AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Maker
The whole brewer packs inside its own 15 oz mug, 4.6" x 3.6" x 3.6" at 11.4 oz. Hot water in, a real cup out, about two minutes.
$49.95, ships from Charlottesville.
Shop the AeroPress Go →What makes a good portable coffee maker?
Three things: it works without electricity, it survives being thrown in a bag, and it makes coffee you actually want to drink. Most travel brewers get one or two of those.
Pod machines need power and counter space. Collapsible pour-over cones work but take patience and a steady hand. French presses are glass or heavy steel, and they leave grit in the cup.
The AeroPress checks all three. It is plastic and steel, needs only hot water, and presses through a paper micro-filter, so the cup is clean.
Which AeroPress is best for travel?
It depends on what the coffee lands in. All three brew the same way, so the choice is about packing and drinking, not taste.
| Model | Price | Brews | Packs into | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroPress Go | $49.95 | 8 oz | Its own 15 oz mug, 11.4 oz total | A go bag, a carry-on, a desk drawer |
| AeroPress Go Plus | $89.95 | 10 oz | An insulated steel tumbler with a magnetic lid | Road trips, job sites, drinking on the move |
| AeroPress Original | $39.95 | 10 oz, one to two cups | Nothing. Bring your own mug. | Home, office, a truck toolbox |
AeroPress Go Plus Travel Coffee Maker
What we sell. A shatterproof Tritan press that nests inside a double wall, vacuum insulated 18/8 stainless tumbler. The base holds your filters and the magnetic lid fits a car cup holder.
Why it helps you. You brew straight into the cup you are going to drink from, then repack the press inside it. One item in the bag instead of two.
How to buy. $89.95 in cream, one time purchase.
Shop the Go Plus →How do you make coffee with a portable coffee maker on the road?
You need three things: ground coffee, hot water, and the press. Most hotels have a kettle or a coffee machine that will run hot water with no pod in it.
Pre-grind your coffee at home into a zip bag, about 15 grams per cup. Fill the press, add water just off the boil, stir, wait a minute, and press slowly. Clean up is popping the puck into the trash and rinsing.
What is the easiest way to get everything in one box?
The G.O.O.D. Kit. It is the press, the cup you drink from all day, and enough coffee for the trip, packed together so you do not forget a piece.
G.O.O.D. Kit | AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Kit
What we sell. G.O.O.D. stands for Get Out Of Dodge. An AeroPress Go, an ARC logo etched 20 oz insulated tumbler, and two 12 oz bags of Spectre Dark Espresso Roast.
Why it helps you. The Go mug brews, the tumbler is what you drink from all day, and two full bags means you are not rationing on day three.
How to buy. $99.99, ground or whole bean, black or OD Green tumbler.
Shop the G.O.O.D. Kit →What coffee should you pack?
Something that tastes good without a perfect setup. On the road your water temperature and timing will be rough, and a forgiving roast covers for that.
Fire Watch, our Colombian medium, is the safe all-day pick. Spectre is the one for a strong, espresso-style cup.
The press only matters if the bag is full
What we sell. Small batch coffee roasted in Charlottesville. Seven core roasts, whole bean or ground, 12 oz bags at $16.99.
Why it helps you. Set it to resupply on your schedule and there is always a bag ready to throw in the travel kit.
How to buy. Subscriptions take 30% off the first order automatically, no code. One time orders take 15% with WELCOME15.
See the lineup →Questions people actually ask
What is the best portable coffee maker?
For most people, an AeroPress. It needs no electricity, brews in about two minutes, packs small, and makes a clean cup through a paper micro-filter. The Go packs into its own mug, and the Go Plus brews into an insulated tumbler.
Do portable coffee makers need electricity?
Many do not. An AeroPress only needs hot water from any source: a kettle, a camp stove, or a hotel coffee machine run without a pod.
What is the difference between the AeroPress Go and Go Plus?
The Go brews 8 oz and packs inside its own 15 oz mug. The Go Plus brews 10 oz and packs inside a double wall insulated steel tumbler with a magnetic lid that fits a car cup holder. The Go is smaller, the Go Plus keeps the coffee hot.
Can you bring an AeroPress on a plane?
Yes. It is plastic with no blades or batteries. Bring ground coffee in a bag and get hot water after security or at the hotel.
Is the AeroPress Original good for travel?
It works fine, but it does not pack into anything, so you need your own mug. It is the better pick for a desk, a truck, or a home counter.
