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Voyager Hand Grinder

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$199.00
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Voyager Hand Grinder

Grind anywhere. Brew everywhere.

$199.00
Sale price  $199.00 Regular price 
  • Just 1.4 lb (640 g): The crank folds flat, so it slips into a backpack pocket.
  • Find your grind again: The numbered dial clicks, so you can note your setting and return to it.
  • Steel burr, metal body: Conical steel burrs in anodized metal, topped with a turned wood knob.
  • Ground in 45-60 seconds: About 15 g, roughly one cup, at medium grind, a little longer for espresso.
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A grinder built for the road. Ribbed metal body, a cone-shaped wooden knob, a steel conical burr that holds its setting through every flight, every campsite, every move. The Voyager earns its name.

The Voyager Hand Grinder is a portable manual burr grinder built around a conical steel burr set, an anodized metal body, and a turned wood knob. It grinds from espresso-fine to coarse pour-over, folds the crank against the body, and disassembles flat for travel. Palm-sized and light at roughly 1.4 lb (640 g), it slips into a backpack pocket or a carry-on.

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Specifications

Body material Anodized metal, matte black
Handle Fold-out metal crank, turned wood knob
Burr type Conical steel burr
Serves Single-dose, about 15 g (roughly one cup) per fill
Weight Approx. 1.4 lb (640 g)
Adjustment Numbered internal click dial, espresso to coarse
Finish Matte black with ribbed grip band
Portability Crank folds in, body packs flat

Care & maintenance

Metal and steel are forgiving, but coffee oils build up. Monthly cleaning keeps the grind consistent.

  • Daily rinse: After grinding, tap out the grounds, wipe the burr with a dry brush. No water on the burr, moisture causes rust and clumping.
  • Monthly deep clean: Disassemble fully, brush the burr with a stiff bristle brush, wipe the body with a damp cloth. Let everything dry before reassembly.
  • Wood knob care: Wipe with a barely damp cloth. Once or twice a year, rub in a drop of food-grade mineral oil to prevent drying and cracking.
  • Adjustment dial: If the dial stiffens, unscrew the burr assembly and wipe the threads clean. Coffee dust builds up and makes the adjustment sticky.

Frequently asked

How long does it take to grind a single dose?

Around 45 to 60 seconds at medium grind, a little longer for espresso-fine. It is not a rush, but it is not a workout either.

What grind settings does it cover?

Espresso-fine to coarse pour-over. The numbered internal dial clicks between settings so you can find a grind, note the number, and return to it every time.

How much coffee does one fill make?

It is a single-dose grinder, sized for about 15 g (roughly one cup) per fill, a double espresso or a small pour-over. If you brew for a crowd, grind in batches.

Can I grind directly into a portafilter?

Not directly, the grinder catches grounds in the lower chamber. Pour from there into the portafilter or filter cone. A small funnel helps if your portafilter is narrow.

Does it pack down for travel?

Yes. The crank folds flat against the body and the grinder disassembles for cleaning. Drop it in a pouch or a backpack side pocket.

Is the 640 g Voyager light enough for backpacking?

Yes for most trips. It weighs about 1.4 lb (640 g) and is palm-sized, and the steel conical burr does not chip if the bag gets knocked around.

Steel burr vs ceramic burr: which is better for travel?

Both grind evenly. Steel burrs, like the Voyager's conical steel burr, do not chip if the grinder gets knocked around in a bag. Ceramic burrs do not rust but can crack if dropped, so steel is the sturdier pick on the road.

Can I rinse the burr with water?

No. Brush the burr dry after each use, since moisture causes rust and clumping. For a deep clean, wipe the body with a damp cloth and let every part dry before reassembling.

Can I take a coffee grinder on a plane?

A manual grinder with no blades or battery is usually simple to pack in a carry-on. The Voyager Hand Grinder is palm-sized, about 640 g, folds its crank and packs flat. The Le Compact Burr Mill weighs about 340 g. Airline rules vary, so check yours, especially for battery-powered grinders.

I'm looking for a hand coffee grinder that fits in a bag. How big is the Precision Manual Grinder?

The Precision Manual Grinder measures 13.2 × 4.8 cm, a slim brushed 304 stainless steel body. The crank handle folds flat and lifts off, so it slips into a bag, a drawer or a campsite kit. It comes in brushed silver or brushed black. If you need something even more travel-minded, the Voyager Hand Grinder packs flat and weighs about 640 g.

Which grinder is right for one cup at a time, ground fresh just before I brew?

For a single dose, a small hand grinder is the natural fit. The Voyager Hand Grinder is listed as single-dose, about 15 g (roughly one cup) per fill, and the Kona Workshop Grinder is a single-serving grinder, roughly 1 to 2 cups per fill. Both are manual, so there is no motor noise. If you need more per fill, look at the Tempo USB Grinder, which takes up to 25 g of beans.

I'm looking for a camping coffee grinder with no electricity. What grinder and brewer do you suggest?

Choose a grinder with no cord. The Voyager Hand Grinder is built for travel: the crank folds against the body and it disassembles flat. The Precision Manual Grinder also has a folding handle that lifts off, and its page names the campsite. Pair either with a stainless steel press such as the Signature French Press. Portable gear: our portable grinders.

Which is the best hand grinder in your range if I want one for years?

It depends on how you use it. For everyday home brewing, the Kona Workshop Grinder has a cast iron conical burr and a tool-free dial. For espresso-level steps, the Diamond Manual Grinder has conical hardened stainless steel burrs and a 12-click dial. For travel, the Voyager Hand Grinder. All hand grinders: our manual grinders.

Diamond Manual Grinder or Voyager: which is the best travel coffee grinder?

The Voyager Hand Grinder is the travel specialist: about 640 g, a crank that folds in, a body that packs flat, and about 15 g (roughly one cup) per fill. The Diamond Manual Grinder is a machined aluminum grinder with a magnetic crank you can pull off for travel and a 12-click dial; it is more of a counter piece that travels. Choose the Voyager if weight and a small dose matter.

Which coffee grinders come in matte black for a dark kitchen?

Several do. The Precision Dial Grinder is matte black, the Voyager Hand Grinder is matte black with a wood knob, and the Pro Burr Grinder comes in matte black. The Precision Manual Grinder and the Diamond Manual Grinder have black options too.

Can a grinder burr rust, and how do I prevent it?

Steel and cast iron burrs can rust if they stay wet. The Voyager Hand Grinder page says to put no water on the burr, because moisture causes rust and clumping, and to wipe it with a dry brush after grinding. The Kona Workshop Grinder page says its cast iron burr should be kept dry. Keep any grinder dry between uses, for example the Precision Manual Grinder, which is hand wash only. Voyager: Voyager Hand Grinder.

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Questions

Frequently asked.

How long does it take to grind a single dose?
Around 45 to 60 seconds at medium grind, a little longer for espresso-fine. It is not a rush, but it is not a workout either.
What grind settings does it cover?
Espresso-fine to coarse pour-over. The numbered internal dial clicks between settings so you can find a grind, note the number, and return to it every time.
How much coffee does one fill make?
It is a single-dose grinder, sized for about 15 g (roughly one cup) per fill, a double espresso or a small pour-over. If you brew for a crowd, grind in batches.
Can I grind directly into a portafilter?
Not directly, the grinder catches grounds in the lower chamber. Pour from there into the portafilter or filter cone. A small funnel helps if your portafilter is narrow.
Does it pack down for travel?
Yes. The crank folds flat against the body and the grinder disassembles for cleaning. Drop it in a pouch or a backpack side pocket.
Is the 640 g Voyager light enough for backpacking?
Yes for most trips. It weighs about 1.4 lb (640 g) and is palm-sized, and the steel conical burr does not chip if the bag gets knocked around.
Steel burr vs ceramic burr: which is better for travel?
Both grind evenly. Steel burrs, like the Voyager's conical steel burr, do not chip if the grinder gets knocked around in a bag. Ceramic burrs do not rust but can crack if dropped, so steel is the sturdier pick on the road.
Can I rinse the burr with water?
No. Brush the burr dry after each use, since moisture causes rust and clumping. For a deep clean, wipe the body with a damp cloth and let every part dry before reassembling.
Can I take a coffee grinder on a plane?
A manual grinder with no blades or battery is usually simple to pack in a carry-on. The Voyager Hand Grinder is palm-sized, about 640 g, folds its crank and packs flat. The Le Compact Burr Mill weighs about 340 g. Airline rules vary, so check yours, especially for battery-powered grinders.
I'm looking for a hand coffee grinder that fits in a bag. How big is the Precision Manual Grinder?
The Precision Manual Grinder measures 13.2 × 4.8 cm, a slim brushed 304 stainless steel body. The crank handle folds flat and lifts off, so it slips into a bag, a drawer or a campsite kit. It comes in brushed silver or brushed black. If you need something even more travel-minded, the Voyager Hand Grinder packs flat and weighs about 640 g.
Which grinder is right for one cup at a time, ground fresh just before I brew?
For a single dose, a small hand grinder is the natural fit. The Voyager Hand Grinder is listed as single-dose, about 15 g (roughly one cup) per fill, and the Kona Workshop Grinder is a single-serving grinder, roughly 1 to 2 cups per fill. Both are manual, so there is no motor noise. If you need more per fill, look at the Tempo USB Grinder, which takes up to 25 g of beans.
I'm looking for a camping coffee grinder with no electricity. What grinder and brewer do you suggest?
Choose a grinder with no cord. The Voyager Hand Grinder is built for travel: the crank folds against the body and it disassembles flat. The Precision Manual Grinder also has a folding handle that lifts off, and its page names the campsite. Pair either with a stainless steel press such as the Signature French Press. Portable gear: our portable grinders.
Which is the best hand grinder in your range if I want one for years?
It depends on how you use it. For everyday home brewing, the Kona Workshop Grinder has a cast iron conical burr and a tool-free dial. For espresso-level steps, the Diamond Manual Grinder has conical hardened stainless steel burrs and a 12-click dial. For travel, the Voyager Hand Grinder. All hand grinders: our manual grinders.
Diamond Manual Grinder or Voyager: which is the best travel coffee grinder?
The Voyager Hand Grinder is the travel specialist: about 640 g, a crank that folds in, a body that packs flat, and about 15 g (roughly one cup) per fill. The Diamond Manual Grinder is a machined aluminum grinder with a magnetic crank you can pull off for travel and a 12-click dial; it is more of a counter piece that travels. Choose the Voyager if weight and a small dose matter.
Which coffee grinders come in matte black for a dark kitchen?
Several do. The Precision Dial Grinder is matte black, the Voyager Hand Grinder is matte black with a wood knob, and the Pro Burr Grinder comes in matte black. The Precision Manual Grinder and the Diamond Manual Grinder have black options too.
Can a grinder burr rust, and how do I prevent it?
Steel and cast iron burrs can rust if they stay wet. The Voyager Hand Grinder page says to put no water on the burr, because moisture causes rust and clumping, and to wipe it with a dry brush after grinding. The Kona Workshop Grinder page says its cast iron burr should be kept dry. Keep any grinder dry between uses, for example the Precision Manual Grinder, which is hand wash only. Voyager: Voyager Hand Grinder.
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Can I return it?
Yes. You have 30 days after delivery to return an unused item in its original packaging for a full refund. Email contact@frenchpressandco.com first and we will guide you through it. Return shipping is at your cost unless the item arrived damaged or faulty.
What if it arrives damaged?
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