I had a couple of these types of grinder/brewers that were off-brand before I finally sprung for the Cafflano. It's great; the grinder is high quality and takes a bit of getting used to but I don't think it'll ever give out. The self-contained mug is relatively large, but for the number of features you get with it, it's worth it as that is literally all you need to bring with you to make good coffee. You can pre-load it with beans for easy next cup. I have never used the pour-over spigot that's included in the top cup, but it does offer a nice fine stream for a controlled pour. The pour-over basket itself is small and very fine mesh, so you would need a slightly coarser grind, otherwise be prepared to sit there and meditate for at least five minutes while you pour (and your water will likely fall out of ideal brewing range). If you're not a zealous coffee aficionado who needs everything to be laboratory precision, then it's totally fine and very convenient for travel. If you are, you'll probably find something to gripe about, but come on, we're talking about a portable grinder and pour over...