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5.0 out of 5 starsDIYS "Hole" fix no more grounds and nesting in 24oz camping pot.
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019
Keeps coffee piping hot for longer without burning your hands! I love this mug. Yes, the "hole" does allow grounds to get in your cup, no matter how slow or stable you press. After some experimentation, I found the "hole" prevents hot beverage from pouring out onto the handle and burning you or making a mess while pressing, soooo, I took an old gold coffee filter and cut a piece of the screen out and melded it to the "hole" on the inside using a CLEAN low heat solder iron (15 amp and NO solder, just using the heat). I'm not suggesting anyone else do it, just saying that is what I did, by forming a large enough piece of filter/screen, that if it fell off it couldn't be accidently drank. Then lightly melt the plastic while pressing the screen in place with the iron. Mine is for ever secured, and I will have to watch to make sure it doesn't clog. I bought this mug for when we are out fishing or day hiking as thermos are very heavy, I was thinking I could Dremel off the handle and nest it in my 24oz Stanley pot so my coffee will be piping hot made fresh on an alcohol or solid fuel light weight stove during break. I'm loving this mug so much for indoor use that I don't want to take the handle off, so I might get another one. It will fit if I take out the filter and put it upside down in the cup and still have room in the cup and pot for fuel or coffee grounds, creamer, egg and a small bag of oatmeal or grits for a wilderness breakfast and still be able to lock the lid on. Without the handle this cup will also nest inside the Ozark cup from Walmart but is taller. I would say the mug is too heavy for long backpacking trips unless this is your luxury item. 7.02 oz or 128gm with the handle still attached, but also, it's a coffee maker, mug, soup bowl etc. With my fix, this is perfect for me. It will never see a dishwasher nor a microwave because this thing holds in the heat and I don't want to ruin that. Believe me, I have a cupboard full of travel mugs that don't come even close to this one. This is sturdy made, hard to tip over and only leaks if you where to lie it on it's side or put it upside down, I'm happy and think it is worth the purchase. I will update if anything changes my mind and share that too.
