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Episode 21 | Backcountry Coffee
Companion forum thread to: Episode 21 | Backcountry CoffeeCoffee. What makes a good cup, what makes a bad cup, and what are the best ways to java yourself in the backcountry? All...
How to Make Coffee in the Backcountry: Gear and Methods
Emylene, That Dutch method sounds pretty potent. As my mom would say “it’ll put hair on your chest” x^D It’s kind of like a “reduction” like you would make with medicinal herbs....
How to Make Coffee in the Backcountry: Gear and Methods
Roger, thanks! Yeah, you’re probably right, I’m likely overthinking the impact of leaving some spent grounds behind. I’m going to try a few brews without the extra paper filter and see how...
how to cut coffee weight
Axel. That's a good tip. ^^Â If I'm using filtered water, I don't heat to boiling anyway, but it explains why my fancy instant sometimes tastes bitter. Also, I substitute a hydration...
how to cut coffee weight
I don't know if anyone else posted this, but I use one of these with a melita paper filter in it. VIA is okay, but it takes two packages to make a...
Starbucks reusable 16oz coffee cup with lid, $1 and 1.6oz/44g
My wife came home with a reusable cup from Starbucks the other day. It is a plastic version of the paper cups they normally use and it comes with a snap on...
The Best Camp Coffee
Forget the VIA, nescafe, other instants, fancy presses or screen inserts, or complicated drip contraptions. My old standby has been nescafe instant espresso for years, having tried various other methods/products. Down to...
Wind, blood, and coffee: lessons from the tundra
It’s always the easier stuff, when you let your guard down. 100% - late-day physical and attention fatigue, dropping temperatures -> lower coordination, easy terrain, fixation on the goal (we're "almost there")......
Another instant gourmet coffee
Dunno how new this is but it looks really promising in cube form. I ordered 12 to try out. https://jivacubes.com/ https://backpackinglight.com/jiva-coffee-cubes-caffin/ May 2014
caffeine pills instead of coffee?
Not sure about others here but I am very in tune with my caffeine source. Synthetic causes a unpleasant, fast acting, agitating buzz-I avoid this at all costs. Green tea extract hits...
First <15 lb. Base Weight
filter water through coffee filters then treat with Aqua M. I would not use the exped as a sit pad. i think the small chunk of Z-rest is fine if you need...
Very fun project …. less than an ounce coffee mug.
Go to the sporting goods store and buy some collapsible 12 ounce can cozy's ... as light and thin as you can find. Then pick up a P38 world war II type...
Heat exchange pots? Are they worth the extra weight?
And will a heat exchange pot be more efficient than taking that extra weight in a decent windscreen? Thinking here not so much for solo use as in big groups using pots...
Colorado Trail 2018 Gear List
Hello all, I have learned a lot from all of you on this forum. Many thanks to all. I am planning a thru hike of the Colorado Trail in Aug/Sep of 2018....
How to Keep Fuel Warm During Canister Stove Operation
Companion forum thread to: How to Keep Fuel Warm During Canister Stove OperationVarious techniques for keeping fuel warm during canister stove operation are described, in order to optimize fuel vaporization. "is the...
Cat Can Stove Question.
I've been using the cat can stove (ala Skurka's instructions) off and on for many years, but have been pretty dedicated to it over the last 6 months. I seem to be...
Maltodextrin for sale
I just received my 50 lb bag of Agglomerated Maltodextrin. It took quite a bit of work to actually find a company that carries it and was willing to sell me just...
Esbit burner testing
Sorry Roger, I don’t have any of the specific maths on those shapes. I find Pinterest a good source for images, these days. Can't CNC that either ... :) But, you know,...
Cuben Fiber Monk Tarp
Those who have used the cuben fiber Monk tarp (from MLD) for more than a few nights of rough weather, what has been your experience? Do you recommend it? Too narrow, just...
