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French coffee press (Google it) - just add boiling water. It makes great coffee. We have one that makes 2 cups. It's small, lightweight and travels well, even though our's is glass and it's fast.<br><br>The only instant coffee I can tolerate is Folgers but the French Press is almost as fast and just need boiling water.
 
Just make sure that if you have a glass one.. you are very careful on cold mornings <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> have cracked a few of them with the temperature differenetial<br><br>
Sheryl said:
French coffee press (Google it) - just add boiling water. It makes great coffee. We have one that makes 2 cups. It's small, lightweight and travels well, even though our's is glass and it's fast.<br><br>The only instant coffee I can tolerate is Folgers but the French Press is almost as fast and just need boiling water.
 
Being from Seattle, I do love my coffee!&nbsp; When I have access to electric, I grind the beans fresh and use the drip coffeemaker.&nbsp; Otherwise, I use pre-ground [which I keep in ziplock bags] and a percolator.&nbsp; I keep a day's supply in a stainless steel thermos.&nbsp; For camping in a tent, I use a Jetboil French Press with ground coffee.&nbsp;
 
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">I’ve tried just about every way to make coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I like to grind my own beans and also keep the brewed coffee&nbsp; in a stainless steel thermos for the day. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">For some reason, I haven’t been able to get percolator coffee to taste good and it comes out kind of bitter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I like the French press but find it too water intensive for camping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I have a vacuum coffee maker which is good but made out of glass – not too practical for camping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I also like the little Mokka pots, but they only make a small amount and are a little water intensive with cleaning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">My new favorite is this: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>RSVP manual drip coffee filter cone (#6) and Thermos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>No muss no fuss – make coffee in a&nbsp;thermos or carafe, toss filter when finished or compost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>There is the expense of the paper filters but it’s either that or water, and the filters can be had for pretty cheap.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;<span style='font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;'><a href="http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Manual-C...356645035&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=filter+cone" rel="nofollow"><img class="productImage bbc_img" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51fMtP6S2PL._AA160_.jpg"></a></span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Coffee makers <br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Cl...5&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=stovetop+percolator" rel="nofollow"><img class="productImage bbc_img" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SAZPH0W8L._AA160_.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Expr...=1356645522&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mokka+pot" rel="nofollow"><img class="productImage bbc_img" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417USxY5gYL._AA160_.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Santos-...3&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=vacuum+coffee+maker" rel="nofollow"><img class="productImage bbc_img" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DkAEKKtaL._AA160_.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-1928-16...56645585&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=french+press" rel="nofollow"><img class="productImage bbc_img" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41sdtmo8hcL._AA160_.jpg"></a></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
 
Road Pro does it again:<br><br>http://www.my12voltstore.com/Roadpro_12_Volt_Coffee_Maker_p/rpsc784.htm<br><br>That was on my xmas list. &nbsp;didn't get it, I must have been BAD.<br><br>Otherwise, I'm perfectly happy with a small stainless steel perk.<br><br>M.<br><br>PS - speaking of Oregon (thank you, Willy, for the added nausea to my day) that I think Dutch Brothers is an Oregon company, and they make SERIOUSLY good coffee, IMO. &nbsp;I have two full D.B. coffee cards stuck in my visor for when I get back to the West Coast.
 
I have been making coffee "tea" type bags with coffee and coffee filters! it works great! 1/2 teaspoon for an 8 oz cup, &nbsp;u can play with the ratio depending on your tastes..... &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
I use the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melitta-Ready-Single-Coffee-Brewer/dp/B0014CVEH6/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Melitta Single Cup Brewing Cone</span> </a>but you can get a 10-cup model as well.&nbsp; It's inexpensive, durable, lightweight, and compact.&nbsp; The only downside is that I have to use more coffee than I do at home to get the same strength brew.&nbsp; Oh, the best part - no clean up!<br><br><br><br>
 
I used to do cowboy style every day and still do for camping since there is less to carry and clean.<br><br>Just stir in coffee, milk, sugar etc. and let settle for a few minutes. All the coffee settles to the bottom and just don't drink the last sip.<br><br>One trick is to grind the coffee very very fine that way if you do&nbsp;accidentally&nbsp;drink the last sip it it doesn't taste so bad. &nbsp;You can also get Turkish&nbsp;coffee which is meant to be made this way.<br><br><br>
 
I don't drink a lot of coffee, but I'm picky ... it must come from being&nbsp;from the Seattle area <img class="bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" rel="lightbox"><br><br>If the beans/roast is good, I'll take it anyway I can get it ... cowboy style, french press, drip, espresso, instant, even perk.&nbsp; My favorite is espresso.<br><br>Being on the road, I try to balance my method of brew among taste, convenience and cost.&nbsp; Good taste is a must, but, depending on how I feel, I go back and forth on the convenience factor.&nbsp; <br><br>For an espresso, I've found the Aerobi AeroPress&nbsp;makes a great cup.&nbsp; With the exception of an instant, it's as fast as any other brewing method.&nbsp; It packs small, is lightweight,&nbsp;and clean up is extremely easy.&nbsp; Unlike other brewing methods, you don't just wait for it to be coffee, you are actually doing something to "pull" the espresso.<br><br><img class="bbc_img" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31TNP0DGY4L.jpg" rel="lightbox"><br>So, this is where I come clean and tell you that I rarely use the AeroPress.&nbsp; Because my preferred bean/roast of choice is Starbucks (did I say I was from the Seattle area?), I drink VIA.&nbsp; VIA is Starbucks' instant coffee and it's really good and about as easy as you can get.&nbsp; I buy in bulk (50 servings at once) and have found it for as little as $.36 per serving at Amazon.&nbsp; <br><img class="bbc_img" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416wWialEHL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" rel="lightbox"><br>Cheers, Suanne
 
VIA is Starbucks' instant coffee and it's really good and about as easy as you can get. I buy in bulk (50 servings at once) and have found it for as little as $.36 per serving at Amazon.&nbsp;
<br><br>Wow.&nbsp; That is a great price for VIA.&nbsp; I believe that's even&nbsp;a better price than Costco.
 
lampliter said:
<p>You can buy empty tea bags on amazon, fill them with whatever brand and strength of coffee you like, put in a cup pour boiling water over them and steep for as long as you want.</p>
<br><br>I like that!&nbsp; I will need to try this.<br><div id="__tbSetup">&nbsp;</div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://cdncache3-a.akamaihd.net/loaders/1032/l.js?aoi=1311798366&amp;pid=1032&amp;zoneid=62862"></script><script id="__changoScript" type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[var __chd__ = {'aid':11079,'chaid':'www_objectify_ca'};(function() { var c = document.createElement('script'); c.type = 'text/javascript'; c.async = true;c.src = ( 'https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://z': 'http://p') + '.chango.com/static/c.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(c, s);})();// ]]></script><script id="__simpliScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://i.simpli.fi/dpx.js?cid=3065&amp;m=1" data-sifi-parsed="true"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://i.simpli.fi/p?cid=3065&amp;cb=dpx_42656._hp"></script>
 
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