04-28-2018, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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Playing With My New Coffee Maker
Finally got around to messing with the Esbit Coffee Maker today. It uses solid fuel tablets and packs up really small.
The first attempt was utterly lacking in success. I didn't use a wind break and wasted a couple of fuel tabs. So, I found a short piece of 4" stove pipe that I split and used for a wind break. Major success this time. It does two things at the same time that I usually find lacking in camp coffee. It's both hot and strong. Before it gets pointed out. The first run was with a tea bag. Still, it was a cup of tea that Zaphod Beeblebrox would have approved of after a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster hangover.
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04-29-2018, 07:51 AM | #2 |
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I just throw a k-cup in the Keurig after I get out of the shower, and then walk the two steps to the galley and start on some pancakes... Yeah, my idea of camping may involve a travel trailer with all the comforts of home.
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04-29-2018, 08:13 AM | #3 |
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Well, yeah. When I drag Chez Fromage Lite behind the Jeep I’ll pop a K-cup, if I have a an electric hookup. If I don’t, it’s the big red coffee pot on the Coleman. Coffee from that, though, is textured. But, for two or three wheel solo tent camping, I think this little Esbit will be the catsass.
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04-29-2018, 02:17 PM | #4 |
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I agree, when it's just some moto-camping (something I hope there will be a lot of in the future with Nugget), I try to keep it as simple as possible. I must admit, it's usually a ziplock bag with a foldgers instant crystals pack, and some sugar packets that I use. Takes up no space at all, and is super quick to get back on the road. I must say that when I'm moto-camping I tend to look at setting up camp as a necessary evil, and therefore try to get up early and hit the road. I'm not 100% sure why I'm like that when moto-camping, but fine laying around the camper all day with no real plans. Just a quirk or nature, I suppose. In any event, glad you found a new coffee maker that checks all the boxes for you!
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I rough it in my RV by using a basket filter drip coffee maker; I'm patient like that. The smell of the coffee brewing makes it that much more enjoyable.
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04-30-2018, 08:26 PM | #6 |
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That is pretty cool. Wish I had the extra weight/space in my pack for one more thing like that. So it takes 1 fuel block to complete brewing or does it just depends on the water temp, elevation, ect? Might be worth dropping another luxury item for good coffee.
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05-01-2018, 06:03 AM | #7 | |
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I also bought the folding Esbit stove to try out but this upcoming trip will mostly be restaurants and gas station snacks.
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05-03-2018, 05:42 PM | #8 |
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thanks cheesy
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