Coffee in the bush

[Dinger]

I've used a bunch of different methods to convey coffee to my bloodstream when camping/backpacking or away from shops. The Wacaco Minipresso is my current drug delivery vehicle.

You can get them in two capsule forms or in a unit that handle grinds, this is what I have. There is now a Nanopresso model, I would have bought this if it was available at the time.

WACACO - Hand Powered Portable Espresso Machines – Wacaco

I recently used it for a month straight travelling around the UK and it was a Godsend as the Pom's just can't get coffee right....only bought one good cup the whole time and it was in Scotland, served in a cafe by a young chick from Sydney.

Pro's

- Lightweight for car based camping at 366g (12.9oz)
- Delivers true expresso
- Is simple to use and clean
- A small amount of hot water and you are good to go

Con's

- I need two shots out of it for a 'good' coffee'...the wife is happy with one
- Still a bit porky for a backpacking coffee system but depending on how far, how keen and how much time there is it may get carried into remote places.

 

[welpro222]

 

[5MilesBack]

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Actually, what I need is a two bladder system. One 3L insulated bladder with the hose for coffee over one shoulder, and another 3L bladder with hose over the other shoulder for water. That would also be great for 3D shoots.

 

[welpro222]

I decided that the IV drip will not work after all, how am I to enjoy the taste and smell of that morning coffee?