Mark Mayo Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I am looking at an Jet Boil system from REI. Has anyone other than Bill Allen used it? What is your method to make coffee while motorcycle camping? Thanks in advance! Link to comment
Dave39 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I grind my beans at home and take it in a zip-lock bag. A supply of filters, a small funnel, and a cup makes possible a good cup of java in the morning at the camp sites (of course also requires a stove--- a tiny propane model from REI). Link to comment
bendbill Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 A French press, available in different sizes from kitchen stores and in Starbucks, works easily. Keep ground coffee in zip lock. You still need a way to boil water. No filters are used. Some people prefer the taste of French presses, which retain more oil and leave coffee less acidic tasting. If you like the taste, it's the easiest coffee this side of instant. Link to comment
Heck Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Jet Boil here...works well if ya like French Press coffee. If not, there are many small funnels out there that are great for brewing a cup at a time. Still use the JetBoil to heat the water for brewing though. You can get them at REI also if you wish. Better deals on Amazon lots of the time though... Even if you don't camp, it beats the hell out of motel coffee... Spoils ya even.... Link to comment
upflying Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 One of these when I camp. https://shop.melitta.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=64+013&Cat= Link to comment
4wheeldog Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I use a jetboil......Had to buy a second cup, so my wife could have her hot choclate, too. Works great, packs small. And you can buy the fuel at Wally world. Link to comment
Selden Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I love my Jetboil (see avatar photo). And, there is a French press French press accessory. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Afternoon Mark I use a derivative of the Jet Boil—Kind of homemade from pieces as a Jet Boil takes up way more room than I am willing to give up. I do use a coffee press to actually make the coffee. My “little” backpack stove, coffee press, wind blocker, and fuel canister fit nicely into my lightweight water container so it packs very small. Keep in mind that if you camp at very cold ambients that the Jet Boil fuel doesn’t work very good at real cold temps. Link to comment
Missouri Bob Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Has anyone tried Starbucks Via? Admittedly pricey. Bob Link to comment
KDeline Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 A French press, available in different sizes from kitchen stores and in Starbucks, works easily. Keep ground coffee in zip lock. You still need a way to boil water. No filters are used. Some people prefer the taste of French presses, which retain more oil and leave coffee less acidic tasting. If you like the taste, it's the easiest coffee this side of instant. That is what we do with a Jet Boil, and a cup that is the french press. Link to comment
Mark Mayo Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Wow - a friend has offered to loan me his Jet Boil for a test run. He does not like it. I like both French press and Melitta style drip. I gotta have some coffee when camping, it sets up the morning nicely. May go with a small stove and use a filter or funnel to make the coffee. With that I guess I could "cook" too. It doesn't sound like the Jet Boil is suited to more than water heating. Any comments white gas and pumping vs. cans of stuff? Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 This is a good thread! Good info and ideas. An uncomfortable night on a pad is forgotten if the wife gets good coffee. Not to mention how well coffee goes with a morning camp fire. On the fuel subject, I picked up a bunch of Brunton fuel bottles from Sierra Trading for 3 or 4 bucks each. Using my REI coupon a couple weeks ago I got a MSR Dragonfly to replace my ancient Enders that often was morning quirky. For fuel, unleaded is carried in the Brunton bottles that also serve as a reserve gas tank. Easily filled back up by siphoning or, at the pump with gloves. Link to comment
mikewarax Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I used the Columbian variety (VIA) earlier this year on a trip to Big Bend. They work very well for me, don't take up much space, and all you need is boiling water. Simple and effective. Mike Link to comment
Wooster Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Once again, board members show their erudite and urbane aspects. I gotta think I'm the odd man out, what with my msr back pack stove and folger ( or generic !) coffee bags. Regardless of the plebian flavor of my brew, I agree a cup of joe at sun up in some state park is a great way to start the day. Now, what's to eat ? Wooster Link to comment
mfbeemer Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 White gas coleman exponent stove & an espresso pot I picked up while stationed in Italy many years ago works for me. If I'm in a hurry and want to minimize clean up the starbucks via route works well. Link to comment
eddd Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'm with Wooster. johnlt got me started on the Folgers coffee bags. The ease of preparation along with a respectible product have me sold. I even use them at home. Link to comment
Dave_C Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 French press is nice. Starbucks Via instant isn't bad and sure is easy. Link to comment
RussInParis Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 +1 on the Italian expresso maker. Takes a little longer maybe but the taste is worth it. Cheap too. White gas coleman exponent stove & an espresso pot.... Russ Link to comment
RedMac Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'm currently using the Stever Stove I bought from a guy who makes them over at advrider.com http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431851 Burns heet which you can find almost anywhere. I"ve been using this to make the coffee http://www.amazon.com/Brunton-Flip-Drip-Coffee-Maker/dp/B004RXNX0A The base of flip n drip sits on the stove. Boils pretty quickly. Kinda of a pain to clean the coffee chamber, is my one complaint. I've only used the setup a couple of times so I'm not convinced that it's a great setup yet, but the stove fits inside the base of the maker so it's a fairly compact setup. I think I'd consider the melita unit, but you still need something to hold the water in to boil it. The little alcohol stove works great. No relation to the guy who makes them, but the damn thing works like a champ. Link to comment
RPG Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I carry a 2-3 cup percolator, and water bag and ground coffee. I use a MSR DragonFly stove (the best stove in the world btw) and never have any issues. Camp coffee is one of life's greatest pleasures. Enjoy! RPG Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Afternoon Rick I have been eying those Dragon Fly stoves for a while now, looks like it will heat quickly and sits stable. The thing that bothered me was I camp in a lot of windy places and it looks like it might have issues in the wind without some sort of wind shielding. Do you have some sort of wind shield you use with that stove? Link to comment
OlGeezer Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Camp coffee is one of life's greatest pleasures. Enjoy! RPG Link to comment
scout6 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Jet Boil with Folgers Coffee bags. Another vote. Link to comment
SageRider Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Jet Boil with Folgers Coffee bags. Another vote. ditto... Link to comment
thencamebronson Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 White gas coleman exponent stove & an espresso pot I picked up while stationed in Italy many years ago works for me. If I'm in a hurry and want to minimize clean up the starbucks via route works well. Vicenza? Aviano? I use an Aeropress at home and while camping. It makes an excellent cup of coffee and packs up pretty small. I also have a Handpresso espresso maker that uses ESE pods, found it on Woot.com for 1/2 price. I also use it at home but haven't had the opportunity to take it camping yet. For a stove I use an MSR Superfly, also packs small. Link to comment
tallman Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Since coffee has no nutritional value, is it the caffeine that is the motivation to go to all this trouble? If so, wouldn't it be easier to carry caffeine pills? Just wondering... Link to comment
mfbeemer Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Vicenza? Aviano? Aviano when it was still a 'retirement' base. The only aircraft we had at that time was welded to a steel pole in front of the NCO club. Link to comment
mfbeemer Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Since coffee has no nutritional value, is it the caffeine that is the motivation to go to all this trouble? If so, wouldn't it be easier to carry caffeine pills? Just wondering... No, it's the whole coffee 'experience' ;-) Link to comment
Wooster Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Since coffee has no nutritional value, is it the caffeine that is the motivation to go to all this trouble? If so, wouldn't it be easier to carry caffeine pills? Just wondering... Hmm, I'm wondering if you're not a coffee drinker (or worse, a reformed, former coffee drinker). Logically, I agree with you, a caffeine pill or one of those late night TV advertised energy drinks provides the same active ingredient as coffee. OTOH (and this is big with me), the custom or habit of coffee drinking is one I enjoy. Those early mornings at some pretty state park, drinking a cup (let's make that two) of good joe are peak moments. Something about the anticipation of heat and speed makes the cool sedentary dawn something to strech, to make it last longer. Strolling around the camp ground, finding a slow stream with morning mist emanating while quietly sipping something good is a treasured moment. Writing this reminds me of deer hunting, that is, some people are able to motivate themselves to rise early on crisp fall mornings and walk the woods, enjoying the sights, sounds and scents by themselves: me, I need the external motivator of the hunt to get my lazy butt out of bed so early. Perhaps there are rider/campers who get the same pleasure as I do walking the lot, sensing the moment's contrast to the day's imminent heat and speed. For me, a cup of hot joe makes the moment right. If you see me at the park in the eerie early morning; I've got extra coffee to share. Wooster Link to comment
Missouri Bob Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 And that first sip in the morning really is something special. Bob Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Since coffee has no nutritional value, is it the caffeine that is the motivation to go to all this trouble? If so, wouldn't it be easier to carry caffeine pills? Just wondering... Hmm, I'm wondering if you're not a coffee drinker (or worse, a reformed, former coffee drinker). Logically, I agree with you, a caffeine pill or one of those late night TV advertised energy drinks provides the same active ingredient as coffee. OTOH (and this is big with me), the custom or habit of coffee drinking is one I enjoy. Those early mornings at some pretty state park, drinking a cup (let's make that two) of good joe are peak moments. Something about the anticipation of heat and speed makes the cool sedentary dawn something to strech, to make it last longer. Strolling around the camp ground, finding a slow stream with morning mist emanating while quietly sipping something good is a treasured moment. Writing this reminds me of deer hunting, that is, some people are able to motivate themselves to rise early on crisp fall mornings and walk the woods, enjoying the sights, sounds and scents by themselves: me, I need the external motivator of the hunt to get my lazy butt out of bed so early. Perhaps there are rider/campers who get the same pleasure as I do walking the lot, sensing the moment's contrast to the day's imminent heat and speed. For me, a cup of hot joe makes the moment right. If you see me at the park in the eerie early morning; I've got extra coffee to share. Wooster Well said! I think it's like the folks who'd rather wrestle with a kermit chair for an outrageous amount of money versus pulling a wally world cheapie out of a bag for $8. You get the thrill of showing how cool and complex your chair is while we just sit in ours. Link to comment
Urban Surfer Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Has anyone tried Starbucks Via? Admittedly pricey. Bob Thats what I use now. It's a compromise from real coffee, but what isn't when your camping. Link to comment
DiggerJim Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Writing this reminds me of deer hunting, that is, some people are able to motivate themselves to rise early on crisp fall mornings and walk the woods, enjoying the sights, sounds and scents by themselves: me, I need the external motivator of the hunt to get my lazy butt out of bed so early. Yep, nothing says "Thank you God for a lovely morning" like hunting down a forest rat and killing it Link to comment
OlGeezer Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I can't believe the responses to this thread! I had NO IDEA there were so many campers on BMWST.com forum. Here I thought it consisted of a bunch of .... well, you know, non-campers. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think it's like the folks who'd rather wrestle with a kermit chair for an outrageous amount of money versus pulling a wally world cheapie out of a bag for $8. You get the thrill of showing how cool and complex your chair is while we just sit in ours. Morning Matt That’s a good one and how true it is. I can’t remember the number of times a fellow M/C camper will sit in my cheapie folding chair while he tries to assemble his Kermit chair. But it is good entertainment when you watch a drunk try to put one of those things together. At least the cheapies can be left out when you leave camp, there has been some Kermits being stolen so some campers are locking them away when they leave camp now. Link to comment
RPG Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Afternoon Rick I have been eying those Dragon Fly stoves for a while now, looks like it will heat quickly and sits stable. The thing that bothered me was I camp in a lot of windy places and it looks like it might have issues in the wind without some sort of wind shielding. Do you have some sort of wind shield you use with that stove? Yes, mine came with two shields. One that mounts on the bottom of the stove (to prevent updrafts) and a large one that surrounds the whole enclosure. It's made of thicker aluminum and even has a cutout for the control valve (nice little detail). PM me and I can send you pics if needed. RPG Link to comment
terryofperry Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Anyone using good old fashonied alcohol burners such as the Trangia? Terry Link to comment
SageRider Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 [quote I think it's like the folks who'd rather wrestle with a kermit chair for an outrageous amount of money versus pulling a wally world cheapie out of a bag for $8] hijack Some folks use Kermits because they pack small enough not to totally render the RT's mirrors useless.... Of course others buy BMW motorcycles for an outrageous amount of money vs a Triumph or big4 cheapie... /hijack Link to comment
tallman Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Since coffee has no nutritional value, is it the caffeine that is the motivation to go to all this trouble? If so, wouldn't it be easier to carry caffeine pills? Just wondering... Hmm, I'm wondering if you're not a coffee drinker (or worse, a reformed, former coffee drinker). Logically, I agree with you, Nope. Don't even like the Mocha flavored ice cream or the coffee jelly beans. I've just seen plenty of folks who can't communicate until their coffee fix. Doesn't seem Zen like at that time. Not a criticism, just wondering who would say that it's the jolt/hit from caffeine that they are after. See too many young folks who don't eat breakfast, drink coffee, then become grumpy and irritable a couple hours into their school day. Too often the coffee is being replaced with a eEd Bull or the like and that crash is worse. I do drink green tea (usually) with breakfast, often decaf version. Best wishes. Link to comment
Quinn Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Gee, I guess noone uses a zzip ztove ( http://www.zzstove.com/ ). Saves weight if backpacking more than four days. I'm a tea drinker also and prefer decalf english breakfast tea for my morning ritual. And I just use a butane canister with 6oz burner. Everything nestles in a 2 liter pot. Extra water already heated and used for oatmeal or freeze-dried meal. --- Link to comment
KDeline Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think it's like the folks who'd rather wrestle with a kermit chair for an outrageous amount of money versus pulling a wally world cheapie out of a bag for $8. You get the thrill of showing how cool and complex your chair is while we just sit in ours. Morning Matt That’s a good one and how true it is. I can’t remember the number of times a fellow M/C camper will sit in my cheapie folding chair while he tries to assemble his Kermit chair. But it is good entertainment when you watch a drunk try to put one of those things together. At least the cheapies can be left out when you leave camp, there has been some Kermits being stolen so some campers are locking them away when they leave camp now. In defense of the Kermit (you knew it was coming) I nearly had a heart attack when we bought 2 about 12 years ago when Kermit himself still sold them and they were still fairly cheap. I have to say they are still as tight as they were when new, and are holding up well. Link to comment
Sweendog Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Since coffee has no nutritional value, is it the caffeine that is the motivation to go to all this trouble? If so, wouldn't it be easier to carry caffeine pills? Just wondering... For me, coffee is nutrition for the soul. I will be drinking it until they pry the cup from my cold, dead fingers. ;-) Link to comment
tallman Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Quinn, Guess I should have added that we use a Coleman dual fuel lightweight stove. Fill w/white and good for days and many meals. If needed it will run off the bike's gas. Carry it and a small folding grill in a softsided lunch bag. Protects the stove, contains any fuel (no leak yet) easy to pack. Can use the grill as a grill or put it over the stove for a stable cooking platform. Best wishes. Link to comment
SageRider Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Since coffee has no nutritional value, is it the caffeine that is the motivation to go to all this trouble? If so, wouldn't it be easier to carry caffeine pills? Just wondering... For me, coffee is nutrition for the soul. I will be drinking it until they pry the cup from my cold, dead fingers. ;-) Some of us also enjoy a cup or two of decaf in the morning. Link to comment
Mark Mayo Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 WOW What great responses! I bought a MSR Wind Pro stove and a cone drip system. The coffee tastes great is low on residue and cleans up instantly. Cool water to coffee in 3-4 minutes. Ahhhh That is completely off everyone's suggestion, but the discussion was robust at a minimum. By the way, I have and love my Kermit. Be glad to assemble it when under the influence quickly with a smile. You buy the influence. I have not seen a smaller one even with leg extensions. Completely agree that coffee in the morning is a joy that I will work a bit to continue when camping. We'll see at Big Sur this May with the South Coast BMW group. Link to comment
kmac Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I like the Starbucks Via coffe, doesnt get simpler. I also use the Folgers individual coffe bags. They are just like a tea bag but with coffe grounds in it. Just put it in hot water, let it steep like tea and boom coffee. Pretty good actually. Link to comment
Pilgrim Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Remove Swede stove (SVEA 123) from 2lb coffee can. Remove aluminum cup from top of unit and put it aside. Light stove. Fill coffee can mostly full of water. Place can atop stove and wait 3 - 5 minutes until water boils. Throw in a palmful of ground coffee of choice. I use Folgers. Let boil for 5 - 7 minutes. Take can off stove and dump in a small quantity of cold water to settle grounds (or not, if you like grounds in your coffee.) Pour beverage into tin cup and blow on it. Have a sip and know you did it like the cowboys, including, probably, scorching your lip on the tin cup (only guys who wear jammies with feet in 'em to bed would use a plastic cup.) CAUTION: Do not attempt this operation using a modern, plastic coffee can as a boiler! The coffee will be utterly foul. This can has been in use since the mid-1980s and I don't know what I'm gonna do when it finally rusts through the bottom. Pilgrim Link to comment
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