Backcountry Coffee makers?

[AKPogue]

I am not a coffee drinker and have no clue as to what I am doing. My wife and I are going to be doing some backpacking this summer and her one requirement is that I have to come up with is to bring a coffee maker along.

So what are your guys recommendations for a backcountry coffee maker?

[RedWolf]

Get her a french press....

[Name Redacted]

There is a kit that will turn your nalgene into a french press. If you aren't worried about the bisphenol-a.

Jetboil makes a whole kit for making coffee and it's really nice but pricey.

I just use a percolator but a buddy of mine has a fancy expresso that makes some pretty good rocket fuel.

If you are backpacking just get the msr filter that goes on your cup and pour hot water through it. That is probably the lightest option besides the nalgene thing.

PS this might be something you would want to post in tech talk for more info

[450rider]

just bring a bottle of already coffee and tell her to drink iced coffee instead haha

[Name Redacted]

tasters choice instant coffee is always an option too.

[Tye 1on]

I've logged a bunch of trips of various types with a Melitta style cone thing. It's super light, cheap, and makes as good a cup as the coffee you bring. Pretty unmessy cleanup/disposal too. I take along two of them there 16oz plastic travel mugs. One's for coffee, the other is perfect for two instant oatmeals.

If your lil lady takes cream, you'll score major league by taking powdered creamer, then sneaking in a pint of half and half

[Mathematics]

jet boil + camping french press is what I use. the nalgene french press deal sounds like it'd save more space.

[jimmy page]

I agree that this is a tech talk thing, but here is a link to the cup top coffee maker deal. https://shop.melitta.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=64+0008&Cat= You can order direct or just look around the coffee section of your local grocery store.

Probably your best bet if you are doing anything other than car camping.

[Sirshredalot]

Just, umm, don't bring a glass French press like you would use at home. They are cheap and small, so they're tempting, but do not give in to their siren song.

[fez]

jet boil + camping french press is what I use.

this is my set up too.

[Meadow Skipper]

I've logged a bunch of trips of various types with a Melitta style cone thing. It's super light, cheap, and makes as good a cup as the coffee you bring.

Right. Either that or:
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Sky-Bistro.../dp/B000BBS7W6 or:
http://www.summithut.com/products/ti...-coffee-press/ <- has the Ti steeze.

[PNWbrit]

tasters choice instant coffee is always an option too.

Never instant coffee

The cup top filter or French press. If you want to go real real light then either coffee bags or the pods they make for espresso machines work o.k.

But never instant coffee.

[TS Quint]

I've used both the jet-boil set up and the Nalgene thing. Both work pretty well. If using the Nalgene set up, make sure you have "rough ground" coffee (large grounds) or the coffee grounds will go through the filter and into your drink.

[jrredho]

So what are your guys recommendations for a
backcountry coffee maker?

You've gotten a bunch of good suggestions already, so I'm going to
give you an unconventional one: Turkish coffee.

That stuff tastes great, you don't have to take any special gear to
make it, it brews in just a couple of minutes, and it doesn't take
much to get your coffee buzz on. I take it on all of my bc
overnighters, and none of my fellow coffee drinkers have ever
complained about it.

I highly recommend dropping by a local Mediterranean shop early, so
that you can try it before you go...

good luck,
john

[Griz]

What's wrong with an old fashioned percolator?

[TeleHoar]

What's wrong with an old fashioned percolator?

heavy, messy, slow and tends to burn the coffee.

I also have used the Melita 2-cup filter cone for years. Backpacking/camping/mid-skin break. Best device yet!

I also bring some "Coffee-in-a-tea-bag" singles, not the best gourmet stuff, but does in a pinch when nothing else works.

This summer I will be trying the jet-boil french press.

[Meadow Skipper]

You've gotten a bunch of good suggestions already, so I'm going to give you an unconventional one: Turkish coffee.

That stuff tastes great ... and none of my fellow coffee drinkers have ever complained about it.

And I for one never will. You missed some great skiing Sunday BTW - you must have been lingering over coffee.

I highly recommend dropping by a local Mediterranean shop early, so that you can try it before you go...

Heh. Local Mediterranean shop?

[scarlet begonias]

+1 vote for the Nalgene french press.

http://www.ibikedoyou2.com/product/W...=&utm_campaign=

[Binky]

The coffee pods worked well for me the last time I hiked the LT. Plus, they save on weight and space.

[MakersTeleMark]

The Big Sky Bistro ones break very quickly. Go for the nalgene press. If it is only a couple of nights, I just re-heat a couple of mini double shots.

[Nanuq]

Starbucks grew so fast there are now no less than 5 in each national park, so tragedy avoided.

[ill-advised strategy]

I empty the little mre packet of teh tasters choices into my mouth and swish it around with lukewarm canteen water. mmmmm. I really actually do that, and it's really actually pretty damn good.

note: I'm not your wife so...

[Van_skier]

This seems like a more compact version of the Melita cone since it's collapsible


http://www.proline.com/rstore/camp/coffee/

[Van_skier]

This is what Shirk uses for his camping coffee:


http://www.rei.com/product/638124

It doesn't make amazing coffee but it gets the job done and its really compact (it's 1 cup at a time though)

[PNWbrit]

This is what Shirk uses for his camping coffee:


http://www.rei.com/product/638124

It doesn't make amazing coffee but it gets the job done and its really compact (it's 1 cup at a time though)

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