{"id":101266,"date":"2020-08-12T16:51:40","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T16:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/08\/12\/the-essential-base-camp-coffee-gear\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T10:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:44:09","slug":"the-essential-base-camp-coffee-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/off-duty\/gearscout\/2020\/08\/12\/the-essential-base-camp-coffee-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"The essential base-camp coffee gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But first, Coffee. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is it about this brewed hot beverage that makes it so consumable by so many? For some it\u2019s an art, and others an addiction. It starts most of our days\u2014and for graveyard shifters, it ends theirs. It serves as a fuel, and for some, it\u2019s a meal. In Ethiopia, rituals are dedicated to it; in America, the drive-thru line won\u2019t move fast enough. Soldiers pour packets of MRE instant coffee directly into their mouths and wash it down with water\u2014just to stay awake. Meanwhile, in California, on a Hollywood set, an actor playing a soldier orders a double ristretto venti half-soy nonfat decaf organic chocolate brownie iced vanilla double-shot gingerbread Frappuccino extra hot with foam whipped cream upside-down double-blended, one Sweet\u2019n low and one Nutrasweet, with ice\u2014just to pretend that he\u2019s someone else. WTF?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyway, coffee is a culture, an economy, and a passion\u2014all in one. No matter how you take it, it\u2019s a common daily requirement for most of us. Some brew and drink coffee in personalized private ways that sets them apart from everyone else, and they do it with pride. How do you make your coffee? Here are a variety of ways to enjoy your next cup of Joe, that\u2019s a little more exploratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DRIP IT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1083\" height=\"1500\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CHEMEX-Pour-Over-Glass-Coffeemaker.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"CHEMEX Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker\" class=\"wp-image-97134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CHEMEX-Pour-Over-Glass-Coffeemaker.jpg.jpg 1083w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CHEMEX-Pour-Over-Glass-Coffeemaker.jpg.jpg?resize=217,300 217w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CHEMEX-Pour-Over-Glass-Coffeemaker.jpg.jpg?resize=768,1064 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CHEMEX-Pour-Over-Glass-Coffeemaker.jpg.jpg?resize=739,1024 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1083px) 100vw, 1083px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A minimalistic way to brew one perfect cup of coffee. All you need is 3 tablespoons of ground coffee, roughly 20oz of hot water, a filter, and preferably a glass container\u2014the rest is pretty straight forward. Or, you can order this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000I1WP7W\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=20d0648fcb1db7351050f68a292c0854&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>Drip Kit<\/a>. It\u2019s that easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000I1WP7W\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=20d0648fcb1db7351050f68a292c0854&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>Shop Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker, $59.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRESS IT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"1186\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Veken-French-Press.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Veken French Press\" class=\"wp-image-97136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Veken-French-Press.jpg.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Veken-French-Press.jpg.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Veken-French-Press.jpg.jpg?resize=298,300 298w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Veken-French-Press.jpg.jpg?resize=768,772 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Veken-French-Press.jpg.jpg?resize=1019,1024 1019w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the size of your French Press, you can brew several cups at a time. Dump your favorite ground coffee into the press, add just off boiled water and let sit for 4 minutes, then gently press the plunger until you meet resistance. Here is a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07W9K51GW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=9b1d084b8bf738b613ca723dad4cc2cc&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>French Press<\/a> to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07W9K51GW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=9b1d084b8bf738b613ca723dad4cc2cc&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>Shop Veken French Press, $26.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ESPRESSO IT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grosche-Milano-Espresso-Maker.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Grosche Milano Espresso Maker\" class=\"wp-image-97142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grosche-Milano-Espresso-Maker.jpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grosche-Milano-Espresso-Maker.jpg.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grosche-Milano-Espresso-Maker.jpg.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Grosche-Milano-Espresso-Maker.jpg.jpg?resize=768,768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stove top method of making a great espresso is globally known. It takes some disassembly and reassembly but once you do it couple of times, you\u2019ll be good to go. The outcome is a great cup of espresso sipped from a preheated cup, don\u2019t forget that part. Here is a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07KGCYBWH\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=9b7b471182f332e85c0cadb5574b7632&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>stove top espresso maker<\/a> to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07KGCYBWH\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=9b7b471182f332e85c0cadb5574b7632&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>Shop Grosche stovetop espresso maker, $28.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COLD BREW IT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1451\" height=\"1500\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Coffee-Gator-Cold-Brew-Kit.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Gator Cold Brew Kit\" class=\"wp-image-97143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Coffee-Gator-Cold-Brew-Kit.jpg.jpg 1451w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Coffee-Gator-Cold-Brew-Kit.jpg.jpg?resize=290,300 290w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Coffee-Gator-Cold-Brew-Kit.jpg.jpg?resize=768,794 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Coffee-Gator-Cold-Brew-Kit.jpg.jpg?resize=991,1024 991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1451px) 100vw, 1451px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold brew is certainly trending and takes a bit longer to make\u2026 like 12\u201324 hours longer and you need access to cooler full of ice or refrigerator. Grind your coffee nice and course, this will prevent bitterness. One ounce of coffee grounds per cup of water is a good rule of thumb. Mix coffee and water together in a jar and place in refrigerator for 24 hours. Slowly separate your grounds from the brew using cheesecloth and strainer. Boom, cold brew is served. Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01KZEO6HI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=5f8a3867ea7f57013c772644c552106e&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>cold brew kit <\/a>to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01KZEO6HI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=gearscout03-20&#038;linkId=5f8a3867ea7f57013c772644c552106e&#038;language=en_US\" target=_blank>Shop CoffeeGator Cold Brew Kit, $27.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Sightline Media Group, LLC writes about products and services to help our readers navigate when shopping online. 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