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FWIW, the Aergrind takes a bit of beating for a compact travel grinder
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I’ll check it out a bit more but the fact it’s height it almost 20cm taller than every other hand grinder, it’s a lot bigger than the rest. I’m allowed to have my own opinion, I asked for suggestions and I appreciate them regardless if I like the grinder or not
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Very subjective overly quick dismissal there.
Lido is no bigger in diameter than whats required to fit its burrs 48m conical.
Length is about whats required to hold / fit with stationary hand.
WHAT matters is grind quality. Micrometric stepless adjustment is good.
Matches any quality Ive run in electric grinders from 83mm flat burrs Anfim / Mazzers down thru the conical varieties.
Very acceptable manual backup for if/ when your espresso grinder is down.
Out travelling / holidaying I dont lose any coffee quality though a lesser grinder / stale coffee.
Matched with a Bellman esprsso pot (or Presso) its superb.
Note: My reference is a to Lido 2
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The fatter one might be easier to hold onto. Not sure of posters ages, but arthritic hands and light roast beans/ espresso grind, would be very difficult.
I have a lidoE as well, but it's too big for my travel to work. Find it easier to get the correct amount of beans with the precision (fill it up!)
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Let us know your thoughts when you receive it hey
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I purchased the larger 25g precision one from site sponsor Alternative Brewing ~$150. Yet I do like the smaller one as it fits inside one of the Aeropress modelsOriginally posted by Jackster View PostI'm still using the $120 precision grinder......... Fits inside aeropress,!
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I'm still using the $120 precision grinder. Stainless burrs and small fits 18g beans in the top. Fits inside aeropress, so usual small size.
I been using it for good 3yrs now, it must have had 8kg beans through it. Using it 1-2 times daily last 2yrs as my usual setup. It doesn't seem to have blunted as yet. And I run it in the region of espresso fine - 1.5 minute aeropress brew time. Can recommend. The outside timber finish is pretty chipped, and has a dent on the top rim from when I dropped it. Still good!
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1zpresso JX-Pro - the best value money: wide grinding range with fine adjustment - good from drip to espresso, 47mm burrs - grinds fast; good grinding quality - comparable to NZ. New costs around $260, pre-loved sells around $200.
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I just bought a Kingrinder K6 for giggles.
$220 delivered sometime early this year.
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Looks okay, but looks very bulky in comparison to what I currently have. Sure the handle folds in but it’s very tall. And 70g hopper is definitely not necessary for my needs at all which I assume a lot of the space is made to accomodate this also. Thanks for the suggestion but I will give the lido a miss
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Can't go past Lido ET grinder. Roughly 279 to 299 but it is a great unit
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Manual grinder for travelling?
I currently own a rhino wares compact ceramic burr hand grinder, and it just seems to lack adjustability, consistency and speed. It’s definitely more than 3 or so years old, and there’s a lot more options available these days! What are some good travel/camp friendly manual grinders, that is suitable to aeropress and nanopresso brews. Ideally I’d like to stick fairly budget wise as I won’t use it too often, but I enjoy coffee enough to have something that will last and be worth while. Something under $250 I think would be a good budget to stick at. I mean, im happy for any option, whether it’s cheaper or whether its at the higher price point of the $250. Please throw any suggestions my way!

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