Are you an outdoorsy type? There is nothing so satisfying than a cup of freshly brewed coffee after a busy day enjoying nature with your friends or family.
Of course, gulping a cup or two when out there make your trip even better. But how can you brew coffee outdoors, considering most coffee gadgets are not portable?
Here are ten secrets on how to brew the best cup of java while outdoors:
1. DIY coffee bags
Familiar with tagged teabags? Just DIY your coffee bags with coffee filters. So, make sure to bring enough coffee filters. You can use dental floss to fasten the edges of your coffee filters once you put in the desired amount of grounds.
Boil water, pour it over the bag, or drip it into the pot. Then, wait a few minutes and enjoy your brew.
2. Cowboy coffee (grounds straight into the pot)
This method will heat water, add some coffee grounds into the pot, and wait a bit. Then transfer your coffee to a mug and enjoy.
3. Instant coffee
The easiest way to quench your thirst for the outdoors is by bringing a few sachets of instant coffee. Then, to enjoy, heat some water and pour the coffee in. It is that simple and fast to kill your thirst.
4. Reusable coffee filter
If you hate the idea of paper coffee filters, then you must love reusable coffee filters. They are easy to use and an excellent option for backpacking. To brew, fill your filter with coffee grounds and place it into a mug. Then add hot water through it and wait for a few minutes. Voila, your coffee is ready.
5. Hanky coffee
Instead of using paper coffee filters, use a handkerchief. You can also use a sock, shirt, or clean cloth. Follow the same process as that of DIY coffee bags. This method is more suitable if you want to go green.
6. AeroPress
With an AeroPress, nothing will stop you from preparing your cup of joe any time you crave one. To brew with an AeroPress, heat water, add the coffee, then water, and stir for about 20-30 seconds.
Finally, press the plunger down and partake in your coffee. It is best to consider steel filters as they last longer and remove the trouble of dealing with paper filters.
Learn how to use an AeroPress coffee maker:
7. Pocket PourOver
Ever heard about Kuju PourOver? It is a perfect way to brew coffee outdoors. The lightweight, foldable pour-over pouch is filled when filled with coffee grounds, making brewing a seamless task. Attach the pouch to any size mug, pour hot water, and get your caffeine fix.
8. Drip coffee maker
If you love pour-over coffee, a lightweight coffee maker from companies like GSI will not disappoint. Just get one and use the usual grounds and hot water to prepare a perfect cup of java.
9. Single-cup coffee maker
Single-serve coffee makers are mostly compact and easy to add to your RV. Mini K-cup coffee machines are one example of many.
10. French Press
If you are a coffee addict, you must have a French Press. While a French Press is not the best outdoor companion (some are very fragile), having one will improve your trip.
Check out our dedicated french press hub to learn more about it:
11. Moka Pot
It’s their size that makes the Moka Pot ideal for camping. The variant of the one-cup fits snugly in a trekking bag and comfortably on small backpacking stoves.
You and your partner may have to make two rounds, but the pot is a quick producer.
Built from lightweight aluminum, it is lightweight and needs only a small amount of ground espresso. So there are no weight issues, particularly because espresso is often consumed straight upward.
Some hard-core campers will say they’d rather not take up space with a coffee maker in their bag–even if it’s small–or drink tea while camping to save weight. Unfortunately, no espresso would bring out something more monstrous than a bear in the morning.
Wrap up
You can also use a percolator. It also gets the job done, but you must be ready to keep it boiled to brew.
Do you like our list? Or do you have anything you can add or want to share your own experience? Do you have a question? Use the comment section below, and we shall get back.
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