I’m another advocate for the Aeopress particularly with the “flow control filter cap” which makes the inverted method easier. Having both has allowed me to adapt to course and fine grinds, I’ve enjoyed learning more about how expectations differ for coffee in different cultures (even if it is to renew appreciation for styles I was already familiar with).

There are similarities with a French Press, but the learning curve is way longer, especially if you appreciate the endless opportunities for tweaking and adapting. The strongest advantage over a French Press, and this comes into its own when in a hotel room, is the simplicity of cleaning the thing up. It’s instant.

I don’t usually use the funnel at all at home, but it’s sometimes useful when away as it widens the kinds of cups and receptacles you can push the brewed coffee into.