PERFECT COFFEE On Trail.

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

Great video, thank you.

[@Droptineful]

AeroPress, all the way. This produces the best cup of coffee with any grounds. I use the regular size at home and the travel version in the woods.

[@john_kelley]

I love mine, too.

[@drums4jay]

Totally agree. Aeropress makes amazing coffee and is super easy to clean, just throw away the biscuit, rinse, done.

[@douglasmoriearty1358]

John, have you ever tried Folgers singles. They're like tea bags filled with coffee. I'm not the biggest fan of Folgers, but any actual cup of brewed coffee sure beats instant. It's easy enough to take them along and not a lot of waste to pack out. I've actually made up my own at home using coffee filters, twist ties, and my favorite brand of coffee.

[@radio_voice_royce]

Thanks JK! I've tried most of those setup styles but not the GSI Traveler. Will be looking for that at my local outfitter for my next trip.

[@HilltopPacks]

all great ways to make coffee!

[@phillipp1399]

Brewed coffee mass > concentrated coffee mass > instant coffee mass. Powdered instant will always be the best bang for your gram. If you spend as much per cup on powdered you’ll get the quality/experience of that concentrate… or you love cafe bustello and win the price/quality/experience trifecta. Try them all until you’re sold on one. Smooth, easy mornings.

[@BrianRRenfro]

JK most people who are talking "cowboy coffee" are probably just talking boiling it in their cookpot. Often the point of cowboy coffee is to have a way to make coffee without carrying ANYTHING else. Zero ounces!

[@john_kelley]

Gotcha. Makes sense.

[@BrianRRenfro]

@@john_kelley BTW I didn't want that to sound like an "Ayktualy" comment. More like a something else to try for a "Wanna go so UL that you poop every mile to keep the weight down" top 5 video. And no joke, I know a guy who poops as much and as often on trail to keep the weight on his feet down. Which now that I think of it, you need him on the podcast since the podcast has GOT TO BE running low on poop topics! :0

[@BrianRRenfro]

"Pooped a pound at lunch bro, that's like 10 pounds off my feet! You should poop again bruv, quit walking around carrying that excess weight! You are basically a self propelled wag bag homeskillet." And before anyone asks...no...I do not like this guy at all. If someone mentions his name I am like, "Yeah I can't come this trip. You guys go and tell me how it is and I will check it out later."

[@john_kelley]

@@BrianRRenfro No worries. I'm the opposite. I try to poop as little as I can on trail...unless there's a privy. LOL

[@vanvalkenburgfd]

For more great info on "cowboy coffee" check out the Civil War Digital Digest here on KZbin and watch their episodes about "Coffee on Campaign" and "Coffee a la Zouave". While both videos are tailored to making coffee as a Civil War reenactor, both address the principles of making coffee efficiently in a setting where time and/or equipment may be minimal... much like backpacking!

[@kriswibbenhorstermeister9885]

I like my jet boil French press style accessory. It works pretty good

[@jamesthornton3339]

I like to use the MSR mugmate. Easy to brew a cup, and cleanup is manageable.

[@Oldsparkey]

Cowboy Coffee , throw that oversized pot away if making it for one. Use a Kettle like a Trangia 25 0.9Liter , Or a Keith Titanium Kettle or a Uberleben Kessel ( I like the titanium ) it's a cross between a kettle and a pot. Even a 900 ml pot will brew up some Cowboy Coffee. There are dozens of kettles for backpacking that can be used. When I feel civilized it's a Vargo Titanium coffee filter. With this filter the trick for a good cup is to pour the water slowly. The legs fold in and it fits inside my coffee cup. Your Coffee concentrate reminded me of this. For those who have to have an after dinner Coffee , Kahlua Coffee Liquor , 20% ABV ( Alcohol By Volume. )

[@charleseden5246]

Best way, take a filter and scoop of coffee in it ,then take sewing string and wrap around top of filter and leave 10inches or so of string hanging off after tying off.....then just pack them in food bag or zip lock and pour hot water over and let steep for 5 mins or so and steep like tea and works good!

[@john_kelley]

A few people have told me that. I'm going to have to give that a try.

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Definitely checking out that concentrate! The GSI press was also pretty sweet. I love their mugs. Thanks for sharing!

[@coycomer6034]

My favorite way now is steeped coffee for back country and no fridge time. Compostable and easy to use.

[@john_kelley]

What's up, Coy!!!! It's been a while. I hope you're doing well!

[@coycomer6034]

@@john_kelley not a lot man! Wishing I could get out more often.

[@RyanSchell]

I didn't expect that last option for coffee. I'm going to have to check that out! Especially if it's better tasting.

[@RobertHarlamert]

I need to try some of that Jot stuff.

[@john_kelley]

It's great!

[@jaygrech1625]

Love your vids, and love your love of coffee haha! 😁 Personally, I buy empty tea bags, and fill with my favorite grounds…no fuss, no muss, and no extra gear (or weight 👍🏻). Stay awesome JK!!

[@john_kelley]

Nice! Great idea!

[@Doc_Watson]

I've wanted to try this. Just haven't taken the time to do it. I've got a bunch of unused filters from a 4 cup coffee maker, I could probably use those.

[@leeennddaa853]

@@Doc_Watson Same, I've been wanting to try this method too!

[@Doc_Watson]

Jogo - Same as a bombilla but with a finer filter. I agree, hot coffee through a straw is not for me. However, I have no problem drinking hot yerba mate through a bombilla. Cowboy coffee, do it in your cook pot then use a pour over or Brew Buddy to filter the grounds. Kitche (sp?) pour over, that looks great. Moka pot - love mine, but it is a little heavy. I also have two different sized GSI Espresso makers that works the same way but is much smaller. I have taken my moka pot with me on short overnight hikes. French press - lots of options. In addition to the GSI mug, you can look at french press travel mugs. Jot - Do you make cold brew coffee? 1 Tablespoon of cold brew concentrate plus hot water makes a 6oz cup of coffee. (I like my coffee strong so I typically do 2 T for a 6 oz cup.) I'll do this for long car trips and for camping too. I have seen advertisements for Jot, but haven't tried it yet since is sounds similar to cold brew concentrate. Perked coffee is my favorite for the outdoors, but that's reserved for the cabin and car camping. For backpacking, most of the time lately I've been using the Primula Brew Buddy reusable filter that sits inside your mug. Make cowboy coffee in your pot and use the filter to filter out the grounds. Or put your grounds or loose leaf tea in the filter and pour the hot water over it and let it steep to the desired strength. You can get French Press strength without the French Press weight. Great video. I wasn't aware of the Kitche filter. I need to look into that. Plus the GSI pot would be 'cute' for car camping.

[@john_kelley]

The only reason I don't do cowboy coffee in my cook pot is because I don't want all my boiled water tasting like coffee. Coffee flavored rice, pasta, and chili don't really interest me. LOL

[@Doc_Watson]

@@john_kelley LoL the essence of coffee just adds character to your camp food. ☕🤣😂

[@john_kelley]

@@Doc_Watson lol

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

I hate coffee 😅 but i think that if I would have liked it I would definately know my system now. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewhowie4217]

I've been using the Munieq Tetra Drip Ultralight Coffee Dripper for just under 2 years paired with a standard size Wildo Fold A Cup. Coffee dripper clips together, folds flat, weighs nothing and I pack out the filter paper in my daily trash

[@kgwash]

I discovered Cusa Coffee and it is amazing. Sometimes I mix it with a Deathwish packet to make it drinkable. They have lots of flavors and roasts, but my favorite is the vanilla dark roast. They have awesome teas too.. I have tried my Aeropress on short trips, but the weight, plus the weight of grounds packed out are not great. I tried the Snow Peak Press, but was not too impressed and again, the weight of the wet grounds. The Aeropress is much easier to clean.

[@readyme]

Hmmmm. A reason I may actually order Jot.

[@adamfulgham3594]

That gsi press has the beaner loop on the inner tube. If you hang it there is a possibility the outer tube falls off. I had it happen to me at work. Other than that I like it pretty well.

[@Alex-and-Joker-Hikes]

The coolest coffee gadget I've found is the Final Press. It kinda works like a French press but its tiny. It's still a bit heavy at just under 5oz and not sure about availability but it makes a great cup of coffee. Still, as cool as it is, I take the coffee singles tea bags. Another great vid JK! 😎👍

[@john_kelley]

I'll check that out.

[@shawnr6117]

Ah coffee ☕ your morning shot of rocket fuel 😁

[@bretthikez6567]

Damn JK you are one heck of a backwoods barista.....keep up the good work

[@jasonjohnson3164]

I'm not a coffee drinker, but still enjoy the aroma, and appreciate the bonus knowledge as always! My preferred warm beverage would be hot chocolate, but alas, I prefer milk over water so even that isn't particularly practical on trail except on a weekend getaway. 😅

[@john_kelley]

LOL...I can only imagine what would happen to a gallon of milk after sitting in your pack all day in the summer. 😂. There's nothing wrong with hot chocolate.

[@jasonjohnson3164]

@@john_kelley lol definitely not saving weight, that's for sure 😆 Would need to go with those small cardboard cartons used to get with school lunches 😄

[@john_kelley]

@@jasonjohnson3164 😂

[@shawnr6117]

Just use powdered milk. Make your own instant cocoa mix or make the milk on trail . Try it out at home so you know how much you need and enjoy 😁

[@ms7fam433]

You could substitute powdered milk, but I wouldn't use it except for cooking. It's not fit to drink for me...

[@ryankuhn926]

Awesome video man! I bought the wide French press for the jetboil stash and it turned out awesome

[@vanvalkenburgfd]

I think GSI could make a killing if they introduced a titanium version of their Javapress! Then you could put the outer cannister directly over a heat source to boil the water before adding grounds and pressing it with the inner cup. Sure, other titanium French press pots exist, but most are a bit large to be using as the same vessel from which you drink you coffee.

[@john_kelley]

I would have to agree with you.

[@SalmondOutdoors]

It's funny I'm literally trying a different brand of coffee concentrate for the first time while I'm watching this video. 😂

[@john_kelley]

Nice!

[@theonlynikki27]

I cannot function without coffee but I am so incredibly lazy and HATE packing out grounds or cleaning them up. I use empty tea bags and fill with good ol’ Folgers.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man that was a good video about all of those coffee. My coworker would love the last coffee review. He can drink coffee all day long and it don't bother him with the temperature being in the hundreds. It would definitely be a nice coffee maker in the truck 🚛 since there is no coffee grounds or anything like that that you have to use. I will share this video with him maybe he will be interested in that coffee. I hope you and your family had a good Fourth of July fireworks.

[@john_kelley]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mack! The 4th was awesome! I hope you had a great time with that grand baby!

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@john_kelley oh yes I am having a good old time with my grandson. He done got so adjusted to me holding him. I am a chubby fat dude with a belly & he loves to lay on my belly and fall asleep. I have to admit it is the cutest thing ever. If you wake him up while he is sleeping on my belly he gets very mad. "LOL" he will scream and cry out very loud until you lay him back down on my belly and he falls back to sleep. Man I tell you John I love bonding with my grandson. I am on a kayaking trip with my family with my wife coworkers family who invited us to come along. Watching my 6 boys & my wife coworkers family 3 boys having a blast is really funny. Watching them trying to stand up on The Kayaks , racing their kayaks , & see who's going to flip over in the Rapids is funny man.

[@benknight4600]

Does Jot concentrate work with cold water 🤔? I could get behind some cold brew coffee concentrate

[@john_kelley]

It does. It's really good in milk, too.....just not milk on trail. 😂

[@leeennddaa853]

Ha, that straw! Didn't even know that existed! Might be a little weird to try to do cream and sugar with that though...

[@john_kelley]

It's definitely different. LOL

[@sharkaac51]

Isn't "Cowboy Coffee" when you boil water in a normal pot like a Toaks, add coffee grounds directly into the pot, then pour a little cold water into it? That would cause the coffee grounds to fall to the bottom so you can drink the coffee leaving the grounds behind.

[@KirbysBelt]

Instant coffee

[@Joker52186]

I have a $100 billion percent question what happens if I put too much concentrate because I love really strong coffee

[@john_kelley]

I believe you end up growing a third arm, and your chest hair will begin to resemble a sweater. Other than that, there shouldn't be any real issues. 😂

[@bucky716]

I love coffee but it's also what can make a person lose the game.

[@john_kelley]

Hahahahahahaha!