for sure!

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          1

          2009

           
          5.0

          Great Coffee--Compact size

          By ethic1

          from Rockford, IL

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Needs a seal to stop leak

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

          I tried the Java Press the day after I got it following the directions on the box. The coffee was delicious and just as good as a $3.00 gourmet shop. Also had a problem with liquid dribbling down the side of the press. I found a silicone seal from an insulated coffee mug and fit that on the lid of the press and VOILA it worked perfectly and no more leaks. Its a beauty now!!

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          24

          2009

           
          4.0

          Great compact coffee press, Great coffee

          By ethic1

          from Rockford, il

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy To Clean
          • Lightweight
          • Stable

          Cons

          • Needs a gasket on lid

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping

          Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

          Just received it and tried it out this weekend. I like the way it all fits compactly together and is easy to assemble. Had no problems in operating the filter etc. AND YES IT DID LEAK DOWN THE SIDE WHEN POURING IT OUT. BUT I FOUND A SILICON GASKET OFF OF AN OLD INSULATED COFFEE MUG PUT ON THE LID AND VOILA NO MORE LEAKS!! It makes one of the better brews of coffee I've tasted

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          23

          2009

           
          5.0

          Happy Hiker

          By Backpack Belize

          from Minneapolis, MN

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about GSI Personal Java Press Coffee Maker:

            Want coffee when you're backpacking, here's how to do it. I've been lugging the REI stainless steel press around for years now. Great product but not for packing. This baby was the ticket. two cups, press works great. Very happy I purchased this.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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