Top 10 Backcountry Coffee Makers

Purists may insist their coffee be brewed on a campfire (photo by JABoyce)

Purists may insist their coffee be brewed on a campfire (photo by JABoyce)

It doesn’t matter if you’re camping in the dead of winter or the middle of summer, there’s no better motivation for crawling out of the tent in the morning than a fresh pot of coffee. Fortunately, there are as many ways to brew a decent pot (or cup) of coffee in the backcountry as there are stars in the sky.

Purists might still boil water in a standard pot, stir in some grounds and call it good. Others may want to invest in the latest high-tech, standalone, drip coffee makers that free you from waiting on the campfire. Whichever way your predilection for coffee goes, here are ten types of backcountry coffee makers that will get you going in the morning.

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Stop Hydration Pack Mold in its Tracks

hydration-bladder-dryerJust when you think all of the useful outdoor gadgets have all been invented, along comes something like the Zerogoo that makes you slap your head and say, “why didn’t I think of that?” Those of us that use hydration systems are always fighting mold and “goo” that seems to love the moist environment. We hang them upside down, we leave the out in the sun, but there’s really no good way to get the things dry.

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How to Buy a Used Tent Trailer

3-year-old pop-up tent trailers are easy to find and inexpensive

3-year-old pop-up tent trailers are easy to find and inexpensive

Last month I wrote an article on two interesting new pop-up tent trailers (see Pop-up Tent Trailers) that has proven to be one of the more popular posts, here on CampingBlogger. Tent trailers are popular camping solutions for families because they provide a lot of bed space in a compact area. Tent trailers can usually be stored at home, which saves several hundred dollars a month in storage fees. Many tent trailers weigh less than 2,000 pounds, which means they are towable behind most family vehicles.

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First Spring Giveaway Winner!

lodge-logic-dutch-ovenCongratulations to Jill in Salisbury, MA for winning our first Friday contest. Jill selected one of the Lodge dutch ovens (great choice!). That leaves one more dutch oven and two Leatherman multitools to be given away each Friday, this month.

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