4 ms·

For backpacking I find that even a french press is too much weight. I use an ultralight drip that attaches to any mug: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detai

by Elessar 17y ago

For backpacking I find that even a french press is too much weight. I use an ultralight drip that attaches to any mug: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442629467&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302696295&bmUID=1258132114245 http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Ep... As for the proper temperature, as soon as bubbles start to float to the top (but way before rolling), I find it's about right.

djm 17y ago
You probably aren't reading this thread anymore but in case you do: You can buy mugs that have a french press built in - see http://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Design-Commuter-Double-Shot-Stainless/dp/B00064GSVA http://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Design-Commuter-Double-Shot-... I have a similar though cheaper version of one of these and it's pretty good.
- Elessar 17y ago
  Those are really nice for travel or the office (I'm drinking from one right now) but I find the volume, weight and mechanism of the cup (making it only really usable for coffee) makes it too much of a luxury for backpacking. I mean, keep in mind that the drip filter I linked is 14 grams. =D And then you just reuse with whatever cup you are already using.