Can You Make Fancy Coffee Drinks Backpacking? | Miranda in the Wild

[@HappyRooster]

Mostly a bass angler and fair weather truck camper here. Never been backpacking, don't plan on backpacking, but I've watched all these videos just because of her wonderful personality. Can't wait for the next one.

[@Team5TL]

You can use a combination of powdered buttermilk and powdered heavy cream to make a creamer base that is much richer than powdered milk. Also to keep from getting clumps add small amounts of water to bring the cream from a paste to the consistency you want.

[@Duffys_life]

The pasta water at the start... classic. Also making coffee with hot chocolate does make for a great mocha style coffee.

[@claytonmarkin7863]

Conner Duffy backpacking cocoa is life. Awesome calories per ounce, you can add it to other things, you can make it for other people and be an absolute legend, the list is endless.

[@siddharthkrishnan3317]

That's what I do for homemade mocha as a broke college kid.

[@elderhiker7787]

Great video Miranda. Here is my addition to the mocha coffee receipe that I still use today. Back in the late 90’s, I was working for a large consulting firm and always had to work Deadline Panic Hours to 2-3 in the morning. At those late hours, when the coffee had steamed down to a bitter sludge and was undrinkable I came up with a recipe that I called Cafe de Roland: 1 Swiss Miss pack of hot chocolate, fill with coffee sludge, and a melted York Peppermint patty. It became a real favorite with our team and at 2 a.m.it was a real morale booster.

[@porshaharrison7295]

Lol. This was fun! the flannel vibes. 👌🏽

[@station_18327]

Between camping, coffee, and comedy; you all are a scream. Thanks for "perking up," my Monday!

[@lild3vil4u]

As someone who was a barista for... many, many years. This pleases me greatly! Im definitely going to try the chocolate bar.

[@rei]

I hope you like it! - Miranda

[@megatrolltrollington]

You aint got to lie, you still a barista.

[@lild3vil4u]

@@megatrolltrollington in my heart..always :)

[@Americanomondays]

The coffee lover in me - with an Aeropress and a Jetboil travel kit - freakin’ loved this video. Also - makes me miss REI - we recently moved away from Los Angeles where I had an REI only 10 minutes away - to Upstate NY - where the nearest one is 90+ miles away. Sad face.

[@kelseyrizer764]

“Me also, I’m a fan” 😂 Miranda rocks!

[@gigig7855]

Instant coffee mix with cocoa powder is my go to while backpacking. Simple and delicious 😋

[@djsomers100]

Thanks for this. Was getting tired of hauling in my wood fired La Pavoni Europiccola....

[@Mksandman]

A man of culture I see!

[@m00seknucklejohnson45]

Lol I know I could probably cut a pound or 2 if I dropped all my necessary coffee making equipment. Been thinking of making my own instant blend with a base of German instant cappuccino

[@cg7926]

Love everything about that video ..bearded dude with long blond hair cafe ,toque, plaid and mountain chalet good job

[@JA-gf2ec]

@miranda you’re a caffeine hero

[@jnskm]

You being real is so refreshing to watch. Please continue.

[@backpacker3421]

That camp espresso percolator is basically a cut down version of the same coffee maker that most Italians use to make espresso in the home. It's rare to find a large espresso maker over there in somebody's kitchen, but these little mini percolators are cheap and easily available there, so everybody has them.

[@kennymonty8206]

My cooking system has a french press and now I'm glad I spent the extra for that option. I already carry powdered milk for some trail dinner food, and I usually carry some chocolate. I just never put it all together. Nice ideas.

[@KestralSabre]

That cup in the intro! So cool!

[@uzumaki72]

Thank you so much for this video! It is going to significantly upgrade my camp coffee game!

[@chelvh4222]

GSI Espresso Set?! Omg this exists?! I’m SO obsessed now lol

[@leebug71]

Hi Miranda being a coffee lover myself I really enjoyed this video thanks keep them coming✌️

[@jppendleton]

Definitely getting some masala chai ideas here, too. May have to do some field research.

[@fgcp2964]

All you need to make masala chai (aside from the ingredients) is a heat source, a saucepan and a strainer.

[@MDWavemaster]

Number 2 is about to be tried and perfected by me! That looks awesome.

[@rei]

Hope you enjoy it! - Miranda

[@thatroykid]

The Piccopresso is def my go to choice for anything espresso when im away from home.

[@rev.johnpate3231]

Once again, great channel and super fun video!! I love coffee, but when it's cold, raining (snowing), blowing -- the best I can trust myself to do is boil some water in my JetBoil and dump a couple of sleeves of Starbucks into it. And if (when) it cools down, fire up the stove, reheat. The JetBoil "pot" is my coffee cup. A bandanna is my "cozy." My only other utensil is my spoon. In the '90s I brought everything. But no more!

[@warrenphilips8441]

3:20 [silent judgement] Inverted, cap off with the plunger just barely inserted, pour in coffee grounds, then hot water, swirl cautiously for 1 min, let it brew (without it slowly dripping out), screw on cap and filter, flip onto cup like some fancy bar tender, press to perfection. More time for the hot water to release the wake up juice, slightly more bitterness, but I'm in it for the caffeine not warm brown water. A quad a day, will keep theSQUIRREL!

[@nathansharp3193]

Haha. Great timing. I just came up with a new word today: B-ushcraft-arista I'm out camping and have just perfected my Aeropress Go Americano at camp. I've got the temperature of the water and cleanup all figured out. At sea-level I heat my water until just a few tiny bubbles rise to the top of my pot. That gets the water to a perfect temperature for my setup. This 'temperature check' has worked well on my woodburning camp stove and on an open fire. I've also figured out that 500 mL of water is plenty to make a full Aeropress Go cup (about two normal cups) and have enough water left for rinsing everything out and brushing my teeth.

[@needs_work]

KZbin really knows me!! I was just thinking about this topic and this video from REI was in my recommended video list. I plan on solo camping next week and I might give it a try. Thank you!!

[@rei]

You are welcome! Let us know which one you try and what you think! - Miranda

[@jaybirdc3240]

Great video very useful

[@PhilipMartinezz]

Yes!!! Thank you!! As soon as I saw how cool that mini espresso maker was I went looking for it and bought it.. Haha.. Sometimes you just need a fancy coffee..

[@sukondisawontym7460]

"Your technique is soo much better." Lolololol -Clears throat

[@fredford3832]

yeah- it was the follow-up of "poppin it off" that really made it.

[@EveryDayCharlie]

Love that bottle behind you "pasta water for coffee" lol!

[@brianshaw3979]

One of your Best Videos!! I now have to ramp up my game!

[@HikerDudeDad]

Phenomenal! I've been building up footage for a backpacking coffee video... I don't have an expert, but now I realize I need to get it edited for National Coffee Day! Cheers! ☕

[@thisbeem2714]

Looks like yummy camping coffee!

[@chalesnu]

Best of the series

[@nicojar]

THAT was brilliant. :D Thank you both!

[@CheeseOnEverything]

Yesss More Miranda!!

[@LisaAnn164]

This is absolutely my FIRST TIME watching this video. I am getting INSPIRED to make these in the future 👍😊! Thanks you for posting this 👏😊!

[@rei]

Thanks for watching, Elizabeth! We encourage you to give it a try! 🙌😄

[@LWilli5]

So fun.

[@lindseygood7241]

Amazing! Will absolutely be trying these

[@MikeWood]

Campuccio is a definite try. I wonder how having a thinner plain chocolate bar already broken up would work. Having said that, at the crack of dawn a cocoa powder option does seem more practical. :)

[@cg7926]

Plaid is my favorite color too 👍👍😁

[@Golddragon214]

This would be fun to do with friends in the field

[@replacement6386]

Love it, totally want that little semi espresso percolator!

[@counterfit5]

Wow, I haven’t seen one of those camping espresso makers in a while. I always used to get a kick out of those in the store back in the day.

[@Adam-xv7cd]

Awesome video n I must try makin these on my front porch 1st then on the trail. Great ideas👍🏻

[@haiironezumi]

A good option for an espresso sized serve of coffee is the Wacao Minipresso, which is hand pressurised to give the extraction. Normally when hiking I will just take the aeropress though, with a hand grinder for longer hikes, or coffee ground the morning of departure for shorter trips

[@diannadarling699]

Love ur videos. “Campuccino”...🏆

[@mysunshine8333]

I like that Miranda is vegan, so I don't have to go find substitution for recipes myself. When Miranda and Eric pulled out the Mini Espresso Set I was scared. Making espresso looks complicated but they seem like it was easy. I would like to try! I wonder what coffee beans grinder did they used?

[@ericpmoss]

I like to make an all-in-one mix for reconstituting with ice cold creek water: (*) Yauco Selecto instant coffee from Puerto Rico (or instant Kona from Hawaii) (*) Valrhona 100% cocoa powder (*) Nido (or your favorite) full-fat milk powder (*) Trader Joe's coconut sugar scented with a vanilla bean or mixed with vanilla bean paste (*) cinnamon It compacts well because the sugar fits in between the coffee crystals, and the milk+cocoa powders fit between the sugar granules. I put a measure into a 1pt plastic peanut butter jar, add a measure of cold water and shake to break up lumps, then add the rest of the water and shake. As long as the water is very cold, or you then heat it, it's great.

[@ImGonnaMake]

"Me also am a fan!"

[@AllenSchubert]

Wow!! I enjoyed this! I've wondered about using a French press to froth though I already have one of those things with two screens to froth). For someone who wants to enjoy coffee drinks while camping, this sounds like a great solution! I'm impressed! ... Oh, for people who might be thru-hiking a trail and traveling light, I saw one AT hiker praise Cafe Bustelo's Café con Leche instant (I've never tried it -- I'm vegan) or Alpine Start's Dirty Chai (coffee and tea w/powdered coconut milk) and Coconut Creamer Latte (both instant). ... Anyway, I really liked this!

[@markswinhoe8252]

How about using the primo espresso thing in the cappuccino? The jet might help with the milk frothing?

[@MrJuzt1n]

I’m english -so i’m just sipping my tea watching you guys struggle to muster a decent brew

[@edujuri]

Love it!

[@edwardmedina1594]

Never heard of Carabiner Coffee before but just because of Eric, I'll be checking them out.

[@JoshWright396]

If you can, starting with hot water in the percolator is good (that way the ground don't get cooked as the water is slowly heating)

[@Lulu.G-61]

Yay!!! More coffee info! 🥰

[@AJauntWithJoy]

More camp coffee videos! lol This was great! I know it's extra gear/extra weight but to me, a good cup of coffee each day is totally worth it.

[@georgebush3768]

CAMPUCCINO!!!

[@attempt3480]

New line for me "i'm a fan"

[@MikeyB00o]

I make a Mocha coffee from using a MokaPot, then adding too Hotchocoloate and Caramel ice cream topping, Bonus points if you have whipcream

[@BadRongo]

Requesting a Covid version please! Something with a Master Mixologist maybe? How to make fancy cocktails at camp! (c'mon.... we're all self-medicating right now ;) )

[@rei]

Love this idea!! I'll see what I can do! - Miranda

[@gabbypalmer1655]

I’ve packed out mint simple syrup+rum in a platypus bottle and then packed out club soda and had delicious mojitos 🍻

[@BadRongo]

@@gabbypalmer1655 awesome!!!

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Looks like fun, except for all that equipment that you would have to carry in your backpack. Also (on a unrelated subject) I rather prefer the bright colour palette of the intro to the subdued 70s look inside of that wooden cabin. To me it seems to contradict Miranda's presentation style.

[@AF-tv6uf]

I was packing coffee IN my pack and this came on!

[@Deuszada]

I hope pasta water makes an appearance!

[@Beyond_The_Beard]

So are fancy coffee kits available at REI? so you could take that stuff with you while backpacking or hiking.

[@forgef0r634]

Instead of the French press for frothing, I really like the milk frothing wand from ikea. Much smaller and easier to clean.

[@RalphReagan]

Sometimes I put sweet and low in my instant Foldgers. That's fancy. :)

[@davidmahlik3748]

So I loved the GSI espresso maker Eric used in this video. Do you know if that is the 1 cup model (carried by REI) or the 4 cup version? Also, have to say I'm a big fan having been out of hiking for 25 years. It is such a different game and your videos are always helpful.

[@rei]

Thank you, David! It's the 1-cup version. - Miranda www.rei.com/product/129643/gsi-outdoors-mini-espresso-set

[@davidmahlik3748]

@@rei Awesome, Thank You. It may very well become my luxury item :)

[@davidmahlik3748]

Do you think it will work OK with pasta water?

[@jasminestar42]

Camp-a- latte! Campuccino!

[@aaronwissler4408]

I'm thinking I'll try the espresso maker and then could I use a little wisk to froff, say powdered goat milk?

[@saramarchese5835]

Thanks for the cool coffee video!. But seriously, did you go on a date with coffee guy afterwards? There was some serious chemistry between the two of you on that video!

[@backpacker3421]

Pro tip: try powdered cream instead of powdered milk (not vegan friendly). It gives you a lot more of the milk flavor. Also good for using in pasta dishes and any other appropriate dried meals that involve adding boiling water. Tons of extra flavor, and some decent extra calories. You can find powdered cream on Amazon, and a bag will last about a year or so.

[@billygarfield5520]

Yummy! 👏👍👏👍

[@trailheart1863]

Oh great.....now I gotta go buy some coffee gear 🤣 gonna have to try that “Campuccino” ! 😋☕️

[@AndrewB416]

I don't even like coffee and I'm watching this.

[@flyingmolamola]

That’s me too 😂

[@achrisman77]

👋🏼 same

[@LydJaGillers]

Yoooo best easy mocha is coffee + hot cocoa mix = mocha. Boom! No need to get complicated. 😉😏😎

[@Skincaregrwms]

Cool

[@RevRod92]

My wife is allergic to coconut so what can we substitute for the dehydrated coconut milk?

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Matching shirts 😉? I can't even get my cube fuel started by the beach 2 morning ago,the wind was blowing 😒 and I end up drinking cold coffee because I need to pack up my camp

[@RichardKeysoftware]

I feel tea gets a bum wrap; a good tea is just as good as a good coffee and in fact even has more caffeine in it (reg coffee). Having tested all the various powdered milks I found carnation skim to be the best, not quite as good as home from the bag but its close and the powdered milk keeps it warmer longer. Carnation was also the only one that didn't clump and mixes even cold.

[@listofromantics]

IIRC, Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world (crude oil is number one).

[@megalicious7757]

M is smitten! :D

[@catlady8324]

This Miranda gal is a total sweetheart! A+++++ 😻

[@aurtisanminer2827]

7:35. I wonder why?

[@TaylorWashburn]

If you wanna be real fancy, get the minipresso that is tiny and will actually make espresso with legit crema 😚👌🏻

[@slajoiephoto]

Yummy

[@bruceelgin2083]

Is that a Go Max Go Twilight candy bar???

[@lisalewis4181]

“I like to campalatte!” 🌲⛺️🚣🏻‍♀️☕️

[@notfromhere8809]

Aero press!!!

[@LeNimph]

My "camping mocha" is instant coffee + a hot chocolate packet

[@JaredHikes]

😍

[@AlexChristian]

Coffee nerd here: invert your Aeropress and DON'T use a firm press. Slowly pressing makes for a better brew (that's from the creator of the Aeropress himself!)

[@titanpreparedness]

Well the fanciest ive ever gotten was a 3in1 packet. Never thought of doing espresso shots or making frothy milk on trail

[@GhostOfSnuffles]

I like this episode a latte.

[@rei]

😆So do we!

[@theadventuresofsirnewbz6360]

"Pasta water for coffee"

[@rei]

This is why I brought a professional on for this vid 🤣- Miranda

[@theadventuresofsirnewbz6360]

@@rei awesome sauce!

[@worldcitizeng6507]

@@rei 👏👏👏

[@freddyfourfingerz9126]

"1:44" When the caffeine hits

[@alexd7452]

picopresso = real espresso anywhere

[@rjstewart]

No handpresso or minipresso!?! ;-(