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Coffee addicts - don't read if you don't like gizmos or if you cut toothbrush handles in half.

You have been warned!

A friend of mine gave me one of these things for Christmas. I am amazed I never heard about it before. It's awesome and you can take it camping! I'd probably take it once camping just for kicks and then go back to just using instant. I certainly will use it at home or the office though. Lemme see... where is that Peet's House Blend 101? HEH HEH

The Handpresso

http://youtu.be/ZJvFgGrp6_A

Handpresso is neat, but but hard to beat a Jetboil with French Press for great coffee and light weight.

Instant coffee? No way

I'm not a coffee connoisseur. I pack a jar of Tasters Choice freeze dried and I'm set for the trip.

Looks pretty cool.

I have been using the AeroPress for several years at home and at the cabin:
http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm

But for backpacking, I have found Starbucks Via to be an acceptable cup of coffee.

This works fine for me.

http://www.amazon.com/Folgers-Class...1&keywords=folders+individual+coffee

I hate instant coffee but Via is definitely the exception for this guy.


Travis

I don't really care for Starbucks coffee in the store. Does the instant Via taste the same or similar? I'm more of a folgers guy, but the instant folgers packs are just so so IMO.

Handpresso makes one for your car, too. Now I can make espresso on my way to the trailhead.

Yes it is similar.

And if you prefer Folgers over Starbucks I would say you won't like Via.



Travis

If you prefer Folgers, just get the coffee in a tea bag that they sell. Works and is good enough. Will be giving VIA a try next month.

Via for me too. Not as good as fresh brewed but far and away better than most instant.
I've used this to have fresh brewed but VIA is good enough not to dink around with coffee grounds and cleanup
http://www.rei.com/product/726094/msr-mugmate-coffeetea-filter

Hard to beat Via for lightweight! I brew mine double strength for a bit more flavor. It's just "good enough," I wouldn't use it unless I'm in the backcountry!

I french press at home, but took mine out of my backpacking kit to save weight (plus it's a pain to clean in the backcountry). We also just got a Keurig - not too bad but the pods are pricey and not as good as the french press. It's good for when I want a cup and am feeling lazy!

A buddy carted one of these
http://www.backcountrygear.com/gsi-mini-expresso-cup.html?gclid=CMXvs8rG4LsCFVWUfgodRDcArA
on a trip one time. I laughed at him until I drank the coffee. I might have to get one.

That's just silly. You will lose all leverage on the back molars.

Just skeletonize the handle by drilling holes along the length.

Dude, you own the Jetboil... break down and buy the 1oz French Press for it... you can thank me later.

For me, it isn't about the weight of a French Press or Aero Press, it is more about the ease of clean-up. If I'm camped along lots of water, clean-up is no big deal, but often I have limited water near camp, so then Via gets the nod.

Here's another treat...

One pack of Via and a pack of instant hot cocoa.

That makes one mean backwoods mocha and a great pick-me-up in the early morning or mid-day.

I didn't know they were that light. If they make one for the SUMO I will order one.


Travis