https://mightygoods.com/baristas-coffee-packing/ Check out this article from MightyGoods! I feel the need to specify I pack my French press with baby socks--they slip right in.

"But if you’re going to a city, why not leave your gear behind and enjoy whatever the city has to offer? It’s such a wonderful way to have a small, affordable travel adventure. Some of the most memorable coffee experiences of my life have been surprises. American coffee culture still has regional variations (are you going to refuse a French Roast with chicory with your beignet because it’s dark roasted?) and I hope coffee professionals will take advantage of the opportunity to learn and experience new things, rather than exclusively focus on what we already know we can do well."