Coffee in the Woods

[Dan00001]

I had a few hours out today walking locally. Took my new Lynx ii backpack to try out and my Kelly Kettle. My firelighting skills need much improvement. Luckily the Kelly Kettle is dead easy to light. I also took the time to practice micro navigation skills.

Hope you enjoy the photo's.



I'm in love with these old backpacks.


This stream was fast flowing and clear. There was no real need for a millbank bag but it's easier than trying to fill a KK in shallow water.








Strategically navigating my way around an obstacle.


The weather was that perfect mix of cold air and warm sun. I spent 20 minutes sat here doing absolutely nothing.

 

[Pattree]

Great view.
What coffee do you take out with you?
The Kettle looks very new.

Thanks for reminding me of the name of the filter bag. I couldn’t remember it when I wanted to.

 

[Dan00001]

Great view.
What coffee do you take out with you?
The Kettle looks very new.

Thanks for reminding me of the name of the filter bag. I couldn’t remember it when I wanted to.

I've got a whole box of Litchfield instant coffee sachets, but I really dislike instant coffee. At home I have an espresso machine and I only ever drink coffee from freshly ground beans. I'm not a snob, I'm just really not a fan of instant coffee which sounds crazy because I drink it whilst camping or out on walks - I really need to do something about that. I think I'm going to invest in an Aeropress.

I only bought the Kelly Kettle last year. We do have one in West Wales that we've had for a very long time that belongs to my uncle. It's an older one with cork bung and aluminium.

 

[Pattree]

I’ve got a little Bialetti that fits into the chimney of my Trekker (the little KK) but you’d need the appropriate Hobo attachment. The Bialetti would need something around it to stop it rattling in your aluminium Scout. I also have a Zylis cafetière mug that does a great job and no Hobo or packing needed.

Always ground coffee - but that’s just me! I’d drink coffee bags for that view!

 

[Broch]

Instant is not coffee!!
Fresh ground is quite drinkable with hot water added, stirred, left to settle, then the surface wiped with a cold spoon. Just chew the odd bit of ground
@Dan00001 - please stop advertising our fantastic countryside, we get too many coming over the border as it is!

 

[Dan00001]

I’ve got a little Bialetti that fits into the chimney of my Trekker (the little KK) but you’d need the appropriate Hobo attachment. The Bialetti would need something around it to stop it rattling in your aluminium Scout. I also have a Zylis cafetière mug that does a great job and no Hobo or packing needed.

Always ground coffee - but that’s just me! I’d drink coffee bags for that view!

I do have a moka pot but could just use that with my alcohol stove. If I get something like an Aeropress or cafetiere then I have no reason not to take the Kelly Kettle

 

[Dan00001]

Instant is not coffee!!
Fresh ground is quite drinkable with hot water added, stirred, left to settle, then the surface wiped with a cold spoon. Just chew the odd bit of ground
@Dan00001 - please stop advertising our fantastic countryside, we get too many coming over the border as it is!

I absolutely agree, it is not coffee. I have to add sugar just to drink it. I would never dream about adding sugar to fresh coffee. I could have made some cowboy coffee.

I do feel privileged to live in Wales, this place is less than a 10 minute drive from my house.

 

[MrEd]

Aeropress is worthwhile, I had one for a bit and used it with my jetboil. I also used a small one mug cafetière that goes inside your mug.

I don’t drink coffee anymore, GP told me to cut down caffeine boo

 

[Dan00001]

Aeropress is worthwhile, I had one for a bit and used it with my jetboil. I also used a small one mug cafetière that goes inside your mug.

I don’t drink coffee anymore, GP told me to cut down caffeine boo

I've wanted an Aeropress for years, I've just not gotten around to buying one. I think I will get one this year.

Sorry to hear that. What about tea? I do also drink green tea often and enjoy buying the different flavours. I usually buy from Northern Tea Merchants. I really like the spiced teas, the vanilla is very nice and I also bought one called 'Calm' which is basically some green tea mixed in with a lot of different dried flowers.

 

[Chris]

I've wanted an Aeropress for years, I've just not gotten around to buying one. I think I will get one this year.

Sorry to hear that. What about tea? I do also drink green tea often and enjoy buying the different flavours. I usually buy from Northern Tea Merchants. I really like the spiced teas, the vanilla is very nice and I also bought one called 'Calm' which is basically some green tea mixed in with a lot of different dried flowers.

Green tea has about 50% the caffeine that coffee does, so probably still not a good idea if caffeine is a health concern.