Camp Coffee

[Salue]

When I do bring a french press, I bring this one since it's insulated stainless.



Is made by Nissan, I've had it for over 10 years and have had to replace the metal filter only once so far. But lately, I've been just using the pour over or aeropress.

 

[Pin_Head]

A number of years ago a buddy had one of these on a trip. It's now what I use camping as well.

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These are da bomb.

I used these stove top espresso makers for 30 years at home before I got my DeLonghi Mgnifica super automatic espresso maker. I always brought one backpacking or camping.

 

[snobdds]

I also use the Bialetti as it's the land cruiser of coffee set-ups. Nothing to fail and produces one hell of a cup of coffee.

 

[BMThiker]

The Aeropress was perfect for this past weekend's trip. The compact burr grinder worked flawlessly too. I was amazed at how easy the Aeropress was to clean. The design is very well thought out and using it is a breeze.

At home I use a standard French press, but it travels well too. Price is not bad for a SS double wall with 1L capacity.
http://www.amazon.com/SterlingPro-D...?srs=9308789011&ie=UTF8&qid=1442927403&sr=8-2

 

[warezdog]

I swear by mine, not a GSI but same design works like a champ

 

[Vulture HQ]

Here is my go to set up. I am also in the middle of getting another kit put together for light weight trips. Still evolving but basically, burr grinder, beans, jet boil and pour over into the Stanley Mug. I have not tried the Snow Peak pour over but need to get away from this GSI unit, it just doesn't do a good job and lets the coffee get too cold.
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[Vulture HQ]

vulture coffee set up - trailer

• Vulture HQ
• Oct 23, 2015

 

[AJP]

Gotta disagree with you about percolator coffee, agree 110% about instant. I prefer tea over instant coffee, a nice cup of Earl Grey beats the hell out of any instant coffee.

With proper care percolator coffee can be very tasty, as with most things it's in the details. Start with cold water, know the correct ratio of grounds to water, and pay attention to how long you let it perc. I've been doing for a long time and can smell when the coffee is ready. If you let it perc to long it gets bitter and nasty, not long enough and it's even worse.

I like french press, and espresso, but when camping I love the smell of percolator coffee and Coleman fuel in the morning.

me too ... and the HISS of the Coleman stove!! I used to get up to Labrador every summer for some fly fishing and a local store that sold the usual souvenirs had an interesting item: "Tea Dolls" ,,, these were handmade dolls for little girls that were made from various colourful fabrics sewn together ... I was told that the name came from the fact that when the kids used to go out on the winter traplines with their parents - everybody had to carry something! So the little girls carried these dolls that were stuffed with loose tea. As the family used up the tea they would replace the "stuffing" with moss so the doll was still "functional" ... wish I had bought one for my daughter (that I didnt have at the time!). As much as I like coffee - tea is a great option occasionally. Avoid tea bags as (according to the purists) the bags just contain "floor sweepings." Purchase loose leaf tea from a reliable source that knows good tea (Persian/Iranians ...in LA). It is very light to carry and you will be surprised as I was that good long strand loose tea can be re-used several times effectively. A little "tea ball" is pretty handy.

 

[PabloVTA]

vulture coffee set up - trailer

• Vulture HQ
• Oct 23, 2015

anyone ever seen a spout that snaps on this Jetboil can?

Maybe I can get one 3D printed out of ABS so it wont melt.

the lidf does a good job of splashing, just not very directional.

 

[Semi Hex]

Stainless steel french Press or the Jetfoil french press. My woman and I have to have good strong coffee in the morning. (hers with some hazelnut milk).

 

[rusty_tlc]

anyone ever seen a spout that snaps on this Jetboil can?

Maybe I can get one 3D printed out of ABS so it wont melt.

the lidf does a good job of splashing, just not very directional.

ABS melts at 221°F, water boils at 212°F, the pot will be considerably warmer than 212°F. You probably want to look at a material like PEEK or Teflon. There are a couple of 3d printers that work with high temp materials but they are expensive. This is the only place I've found that does
3d printing with high temp materials and they charge enough that unless what you want is very complex you would be better off paying a machine shop to do the work.

http://studiofathom.com/

 

[BMThiker]

Since I got my Aeropress back in September, I've given up my French press. This thing rocks out a great cup of coffee. It's perfect for me because the wife doesn't drink coffee and I only really need one good strong cup in the morning. If we have guests over I'll break out the 4 cup French press. Otherwise, Aeropress all the time.

 

[Hack]

Aluminum percolator. Coleman backpack stove. Maxwell House coffee in a small Tupperware container.

Gotta bring this thread down a couple notches for the regular people....

 

[snobdds]

Well...My Moka pot is still #1

 

[warezdog]

Nothing wrong with percolator but I prefer to pre grinding some Columbian beans prior to packing.

 

[Spike Strip]

KEY- RIST !

I just read through 4 pages of how to make coffee in da bush!

Tooooooo much work! And who needs Starbucks in da woods?

Boil water in a big camp Stainless pot, remove from heat after boil, drop in a large tea-ball infuser filled with coarse-ground coffee, steep 3-4 minutes, remove ball, offer coffee to everyone who walks by, and get to know your camping neighbors.

 

[nw_fj62]

It would be hard to over-emphasize the importance of a hot cup of coffee on a camping morning... (and their are certainly many "paths to enlightenment" on the topic of preparations).

In my experience the critical elements:
-good beans
-right water temp
-early morning calm

My favored approach:
-burr grind (at home) transport in ziplock
-MSR Reactor stove
-Aeropress
-Snow Peak double wall mug (hold the temperature longer)

I set out the components the night before - so I avoid the fumbling, and then can be almost human sooner (after a bit of joe).

I do appreciate the easy clean up with a "puck" of spent grounds from the aeropress.

 

[spressomon]

KEY- RIST !

I just read through 4 pages of how to make coffee in da bush!

Tooooooo much work! And who needs Starbucks in da woods?

Not here...not anywhere.

 

[ntsaint]

I just ordered up my first attempt at some decent camp coffee.

Picked up an Aeropress, a SS milk pitcher, and a Bellman stovetop steamer. Some decent beans thanks to a recommendation by @FJ60Cam

Gonna start experimenting later this week.

 

[FJ60Cam]

I just ordered up my first attempt at some decent camp coffee.

Picked up an Aeropress, a SS milk pitcher, and a Bellman stovetop steamer. Some decent beans thanks to a recommendation by @FJ60Cam

Gonna start experimenting later this week.

Have fun!