A Good Cup Of Joe In The Backcountry
By Mike Boisvert.
For many of us, heading into the backcountry for a multi-day trip means that we’re carrying more than just a loaded backpack. The monkey of caffeine addiction rides along as well, and you’ve got to feed it or face the logy, headpounding consequences. And, hey, coffee tastes good anyway. So what’s the best way to make a great cup of wilderness joe?
Cowboy Up Forgot everything but the grinds? Time to brew like a Marlboro man. Simply add grounds to a pot of water, bring it to a boil, and let it sit for about five minutes until the grounds settle. Then scoop off the top. For proper strength, add about 50 percent more coffee than you would normally use. Cowboy coffee is not exactly good to the last drop—it gets gritty near the bottom—but you can use a bandana or other item of clothing as an improvised filter to maximize grounds-free drinking. Mmmm, taste the frontier.Jetboil Coffee Kit
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