These are perfect for me. I live in a very small house with 2 roommates. There's no room for a coffee maker in the tiny kitchen. But heating water in the microwave and using the pour-over method is perfect, so thank you for this video.
Right on. I started out cheap, buying at the thrift store and dollar store. Now companies want me to review stuff I could never afford. I will happen to you as well. I am going to make a video about cheap VS expensive because cheap still works. Thanks for commenting
One of your more efficient review videos, 8 devices in just 14 minutes! I now use my Aeropress to make coffee concentrate which I carry in a squeeze bottle and dilute in my cup out in the field. No more having to pack coffee grounds back home.
I make a concentrated cold brew coffee at home and take it to the woods to re-heat. For that I picked up a Clever Dripper at the thrift store. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for another great overview, Mark. I've seen that tubular immersion filter included with travel mugs for tea or coffee, and they can often be found at thrift shops.
Great video. Like the fact you show you don't have to have the most expensive or shiniest gear to get out. Noticed you even have shown you can make your own gear. Keep up the great work.
My Soto helix is my favorite to date. Uses #2 filters and weights next to nothing, compact and fits into my cook pot along with all my stove, canister, scrubby, and lighter. I carry my coffee and filters in my food bag but to date it’s the best I’ve used!!! With my backpacking trips I’ve found being mindful of how much water I use for cleaning out grounds became an issue with other pour overs. Love the video and love to see other types of pour overs!!!
omg You got yourself a Kelly Kettle!!! I really like filter #1 too, not because of the price. I like its simplicity. It pairs perfectly with your GSI cup. Last summer I purchased some paper filters with wings that sit on top of a cup as a pour over. I love them. The coffee flows through fairly quickly, but for a stronger brew the grounds can be submerged (dunked) like a tea bag and squeezed. I used them in a motel last fall, and I enjoyed great coffee in my room. Loved the easy clean up.
I love coffee and have tried a few different types of making coffee in the woods. One that I like is the Primula Brew Buddy. It doesn’t have a s/s filter (it is mesh), but is easily portable, makes good coffee and only around $6.
I have used a few of these. Found the coffee rocket too slow in the winter....20's, 30's. I use the silicone with a paper filter. I really like what the paper does for my coffee and the silicone flat area covering the top of the cup keeps the water/coffee from going cold. It removes the foam and silt that a SS filter cannot remove making the flavor that much better. I also use the traditional round paper filters instead of purchasing the shaped ones as I already have them for my coffee maker at home and it's not a problem to push it to the sides of the silicone. Excellent vid with all the choices available. Thanks!
There's a plastic immersion brewer that folds flat with a mesh screen that sits on top of the cup that I use sometimes for single servings. That was cheap also. Under $5 US. It's called the Coffee Brew Buddy by Primula. Thanks for your video!
Good presentation. I bought a fine stainless steel mesh for a percolator I use when using a camper. It solved my issue of grounds in the coffee but I wouldn’t recommend the percolator for backpacking.
Excellent video Mark, I found a french press filter section that fits my GSI Infiniti cup perfectly at the thrift store. I also picked up a set of plastic spoon coffee baskets, that you put the coffee grounds in close the lid and immerse in the cup. They are shaped like a table spoon, and are about 3/4" deep, with fine stainless steel mesh around the body and lid. They came in a 2 pack, and a mesh storage bag. I think I paid about $6 at Princess Auto. Cheers my friend.
They are nice. I like the first one best. I could just take the screen filter from my coffee maker and go with that. Have you ever tried coffee bags? Like tea bags but with coffee grounds. Some place around here I have a camping coffee/ tea filter. I use tea bags or instant coffee when hiking / camping mostly. 12:36
Thanks for the review Mark. These are all reasonably priced and most look to be lighter weight than the K. Titanium. Cowboy coffee is also a good alternative which I used in the bush for years and all you need is a pot.
Great collection. I use a 100% cotton filter size #2 similar to the 11:15, which I either use over a silicone pour over or straight in the mug and use it as an immersion device. Delicious coffee, no frills, v lightweight and packable option. Very inexpensive too. The cotton filter came as a set of 3, which I've put away for now, but can bring it if away with friends/family or for a long distance future replacement.
I also use a cotton No2 on occasion. Made a few myself. Just have to be sure to clean it well to avoid bad coffee taste in the next cup. Thanks for commenting
Hello Mr. Young, you present a lot of practical and interesting systems. Personally, I use the MSR, which is very lightweight and compact in my backpack. Thank you for your work on RU-vid, see you soon. 👍
I found a silicone pour over with a small removable stainless steel filter in the bottom of it. Pretty cool.. I’m always looking for ways to create my coffee 🤗💞
If it is the Sea to Summit X Brew, I have a video on it. The stainless filter eventually came apart. I now use with paper or the mesh one in this video. Thanks for commenting
I stick with Cowboy coffee = put coffee grains in pot, pour boiled water in pot...let it sit till coffee grains sink to bottom (10min)...pour into cup and enjoy. 2nd coffee making system = Use a Camp Cup that comes with a Coffee Press (french press)
Glad you mentioned the Vietnamese unit. I picked one up in a thrift store knowing it was for coffee but not knowing at the time its origin. Small, compact and durable and does the job - although it is a little slower, than the first one you showed which I also have that came as part of another set - again from a thrift store.
Nice video, but what amazed me was that you used 3 scoops of coffee to make one cup. I find one scoop makes 2 strong cups using a reusable pod with my Kurig.
I doubt I’m the only one who’s mentioned this, but don’t forget that you can get quite a variety of excellent stainless steel filters for the Aeropress. I did a bit of research and found one with the smallest holes and it’s become my go-to. It filters out almost as much particulate as a paper filter, but doesn’t strip the natural oils nearly as badly.
Funny thing is I have two AerpPress's and SS filters. Not sure why I didn't include them in the video except the price here is about $45.00 for the unit plus the filter. I was trying to stay low-budget. I have another coffee video in the works and will be showing my AeroPress off again there. Thanks for commenting
I like the first one. Looks simple and effective. I usually use the GSI Java Drip since it's so lightweight and compact for backpacking. The filter is made out of nylon. The legs can be finicky to deal with though. I might start bringing the Aeropress Go. It's hard to make a bad cup of coffee with it. Thanks!
I have the GSI Java Drip as well. Super light weight but I fear it is a bit fragile. To me the extra weight of the AeroPress is worth the results. Thanks for commenting
Thanks Mark. We have that Vietnamese device, but we almost always go camping in a group of two or more. We'd need multiples of that coffee strainer. But I did like it while at home. Right now, our prference is the traditional Italian stove top percolator. Nt at all small, bit it suits us. I always enjoy your videos and you are quite talented in the presentation side mate.
Very good review I loved all the different coffee makers. I use the GSI and I really like it it collapses down small, stores in my pack easily and it really works well. But I must say I might try some of those other ones especially the very inexpensive one that you brewed your coffee with.
Thanks for the reviews showing a wide range of options. FWIW ... I have a large collection of ways to make coffee. Including a vintage Art Deco Sunbeam Vacuum coffee maker, 50-cup Party pot, Mocha, French press, K-Cup, B&D drip, the green Ozark Trail collapsible pour over, and a wide assortment of vintage stove top & campfire percolators. All resulting from the morning I forgot to prepare to make coffee, after a hurricane took out the power overnight. Yet, my first cup of coffee this morning was after heating water in the microwave and adding some instant crystals. Sixty-five seconds and that first cup of coffee is READY! 🙂
I’ve used the GSI and MSR filters. They certainly work. Another inexpensive option is the Primula Brew Buddy. However, on recent outings I’ve been happily using the JoGo Straw which I learned about from a video you did.
Great video. Saw the kieth video looks incredible, but yes the price. I have been looking at a collapsible pour over. They go together like a folding stove.
I have commented in the past that I am "a one cup in the morning" coffee drinker, but I find all your reviews interesting. I really like your hat. I have a wool Tilly winter hat that is by far my favorite. Seriously, I have a lot less hair than you 😂 and it is by far the warmest hat I have ever owned. I own more hats than you own twig stoves and coffee makers. Tell me about your. hat.
This is also an older model Tilley wool winter hat. I have this plus another in grey tweed. I might be a competitor as far as Tillyes go. I have eight. Being follicaly challenged as well. Keeping the sun of my head is my justification for buying hats. Already have sun damage up there. Thanks for commenting
G'day Mark, nice bunch of devices there mate. I particularly like the idea of the pour over/immersion combo in one. I've been using paper filters with the Soto Helix for some years, (think I paid less than 20 AUD, but a bit more now), mainly because of form factor, (nice'n flat in a pack, or even a picnic bag). Yes paper will run out, but they're so light you can afford to take a fair ol' supply in a plastic bag, + they take cleaning out of the equation. Also, good to have another potential tinder source and perhaps back up dunny paper as a bonus. They could probably be used as a wound dressing too if you've nothing better, or need extra, (as a food grade item, you'd expect a high level of sterilisation, ..... at least within their own unopened packaging). Having said all that, I can well understand a preference for a reusable mesh or perforated stainless type design, (incidentally, no reason why you can't substitute metal for paper with the Helix). Aint it great, ...... no shortage of options for a proper brew in the outdoors, or indeed at home in the event of a power outage. And I reckon fair to say, it's gonna be the coffee itself .... that makes all the difference. Cheers Duke.
Hi Duke. I have the Helix as well but had to cut-off the examples at some point. I have made reusable cotton No2 filters that work well but need to be washed each time to clean out the leftover coffee. Thanks for commenting
Mark, Thanks for the reviews. I looked at the list of filters you provided and couldn't find the first one that you used to make the cup of coffee. Perhaps it's my eyes? Over the last year or so I started drinking coffee daily. I use a Mocha machined use either Lilly, Cafe Bustello, or a good medium dark roast from our local food coop. Slow to heat up with an alcohol burner and fairly quick with a Solo stove burning wood. HAven't taken it in the woods yet. Looking for a good dried natural creamer, I'm used to whole milk and dislike fake coffee creamers.
My wife uses a dry whole milk powder in her coffee. This milk powder is located in the store in the powdered and canned milk section near the baking goods.
@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival I really aye to look around, There was a time when I was poor in the 70's and used Carnation powdered (skim?) milk to save money. I'll look around. Thanks
Just updated the link in the video description. Like Lonnie and Connie, I carry skim milk powder but whole milk powder can also be purchased. Try Amazon if you can't find it in your local store. I mix a bit in cold water before adding to coffee or tea as I find it dissolves better
Great idea to make a video about some more budget options for making a brew. I have the first one that you showed and it lives in my day trip bag as it fits nicely into my Soto Ti double walled mug, superb for the price. Like the stainless steel mesh for using in a drip cone, no more paper waste.l have many alternatives for making coffee including the SOTO helix and a GSI fold flat silcone paper filter holder. when space and a bit more weight isn't an issue I use a titanium French press, makes the best coffee for my tase. On the back of this and a previous video I have purchased a Vietnamese coffee maker.
The loose leaf steamers are mostly used for tea, the best coffee maker I use them almost every day for my coffee needs. The ony drawback is that some times you are left with grounds at the end. Not that big of a deal for me
Excellent. I've been enjoying my GSI Coffee Rocket, but that first filter you demonstrated looks like a smaller knock-off. Nice. I did not see a link for it in your description. What is it called and where do I find it? (and, wow, $35!!! They are only $10 in the US. That's a steep "tax" you have to pay.)
Do you think these make better coffee then the old Stanley press? My favorite coffee is the old blue percolator you put in the fire. But that’s more of a drag to carry. But boy does it make good coffee. What style is your favorite?
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I just take mine, rinse with hot water, even gets rid of smell. If not, hand wash a few with dawn. Good as new. I prefer the tea bags bought on Amazon for a slightly richer flavor. Learned that technique in a Coffee house in San Francisco in mid 60's. Used it when I managed one in early 70's. Everyone loved it. But the keys are length of time, amount of coffee, type of bean and grind. But everyone has there own favorite method. BUT this one allows me to have a good brew with minimal stuff to carry. Carry the bags in the bottom of my little hand grinder since beans start loosing their flavor 7 minutes after grinding I don't carry pre ground beans. Just as soon drink instant as use pre ground beans.
The first on, the all metal pour over and the ss No2 filter all keep the fines out. The others work better if the coffee is ground a bit course. Thanks for commenting
Hi Mark I avoid coffee makers by using coffee singles made by Folgers andor Maxwell house. in short its like coffee in a tea bag. great for camping or hiking to fix that coffee urge. found in the coffee isle of major food stores.
thank you Mark, nice round-up. ordered a couple that looked good and were all metal. by the way, NICE HAT! may I ask the brand? as a fellow of advanced baldness i'm always on the lookout for a good hat. 👍✌🖖
@@MarkYoungBushcraft :D actually it was your earlier video that prompted me to buy a Tilley, and then a second! i suppose i should have recognised the Tilley look of yours, my Tilley wool hat is quite different (sort of) and i didn't make the connection.
How would you recommend Ali Express? Everything is so cheap. Been looking at a lot of products from there and can't believe the prices. Was skeptical about ordering from them
I have had mostly good experiences using Aliexpress. It is a warehouse for thousand of sellers. Take you time to read and make sure you are getting what you think you are getting. If something goes wrong, they have been good to help me out. Takes 6 to 8 weeks sometimes to get things here. Other times, things arrive in one week. Hope this helps
You make great videos, Mr. Young. I affectionately think of you as the Mr. Wizard of the Woods! Have you tried making pour over coffee with a cotton handkerchief or bandana? Tell us what you think about it!
When I drank coffee, I used these, and French presses etc…and I always used a course grind. Works better. I want to get one of those immersion ones for tea. I think those little baskets are terrible.
For sure. It is an older model Tilley Endurables wool winter hat. I have a video on my Tilley hats. Note though, they have changed hands from the original owner and some of the hats are now made in China. Thanks for commenting
Mr.Y,...did you give it thought to post this video, 'About Coffee" , specifically, in the morning, on a Saturday, and co-incidentally just as the coffee machine in the kitchen has beeped.... ;+)
True, I could have said more. I did mention it but not at length. I also talked about disposing of the grounds in the most responsible way. I have talked about that more in other videos and will continue to do so in future videos. Thanks for commenting
