I had the same problem taking too long for the coffee to drip. I fixed it by not compressing or tapping the coffee grounds too tight inside the compartment. After that, the coffee dripped as advertised. I hope this helps.🤙🏽
This is one of the easiest and best coffee kits for backpacking. It works fall asleep I can make 12 ounces of coffee within 2 to three minutes. The biggest mistake he can make with this is just to philip completely with hot water. The filter made drip for a few seconds and then just completely stop! Add about a shot glass 1 oz to 2oz of your boiling water first, just to get the grounds wet and ready for extraction. Let it sit for about thirty seconds, and then add the rest of your water and it will continuously drip fast everytime.
I just saw this video. I’ve had the GSI Coffee Rocket and I had the same issues that you’ve had. I saw the comments about how the grounds need to be loose so I dug out out the Coffee Rocket and tried it with loose ground. It worked great. Had a good cup of coffee in under 3 minutes. The Coffee Rocket is now part of my kit. I don’t have to worry about filters and it stores in my cup. Try the loose grounds and see what you think.
I'm sticking with my Aero Press until something better comes along (but, I'll keep watching for it). I use an AP at home, so my coffee in the bush is just like it is at home (read: strong), which is nice. Plus, I got a metal filter called a Fellows Primo, so I don't have to take the paper filters into the field. The only downside was the $55 ($30 for the Press and $25 for the filter) price tag, but the quality of the juice is worth it. Since coffee is an important part of my world too, I'm always trying new ways to make a cup outdoors. Thanks for saving me from this one, Aaron. I hope you, Mrs. GT and the mini-GTs all have a wonderful Christmas. 🎅 🎁
Dont drill a hole in it. The issue isnt the size of the holes in the screen but rather the lack of surface area. If you drill it, you’re going to get a mug full of grounds.
I love your channel honesty is the most important thing when it comes to something special when it comes to products and spending your money I’ve been watching your channel for over three years now and I never say a whole lot but I do greatly do appreciate your honesty and I’m sure I’m not the only one
Might want to buy another one? I just bought two of them and mine run between 2 & 3 minutes each. BTW, if you put your lid on the mug, it stays hotter longer...
Got this a few weeks ago but still prefer the GSI Ultralight Java Drip. 0.4 ounces, also no paper filter needed, folds flat, and you can make stronger/more coffee.
My favorite is the GSI ultralight Java drip. Funny thing is the best way to use it is to not follow the directions. I set the filter down inside of the cup add coffee grounds and hot water and let it steep stirring occasionally. then I lift the filter out of the cup squeeze it like a tea bag and shake the coffee grounds out. You get a nice strong cup of coffee and you don't have to worry about flow issues.
I love these but as you stated it is only for warmer temps. I fill the reservoir and then put the lid of the cup on top to keep heat in until most of the water has dripped. Then add the additional water you want to 12 oz. This is a great item but only in warm temps. Mine has never taken that long to brew even w/the added water.
I used mine today, pre ground coffee (although i bring a manual burr normally). Mine ran just under 3 minutes totall, maybe your over packing or try a different grind?
Nice how it fits inside the Infinity mug, but that's where my Trangia goes. The most packable alternative I've been able to come up with is a cold brew sock.
I just got one and timed it using pre ground coffee. It took 6:45 and was fairly strong. However, about 30% of the grounds ended up in the cup. I think most of them slipped through between the single large hole in the bottom of the filter cup and the piece of plastic that fits into it.
Surprised at all the glowing reviews this product has had. Used mine once, and I can't see me using it again. I want a good, hot cup of coffee on the trail, not something lukewarm and second-rate. Wish I'd seen your review before I bought one, but at least it was cheap.
Ah bummer! I bought this without doing any research but sorry to see your review because I love very HOT and Strong coffee. Thanks for the info. Guess I'll continue with learning to use my mocha pot.
Aero press go is the best coffee maker hands down. But you have to read the directions and experiment just a little everone thinks itst to small of a cup .but just make it stronger then add more h20 to make a bigger cup.you do need a paper filter but they are tiny and 300 come with the coffee maker. Get one you will love it. Also no need to grind your own coffee it works on drip grind the best . you can even use k cups just pop open two and dump them in just remember pack it in packit out. Liked your video .i hate the coffee rocket its junk.better off drinking instant.
Dera GideonsTactical: I think the Coffee Rocket is not slow BUT on my CDT thru hike attempt I am going to use the GSI Java Drip. I think you reviewed that at one point and that is how I became aware of it. I will be trying it out and wonder if the water noticeably cools while hanging in the filter net? If so maybe I'll not just bring it to a boil but boil it for a extra minute or two. Thanks!
i just got one and have been testing it at home. i was using a starbucks medium grind breakfast blend. i discovered that 4 and a half teaspoons works good and you can't fill the filter past the first line . took me 2-3 mins to do 8 oz
Great video as always. I think your channel is making a lot of coffee related videos even compared to other channels. Think you could collect all the coffee fun into one playlist?
I'm afraid that if it did drip thru faster your coffee may not be as potent, the water needs time to steep while in the bean grinds in order to release the oils.... I love me some French press coffee with freshly ground 8oclock hazelnut mmmm yupppyupp in my cup!
Shit if it makes coffee in the woods in under 20 minutes start to finish and tastes good I’m good😁 got the GSI outdoor coffee brewer u showed awhile back works good as long as I can make coffee I’m good forgot the name but it’s a grey cup with a plunger etc.
Nope LOL When I need coffee I need it NOW !!!! haha. My GSI Press is fantastic. A little big but I use it everyday multiple times and its worth the little xtra space . Its all about what makes your trip most enjoyable and quick and lot of coffee is of them Great review Thanks
@@jannisct for $10 bucks(amazon) its not bad. Very light weight, portable, easy to use. My only complaint was i like a dark coffee and was unable to put my usual amount of grounds in it just becausethe bowl is small. I usually dont bring the water to a soild boil but with this i do just because it does take 2-3 mins to run thru, also pour a few oz first wait a few seconds then continue, that give the grounds time to bloom. All in all a good product imo. Ill be doing a review of it soon on my channel as well and comparing it to some other coffee makers out there.
7 minutes for one cup of coffee definitely doesn't fly, especially if you have more than one camper. If you have 3-4 campers who need coffee, you're either spending $25 or so to buy one for everyone or you're just using a french press or percolator.
I think you are doing something wrong. Your conclusion that the Rocket takes too long is ridiculous. I just made some coffee with the rocket and it took 1 minute 45 seconds. I used two full spoons of ground coffee.
Got one last week and test drove this weekend. Not impressed. At all. Same issues you point out. Takes too long and not very much coffee is made. Temperature is less the issue, but still not great.
Wow, bro you are doing something wrong. I purchased this product yesterday and this morning used it. It is really fast and the coffee is as good as you make it. Me, I make it good and strong. It s a great product and I will use it on CDT.
@@gideonstactical Huh? contradictory. Sorry I don't get it. I used very fine grind. I put two and a half heaping spoons into the filter. I did not tamp it down or anything. I placed, as per directions, a little water in at first (1/8-1/2 inch in depth. It drained through quick (in a couple of seconds). Then I filled up the reservoir as much as I could. It was then real fast. OK. Hope you keep drinking coffee. As one to another-we love our coffee! ps.another aspect I like about this is it is very durable and not flimsy.
I had the same problem taking too long for the coffee to drip. I fixed it by not compressing or tapping the coffee grounds too tight inside the compartment. After that, the coffee dripped as advertised. I hope this helps.🤙🏽
This is one of the easiest and best coffee kits for backpacking. It works fall asleep I can make 12 ounces of coffee within 2 to three minutes. The biggest mistake he can make with this is just to philip completely with hot water. The filter made drip for a few seconds and then just completely stop!
Add about a shot glass 1 oz to 2oz of your boiling water first, just to get the grounds wet and ready for extraction. Let it sit for about thirty seconds, and then add the rest of your water and it will continuously drip fast everytime.
I just saw this video. I’ve had the GSI Coffee Rocket and I had the same issues that you’ve had. I saw the comments about how the grounds need to be loose so I dug out out the Coffee Rocket and tried it with loose ground. It worked great. Had a good cup of coffee in under 3 minutes. The Coffee Rocket is now part of my kit. I don’t have to worry about filters and it stores in my cup. Try the loose grounds and see what you think.
I'm sticking with my Aero Press until something better comes along (but, I'll keep watching for it). I use an AP at home, so my coffee in the bush is just like it is at home (read: strong), which is nice. Plus, I got a metal filter called a Fellows Primo, so I don't have to take the paper filters into the field. The only downside was the $55 ($30 for the Press and $25 for the filter) price tag, but the quality of the juice is worth it. Since coffee is an important part of my world too, I'm always trying new ways to make a cup outdoors.
Thanks for saving me from this one, Aaron. I hope you, Mrs. GT and the mini-GTs all have a wonderful Christmas. 🎅 🎁
Dont drill a hole in it. The issue isnt the size of the holes in the screen but rather the lack of surface area. If you drill it, you’re going to get a mug full of grounds.
I love your channel honesty is the most important thing when it comes to something special when it comes to products and spending your money I’ve been watching your channel for over three years now and I never say a whole lot but I do greatly do appreciate your honesty and I’m sure I’m not the only one
Might want to buy another one? I just bought two of them and mine run between 2 & 3 minutes each. BTW, if you put your lid on the mug, it stays hotter longer...
Got this a few weeks ago but still prefer the GSI Ultralight Java Drip. 0.4 ounces, also no paper filter needed, folds flat, and you can make stronger/more coffee.
My favorite is the GSI ultralight Java drip. Funny thing is the best way to use it is to not follow the directions. I set the filter down inside of the cup add coffee grounds and hot water and let it steep stirring occasionally. then I lift the filter out of the cup squeeze it like a tea bag and shake the coffee grounds out. You get a nice strong cup of coffee and you don't have to worry about flow issues.
I love these but as you stated it is only for warmer temps. I fill the reservoir and then put the lid of the cup on top to keep heat in until most of the water has dripped. Then add the additional water you want to 12 oz. This is a great item but only in warm temps. Mine has never taken that long to brew even w/the added water.
I used mine today, pre ground coffee (although i bring a manual burr normally). Mine ran just under 3 minutes totall, maybe your over packing or try a different grind?
Nice how it fits inside the Infinity mug, but that's where my Trangia goes. The most packable alternative I've been able to come up with is a cold brew sock.
I just got one and timed it using pre ground coffee. It took 6:45 and was fairly strong. However, about 30% of the grounds ended up in the cup. I think most of them slipped through between the single large hole in the bottom of the filter cup and the piece of plastic that fits into it.
Really awesome design coffee maker!!!
And I love all types of coffee favorite!!!☕
Surprised at all the glowing reviews this product has had. Used mine once, and I can't see me using it again. I want a good, hot cup of coffee on the trail, not something lukewarm and second-rate. Wish I'd seen your review before I bought one, but at least it was cheap.
Patients is not one of my many virtues. Can’t believe how big GT Jr. is getting.
Ah bummer! I bought this without doing any research but sorry to see your review because I love very HOT and Strong coffee. Thanks for the info. Guess I'll continue with learning to use my mocha pot.
I made the 4 holes in the funnel a little bit bigger, my brew takes about 2 to 3 minutes in medium ground 10g of coffee.
FYI: today (12/18/18) only, the Stanley French press is on sale at Amazon DOD... I may have to give that one a try.
Aero press go is the best coffee maker hands down. But you have to read the directions and experiment just a little everone thinks itst to small of a cup .but just make it stronger then add more h20 to make a bigger cup.you do need a paper filter but they are tiny and 300 come with the coffee maker. Get one you will love it. Also no need to grind your own coffee it works on drip grind the best . you can even use k cups just pop open two and dump them in just remember pack it in packit out. Liked your video .i hate the coffee rocket its junk.better off drinking instant.
This is by far my favorite setup. Beats my aeropress, perc, and all of my French press systems.
Except in taste
Dera GideonsTactical: I think the Coffee Rocket is not slow BUT on my CDT thru hike attempt I am going to use the GSI Java Drip. I think you reviewed that at one point and that is how I became aware of it. I will be trying it out and wonder if the water noticeably cools while hanging in the filter net? If so maybe I'll not just bring it to a boil but boil it for a extra minute or two. Thanks!
Merry Christmas to the GT clan.
I use mine daily .
It cools down to drinkable temp .
I live in a motohome so space is at a premium
Definitely might work better with a different grind? Maybe.
i just got one and have been testing it at home. i was using a starbucks medium grind breakfast blend. i discovered that 4 and a half teaspoons works good and you can't fill the filter past the first line . took me 2-3 mins to do 8 oz
Thanks for this review, almost bought one today at REI. glad I didnt, too slow for me!
I think he must have packed it too tight. check out the video I posted above, from The Paleo Hiker MD channel.
Great video as always. I think your channel is making a lot of coffee related videos even compared to other channels. Think you could collect all the coffee fun into one playlist?
Haha, GT Junior getting in on the action and wondering when he will get to help with reviews.
I'm afraid that if it did drip thru faster your coffee may not be as potent, the water needs time to steep while in the bean grinds in order to release the oils.... I love me some French press coffee with freshly ground 8oclock hazelnut mmmm yupppyupp in my cup!
Shit if it makes coffee in the woods in under 20 minutes start to finish and tastes good I’m good😁 got the GSI outdoor coffee brewer u showed awhile back works good as long as I can make coffee I’m good forgot the name but it’s a grey cup with a plunger etc.
Nope LOL When I need coffee I need it NOW !!!! haha. My GSI Press is fantastic. A little big but I use it everyday multiple times and its worth the little xtra space . Its all about what makes your trip most enjoyable and quick and lot of coffee is of them Great review Thanks
One lets the coffee sit in the press fir a few minutes before pressing. I dont think you have an argument.
Fortunately I like chocafee so the instant coffee works, fast and delicious!
Nice review, thanks. I'll stick to my French Press.
Merrell love the coffee vids and wanted to known how the Merrell MQM flex are working for you
I hate slow and cold coffee. Thanks for the heads up!!!
Very interesting just ordered one. Hopefully its been upgraded some
The Titan Preparedness Channel how did it work. Bought one today. Should I keep my receipt?
@@jannisct for $10 bucks(amazon) its not bad. Very light weight, portable, easy to use. My only complaint was i like a dark coffee and was unable to put my usual amount of grounds in it just becausethe bowl is small. I usually dont bring the water to a soild boil but with this i do just because it does take 2-3 mins to run thru, also pour a few oz first wait a few seconds then continue, that give the grounds time to bloom. All in all a good product imo. Ill be doing a review of it soon on my channel as well and comparing it to some other coffee makers out there.
7 minutes for one cup of coffee definitely doesn't fly, especially if you have more than one camper. If you have 3-4 campers who need coffee, you're either spending $25 or so to buy one for everyone or you're just using a french press or percolator.
Another great review product Aaron an keep up the awesome content Sir.
Thank you
I think you are doing something wrong. Your conclusion that the Rocket takes too long is ridiculous. I just made some coffee with the rocket and it took 1 minute 45 seconds. I used two full spoons of ground coffee.
Got one last week and test drove this weekend. Not impressed. At all. Same issues you point out. Takes too long and not very much coffee is made. Temperature is less the issue, but still not great.
Need to make the 4 holes on thw funnel a little bit bigger
If I fill the funnel up the coffee tastes too watered down for me. So really it only makes a half cup unfortunately
Any suggestions on coffee cream alternatives for camping?
zoo I haven’t looked into that
Wow, bro you are doing something wrong. I purchased this product yesterday and this morning used it. It is really fast and the coffee is as good as you make it. Me, I make it good and strong. It s a great product and I will use it on CDT.
Would love to know…I use the GSI pour over and it rocks. This nothing but problems.
@@gideonstactical Huh? contradictory. Sorry I don't get it. I used very fine grind. I put two and a half heaping spoons into the filter. I did not tamp it down or anything. I placed, as per directions, a little water in at first (1/8-1/2 inch in depth. It drained through quick (in a couple of seconds). Then I filled up the reservoir as much as I could. It was then real fast. OK. Hope you keep drinking coffee. As one to another-we love our coffee! ps.another aspect I like about this is it is very durable and not flimsy.
Better off using a aero press.
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I would to see some tea brewers
Quinn Warman tea bag hot water mix 😁👍
We have lift off lol
Quinn Warman nothing like a bit of tea with your crumpets while in the woods with your boyfriend mate.
Aeropress
Hello GT junior !!!!!!!!