GSI Outdoors JavaGrind Coffee Grinder
With a conical burr grinder, locking grounds cup and clever handle design, the GSI Outdoors JavaGrind makes it easy to get a consistent grind for great-tasting coffee wherever adventure takes you.
- Silicone handle affords a sure and comfortable grip
- High-performance, durable Tritanâ„¢ copolyester build and ceramic burr grinder offer years of service
- Whole bean graduation marks in grams
- Conical burr grinder is easily adjustable
- Locking grounds cup means no more dropped beans or grounds
- 6.3 fl. oz. hopper holds approximately 25 g of coffee beans
- Removable handle and compact nesting design help to conserve pack space
Imported.
View all GSI Outdoors Coffee Grinders| Best Use | Camping |
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| Dimensions | 5.6 x 2.5 x 2.2 inches |
| Material(s) | Stainless steel; silicone; Tritan copolyester |
| Weight | 7.8 ounces |
| BPA Free | Yes |
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Practical and lightweight coffee goodness
We’re into immersion-style coffee made with a French press and Aeropress, so this GSI Outdoors JavaGrind Coffee is a welcome and essential backcountry companion. It’s lightweight (ours weighs 7.4 ounces with trace grounds still inside, lighter than the 7.8 ounces shown in this product listing) and features a clever locking grounds container that eliminated our fears of pre-coffee camp spills. The reversible aluminum handle tends to slip off when stored in a backpack, so we rely on a rubber band or hair band to keep from getting lost in our packs. Coffee beans vary in mass depending on how long beans are roasted, so treat the volume indicator printed on the side of the grinder as a rough guideline—I wouldn’t rely on it for any pour over measurements. Like many hand grinders, you can adjust the fineness of your grind by twisting a small rod attached to the base of the shaft above the grounds container. The simple adjustment narrows or widens the gap between the ceramic burrs where beans shatter and eventually fall into the grounds container. Unlike more expensive (and heavier) hand coffee grinders, there isn’t a significant adjustment range for fine-tuning the grind size, but this is a grinder ideally suited for the backcountry, not barista competitions. If GSI figures out a way to keep the handle stored securely to their future grinder incarnations, this will be a perfect and highly cost-effective choice for making quality coffee anywhere.
Practical lightweight features for coffee goodness
If you’re into immersion-style coffee made with a French press or an Aeropress-like device, this GSI Outdoors JavaGrind Coffee is an essential backcountry companion. It’s lightweight (I weighed it at 7.4 ounces with trace grounds still inside, which is lighter than the 7.8 ounces shown in this product listing) and features a clever locking grounds container that eliminated our fears of pre-coffee spills in camp. The reversible aluminum handle tends to slip off when stored in a backpack, so we rely on a rubber band or hair band to keep it all together in transit. Coffee beans vary in mass depending on how long beans are roasted, so treat the volume indicator printed on the side of the grinder as a rough guideline—I wouldn’t rely on it for any pour over measurements. Like many hand grinders, you can adjust the fineness of your grind by twisting a small rod attached to the base of the shaft above the grounds container. The simple adjustment narrows or widens the gap between the ceramic burrs where beans shatter and eventually fall into the grounds container. Unlike more expensive (and heavier) hand coffee grinders, there isn’t a significant adjustment range for fine-tuning the grind size, but this is a grinder ideally suited for the backcountry, not barista competitions. If GSI figures out a way to keep the handle stored securely to their future grinder incarnations, this will be a perfect and highly cost-effective choice for making quality coffee anywhere.
Coffee Addict Approved.
I have taken this on multiple trips and used at home and have put it through its paces. It has not failed to perform and like how much more its been simplified and shortened compared to the older model. I have to agree that if your looking for a better grinder to take backpacking, you'll not find a lighter and useful version, to take with you. I will say a small detail I'd appreciate is if the measurements were etched onto the plastic instead. It didn't take long for the painted numbers/marks to come off. Another difficulty was the handle. I'm unaware if I was just grinding too fast or doing something wrong but it'd kept coming undone and falling off.
Great Coffee Grinder!
The grinder is sleek and compact, great for backpacking. I've recently added it to my hiking coffee gear, along with a Jetboil Flash and Aeropress Go. It does take a bit of elbow grease to grind out one cup worth of beans, but any coffee connoisseur knows a little extra effort is always rewarded with a superior brew. If you're looking for a great grinder in general, this is a solid buy. Be aware it will likely not be ideal if you're trying to make large quantities of coffee (over 3 cups).
Good grind, not nearly durable enough.
Handle broke after only a year, im grateful i wasnt out in the wilds when it did, having to improvise a new handle. From the break, it looks like a terrible cast material of some kind, which is baffling considering a round rod is the easiest thing to fabricate from some type of drawn or forged raw stock. Makes a decent grind when its working. Have never liked how difficult it was to get the handle in and out of the press fit rubber thing to fill this, when they could have just used a single, hinged piece of the handle. That would also make for one less piece to become detached and lost in the field. The markings in grams are very nice, but i wish they had been molded in because the paint wore off pretty much immeadiately just from handling. It grinds coffee decently, but this is no nearly durable enough to be considered camping equipment.
Compact, adjustable, and efficient
I owned the previous generation and this is a great improvement. Same adjustability as before, but improvements to the handle and grounds cup. The only improvement at this point would be in the handle material. Mine has already a few chips where the metal on metal caught and bent, however this does not impede its use. I highly recommend this for anyone using pour over, AeroPress, or Moka Cafe coffee makers. It is useful for travel or at home.
A great improvement over the JavaMill
Bottom line up front: this is not a high end, high performance, high uniformity hand grinder. You won't be grinding espresso-fine, ultra-uniform doses for your home coffee making setup with this grinder. If you want something like that, you will spend much more for something like a Commandante. What this is, is a delightful, durable, very affordable, accessible ceramic burr grinder that ticks all the necessary boxes for a backpacker / camper who is ready to progress beyond pre-ground coffee in the field, but is not super picky about their setup. On to the grinder itself: this is a HUGE improvement over the JavaMill, GSI's previous backpacking oriented grinder. They kept the reversible handle, which is simple and ergonomic, all while improving overall lid design and durability. This grinder is larger in diameter than its predecessor, making it easier to grip while in use. The grounds bin is no longer a simple friction-fit, and the twist-lock attachment works very well. The largest issue I had with the JavaMill was that, when grinding in the medium-fine to fine range, the square crankshaft produced too much force for the also square socket in the burrs. This, ultimately, stripped the socket, rendering the grinder completely unusable. The JavaGrind has rectified this issue by using a straight sided oval shape for the crankshaft, thereby eliminating the potential to strip the burr socket. I do have to question the choice to include volumetric markings on the bean hopper. One of the most important things to realize about grinding coffee is that volume is the least effective means of measuring your beans, since coffee yield is based on mass and mass can vary greatly based on the amount the beans were roasted, etc. All that said, I can understand how the volume marks could be helpful for one who isn't very picky / be better than nothing, so you can really take them or leave them. HOWEVER, the markings on my grinder have already worn completely away from use (I've had the grinder for about three weeks and have ground through several hundred grams of coffee). All that is to say this: the JavaGrind is an excellent option for outdoor recreation at an excellent price point with performance that is super good enough for all but the pickiest coffee person.
Perfect for travel!
I take this little guy on vacations along with my aeropress. It is super lightweight and small making it easy to stash in my bag. It grinds extremely well for the price! It takes a few minutes to grind and the handle can be a little finicky, but I still love it.
love it!
I bought this travel grinder to make coffee on a trip to Europe and like it so much I use it every day at home. I have an electric grinder, but it's loud and wakes everyone up, so the manual grinder comes in handy. Works like a charm for me and when I combine it with the Aeropress, I'm able to make strong coffee wherever i go.
Great product for a good price!
Light weight and compact. Easy and simple to use and clean. Great companion for an Aeropress.