The $35 MiiR Pourigami: A Pocket-Sized Camp Pour-Over

Camp coffee usually forces a choice between fragile pour-over gear and instant crystals. CNET coffee writer Nikita Ephanov argues that MiiR's $35 Pourigami resolves that trade-off: a stainless-steel dripper that folds flat to under 10 by 16 centimeters and weighs just under eight ounces.

The Pourigami is made of three thin stainless-steel trapezoids that slot into a pyramid in about 20 seconds. It sits on a travel mug and takes standard No. 2 cone filters. MiiR's own compostable paper filters held most reliably in testing, but the reviewer says compatible filters are easy to find.

Brewing follows familiar pour-over steps: add ground coffee, pour water heated to about 90 degrees Celsius, and finish extraction by the 3.5-minute mark. Because the dripper drains more slowly than a V60, a coarse and uniform grind is important. The reviewer produced light-bodied, balanced cups from medium roasts and says the brewer works fine with preground coffee or beans ground one click coarser than a V60.

Why the Pourigami Suits Camp Coffee Better Than a V60 or AeroPress

Where the Pourigami sits among V60, Chemex and AeroPress

The review compares the Pourigami with a Chemex in character but with far better portability. It drains more slowly than a V60, which is why coarser grinds and medium or dark roasts work best. Delicate light roasts can taste under-extracted and too acidic, according to the reviewer.

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Durability and logistics are the real design win

The steel construction is the direct fix for a problem the reviewer had with a plastic V60 that broke inside a camping pack. Against an AeroPress, the Pourigami doesn't require a stable surface for firm plunging and is easier to clean during multi-day use. The included synthetic case and flat-fold design lower the friction of adding real coffee to car camping, backpacking or bike-packing.

What $35 buys

The value case is not that this is the cheapest brewer, but that it combines durability, compact storage and acceptable pour-over quality. For an outdoor-specific brewer used several days in a row, the review's argument is that those practical qualities justify the price better than a cheaper plastic dripper that may not survive packing.

Brewing Baseline for the MiiR Pourigami

Brewing setup that worked for the reviewer

  • Use a No. 2 cone filter; MiiR's compostable filters held steady, but other No. 2 filters also fit.
  • Grind coarse and uniform — one click coarser than a V60 if a coffee shop grinds the beans; avoid a blade grinder.
  • For single-origin beans, start with 21 grams of coffee to 300 milliliters of water; for blends, use 23 grams to 300 milliliters.
  • Heat water to roughly 90 degrees Celsius and aim to finish pouring by the 3.5-minute mark.
  • Choose medium or dark roasts; the reviewer cautions that delicate light roasts can taste too acidic.
  • Preground coffee or a portable hand grinder adds convenience when camping.

At $35, the reviewer considers the Pourigami worth it for frequent camp or travel brewing; if you mainly brew at home, a standard V60 or espresso machine remains better suited.