Coffee pot

[v8chris]

I have one of the black plastic filter holder types and get on well with it -just a bit bulky. Like the look of the ortlieb holder too though.

I have a GSI metal and plastic thing (i don't think they make it any more) which sits inside the cup and you put the coffee in, pour water in and let is steep. best bit is for storage it will fit inside your cup too. :coffeedrink:

 

[paulj]

X1000000. Likely the best 4 bucks spent on my coffee addiction to date.

Another useful Melitta item is their 'Tea Filters' - user fillable teabags that are long enough to hang over the edge of the pot or cup. They work fine with two scoops of coffee and an insulated coffee mug.

Asian stores sells 'tea bags', which are fold top (like plastic sandwich bags). They are better for loose tea. Coffee grounds tend to leak out from the top.

 

[silvercruiser]

I just ordered one the Moka Express from Bialetti. Dumb question...what size grounds should I use...fine, medium? I love coffee but I've been spoiled by having others make it for me. This weekend I'm in charge of coffee for our camping group and want to make a good impresson.
thanks,
David...

 

[paulj]

http://coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/machines/401692
http://www.coffee-makers-cafe.com/espresso-moka-stovetop.html

finer than drip, not quite true espresso

 

[silvercruiser]

http://coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/machines/401692
http://www.coffee-makers-cafe.com/espresso-moka-stovetop.html

finer than drip, not quite true espresso

Thanks so much for the info!
David...

 

[justduck]

I do a lot of motorcycle camping so weight and space are important. I use an Aeropress. It's an insulated stainless steel cup with a built in press. I put in the beans that I have just ground in my small Zassenhaus hand crank grinder, pour in the water, wait 4 min, plunge and it's ready to drink.

When on the road on 4 wheels I have the luxury of taking my small roasting kit with me. After beans are roasted the flavor comes in after 1 to 2 days. After another 4 or so days the flavor goes down hill really quickly. If you are getting roasted beans from the hopper at the market, chances are they are past their prime.:coffeedrink:

 

[stevenmd]

Cabela's (and others) carry the classic coffee pot in enamel ware

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=pod&id=0003906

But most weight consious backpackers don't want a single-use pot. They'd rather adapt one of their regular pots to coffee use.

GSI outdoors is a good source of campware
http://www.gsioutdoors.com/list.aspx?c=1&sc2=102&p=0&

There are lightweight backpacking pots, but they are designed for use on camp stoves, not open fires.

I bought the percolator version for $1 at a garage sale a few years back. Works great.:coffeedrink:

 

[Bugspray]

My wife and I enjoy Nescafe instant coffee. No muss no fuss, just add hot water. I see they even have it in individual packets now too.

 

[demonslaer]

I'm in the coffee business. I'm a real snob when it comes to coffee. But I also like to travel as light and simple as possible.

I like a French press at home, where it's easy to clean up. But out in the backcountry and on the road I use a pour through "coffee maker." It's a plastic cone shaped filter holder that sits ontop of your cup, thermos or pot.

I like these because they're small, light and easy to clean up.

https://shop.melitta.com/search.asp?SKW=MACM

thats the I have to works great:coffeedrink:

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I lilke the design of the Cuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper better then the Melitta 1 cup for size and construction but I have yet been able to find one for sale. Anyone have a source of experience with the SlickDrip?

 

[GCL4x4]

I like coffee too. I've searched for something that would fit in a backpack.

When you stow it in your pack it looks like this, nice and flat

Lets' assume you're going to grind your own beans as well (good idea)

You can look into the 2 designs from Hario.

If you want a "semi" espresso style. (SEMI, not exactly but not bad either)

Aeropress

From my experience the plus ++ of the aeropress is quite simple for a backpacker.

Less mugs to carry around. Ex. I have one of these to travel with.

When I go out for the weekend, assuming my wife doesn't come with, then all I need is that snowpeak 900, the aeropress, grinder to brew coffee. If you go with the snowpeak drip or meltia drip, you will need a mug + container where you boiled the water.. to me its just 1 less thing to carry around and what i have around doubles for something else.

filter of the aero is also tiny, no larger than a cracker.

If you're more of a minimalist that we thought, then a snowpeak mug and teabags, small jar with coffee grounds.

hope it helps. :ylsmoke:

also, I did get a chance to try this at work,

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R7duvm2lmyk/Td-mOsKi9yI/AAAAAAAADsU/U_GhYaPb_Is/s1600/CIMG0094.jpg

not bad at all. have fun!

Thank you, Do you know if any one makes a smaller version that fits in a backpack?:coffeedrink:

 

[DylanT]

French Press 100%.

 

[OverlandGourmet]

Recently have become a big fan of the Kelly Kettle for boiling the water and then a french press of drip cone like the ones already shown.

 

[Karma]

HI,
As another coffee junky, I use the simple Melita single cup drip maker with #1 filters. I bring home ground beans. The water is simply boiled over the fire or stove in a pot. You really can't get any lighter and it makes excellent coffee quickly.

Sparky

 

[cchoc]

I have been lusting after one of these:

http://partnersteel.com/cook1.htm

Cool (or maybe I should say hot ;-) )