Nice review, I know you put a lot of time to make this. I am just now getting into good coffee, you sold me I will go with the whole kit for outdoor adventuring and truck camping.
You’re literally the only video on this I’ve found so thank you. Im a huge coffee guy so I wanted something from the coffee enthusiast perspective but that fell short. Love to see you compare with paper filter.
I found your review to be very informative and very well done. I have this grinder and I love it. I have not taken the plunge on the pour over yet, but after watching this, I’m about to go order. Maybe I will wait till Black Friday smiling. Top-of-the-line grinding. I use it in my kitchen and I also take it car camping with me. Thank you so much.
Great review video. I do pour overs. I have the V60 and Kalita Wave. I use a 1zPresso hand grinder that cost me 180 bucks. I use a scale with timer built in to weigh everything. I use single origin light roast beans. I might get the 50 buck kit since I travel from time to time. I prefer paper filters. I like the art and physics of making coffee. I drink my coffee black. The way it’s meant to be drunk.
@@kenjones1689 thank you for watching! Good question. The grind is adjusted with a spin crank that is on the underside of the grinder right by the burr. There is a diagram on the grinder showing which way is finer vs coarser. Vssl has photos on the website. - Kyle
Absolutely understandable. I think this is made for a longer stay where weight isn't your concern. Maybe parked not far from your car and with a lot of amenities. I've taken a french press and manual grinder camping, so I think this is roughly that same level. Almost glamping in that regards.
I wonder if the mug portion will fit the aero press go. I love the travel version of the aero press but hate the plastic cup it comes with. Been on the lookout for a stainless steel mug (without a handle) that’ll house the “go”. Would be ok using the original aero press silicon lid for the top instead of the sippy lid offered with this kit.
@@1bdonmac2 Great question, and I happen to own the Stagg X as well. As a standalone pour over I prefer the Fellow. I think the flat bottom dripper makes a better cup compared to a cone shaped dripper. To me the main appeal of the VSSL kit is how everything fits together so you can have grinder, mugs, and pour over dripper all in one. You can’t do that with the Fellow dripper. So I think it comes down to what you are looking for. Convenience and portability or just what makes better coffee? - Kyle
Good review: 1. Can plastic Nesting Cup (for storing grinder) be used as a third cup? 2. Will included lid fit on aforementioned Nesting Cup? 3. Will Snow Peak Hot Lips fit on the included Nest Mugs? 4. Will cone style paper filters fit in the Dripper attachment instead of using included stainless one? Thanks!
Hello! 1. You can put liquid in there but it is not insulated at all so hot coffee might burn your hands or your drink can get cold quickly. 2. The lid does not fit on the nesting cup, only the mugs. 3. I was not familiar with this product and looked it up. I couldn't say for sure if it would fit. However, these are double walled mugs so the outside doesn't get too hot to hold or sip from like a titanium pot. They are like a Yeti or Hydroflask insulated design. 4. Yes, the brewer can use paper filters. The best fit I have found are #2 filters with the cone and flat bottom. Thank you for watching! - Kyle
I just ordered the basic, $50 kit that includes the 10oz mug, the pour over device/section, the mesh bag/filter, and the lid. I order my coffe pre-ground and go through it fairly regularly, so I don't foresee myself needing anything more. I'm hoping this will be a great way to make decent coffee when on the go. Currently, I'm using a large Stanley combination french press and mug so this should be a really nice upgrade. How has your set held up since you made the video? Is there anything else you've added or taken away from your coffee making kit?
It has held up just fine! I have switched to using paper filters over the mesh aluminum. It's nice that the included filter is reusable, but when you're out in the wild it uses water and creates ground coffee waste to wash it out. The paper filter you just toss in your garbage and go. - Kyle
I have still got to go paper filter especially if you are going to make multiple cups. The stainless steel works fine to make the coffee but cleanup in the field is a mess. - Kyle
The G25 is the newer grinder and VSSL no longer sells the old one just called Java. It can grind really fine and you can definitely do espresso with the finer settings. Might take you a while to grind it though!
pretty disappointing it only comes with one sippy lid, seems like they could have designed this with on lid for each cup... for as much thought that went into everything else like the superfluous plastic sleeve to prevent the grinder finish from scuffing off on the inside of the cups, i feel like the hinge pins are very small for the amount of force and leverage required to pulverize coffee beans with a crank grinder.
I’ve had my grinder for 4 years. Hinges are fine. Burrs are still awesome. I use it to grind decaf beans for my espresso machine and adjust for regular beans in my moka pot - this means I don’t have to touch my Eureka grinder which is dialed in for my morning cappuccino. I recommend it. Thinking about the Nest. Thank you for the review.
Didn’t anticipate such suspense when I clicked on this video. I was on the edge of my seat watching little homie try not to get squashed.
Nice review, I know you put a lot of time to make this. I am just now getting into good coffee, you sold me I will go with the whole kit for outdoor adventuring and truck camping.
You’re literally the only video on this I’ve found so thank you. Im a huge coffee guy so I wanted something from the coffee enthusiast perspective but that fell short. Love to see you compare with paper filter.
Great video. Super informative and thorough. Thank you!
Thank you for breaking this down for me. I was looking for a video specifically for this.
I found your review to be very informative and very well done. I have this grinder and I love it. I have not taken the plunge on the pour over yet, but after watching this, I’m about to go order. Maybe I will wait till Black Friday smiling. Top-of-the-line grinding. I use it in my kitchen and I also take it car camping with me. Thank you so much.
Great review video. I do pour overs. I have the V60 and Kalita Wave. I use a 1zPresso hand grinder that cost me 180 bucks. I use a scale with timer built in to weigh everything. I use single origin light roast beans. I might get the 50 buck kit since I travel from time to time. I prefer paper filters. I like the art and physics of making coffee. I drink my coffee black. The way it’s meant to be drunk.
Great review. I watched this after buying the VSSL (!!) and now I've just purchased the grinder as it's selling for $120 as opposed to $160.
Great review. Highly considering buying the kit.
How do you adjust the grind? Good video
@@kenjones1689 thank you for watching! Good question. The grind is adjusted with a spin crank that is on the underside of the grinder right by the burr. There is a diagram on the grinder showing which way is finer vs coarser. Vssl has photos on the website. - Kyle
The grinder comes with a felt bag..helps to prevent scratches inside the storage unit…a nice protection extra!
Got one love it
Great Gear review!!! Fantastic job DK
Thank you for your review
Interesting set…but I would use Single Serve Disposable Drip Coffee Filter Bag, $0.13/each at Amazon, further reducing my camping gears and weight.
Absolutely understandable. I think this is made for a longer stay where weight isn't your concern. Maybe parked not far from your car and with a lot of amenities. I've taken a french press and manual grinder camping, so I think this is roughly that same level. Almost glamping in that regards.
I wonder if the mug portion will fit the aero press go. I love the travel version of the aero press but hate the plastic cup it comes with. Been on the lookout for a stainless steel mug (without a handle) that’ll house the “go”. Would be ok using the original aero press silicon lid for the top instead of the sippy lid offered with this kit.
I just tested this and unfortunately the Aeropress Go will not fit. The mugs are about an inch and half shorter than the plastic Aeropress mug. - Kyle
Thank you for checking ❤. Much appreciated.
can you use paper filters instead of the mesh? seems like you can?
Yes, the brewer can use paper filters. The best fit I have found are #2 filters with the cone and flat bottom. - Kyle
I wonder how this compares with the Fellow Stag X pour over dripper ..?
@@1bdonmac2 Great question, and I happen to own the Stagg X as well. As a standalone pour over I prefer the Fellow. I think the flat bottom dripper makes a better cup compared to a cone shaped dripper.
To me the main appeal of the VSSL kit is how everything fits together so you can have grinder, mugs, and pour over dripper all in one. You can’t do that with the Fellow dripper.
So I think it comes down to what you are looking for. Convenience and portability or just what makes better coffee? - Kyle
Good review:
1. Can plastic Nesting Cup (for storing grinder) be used as a third cup?
2. Will included lid fit on aforementioned Nesting Cup?
3. Will Snow Peak Hot Lips fit on the included Nest Mugs?
4. Will cone style paper filters fit in the Dripper attachment instead of using included stainless one?
Thanks!
Hello!
1. You can put liquid in there but it is not insulated at all so hot coffee might burn your hands or your drink can get cold quickly.
2. The lid does not fit on the nesting cup, only the mugs.
3. I was not familiar with this product and looked it up. I couldn't say for sure if it would fit. However, these are double walled mugs so the outside doesn't get too hot to hold or sip from like a titanium pot. They are like a Yeti or Hydroflask insulated design.
4. Yes, the brewer can use paper filters. The best fit I have found are #2 filters with the cone and flat bottom.
Thank you for watching! - Kyle
@@DKAdventureCo Awesome, and thank you for taking time to reply. :)
Thanks for the review! Does the cup lid opening have a cover that will allow it to close all the way?
Hello and thank you for watching! The lid does not have a cover to seal it up. The sip opening is always open. - Kyle
Which paper filter have you found that fits this?
#2 Paper filters with the flat bottom work just fine.
I just ordered the basic, $50 kit that includes the 10oz mug, the pour over device/section, the mesh bag/filter, and the lid. I order my coffe pre-ground and go through it fairly regularly, so I don't foresee myself needing anything more. I'm hoping this will be a great way to make decent coffee when on the go. Currently, I'm using a large Stanley combination french press and mug so this should be a really nice upgrade.
How has your set held up since you made the video? Is there anything else you've added or taken away from your coffee making kit?
It has held up just fine! I have switched to using paper filters over the mesh aluminum. It's nice that the included filter is reusable, but when you're out in the wild it uses water and creates ground coffee waste to wash it out. The paper filter you just toss in your garbage and go. - Kyle
What was better the stainless steal filter or paper?
I have still got to go paper filter especially if you are going to make multiple cups. The stainless steel works fine to make the coffee but cleanup in the field is a mess. - Kyle
Why did you prefer the ""JAVA G25 COFFEE GRINDER" over the "JAVA COFFEE GRINDER"? Also, does yours grind fine enough for espresso and turkish?
The G25 is the newer grinder and VSSL no longer sells the old one just called Java. It can grind really fine and you can definitely do espresso with the finer settings. Might take you a while to grind it though!
that insect never know how many times was so close to die. 😀
Did my best not to squash it 😂
pretty disappointing it only comes with one sippy lid, seems like they could have designed this with on lid for each cup... for as much thought that went into everything else like the superfluous plastic sleeve to prevent the grinder finish from scuffing off on the inside of the cups, i feel like the hinge pins are very small for the amount of force and leverage required to pulverize coffee beans with a crank grinder.
I’ve had my grinder for 4 years. Hinges are fine. Burrs are still awesome. I use it to grind decaf beans for my espresso machine and adjust for regular beans in my moka pot - this means I don’t have to touch my Eureka grinder which is dialed in for my morning cappuccino. I recommend it. Thinking about the Nest. Thank you for the review.
The plastic part for holding the grinder is really deceiving. I was expecting a tighter fit to prevent the grinder from moving.
Very true. Along with the grinder it can be a good place to stash the filter or some backup paper filters too.
The grinder comes with a nice felt bag…helps protects the grinder inside of the storage unit
Right now…..VSSL has a 25% off everything…..Memorial Day Sale…
These companies need to settle down. Thsts way to much money...