Can the Flair PRO 2 Truly Be Considered a Portable Espresso Maker?

Question

Looking at the Flair PRO 2 I want to make an espresso on the road. Is it even practical to take with you?

Answer 1

The Flair PRO 2 is a fully manual espresso machine and includes a carry case therefore it is portable. The metal parts are in crucial areas and it is a well made machine which can make good espresso. There are drawbacks though, as it is still somewhat portable but is mostly limited to being used on a table or a flat surface, so it is not ideal for more rougher camping type of use without having to set things up correctly. It may not be the simplest espresso maker for the busy awaiting customer, but it is a great machine if the proper prerequisites for use are alongside you.

Comments

That conclusion and the placement of the flair just tipped me over the edge

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For me, the selling point of 'portable' espresso makers isn't their portability, but that they are a (relatively) cheaper entry point into the world of espresso. My Flair Signature has yet to leave my coffee bar.

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The Flair excels if you're the kind of person who travels often to places where you'll have modern conveniences and you love espresso. I can pack it up with a hand grinder and bring it to a beach house for the weekend with no problem. It's not bulky enough to be obnoxious, and it's a fun curiosity with good build quality that doesn't break the bank. My friends and family love it whenever I show them how it works.

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I own a Flair Pro 2, I have never brewed with it outside mainly cause I do not have a outdoor gas burner. However I will say it has given me Espressos better than 90% of the cafes I have visited over the past 2-3 years. Worth it, and if you do travel between Home and somewhere else regularly. It is perfect for you. I will add, you do not even need hot water, if you have access to ice (difficult if you are hiking, I know) a cold turbo espresso shot is usually really delicious.

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​18:11 This final scene shows just how unportable the Flair really is... that lever is clearly too long for a quick & easy outside anything! 
James, please tell me that final shot composition was no accident!?

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Thanks for a fascinating content. I go on a lot of field trips, most of them on jeeps and other 4X4 vehicles so weight and space are not an issue. The Flair seems to be an ideal device for such trips. Combined with a manual or even electric grinder with a suitable battery bank I can already see in my eyes the morning coffee with the sunrise in the middle of the desert

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Pinnacle or not, you've inspired me to dive into the fragrant abyss of homemade espresso. İt's been ten months that I own a Flair Neo, which was my dream coming true as soon as I learned about La Pavoni, but I wanted a non-electric espresso machine. I've upgraded it since with a normal PF and a pressure gauge, bought an espresso-capable hand grinder, and I'm in heaven. İ don't find the preparations a bother, quite the opposite — it's a meditative ritual that I enjoy several times a day. Thank you so very much for that joy, James!

Correction: I will never be able to look at this lever the way I did before today.

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In the world of personal audio, the Flair would be akin to a “transportable” system. (Think: full size headphones and an amp, that you’d bring to a location and setup, but not use on the go.)