Airscape

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Overview

Planetary Design produces Airscape, a line of vacuum-sealed canisters designed for coffee, tea, spices, and food storage, using patented technology to remove oxygen and block UV rays for preserving freshness.²⁵ The brand targets coffee enthusiasts, home cooks, and campers with durable stainless steel, glass, and plastic options suitable for kitchen and outdoor use.³⁵

History

Planetary Design, the manufacturer of Airscape, was founded in 2004 when its owners developed the first product during a backpacking trip in Montana.³ The company has focused on expanding the Airscape line to include various materials and sizes for coffee beans, ground coffee, tea, and other perishables.²⁵ Key milestones include introducing stainless steel canisters noted for their lightweight durability ideal for camping.³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Airscape Stainless Steel Coffee Canisters	Durable vacuum-sealed storage for coffee and camping	$25 - $60
Airscape Glass Canisters	Transparent oxygen-removing storage for food and coffee	$30 - $50
Airscape Kilo Canisters	Large-capacity for bulk coffee in cafes and home	$50 - $70
Airscape Plastic Canisters	Lightweight airtight storage for pet food and perishables	$20 - $40

Manufacturing

Airscape canisters are manufactured by Planetary Design, with stainless steel versions made from restaurant-grade material for durability and no flavor transfer.¹³ Production details on locations or in-house vs. outsourced processes are not specified in available sources.

Notable Products

Airscape Classic Coffee Canister - Stainless steel canister with plunger lid that removes oxygen to preserve coffee freshness.
Airscape Kilo - Large stainless steel canister for storing up to 1 kg of coffee beans.
Airscape Glass Canister - Clear glass version with vacuum-seal lid for visible food storage like tea and herbs.
Airscape Stainless Steel Chalk Canister - Chalkboard-finish steel canister for labeling coffee or spice storage.

Reputation

Airscape canisters are praised by coffee enthusiasts for effectively extending bean freshness through oxygen removal and UV protection, outperforming standard containers.²⁶ Professionals note their versatility for home, cafe, and camping use due to lightweight stainless steel construction.³⁶ Some users report minor issues with lid mechanisms during extended use.⁶

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