Need a cup for coffee?

[Michele]

When I camp, I love making my "Campfire Mocha" (Swiss Miss, Coffee, Powerdered Creamer), and I'm day dreaming about drinking my favorite beverage in the morning or night on my thru-hike next year.

Does this require me to have to purchase some type of light-weight cup, to go along w/my cooking pot and catfood can stove? What does everyone else do out there? I'm sure there's some creative techniques that I'm just not thinking of. Also, does everyone just eat out of their cooking pot? Thanks!

--Michele

[bigcranky]

I use a Snow Peak Trek 700 pot to boil water for freezer-bag meals, then I heat up some additional water for a hot drink, and drink it right from the pot (which looks more like a mug, actually). I have a cozy for the pot to keep my coffee hot on cold mornings, and a cozy for my freezer bag meals to keep them hot while they rehydrate.

If I am planning to do a lot of in-pot cooking, as on winter hikes, I bring a separate insulated mug for my hot drinks. Then I reverse the process, making my hot drink and putting it in the mug, then cooking dinner in my pot and eating straight from the pot.

For good freezer bag recipes, look at

http://www.freewebs.com/freezerbagcooking/

Cheers,

Ken

[Toolshed]

Michele, I have been caryign the same mug since the early 90's, aside from the name starting to wear off, it is my single most used item:

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/st...0226&langId=-1

It is heavy - It weighs almost 5 ozs, but it is sturdy and indestructable.
I normally make water for coffe first and then while I am sipping away, make water for breakfast (or dinner).
I like the lid for those times that you accidentally tip it over, it stops you from losing that liquid gold (or at least most of it)

[troglobil]

I use one similiar to Toolshed, but from REI. I enlarged the hole in top so that the handle of REI's little spoon like coffee filter will fit in with the lid on. this way it stays hot and I can plunge it up and down for better circulation of water through the grounds.

[cannonball]

[quote=bigcranky]I use a Snow Peak Trek 700 pot to boil water for freezer-bag meals, then I heat up some additional water for a hot drink, and drink it right from the pot (which looks more like a mug, actually). I have a cozy for the pot to keep my coffee hot on cold mornings, and a cozy for my freezer bag meals to keep them hot while they rehydrate.

If I am planning to do a lot of in-pot cooking, as on winter hikes, I bring a separate insulated mug for my hot drinks. Then I reverse the process, making my hot drink and putting it in the mug, then cooking dinner in my pot and eating straight from the pot.

For good freezer bag recipes, look at

http://www.freewebs.com/freezerbagcooking/

Cheers,


I do excactely the same thing with my sno peek. Greatest little set up one could have. Though I would caution against drinking from it too quickley as it can lead to some singed lips.

[Fiddler]

I am not a weight weenie, but I do like to stay as light as practical without sacrificing my comfort. I eat from the cooking pot, so one less thing to carry and clean up. But I carry a Sierra stainless cup on a belt clip for when I want to just 'dip and drink' though I usually filter my water. For the coffee I use instant in a plastic insulated mug with a lid. I don't like getting my lips burned with hot coffee in a metal cup.

[sum41punk91]

well here is what i use, it clips right on to your pack after you are done so you can drink while you walk then just attach it to your pack http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH

[Footslogger]

I carry a tiny (weighs <2oz) 1.5 cup plactic mug. Fits inside my 0.9Liter cookpot. Great for coffee, tea or warm Tang. Can also use it as a water scoop if the source is shallow.

'Slogger

[SGT Rock]

I have an old Country Time Lemonade Jar with cozy: http://www.hikinghq.net/gear/lemonade_bowl.html

[Bjorkin]

well here is what i use, it clips right on to your pack after you are done so you can drink while you walk then just attach it to your pack http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH

Wow! At 13 ozs. that's pretty darn heavy and a bit overkill. You could drop at least half pound off your total weight if you'd switch from your REI 13 oz. mug to just about any plastic mug.

[kyhipo]

i have a 2pot set up now but for yrs I usually used a my 1 pot for cooking and drinking and my nalgene heavly taped with duct tape for my drinks.ky

[UnkaJesse]

I use a SnowPeak 300mg double-wall titanium mug with the folding handle. Of course, this might be something that you can do without. Personal preference of course.

http://www.snowpeak.com/gears/mg052.htm

At 3.3 oz, I think it's worth it.

[Vi+]

Michele,

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

If you’re committed to the lightweight style of hiking, you may like the Orikaso folding cup, or just go without and drink from your cooking pot.

I use a “Magic Flame” wood burning stove (heavy), a large MSR titanium cooking pot, a Snow Peak titanium plate as a lid, and a small Snow Peak titanium bowl as a cup / mug / bowl.

I have used cups and mugs - insulated, uninsulated, fixed handles, folding handles, and without handles, made from aluminum, various plastics, stainless steel, and titanium - each has its place. The Snow Peak titanium bowl is the simplest design, easiest to clean, most flexible, lightest weight, and most durable vessel suitable for coffee that I’ve found, to date. Everything is subject to change.

A pair of leather gloves allows me to hold hot tea and burn my lips, rummage through fire pits to collect burned bits of wood (without becoming filthy), feed fresh wood into the burning stove, use as a pot holder/lifter, and manipulate the stove while it’s hot. As an aside, leather gloves are also handy for bushwhacking.

No one should question you about eating and drinking directly from your cooking pot. This could help you become a legend. If you get into meals more complex than merely adding hot water, you may appreciate additional equipment.

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

We use our Snow Peak titanium pots for coffee and other drinks. I carry a larger pot for cooking and a skillet - those serve as our 'plates'.

[Uncle Silly]

I use a Snow Peak Trek 700 pot to boil water for freezer-bag meals, then I heat up some additional water for a hot drink, and drink it right from the pot (which looks more like a mug, actually). I have a cozy for the pot to keep my coffee hot on cold mornings, and a cozy for my freezer bag meals to keep them hot while they rehydrate.

I think I have the same pot/mug set. On most mornings on my section last year, I boiled a full pot of water, then used some in the mug for oatmeal, and used the remaining for coffee.

I'm another big "mountain mocha" fan... throw in a dash or two of whiskey and you've got yourself a tasty just-before-bedtime drink.

[sum41punk91]

well foots has a pint with my 13 oz mug, i would just recomend if you are a weight weenie and would rather sacrifice the luxury of a practical mug for a lemonade can that you go with the previous ideas and use a pot

[NINpigNIN]

I recently picked up a Flatworld Orikaso Cup from REI and have been testing it here at home. I like it so far, but the real test will come when I take it out on my section hike in June. It folds flat when not in use and only weighs 1.25 ounces.

http://www.orikaso.com/cup.html

[Hikes in Rain]

Second the old Sierra cup idea. I prefer my morning coffee in that, rather than out of the pot. Since I usually make "cowboy coffee", adding the honey and creme would stirr the grounds back up. Plus it's a handy little second pot if I'm getting creative cookingwise. Great for dipping water from a tiny little stream without stirring up bottom sediments. Useful little thing, and besides, I've been carrying it for almost 30 years, so there's a lot of sentimental value, as well. Just holding it brings back memories and brings a smile.

[Whistler]

Lightning Bolt used a shrunken bottom of a plastic bottle, insulated with a ring of styrofoam and a bit of duct tape. I duplicated the feat at home, and think it would work pretty well on the trail. Look at his PCT gear page and head about halfway down. .7oz weight for 12oz volume.
-Mark

[Michele]

So being a person that usually deeply researches everything, I have to say, I had no idea there would be so many coffee mug options. Thanks to everyone for opening my eyes on this one. I have to say, though, I love the idea of making another piece of gear, but that Orikaso Cup looks pretty cool too! Oh no...an excuse to visit the outfitter!