My French press cracked right before a camping trip in the Adirondacks

I was packing up for a three day hike last month and my old glass press split at the base when I put it in the box. I had to run to a store in Lake Placid and grab a cheap metal one for $22. It actually worked better than I thought, keeping the coffee hot way longer over the campfire. Has anyone else switched from glass to metal for outdoor stuff and noticed a big difference?

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3 Comments

luna8242mo ago

Yeah, the metal one is a total upgrade for camping.

the_karen2mo ago

My old glass press did the same thing on a trip to Baxter State Park. The metal ones really do hold heat better over a fire.

amy_foster792mo ago

Disagree, my metal press cools down way too fast. Maybe it's just me but @the_karen, I've had better luck with glass.