Camping/overlanding gear thread.

[Curious Hound]

I like to imagine that said tiki bar has its a/c set to just a little too cold for said bartender

It’s a tiki bar. She’s sweating in the tropical heat like everyone else.

 

[JohnnyO]

Although... the morning coffee routine is getting to be a bit of a hassle for me. We started with the classic percolator, then got turned onto the French press.. but now.. I'm heavily considering just bringing a damn coffee pot along and getting an inverter for my truck. SIMPLIFY... right? a coffee pot is even worse for packability than the folding oven.. but holy moly it would make getting coffee'd up in the morning a TON easier. It's a trade-off I'm definitely willing to explore.

I like my crunchy percolator coffee in the morning when camping.
The advantage of a French press is that it uses less energy, ie propane, if that’s an issue. Disadvantage is that it doesn’t make very much coffee at once.
I’m looking at folding camp kitchens now for a little more storage space and working room.

 

[JohnnyO]

My camping tip for saving space is Dr. Bronner’s Soap. Body wash, shampoo, shaving cream, and hand wash your clothes all in one. Says so right on the label. Some grocery stores have it, Amazon, I got a travel size bottle at L.L. Bean. When we went on a cruise this year I only packed three pair of underwear and socks, just hand washed them in the bathroom sink with the Dr. Bronner’s.

 

[Blmpkn]

I like my crunchy percolator coffee in the morning when camping.
The advantage of a French press is that it uses less energy, ie propane, if that’s an issue. Disadvantage is that it doesn’t make very much coffee at once.
I’m looking at folding camp kitchens now for a little more storage space and working room.

I like the quality of brew that a French press provides... but they're all 96 ounces too small it seems like lol

 

[Uncle Gump]

I've been thinking about this French press..

Stanley French Press 48oz with Double Vacuum Insulation, Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Coffee Press, Large Capacity, Ergonomic Handle, Dishwasher Safe,Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PL72K27?tag=959media-20

I may just end up bringing my spare Bunn coffee maker to Kentucky since I have electric.

 

[Blmpkn]

I've been thinking about this French press..

Stanley French Press 48oz with Double Vacuum Insulation, Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Coffee Press, Large Capacity, Ergonomic Handle, Dishwasher Safe,Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PL72K27?tag=959media-20

I may just end up bringing my spare Bunn coffee maker to Kentucky since I have electric.

Ah that's not bad. The French press we had was glass and naturally broke after our first season with it lol.. made me wonder If any were available in a sturdier material.

 

[Curious Hound]

I like my French press. It's about the right amount of coffee for me for most mornings.

 

[Curious Hound]

Ah that's not bad. The French press we had was glass and naturally broke after our first season with it lol.. made me wonder If any were available in a sturdier material.

Mine is plastic with a removable thermal sleeve on the outside.

 

[Roert42]

I use to use a French press every day at home. Was nice since I didn’t have to buy filters for a drip pot. Mine made a little more then two mugs worth, so it was fine for one person.

wife hated it so she went out and bought a drip pot machine. So we use that now. Takes up a bunch of space on the counter so I may as well get some use out of it.

Use an aluminum Coleman percolator when camping. Can make 4/5 cups of coffee. Only trick with that is using coffee with a more coarse grind than you see in most popular coffees. The chock full of nuts I usually buy is almost like espresso it’s so fine, and it makes a big mess in the perc.

 

[Fast Eddie]

All you guys talk like you've never heard of keurig.
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As he walks confidently away with nose in air

 

[Roert42]

All you guys talk like you've never heard of keurig.
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As he walks confidently away with nose in air

Ok Mr. money bags.

 

[Blmpkn]

I like my French press. It's about the right amount of coffee for me for most mornings.

I've had a 32oz yeti tumbler for the last few years, so I'm very accustomed to at least that much coffee at a time..

And camping just inherently requires more coffee.. I always sleep like crap and wake up way too early.. this is why I really want to build that stupid little camper.. I'll sleep better and thus save money on coffee

 

[Roert42]

I've had a 32oz yeti tumbler for the last few years, so I'm very accustomed to at least that much coffee at a time..

And camping just inherently requires more coffee.. I always sleep like crap and wake up way too early.. this is why I really want to build that stupid little camper.. I'll sleep better and thus save money on coffee

You have one of those inflatable sleeping pads?

I bought a couple last winter and just used them for the first time. Even with the rocky lumpy ground I slept great. Not comparable to a super soft memory foam mattress, but it was very comfortable. Slept like a sack of rocks when camping at Carlisle. woke up around my normal time instead of butt crack of dawn like I normally would.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Ok Mr. money bags.

Aye, just sayin...

 

[Fast Eddie]

I've had a 32oz yeti tumbler for the last few years, so I'm very accustomed to at least that much coffee at a time..

And camping just inherently requires more coffee.. I always sleep like crap and wake up way too early.. this is why I really want to build that stupid little camper.. I'll sleep better and thus save money on coffee

What are you thinking about? A ground-up build?