The Stansport 278 is a 0.8 L metal French press priced at $14.57, rated 4.1 stars from 788 reviews. It is a no-frills option clearly aimed at outdoor or camp use where a glass carafe would be a liability.
Campers, hikers, or anyone brewing coffee over a camp stove who needs a press that will not shatter. The 0.8 L metal body and black color handle rough conditions better than glass alternatives at this price.
Skip if
You are brewing at home and want something that looks polished on a countertop, or if you need reliable dishwasher-safe confirmation. Cleanup and finish information are both absent from the spec sheet.
Capacity 0.8 L
Type French Press
Coffee input Ground
Filter Reusable
Wattage 800 W
Operation Manual
Priced 51% below the category median ($29.99 across 25 tracked models)
Wattage of 800 W - lower than 100% of the 25 models we track
Our scorecard
4.1/5overall
Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 788 owner ratings
Popularity2.0/5
788 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Stansport 278 is built for conditions where a glass French press is a bad idea. The metal body holds 0.8 L, which is a generous capacity for two or three camp cups, and it is priced at $14.57, making it one of the lower-cost options in this roundup. The reusable filter is standard for the format and avoids the need to pack paper filters in a camping kit.
The unit lists 800 W and button controls in its spec sheet, which is unusual for a camp press with no power source noted. Given the manual operation designation and the outdoor-focused form factor, those specs likely reflect a variant or listing artifact rather than an actual powered heating element. The core function is a straightforward plunger-and-press brewer.
At 4.1 stars from 788 reviews, sentiment is positive but slightly below the field. The lower rating is consistent with the tradeoffs at this price point: metal construction at under $15 tends to involve less precise tolerances on the plunger seal, which can affect how cleanly the filter presses and how much sediment ends up in the cup.
Pros
Metal body will not break in a bag or at a campsite
0.8 L brews two to three cups at a time
Very affordable at $14.57
Reusable filter, no paper needed
Compact enough for outdoor use
Cons
4.1 stars is the lowest rating in this group
No dishwasher-safe confirmation in specs
Finish and cleanup details are sparse
Listed wattage (800 W) is unclear given manual operation designation
Performance notes
0.8 L capacity. Metal material. Black finish. Manual operation. Reusable filter. Ground coffee input. Button controls listed. Dimensions 4 x 5.25 x 7.25 in. Dishwasher safe status not specified.
What buyers say
At 4.1 stars from 788 reviews, buyers are generally satisfied given the price and intended use. Camp-use buyers are the core audience and most complaints center on seal tightness and minor sediment in the cup, which are typical metal press tradeoffs rather than defects specific to this model.
Yes, a metal body is more durable than glass when packed in a bag or used on a camp stove, and the 0.8 L capacity makes enough coffee for two to three people.
Does it use paper filters?
No, the Stansport 278 uses a reusable metal filter built into the plunger.
Why is the price so low compared to other French presses?
At $14.57 it is a budget option with fewer finish refinements and no dishwasher-safe confirmation. It is priced for practicality over aesthetics, which suits its outdoor positioning.
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