MSR WindBurner Coffee Press Kit
- French Press
- 4.2 cups
- French Press
- Reusable
A lightweight, purpose-built add-on for WindBurner owners that works as intended, with the caveat that fine grounds will slip past the mesh more than they would with a full-size French press.
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How it ranks among the 25 french presses we track
4.4★ across 264 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
264 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
This is MSR's coffee press attachment for the 1-liter WindBurner stove system, adding a stainless steel strainer disc and plunger that stows inside the pot with the rest of the stove kit.
It isn't a standalone French press; it only works with an MSR WindBurner 1L pot and nests inside that pot for packing rather than taking up separate space. A few backpackers who've used both WindBurner press sizes note the 1L version uses a plastic plunger stem where MSR's smaller press uses metal, and that a coarser coffee grind seals better against the strainer than a fine grind.
- Stainless steel strainer disc with a flexible perimeter gasket
- Disassembles into 2 pieces for flat storage
- Weighs 1.3 oz / 37 g
- Built specifically for 1L WindBurner pots
Who it's for
Backpackers and campers who already own the MSR WindBurner 1L stove and want to brew ground coffee without carrying a separate French press.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who use it on backpacking trips say it works as intended and packs away with no added bulk. The main gripes are a plastic plunger stem that needs gentle handling and some fine coffee grounds getting through the mesh, which a couple of reviewers say is worth accepting for the weight savings over a separate French press.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Nests inside the WindBurner 1L pot with no added pack space
- Weighs 1.3 oz, negligible for backpacking
- Coarse-ground coffee brews with minimal sediment
- Some fine coffee grounds pass through the mesh
- Plunger stem is plastic and needs careful handling
- Only fits the 1L WindBurner pot, not other sizes
Performance notes
The stainless strainer disc and gasket seal against the inside of the 1L pot, and the plunger unscrews into two pieces to store alongside the stove head, fuel canister and stand. Reviewers who tested grind sizes found a coarser grind produces less sediment than a fine grind, and more than one owner mentions handling the plunger rod carefully since it's a thin part not built for rough treatment.
Specifications
| Brand | MSR |
|---|---|
| Model | 040818092231 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5 ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.8 × 3.8 × 1.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.2 cups |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | stainless steel |
| Exterior Finish | Metallic |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Strainer, Push Rod, Lid |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Coffee Input Type | ground |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Specific Uses For Product | Camping, Backpacking |
| Part Number | 09223 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Item Type Name | Coffee Press Kit |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Style | 1.0-Liter |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in french presses.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSR WindBurner Coffee Press KitThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 264 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Bodum Caffettiera French Press Coffee MakerBodum | 4.5 / 5 | 9,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| AeroPress Original Coffee PressAeroPress | 4.6 / 5 | 25,976 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Secura French Press Coffee MakerSecura | 4.7 / 5 | 35,737 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Coffee Gator 304 Grade Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 34 ozCoffee Gator | 4.7 / 5 | 12,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the MSR 040818092231
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this fit the smaller WindBurner Duo or Personal stove?
No, MSR specifies it for the 1-liter WindBurner pot; reviewers note the smaller WindBurner press uses a different, metal plunger stem.
Does coffee grind size matter?
Yes, reviewers found a coarser grind leaves less sediment in the cup than a fine grind.
How does it pack with the stove?
The plunger unscrews into two pieces and stores inside the pot along with the stove head, fuel canister and stand.