Here’s my latest idea for a decent cup of trail coffee. It’s lightweight(2 oz.), multi-use, and the clean up is easy.
To make this project you’ll need a Ziploc Twist n’ Loc(size medium, round)and a Ziploc bowl(size extra small).
Throw away the lid for the XS bowl and cut the center out of the medium lid. A razor knife works well.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the XS bowl and snap the lid of the medium bowl over the top like this. Use the pared down bottom of a real drip coffee maker basket(search the thrift stores)to prevent clogging.
Making coffee is easy. Put a 4-cup filter and your favorite coffee in the bowl/basket, heat water and pour it in. When you’re done throw the grounds in a cathole, a privy, or the woods. Throw the used filter in your trashbag and cleanup is pretty much complete.
Here’s the multi-use part:
-The lid with the basket inserted will still screw on to the medium container enabling you to store a Heineken pot/stove/stand set up inside with room to spare. The various components shown here total out at 4.25 oz. There is room enough for a fuel bottle inside the pot if you wish.
-You can use it as a freezer bag cozy by insulating it with CCF, reflectix, or putting it inside a hat or balaclava.
-If you don’t freezer bag cook, you can use it just like Sgt. Rock’s lemonade jar and eat directly from the bowl.
Coffee addicts unite!