Caffeine Addicts Inquire Within

hove102

hove102

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Nothing gets me ready for the day like a hot cup of coffee. However, going camping with a coffee pot seems unfeasible if one doesn't have a generator, and I don't own a French press (yet...) so for the time being, I have to find other means to get my caffeine fix. For Christmas Santa brought me this lovely Stanley insulated thermos, and with MRV coming up in a couple days, I decided to get some "coffee light" (water) super hot (200 degrees F), pour it in the thermos, and see just how long it would stay at a drinkable temperature.

Here's the thermos Santa brought, Stanley Model No. #20-00554, 1 Liter capacity:


Here's my kitchen thermometer for accuracy's sake (this is hotter than I drink my coffee):


Time of sealing:


Updates to follow!

NOTE: Stanley's website quotes the maximum length of time this bottle keeps things hot as 24 hours. This is an unscientific test to check that claim.
 
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Did somebody say Caffeine?

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Why not a small backpacking stove, pot, and an Aerobie; those items alone take up the same displacement of that thermos. Or, one of the other numerous methods of making coffee in the field that doesn't require a generator?

But good luck on your test... (the old-timer said tongue in cheek knowing the results of this experiment). :D
 
I haven't gotten a press yet, but a gsi french press is on my list. As of now, I do it the poor man's way, heat up water on my stove, and use starbucks via. At home I fresh grind and run through a drip pot. Although, if I had the gsi press, I'd probably do coffee in that at home and in camp.. I think I need to make that purchase.
 
BlkWgn said:
Did somebody say Caffeine?

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Oh boy...which of my organs do I have to sell for that bit of kit?

TangoBlue said:
Why not a small backpacking stove, pot, and an Aerobie; those items alone take up the same displacement of that thermos. Or, one of the other numerous methods of making coffee in the field that doesn't require a generator?

But good luck on your test... (the old-timer said tongue in cheek knowing the results of this experiment). :D
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I'm young! I have to figure these things out for myself. ;) I'm sure the results will become apparent by 8:00am tomorrow. I sense there's a better school of thought out there...you and BlkWgn seem to be on the same page!

The Thermos test is just to satisfy my own curiosity.

Scott said:
I haven't gotten a press yet, but a gsi french press is on my list. As of now, I do it the poor man's way, heat up water on my stove, and use starbucks via. At home I fresh grind and run through a drip pot. Although, if I had the gsi press, I'd probably do coffee in that at home and in camp.. I think I need to make that purchase.
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I lived off Starbucks Via for a while when I didn't have access to a normal coffee pot (Australians don't do coffee properly :p), so I know it's passable. That's probably what I'll do when I'm in camp. Can you give me a source on this French press? (EDIT: found it.)
 
Might I suggest the
Thermos NCI1000SS4 Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Gourmet Coffee Press, 34-Ounce, under $40 on Amazon.

I've used this for 4 years now. While on the trail, I just dump the coffee grinds and rinse it out. All the maintenance it requires is to unscrew the press, rinse out the grinds, a little soap and water.

Keeps the coffee hot for a few hours, and is very durable.

The options for hot water are endless.
 
I've got the GSI coffee press, not really a fan. It makes a great cup of joe, but IMO it's a PITA to clean out. I've gone back to my old school stove top percolator for camp coffee.
 
I too have been somewhat lazy and just done the S-Bucks via but I may bring my small french press to ARV this year.

Not to go off subject but BlkWgn any concern with the fuel leaking inside that pelican and the over-pressure valve failing? I do the same thing only I have the next size up case and put more of my kitchen items in it but I am always nervous about it bursting while i'm driving down the highway so lately I have been keeping the fuel canister outside the case.
 
I picked up a small French Press Travel Mug by Planetary Design. It's all stainless steel and very well constructed. Bonus is it has a secret stash compartment in the bottom for storing grinds/sugar/tea/etc.

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Pretty much just boil water, dump, press, drink. It also comes with a standard (non-press) lid so you can use it as a regular camp mug when needed. Price isn't too bad either.
 
The kit above is my most recent setup, but I am a coffee person and have all sorts of stuff. Bialetti moca pot, percolator, french press, pour over, even have a pyrex straw with a filter on the bottom. I still think the best cup of coffee is the percolator, but the Aeropress has quickly become my favorite. They are inexpensive (about $30) and work great. you get complete control over the brew for how strong you want it, and can also control the bitterness to some degree. Want it mild, pour the water and press right away, want it strong and bitter, brew inverted and let it sit for a few minutes. Strong but not bitter, let it sit for a min, but stop pressing when you hear air start to escape (dont force the last of the water out of the grounds) Iced coffee, no problem, brew inverted a bit longer than normal with extra grounds, press directly onto ice (cool it quick it wont get bitter) add condensed milk. As far as I am concerned the Aeropress is amazing.

bob91yj said:
I've got the GSI coffee press, not really a fan. It makes a great cup of joe, but IMO it's a PITA to clean out
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I also have the GSI press and Bob is absolutely right. The coffee is great, but it is a pain to clean. Which brings me back to the aeropress. To clean it, you do a half turn to release the bottom plate, hold over the trashcan and tap the plunger with your palm and either rinse or wipe the very bottom. Thats it.

Joker said:
Not to go off subject but BlkWgn any concern with the fuel leaking inside that pelican and the over-pressure valve failing? I do the same thing only I have the next size up case and put more of my kitchen items in it but I am always nervous about it bursting while i'm driving down the highway so lately I have been keeping the fuel canister outside the case.
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I had not worried about it. . . . . . . Thanks . . . . . . . . something else to think about at night :coffee
 
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I've tried several options, including the you pour style drip cone which is under $5 and makes a decent cup. I also have an AeroPress which makes a better cup but is a pain to clean. I've switched to Starbucks via, Italian roast which it acceptable and no mess to clean up. When we go full time in a few years I'll probably stop drinking it completely since I won't have a schedule to keep.
 
RoamingRobertsons said:
I've tried several options, including the you pour style drip cone which is under $5 and makes a decent cup. I also have an AeroPress which makes a better cup but is a pain to clean. I've switched to Starbucks via, Italian roast which it acceptable and no mess to clean up. When we go full time in a few years I'll probably stop drinking it completely since I won't have a schedule to keep.
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Stop drink coffee?? That's like the cardinal sin.... coffee is nectar of the gods.
 
I agree with Bob and Cris. Although it made good coffee, I retired my GSI French Press. It took more water to clean it out then coffee it made and that's a huge logistics penalty. The Aerobie was a definite game-changer and makes a phenomenally good cup of coffee.
 
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