This time, I was the one to break the french press. :( The little nut that holds the filter to the rod fell off, leaving the filter at the bottom of the container.

I did fix it eventually, but it was a bit of a challenge, especially without coffee. :)

I really broke the french press this time. The rubber and filter started to separate and tear. So, we're now on to our third french press. This one should be delivered later this week. http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/b...xx.esn_results

Uh oh. Let us know what happens next.

I actually had a french press in a hotel room recently, and as I rinsed it out in the sink for a second use that day wondered how durable it would be with heavy guest usage (I assume)

The one that I broke supposedly has a limited lifetime warranty, so I'm pondering contacting the manufacturer about it. Worst case, tehy don't replace it. If they do, then we have one for travel, one for home. :)

Although a new french press is not offensively expensive but rather than buying a whole new press do the research for replacement glass breaker, save your money and cause less waste.

I have a Bodum french press plastic travel size. Had it for a few years and use it almost daily. Love it.

I did not break the beaker on this one, but rather, the plastic/filter started to tear.

I would also recommend getting and/or making a french press cozy. They have them all over etsy and they help to keep the coffee warm for much longer.

My wife made us one out of felt and it keeps the coffee warm for 2-3 times longer, you can also knit one if you are that crafty.

Best of luck!

The coffee doesn't last that long for me. :) I usually drink all of it really rather quickly.

I wish I had seen your thread earlier--I have a stainless French press that holds 48oz, and has vacuum walls which keep the coffee hot for hours. I've had it for 6 or 7 years, and the company just replaced the filter part for me at no cost.

It's this item:
http://www.liquidplanet.com/Planetar...ses-p-237.html

I like that one. Perhaps that one may end up being Mr. Kipper's travel one!