Camp coffee!

[Djack06]

Well, I have to confess, this past weekend, on a 4 day trip, I switched over to the old french press. We were in middle VT, and I got some weird flavored coffee grounds, as I had totally forgotten my coffee at home. It is like a caramel something or other. Being a man that drinks coffee black, it tasted odd.
Then I added a touch of maple syrup.
I now have a new love of flavored coffee, lol. Just a hint of sweet in it, made it SO much better! I have resurrected my french press!!

 

[Ethan N]

This is going to sound funny, but I use that exact coffee in my cookie dough. Makes a great flavor! Follow the recipe of your favorite cookie as-is, just toss a tablespoon or 2 of this in before you mix.

 

[RDevita]

What are you guys doing for camp coffee! Poor overs, French press, instant, and what kind of coffee are y’all drinking! Am I the only one that picks up a bag from every trip to try?!

Before leaving town, I’ll pick up a 1/4 lbs of light roast from Peet’s and gladly accept the free cup of drip brew they offer me. I ask the barista to grind the beans coarse for my French press. For a full French press, I add 4tbsp grounds and steep with lid on (press up) for 10 min. Lovely…

 

[paul87250]

We use a cafetière (french press?) With a good Brazilian coffee we found. Living in France it's got to be a decent coffee. Cheers

 

[JakeHalloran]

We've used a french press in the past. This last trip we switched to Stanley's pour over system, since it sits right on top of our yeti mugs. First cup was really bad, then we read the instructions. It got much better after that lol. Stumptown pre-ground coffee for us. I think it's ground a bit to course for the stanley though, I wouldn't mind seeing if we could grind our own a bit finer.

 

[Dark Yoda]

That’s awesome definitely going to be looking up French presses

 

[gonzoy5]

Three options for me! Classic percolator for morning group coffee. Two cup French Press “To go” style mug. Good for quick morning fix. And finally the Wacaco Nanopresso for espresso. We use nespresso pods option with these just to keep it simple.

 

[Ragman]

A bit of a hodgepodge for me as well. Historically it was a percolator but as we tried to downsize the kit we have tried instant, the GoJo coffee straw and the Aeropress. All are fine for camp but a good instant (I know) sure makes it easy.

 

[jimmyjamson]

Aeropress - no electricity needed, makes good coffee. Heat the water on the stove and make coffee with it. We also have a Handpresso, which does need electrical power, does make better espresso than the Aeropress, but which we didn't bother to take on our last big trip (no need for two coffee makers).

Our Plan B (if we were to lose or break the Aeropress) is a "coffee sock" - I'm not sure what this is called outside Colombia, but its a fine mesh bag in a holder which looks like a strainer - packs down to more or less no space and gives give coffee on a drip method.

We too try locally roast coffees wherever we go mini dachshund.

I'm right there with you when it comes to camp coffee! For me, it’s all about convenience and flavor. I usually go for a French press because it makes a rich, full-bodied cup, but I also love using a pour-over setup when I have a little extra time to enjoy the brewing process. Instant coffee is great for quick caffeine fixes, especially on long hikes. As for the coffee itself, I like to try local blends whenever I travel—there's something special about bringing a taste of each place back home. Definitely not the only one picking up a bag from every trip; it's a fun way to remember the adventure! What about you? Any favorite blends or brewing methods?

 

[Alanymarce]

Any favorite blends or brewing methods?

Brewing methods - at home we have an espresso machine, alternatively use a french press or filter. On the road, as noted.

Blends - none - we prefer single source beans: Ethiopian, Kona, Blue Mountain, Luwak, or several Colombian beans: Guayabal and Hacienda La Mesa being at the top of the list.