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Moomps
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2016 10:09am
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I may be kind of a wimp, but my son and his family bought me a small Keurig single cup coffee maker for Christmas last year and it works great for me, and no waste.
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LoonWhisperer
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2016 10:42am
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Quoting: Moomps I may be kind of a wimp, but my son and his family bought me a small Keurig single cup coffee maker for Christmas last year and it works great for me, and no waste.
I think that's a great solution for the cabin. I have a single cup one I use at the office and strongly considering taking it up to the property.
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FishHog
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2016 10:46am
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It really depends on whether you are on grid or off grid. Being off grid, and lugging in water, makes my practical options different than those who don't mind using electricity to heat water or water to wash out a French press.
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timcook
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# Posted: 19 Nov 2016 06:59pm
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Perkulator coffee is my choice especilly when the wife gets up to make it and i can stay in the warm bed lol
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KinAlberta
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# Posted: 19 Nov 2016 11:11pm
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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37989169
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 20 Nov 2016 10:23am
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Love my French press. So easy. Boil water, add to grounds, stir, let it sit a few minutes, depress plunger. Because we can't have a cheerful plunger, can we? ;)
In a moment of weakness, and because I had Cabela's points, I ordered the Coleman non-electric drip coffeemaker. I haven't tried it out yet but it gets great reviews. You just set it up like a regular drip machine on a camp stove burner, load in the coffee and cold water and it does its thing like an electric one.
This is a good one for when I have company or just want more coffee than usual. Plus, the coffee will stay hot, unlike the French press.
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paulz
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# Posted: 22 Nov 2016 05:38pm - Edited by: paulz
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Happened by a Walmart the other day. They had a whole isle, both sides, of coffee makers. Computerized coffee makers, coffee maker cell phones, you name it but not one percolator. They did have a French press for$17 so I got it. My wife is the big coffee drinker and she gives it a big Yum!
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Steve_S
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# Posted: 22 Nov 2016 06:00pm
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Lo & Behold someone else with a creative / inventive flair...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/bripe-coffee-pipe-ottawa-1.3861161
Coffee-a-holics always find a way....
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LoonWhisperer
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# Posted: 23 Nov 2016 12:39pm
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Quoting: Julie2Oregon In a moment of weakness, and because I had Cabela's points, I ordered the Coleman non-electric drip coffeemaker. I haven't tried it out yet but it gets great reviews.
Good score Julie! Had the exact one a few years back. Worked great.
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ramloui
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# Posted: 24 Nov 2016 09:22am - Edited by: ramloui
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I have been using the Coleman camping coffe maker for 4 years now at my off-grid cabin and I love it!
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paulz
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# Posted: 24 Dec 2019 11:06am
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OK you coffee aficionados, I'm ready for better coffee. The Folgers pre-ground stuff isn't cutting it anymore, plus I just read that once the large can sees air the flavor degrades rapidly. It is convenient because it last a long time and I just shovel it into the dripper at home or French press at the cabin.
Better quality pre ground in smaller bags? Grind ur own? Do I have to buy it once a week?
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Nobadays
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# Posted: 24 Dec 2019 11:26am
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We are pretty spoiled when it comes to coffee... I started roasting our own coffee about 7-8 years ago. Started with an old air popcorn popper then a couple years later graduated to a Behmor coffee roaster. Love trying new coffees from different areas and growers, almost all that we buy are organic from small producers or co-ops.
Best way to step up to better coffee, get a grinder and only grind what you are going to need each time you make a pot, French press, pour over or however you make coffee.
So, when we run out or are on the road we usually defer to Peets coffee. Though with a bunch of company on Thanksgiving we bought a 2# bag of Starbucks...not a fan of Starbucks but I must say their Winter blend isn't half bad.
BTW... we are most definitely pour over fans, unbleached #2 filters. One cup at a time!
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Fanman
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2019 09:39am
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We had a Keurig for awhile, but the coffee it makes really isn't that great, and when it died we didn't replace it. At home I have a fancy timer/autogrinder/drip coffee maker that automatically runs just before I get up on weekdays, but at the cabin I have more time, so it's a #or #6 Melitta pour over directly into a thermal carafe. For backpacking, a #2 collapsible funnel (hint: a 35mm film can holds exactly enough ground coffee for one cup).
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paulz
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2019 10:55am
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Quoting: Nobadays Best way to step up to better coffee, get a grinder and only grind what you are going to need each time you make a pot, French press, pour over or however you make coffee.
Sounds good. Hand grinder at the cabin? Is there cordless drill attachment?  Thanks!
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2019 11:13am
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Quoting: Fanman (hint: a 35mm film can holds exactly enough ground coffee for one cup)
What's a 35mm film can? 
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Nobadays
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2019 11:13am
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Quoting: paulz Sounds good. Hand grinder at the cabin?
Solar and electric grinder  we do have a hand grinder as well for travel.
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Nobadays
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2019 11:18am
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Quoting: Fanman For backpacking, a #2 collapsible funnel (hint: a 35mm film can holds exactly enough ground coffee for one cup).
Wow! Hard core! We use instant for backpacking... Starbucks Via packs. We used to do the collapsible filter.... and use that for travel as well.... but we are those wierd ultra-light backpackers that count ounces... not grams but definitely ounces! Hey at nearly 65 years old less weight equals more miles! Hence, instant coffee!
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moneypitfeeder
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2019 10:05pm
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We use an old Nicro vacuum coffee pot on the stove, makes the best coffee, ever. We just clean out the used grounds with a spoon, and fully clean it once a week so it isn't too wasteful with our water. We keep a backup pot (coffee is that important) of a china drip-style funnel with a pot too, where you boil the water separately and pour it through.
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paulz
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2021 01:45pm
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This morning the Mr. Coffee drip make fried, fortunately after we had our first cups. Was headed out to buy a new one but we stopped at the Sunday flea market and I bought the percolator for $3. Works great. Never used one before, first pot brewing now. I get that it just keeps percolating, but how do you know when the water has fully circulated and time to drink? Just keep tasting?
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paulz
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2021 02:04pm
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Well the red light came on and it stopped percolating. How does it know when to stop?
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2021 03:00pm
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I think those old perks have a therm-sensor wired underneath to cut out.
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paulz
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2021 10:57am - Edited by: paulz
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Thanks. Yeah I found instructions online, seems West Bend still makes them. Red light goes on, coffee ready to drink, percolating stops. Can leave it on all day to keep hot if desired.
Really liking it. Holds three time the water of the Mr. Coffee drip, got a tap instead of pouring out of a pot, no paper filters to deal with and glass to break. Tasted about the same, nothing special. Guessing restaurants use these.
Using it at my house since it's AC. I fill a big thermos and bring that to the cabin, then use a French press there with propane heated water.
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travellerw
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2021 11:14am
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LOL.. Everyone does something different..
We use an Aeropress and boil water on the wood stove or propane range. I can get 4 coffees out of 1 filter. The Aeropress makes a damn good coffee (as good as a fancy coffee shop).
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Brettny
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2021 11:32am
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We use an old stove top perculator. No filters
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moneypitfeeder
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2021 08:42pm
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Quoting: paulz Hand grinder at the cabin? Is there cordless drill attachment?
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jlemke
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# Posted: 3 Feb 2022 11:26am - Edited by: jlemke
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I second the Coleman stovetop drip. Really like it and you can turn the burner way down when done percolating and keep it warm.
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