5 Easy Ways to Make a Great Cup of Coffee at Camp

[@OVRLNDX]

There's no better alarm than a coffee grinder! come on!!

[@TrailRecon]

LOL!!!!

[@TsarTrail]

Spoken like a true friend.

[@peterb3473]

Coffee grinder alarm clock sound.

[@Jack-fd8cx]

Lol he says knowing that he'll kill Brad if he does it

[@andrewgibbins11]

TrailRecon if I am currently an E3 Offroad member is it possible to switch over my membership to the overland?

[@diegotobar6839]

5 ways to make coffee at camp 1) AeroPress 2) AeroPress 3) AeroPress 4) AeroPress 5) AeroPress In all seriousness, match the grind to your brew method. This is THE most important factor in brewing coffee.

[@Donnut123]

I use AeroPress for myself, if I'm making for more than one, I use a GSI pour over kit.

[@Wrangzilla]

What about the AeroPress?

[@MrJamesLuz]

Brian Jones it’s almost as good as the AeroPress. But for me, I prefer the AeroPress.

[@Wrangzilla]

@@MrJamesLuz So should I order the AeroPress or the AeroPress?

[@diegotobar6839]

@@Wrangzilla Personally, I'd go for the AeroPress over the AeroPress

[@TsarTrail]

Nothing like a good cup of Joe while on the trail. Thanks Brad

[@TrailRecon]

You said it! 👍

[@kbe0530]

Tsar Trail nothing like a good cup of joe anywhere, anytime. Lol

[@TsarTrail]

@@kbe0530 good call!

[@h3overlander742]

The smell of coffee in the mountains is sooooo good.

[@scotta4726]

Awesome. Glad your young man home. Thank you for your Service. 🤙🏽🇺🇸. O||||||O

[@TrailRecon]

So great to have him home again!

[@Oldguysrock1969]

After 35+ years of overlanding, I have to go with the Aeropress. It does require a little round paper filter and it only makes a single cup, but the clean-up only takes a few seconds and I can control the strength of every cup.

[@outdoorzenb7799]

Surprised the Aeropress didn’t make the list.

[@davidjones6557]

I prefer Cowboy coffee, hot water in pour in coffee grounds, Boil to a rolling boil for 4 minutes turn heat off proud cold water in spout and center of pot. The cold water will drive the grounds to the bottom ....best coffee for easy out door cooking although I make mine ever other morning , nothing wrong with day old coffee just heat up. Cowboys been drinking that kind of coffee for year and still do. Don’t need no stinking coffee maker ...lol Poppa Jones , Scottsdale Arizona

[@wanderinmoose5534]

Hell yeah ! Cowboy Coffee is the best !👍☕

[@joe2a]

Oh yeah.... kent rollins style! Don't want it any other way!

[@TrailRecon]

I’ve tried cowboy coffee once and it was too strong for my liking and I like it strong. I think I need to give it another try.

[@joe2a]

Love the simplicity of cowboy coffee. No extra gadgets. If it's too strong, just back off on the "dosage". Surprisingly enough, I was using Starbucks breakfast blend , but went back to Folger's classic and love it even MORE!

[@davidjones6557]

Joe , I use Folgers., the old Cowboys used Arbuckle’s Beans and ground them on the trail. You can still buy Arbuckles online

[@essexlexington712]

Great video! Personally, I like Cowboy Coffee!! Just wanted to mention adding in the comments.

[@mdogg95]

Percolated coffee really just hits different. I put it through a mesh filter after brewing to make it super smooth, and oh man it's good.

[@gregnorvell9730]

Boil water in coffee pot, add coffee, let it steep for a few minutes. Pick up coffee pot, windmill it 5 or 6 times. Gently pour it into cup, not to disturb the grounds. Now you've got you a genuine cup of cowboy coffee.

[@kenuber4766]

Just a splash of cold water just before serving will knock down the grounds to the bottom of the pot!!

[@kenuber4766]

Oh, and just like gramma did, just a pinch of salt before boiling too.

[@TheGoldcolor]

overland= 300.00++++++ to go to overland out priced themselves smaller venues x3 same amount of stuff and not overwhelmed

[@homegadgets8962]

FOR COFFEE LOVERS, the day doesn't just begin with a good, hot cup of coffee-it seems almost impossible without it. It's not only the dose of caffeine that does the trick, although that does help. It's also the ritual that surrounds it-the smell, the sound, even the wait are all a part of how coffee gets the day started right.

[@joapps8135]

Cool! My preference is a pour over dripper....easy to clean up. French press coffee can be gritty, annoying to clean, and can form calcification buildup. And see the USA Today article re germs/bacteria in coffee makers. I only use ceramic pour over drippers...metal n plastic versions hv their drawbacks. plastic may leach chemicals if exposed to hot water... even microwave safe plastics can leech; it's just that the amount of leeching doesnt exceed threshold set by...someone. i dont want ANY plasticy chemicals in my body if i can help it

[@joapps8135]

...drawback w pour overs is having to stand there and annoyingly do a pour - wait - pour - wait - pour. unless u enjoy this ritual (i dont), look out for a product called Tamer (i saw at a show) which makes the process way more efficient. one or two pours only and u have your cup of joy 😎 plus, very easy to clean stay bacteria free!

[@davsmth41]

OMG Master Chief, since when is a Navy Master Chief concerned with Foo Foo Coffee. If the spoon stands in it, all the better, and dont wash my cup brother. Lol all in fun :) lol. Signed MMCS(SS) Dave Smith

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! No more "mud" coffee for me! Thanks for your service motivator!

[@jadelav7]

Love Black Rifle Coffee!!

[@jadelav7]

E3 Overland EAST?

[@krasnaludek298]

Instant coffee has improved a lot - couple brands just require boiling water & done deal. That’s just me - works fine. Less gear & less drama. Love your videos.👍🏻

[@SmittieBlue]

There are some really good instant coffees out there. Not my first choice but I always have a jar of instant as my backup.

[@outdoorzenb7799]

What are the good ones? Haven’t found one that doesn’t stink…

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I grew up when the percolator was the only means that I knew of that I saw my dad and uncle and all their sisters make coffee with, and they were all big, big coffee drinkers, and it taste different from straining it through an electric coffee maker much like the Coleman you have here. I don't know what it is about the percolator, but it makes the coffee taste so much different! I've never even seen the French Press until seeing it in some of your videos. I think one of the things about the electric coffee makers is the timers. People could set a time early in the morning for it to start brewing, just before getting up in the morning, so it is ready to go, especially for people who want to rest a few extra minutes and still have coffee for their drive to work! I personally have never been a big coffee drinker, but my dad and all my aunts and uncle were! I do like the smell of coffee being brewed! It's pretty satisfying just to smell coffee being brewed! It must be pretty popular here in Oklahoma, because Lowe's and Wal-Mart have all kinds of selections or different kinds of percolators! It's always nice to smell coffee in the morning! Kind of like a wood camp fire! The smell of some Oak or Pecan or Maple burning is pretty satisfying when you are around it to stay warm!

[@mauiman52]

Bialetti anyone? Our favorite since decades.Glad to hear your son is back home and safe.

[@ianmburke]

👊 keep growing the community 👊

[@TrailRecon]

👊🏻💥

[@sewallm60]

I don't know about Navy coffee but in the 60's when we were in the boonies any where in the world the mess sargeants would throw a gallon or two of coffee depending on how many gal's the pots were and boil till ready.

[@missingremote4388]

They're brewing Starbucks coffee on ships now, since 2006. Enlisted cafeteria/mess Normally foldgers dry roast and then it was the big 5 lbs can of government issued coffee coffee

[@sewallm60]

@@missingremote4388 We had gal cans, I got married when I was back from the jungle and being pay was not much I took a can from the mess and no matter what we did the taste didn't improve.

[@jsoverland]

Bialetti moka express with espresso coffee. That's the way I roll. Nice vid!

[@jmsuitter5]

Welcome back stateside

[@stevend9124]

Percolator is what I use for camping too. But now that I have a jeep that Coleman looks pretty cool never seen that before. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@larkinsimpson]

Brad, You’ve given us a video of different ways of making coffee on the trail, how about a video of your favorite coffees. I’m currently researching, sourcing, and trying new brands. I’ve been a ground Folgers drinker for 30+ years. I’ve recently switched to grinding my own whole beans.

[@InjunOutdoors]

And #6, Folgers Singles. Similar to tea bags for those who didn't know.

[@shauncomper1304]

InjunOne have to agree, in friend brought some back to the uk from the states a couple of years ago, now Taylor’s do coffee bags here, not quite as good as french press etc much better than instant and nearly as convenient when camping or trail side.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I'm always learning something new on this channel. Great video.

[@jamesstephen5694]

Brad, I love your video, I been making French Press, maybe I'll go find me a Peculator and give that a go. Welcome home Jordan, Hey Jordan go get ya a Toyota 4Runner TRD Off Road, your dan can have the Jeep and you can have the 4Runner, I think this will be awesome, a little competition would be fun and give you and your dad something else to talk about. .. Do it, the 4Runner folks would love it and get more "LIKES" and Subscriptions on your KZbin Channel. I have a 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium, love it. .. Your dad's Jeep is nice too!!

[@ScaryFear]

Wow cool. I learned a lot about coffee today. I'm not picky. I can make good with any of those methods. Anyone that gets on your case needs to chill out. Jeep shopping. What fun! I look forward to seeing that. Oh and I also like dark roast.

[@kachiri]

At home I'm an instant coffee person. For hiking or a few hours camp out in the backyard forest, I'd make my coffee in an insulated thermos and just pour some when I want it. Or I'll bring my French Vanilla Cappuccino sachets to put in the heated water or I might bring some regular instant coffee with some sugar and whitener. If someone else does make the coffee from beans, I'll drink that too as long as I have sugar for it and hopefully also a whitener product. I'll use whitener, milk powder, milk, cream, flavored cream (if a good flavor).

[@pm9327]

Thanks for the great video. But the most important part is when you notice your excitement that your child is present and helping you make the video. Living these experiences as a family is the most important thing in life. Congratulations.

[@TrailRecon]

Absolutely!

[@mustangsally5901]

Plus 2 on Navy coffee Chief, just miss the JP4 in it....not. There is no better way to drink your coffee other than black.....woo whoooo black rifle coffee. Love the channel, love your dedication, keep those videos coming, thank you.

[@DarinMcGrew]

I used to take it for granted that camp coffee was always terrible. In retrospect, it was generally percolated coffee that had been left on too long, until it was burned/bitter. But then a friend brought a coffee press on a camping trip. I now make coffee at home with a press, and I have a stainless steel press that I take (car) camping. But for backpacking, I use the individual packets of instant coffee from Starbucks.

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Wacaco expresso maker is simply the best for expresso! Best thing first thing while watching the morning sun come up 👍☕

[@JCintheBCC]

Check out Alpha Coffee (website is Alpha.coffee). Great vet-owned company with great coffee that is our local coffee shop in the Salt Lake area. They send bags of coffee to deployed troops. I'll have to send you a bag of Smooth Operator. It's my go-to.

[@jh276]

Time for a new episode/review of all coffee!!!

[@Furious_George]

TrailRecon I live in Silverado Canyon. It’s in the Cleveland national forest... Come out sometime! Cruz to the top of Saddleback mountain 👌🏻

[@kachiri]

When it comes to the sachets of coffee/cappuccino, my choice right now is Nescafe Sweet and Creamy French Vanilla. That's why I have stocked up on them.

[@DrewKDancel]

Brad, have you tried the Wacaco Nanopresso? I do a lot of motorcycle camping and space is at a premium. That is one item that is a must have for me. I've used for dozens of trips. I highly recommend picking one up for yourself!

[@viton2995]

You are missing 1, well 2 ways. They make what I call tea bag coffee. Coffee in a bag. You can heat your water, pour into a cup and input 1 or 2 bags of coffee, done. Or you can place them in the top part of your percolator and have it perc onto them, no grounds in your cup.

[@christristano5034]

The percolator has been the tried and true for years. It isn’t just good coffee, there is just something satisfying about it.. I like to heat up the water without the internals, turn off the flame, add the percolator then let it percolate. It is a little faster. My issue with the percolator it to not wake up the fellow campers who aren’t the 530 am early risers.

[@jessejordan857]

Maybe somebody can answer this for me. After camping a fair amount for the last 2 years I now have a garage full of those mini propane bottles. Does anybody know where to take them to be recycled? Or can they be refilled?

[@G34RH34D]

that's how I've always drank coffee at home since little. percolated coffee. My dad's side of the family does their Cuban coffee like that. The only way.

[@rodtoler]

I am an Espresso guy. I love my Wacaco Nanopresso hand-operated espresso machine. I have the barista kit too so I can make double shots or use Nespresso pods for an amazing espresso on the go. I won't post links on your channel so you can just google it.

[@TheChris1500]

the best way ever that you would fall in love with is the old cowboy way, get a chuck wagon coffee pot boi the water and roast it over a fire, boil for about 2 to 3 minutes then gently pour cold water around the edge to wash off the sides and pour some in the center, let set for a minute that will push all the grounds to the bottom and you will pour a clean good cup of coffee, it is the best ever coffee

[@davidbristow944]

You have issues. LOL. Just kiddin Love your clips. I’ve learned a ton From your videos. We live in Fla. soon to travel the TAT.

[@nikitashchemelev2139]

Hey Brad, do you keep the cfx3 permanently in the back of the bed exposed? I have a very similar setup, how does it hold up with water and dust?

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Bialetti is the best! Only good for one or two people at a time, makes really strong coffee(more like espresso), add 50% hot water and it’s fantastic! Clean up is easy and the unit is very compact for overlanding and camping. Surprised you didn’t include that method.

[@BurtonsAttic]

I've been doing the Starbucks instant packets for years. Found it traveling in Indonesia. I think they where testing there as I had not seen them before elsewhere. It's not my favorite either (french press!) but a good tip to make it better is to mix a dark and a medium roast to get better favorite. It's hard to beat on the go...

[@ronwhite7333]

Coffee yum

[@humzilla707]

What no moka pot? For moto camping I use the gsi pour over, takes up no weight or space and cleans up with little water

[@brentking4538]

Hi Brad, say what items do you use to take care of your business? Do you have a portable toilet or something else? I recently went camping, no facilities, and it was an issue I did not think about.

[@mikebiron7339]

I too use the percolator and the Coleman drip machine. Both are great, but the Coleman drip is more like home and isn't as hot as the percolator. I hate waiting for my coffee in the morning! LOL

[@crbourret]

I'm with you Brad. I served in the Army, I still wake up at 5:30am even on my days off. I suffered through a lot of Army coffee but I can't start my day off without a good cup of medium to dark roast.

[@gracehoihchingofficial]

Thank you for your service ❤️❤️❤️

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Funny, sounds like poor Army coffee turned a lot of you into coffee connoisseurs, seen this comment a lot.

[@erikdahl3171]

My friends find it funny that I make Cafe Latte's at camp. Just use french press(mini) method to make the milk frothy.

[@tyronogle101]

Have you ever tried the Moka pot, its an awesome camp side tool, which I would also highly recommend to the coffee lovers out there.

[@yvettejones4249]

Nothing like the aroma of coffee early in the morning. I like my coffee rich, and dark with 1/2 cup of hot milk.

[@marklee6214]

Percolator is the way to go. We grind our beans & portion them out in ziplock bags so all we have to do is empty a bag into the basket, light the stove watch the magic happen.

[@offroadranger6]

Nothing like coffee out in the country. I also use BRCC and have their pour over. I like to take my aeropress along with me too.

[@mikepustaver447]

It seems like when I go camping and get up before the sun comes up and have my coffee outside. I can tell the military people, they’re out drinking there coffee. Too.

[@TrailRecon]

Our internal time clocks have all be brainwashed!

[@adrianmurillo2646]

Awesome video! I like the percolator. You should also try using a moka pot if you enjoy expresso!

[@marcbeauchamp1479]

Brad, I know this video is about a year old now, but I agree that percolated coffee for the win everyday!

[@sheldonjillings]

Agree perk is the best sometimes I even pull it out at home to get that camp feel. Trick I have learned is to use a paper basket filter in my perk and just stab the perk spout threw it, helps keep the grinds out of the coffee but the big thing is it makes cleanup on the perk way faster. Another thing to consider when peeking is most fast methods require boiling water first and that’s the part that takes the perk time so always worth it IMO only way to make a camp coffee

[@LibertyEducator]

I personally actually made a cold brew overnight. I can heat it if I want hot or drink it chilled.

[@javiernegron7971]

You should try Italian espresso maker. I use to make Cuban colada. Super strong and sweet.

[@gittekrog-meyerholmen2223]

This product is amazing! I've been wanting to buy one for so ...

[@vgullotta]

lol how Jeep dads troll their kids, "you sure you don't want to get a Pontiac Aztec or something?"

[@Bigben-pz8bx]

Have you ever tried Folgers coffee singles. They look like a tea bag and I think they taste better than instant coffee

[@DirectorDavoPaul]

soak 4 to 6 minutes??? lolololol French press works like a "PRESS"...so no 4-6 minute soak is needed homie..:)

[@towny72]

Hopefully the TR channel does not suffer with the new project. Time will tell.....

[@bpchristensen]

Doesn't matter how you make it #blackriflecoffee is great on the trail. WAAAAY better than SBUX instant

[@sithinstructor]

The faux mink blankets they sell in Okinawa are worth getting. Still use mine 15 years later

[@johnkaper1129]

Brad another great video, one question you had three percolator type coffee pots. On small, the Stanley and a larger coffee pot. I am interested in the larger one, what is the name brand ? It looked really nice? Thank you

[@rpliegos]

Jeeps should include a coffee machine as part of the standard equipment... there's nothing like a nice cup of coffee early in the morning

[@TrailRecon]

I'd pay for that option!

[@kenuber4766]

You missed the easiest type of coffee, and that would be Cowboy Coffee. You should try it sometime.

[@jacobhecks4977]

Trailrecon. Can you guys try to do a review on the ram rebel or the Ford raptor for overlanding?

[@tonyhernandez3433]

What about us guys in the north bay( 707) bay area / Tahoe forest area? Any E3. Chapters ?

[@red19711]

Just tried to get on the e3 list and when I choose state, nothing comes up and cannot submit my information.

[@WaslonLopes]

I can grain the coffee in the night before. Anyway, thanks for sharing this techniques.

[@GoXplr]

3 years later ... whats your favorite today ? And I am gonna try it with some TRAILRECON coffee 🙂🙂

[@TrailRecon]

I am usually percolating, but I enjoy them all as long as the produce a nice black cup of Joe!

[@horizon42q]

I never seen a hand grinder, I gotta get one for my RV. I always percolate coffee 100% of the time

[@Donnut123]

Welcome home Jordan, and thank you both for your service. Very excited for you to get your Jeep, can't wait to see the video and what you pick! I just traded my '02 TJ for a '16 75th Anniversary JKU, Sarge Green. Love it!

[@barretjames8320]

man u gotta have a bag a coffe beans n chew them i rode all over europe 2 wheels u aint campin

[@patriciaribaric3409]

I want that "Black Rifle Coffee" pour over device.

[@Malc664]

Excuse me Americans, where did "cup of Joe" come from? For us Aussies.

[@peterpiper487]

Oh, that's taboo; you GOTTA grind your own coffee!

[@ronstwart422]

Try a Aeropress. Simple, small makes a great cup of coffee camping

[@joshuatiffany5594]

I’m a retired Special Forces vet that’s trying to start a coffee roasting company. Quiet Professional Coffee. I’m living just outside of Ouray/ Montrose area in Colorado. I want to send you coffee and see what you think. Can we email of text?

[@TrailRecon]

Best to reach me on instagram @trailrecon or [e-mail]

[@joshuatiffany5594]

Is it trailreconvideo or trailreconvidoe?

[@brettfullmer8914]

Brad, you remind of Lumier off Beaty and the Beast.

[@MrMe1280]

LoL!!! Now if we could just get him to speak with a french accent

[@SmittieBlue]

You lost me at percolated coffee. Worst method of making coffee.

[@KM-lb8zn]

Just start the video asap why you gotta take forever 😂🤦‍♂️

[@duneattack]

I don't miss Navy Coffee or those tankards of bug juice on the mess deck that somehow always tasted like JP5! I camp with a coffee maker, a french press and my wife brings a cappuccino maker and a pour over basket.. Yeah, we're not coffee addicts either! We're "camping" in a Renegade toter though so space isn't an issue". We wheel all around the Reno area, the Ridgecrest area and up and down the I95 corridor just east of 395 in Nevada.

[@TrailRecon]

Bug juice is good for polishing brass! LOL!

[@clarktferrill]

Just after mentioning you make coffee for your friends...the next picture is your friends shown in fast motion running around the camp ..perhaps all have the jitters...GSI Outdoors Collapsible Java Drip is my favorite one cup brew..this also works as only a filter to remove the leftover grinds from a French press type coffee maker...GSI Coffee Rocket very clever simple one cup brew is another I use when on my Motorcycle trips

[@TrailRecon]

LOL!

[@davidjones6557]

Yep, see Cowboy Kent Rollins on you tube, how to make the best Cowboy Coffee

[@kittysch2]

I don't think I've heard you say , not good, not beautiful ❓

[@AddictedToJeepsCom]

Brad! Another homerun of a video! You’re killing me! I’m gonna go make some coffee right now just so I can have the same aroma as I watch this video again! Keep up the great work - always impressive!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Hi Brad, Did you ever consider experimenting with a Keurig on the road. With all the electrics on your JT it seems that should be possible. I just hate having residual coffee in a pot or wanting just one more cup and having to run a brew cycle again. Plus with the Keurig your not dealing with flame or open heating element. Just a thought. I know it isn't Fru fru fresh coffee, but it ain't bad either.

[@TrailRecon]

I did, but you will need a power source that will allow the Keurig to draw enough power, my Goal Zero kicks off after 400 watts, I think the Keurig needs at least 1000w.

[@sagarbhakta1223]

I do instant coffee with a shot of whiskey. Coffee for champions.

[@jasonmashburn1280]

The small perculater you sales your have had for s long time, what brand is that if your don't mind sharing?

[@andrescaloca2374]

I can tell you were in the navy if you miss they ships coffee.😬

[@nissan300zxz32]

I can not function without a good cup of freshly ground coffee in the mournings eather. It is a necessity for me. My two favorits are aero press and a moka pot.

[@aaroncalderon5513]

I was in the marine corps for four years. Still don’t like waking up early. But I love coffee. Thank you

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you for your service! After 26 years in the Navy, coffee and getting up early are a way of life. 😂