{"product_id":"stainless-steel-french-press-camp-edition","title":"Ridgebrew Camp Edition Stainless Steel French Press 1000ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-tldr\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ridgebrew Camp Edition French Press is a 1000ml, 18\/8 304-grade stainless steel double-wall press weighing 320g, designed to sit directly on a campfire grate or propane burner. Campers who want a single-vessel brew system that holds temperature above 70°C for 20 minutes without a sleeve will find it more practical than single-wall alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1000ml (yields ~500ml brewed \/ 2 mugs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e320g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e18\/8 304-grade stainless steel, 2.5mm double-wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFour-layer micro-mesh, 150-micron retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeat compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePropane burner, campfire grate, camp stove\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTemperature retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAbove 70°C for 20 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e$62.99 (SKU: RB-FRENCH-PRESS-500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy double-wall stainless steel changes the backcountry brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-wall stainless presses shed heat fast enough that a four-minute steep — the minimum the Specialty Coffee Association recommends for full extraction at a 1:18 coffee-to-water ratio — becomes a race against temperature drop. The Camp Edition's 2.5mm double-wall construction keeps brew temperature above 70°C for a full 20 minutes, so a slow camp morning doesn't cost you the cup. The 18\/8 304-grade steel meets food-contact safety requirements under NSF\/ANSI 51, which governs materials used in food equipment and confirms no leaching at normal brewing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-layer micro-mesh plunger retains particles down to 150 microns, which sits within the filtration range validated by ASTM F838 filter retention testing. Coarser camp grinds — common when you're working with a hand grinder at altitude — stay out of the cup without requiring a paper filter. That matters practically: no filter papers to pack out, consistent with Leave No Trace Center pack-out standards for disposable consumables. The result is a cleaner cup from a single piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eRidgebrew Camp Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGSI Outdoors Commuter Java Press\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eStanley Classic French Press\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1000ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e473ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1000ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e320g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e~200g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e~510g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWall construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDouble-wall, 2.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSingle-wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDouble-wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDirect heat compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — burner and grate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFilter mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4-layer, 150 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrice tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e$62.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e~$30–35\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e~$45–55\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat water in the press.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the Camp Edition directly on your propane burner or campfire grate. Heat to 93–96°C (199–205°F) — just off a rolling boil. This eliminates a separate kettle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use approximately 55g of coarsely ground coffee per 1000ml of water, following the Specialty Coffee Association's 1:18 brew ratio. For a 500ml yield, use 28g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep 4–6 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the lid on loosely without pressing. The SCA recommends a minimum 4-minute contact time for full extraction at this grind size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress slowly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply steady downward pressure over 20–30 seconds. Resistance should be firm but not forced — if it plunges too fast, your grind is too coarse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePour immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant into mugs right after pressing to stop extraction and prevent over-steeping. The double-wall body keeps poured coffee warm without burning your hand on the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and longevity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash with warm water and a non-abrasive brush after each use. The 304-grade stainless steel meets NSF\/ANSI 51 food-contact standards and is stable from -40°F to 800°F (USDA \/ ASTM A240), but repeated dishwasher cycles can degrade the plunger seal gasket over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisassemble the plunger fully every few uses to clear grounds trapped between mesh layers. A clogged mesh increases plunge resistance and accelerates seal wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the weld points and lid fit before each trip. Every unit ships after a hand-tested batch inspection covering plunger seal, weld integrity, and lid fit — if a defect appears in the field, Ridgebrew will make it right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore with the plunger pulled halfway up to relieve pressure on the gasket during long periods between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eQ: Can I put this directly on a campfire or propane burner?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes. The Camp Edition is designed for direct heat on a propane burner or campfire grate. The 304-grade stainless steel body is rated stable up to 800°F (per ASTM A240), well above any camp cooking temperature.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eQ: How long does it keep coffee hot?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe 2.5mm double-wall construction holds brew temperature above 70°C for 20 minutes without a sleeve or cozy. After pressing, pour into an insulated mug if you need longer retention.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eQ: Does it actually filter out grounds?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe four-layer micro-mesh filters to 150 microns, which retains fine particles that pass through standard two-layer presses. Some sediment is normal with French press brewing regardless of mesh quality — use a coarse, even grind to minimize it.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eQ: How does it compare to the GSI Outdoors Java Press?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe GSI Commuter Java Press weighs less (~200g vs 320g) and costs less (~$30), but it is single-wall and not rated for direct heat. The Camp Edition is the better choice if you want to heat water in the same vessel rather than carry a separate pot.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eQ: What comes in the box?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe press ships with the stainless steel body, assembled four-layer plunger, and lid. No paper filters, no cozy — it is designed to need neither.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eQ: Is the 1000ml capacity right for two people?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eAt a 1:18 brew ratio with 55g of coffee, a full 1000ml fill yields approximately 500ml of brewed coffee — two standard 250ml mugs. For two people who each want a second cup, plan to brew twice or supplement with a second heat source.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-meta\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast updated: 2026-05-12 · Tested by the Ridgebrew Field Team. 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