It should be noted this is NOT only for coffee....it will work just as well for fine loose leaf tea. I also see potential for filtering water before boiling it. Very versatile for what it is, that's a buy.
@@jeremymoses7401 okay, it was a joke, but… yes if you use any fiber based filter, you want to wet it first to swell the fibers and minimize the fines that seep through into your cup.
@@PlayaSinNombre i just got my milbank bag like a week ago to play around with. Never used one. Havent even wet it down yet though, not till i can get out proper. Most of the normal sources i find daily are too close to roadways to trust not to be chemically contaminated. Just curious what all i can get this thing to do🤷♂️
Thank you for the great review, I love my own Soto coffee maker. They make great gear. I solved the “sliding” problem with three cable ties. Zip one cable tie to each of the tree ears and then trim off ! The gadget still slides but you never lose it completely off the mug. Hope this tip works. Love your channel and the great reviews with no BS. Cheers from John in Tasmania
I spent a couple hours going back and forth on coffee systems for an upcoming road trip. Should have known to just come here first - you've never let me down. Thanks for doing this us ✌️
Luke, I just have to say , watching your adventure videos and reviews take me away from all the day to day bullsh*t ! And I thank you for taking the time friend!
there are also coffee -teabags- you can buy. if you want to go really light weight. they are little tea bags that you prefill with coffee then pull a draw string to close, you then steep them like normal tea bags... they work pretty well for quick coffee when you want brewed but don't want to carry any brewing equipment.
I love it how you make reviews of even the simplest items exciting, and always informative and worthwhile. I really like Soto, no fluff in their stuff hehe and this coffee maker is another example. I've been using one of those steel mesh filters you showed for my daily cuppas for years, I find that it cleans very easily with running water but of course that's where the difficulty comes in for most campers. Oh and having that awesome outro music in the background while writing these comments is very cool :)
I like that, since it is coiled wire, you can see around it and get a visual on how full the cup is. I've had plastic versions, and you can't tell when to stop adding water very well. You have to keep lifting it and looking underneath. A feature that could easily be added would be a quick dip in silicone, just for the base. Then it wouldn't slide around quite so much.
I have been making pour over coffee at home and while out camping for the last 6 months. It's far better than automatic drip coffee imo. I use a solid filter and get some grounds in my coffee so I am looking at ones like this with the paper filter. Thanks Luke. Stay safe and God bless.
I have this exact one, and I am a big fan of it. I got a reusable filter that works much better than those integrated ones you referred to, and this whole setup has never let me down.
New subscriber here. Been binge watching your channel. I think you’re the best review channel out there. You show us every detail and it helps me and I’m sure others in making outdoor gear choices. Love the camping adventures as well. Thank you for what you do.
Yup. Been using one for a couple of years. After a few dumps of grounds and coffee I used a vice, a 1X4, and a hammer to bend the three tabs down and capture the spiral over the mug opening. Game changer.....
It's part of the ritual for the whole coffee community: pour over is partially a mediation process than just brew a drink for you caffeine drug urge(in fact I switched to full decaf now for the best part of it). For the life of me I used to be all about strong espresso body and milk craver. Punches face in the morning to wake up and treat your palette with nice butter cake. My hand grinder openned up an option to led me trying out some pour over and it opened my eyes for the first time. I still prefer the intense and bold drink in the morning with milk to a cup of clean, delicate and silky almost tea like coffee. But the process is totally different, almost healing.
I got a similar product from GSI and i love it. Extremely light weight I mean you barely feel its weight oh and the GSI cone clips on a your mug or whatever so you cannot easily move it if you bump into it and if the terrain is uneven.
I love mine. I also bring extra filters to pre filter water from sources before filtering. Just sanitize filter in flame before using as a coffee filter again.
The only big problem is that coffee maker doesn’t use the steeping process. Instead, it uses a paper filter. The steeping process is what makes a French press such a great way to brew coffee. Other then that it’s an great coffee maker. It’s lightweight and extremely compact
I agree with you. I find the pour over coffee’s to not be very rich or flavorful, because the coffee doesn’t actually steep. I guess this might be good enough in the outdoors, but if there was someway to use a simple French press system, I might prefer that.
Yes!!! There is a really nice camping style French press made by Stanley its in their Adventure line of products. There are videos reviewing it on UA-cam. I dont think its been reviewed here.
The french press was always a great way to brew coffee easily. But it was never a way to brew great coffee. The amount of silt and muddiness it produces drove me crazy. Also most people brew a french press without sticking to any ratios or temperatures, so if you're using fresh really good quality coffee, the results will vary drastically every time. I'm a fan of clean crispy filter coffee methods, so a V60 is usually my go-to. For camping, an Aeropress GO is a good middle-ground that's easy to use and very easy to stick to weight/time/ratios/recipes.
I have a stainless french press that is my only real luxury item, well that and my grinder.. In the middle of Botswana in a tent camp there's nothing like a good cup of coffee fresh ground and well steeped... the only "waste" is the grounds goes in the organic waste or if you Must.. buried in the grass.. no paper to deal with or carry out.
Take 3 sewing clips, and clip the wings to your cup or pot, no more sliding. You can make a linen bag filter and reuse it over and over, the coffee will dye it a pretty brown color, and if you make the bag large enough you can carry the wire thing in it along with the coffee and other things you might want or need.
I would like to use this at home just for its convenience - such a simple idea that makes perfect sense, especially camping. Good one Luke! I tend to guzzle coffee when it's good! ☕
I love the comments on just slowing down and focusing on the making of the coffee. When I go out for a hike I bring along my Aeropress Go. Bulky though it is.
Thank you for the review, Luke! I'm currently using the Sea to Summit collapsible coffee maker, but your video got me really curious about this Helix. Thank you for the continuous inspiration and videos!
I like it!! Thank you for the review - well done. This will work well for me as I only make coffee for me she does not drink coffee. I here you load and clear on the "pause, slow down and make a cup". I to enjoy these moments and can relate. BTW - SOTO make a great torch lighter. Just used mine tonight.
I do like the fact that this is easy cleanup. I have the red lipped screen mesh filter. And really all I have to do is to put the paper filter in there and it’s just as easy to clean.
Great review Luke! Thanks to one of your previous videos it made me buy this part and ever since i'm loving it. I use it when out camping, multiday hikes, my daily coffee in the forest, etc. Mostly when out on a campingsite i just pour it into a thermos flask and i do have coffee for the entire day. My con: it runs very slowly which can make your cup of coffee cooling down fast especialy on colder days. But other then that i'm loving this coffee maker. 👍👌☕
I have a version of this that cost me nothing. I made it from a Gatorade bottle. Cut the top off the bottle, line the inside with a coffee filter, then add your coffee. Pour the water in. Once you’re finished, rinse it out and put it back in your bag. It is also extremely light weight.
Another great piece of gear that you probably won't see on the other big backpacking channels, who are pretty much just reviewing the same ten things as each other. Keep up the great work!
Love it and looks like it would be great for camping, I usually have a flat service like picnic table or sand. It is a bit pricey but to have it ready made. I would buy it.
Love the SOTO Helix - the quality of the metal is good. I agree, cleanup is easy this way instead of cowboy coffee style, and compostable waste instead of plastic instant coffee packets. I’ve seen cheaper versions too, but already own the SOTO!
Just do it the cowboy way and boil the coffee in hot water. When finished pour cold water on top to settle the coffee grinds to the bottom. We did this camping and in the Army.
I would have probably purchased this Soto one had I seen it first, but I picked up a similar silicon duo for pour over coffee. I work on cruise ships and like to make my own coffee in my cabin. These silicon ones travel well (airports and security checks) and are quiet. These silicon ones are easy to clean, super light (3 oz), and cheap (below $10 for two). Similarly, you use a paper filter with them. I used them camping in the high desert and had no issues. Also, it makes one cup of coffee at a time.
I've had my silicone brewers for over 5 yrs and one of the two I received when purchased tore yesterday. So now I'm down to one but love them. I use the non cone filters and it works fine. I prefer the silicone because it keeps the water hotter longer in cold weather as it drains into the cup.
I have the Soto version, and my beef with it is that it slides all over the cup if bumped or not perfectly level. Seems to me that silicone would be a better solution. In fact, I have some 3mm silicone tubing. I’m going to try sliding it over the base and see if that helps at all.
No slippage w/the silicone. I pack a qt. zip lock bag w/ one silicone, small bag of coffee, one tea bag, two coffee singles (tea bag w/string type) , two collapsible silicone Sea to Summit cups(the smaller 8 oz size and 4 filters. works great!@@zenofthemoment
Well of course I had to pick up one of these after I watched your review. My old GSI collapsible silicone one is a bit bigger but harder to clean. Looking forward to using this.
You can get plastic versions for pennys without mail order or going to an outdoor store, however the trade off is in the bulk. It is pretty cool that this folds flat. Like many things under stress, I would not store it flat at home just as you shouldn't stuff your sleeping bag into a compression sack for months at a time. #2 coffee filters should fit or at least make do. I have an ultralight 11g mesh coffee filter but the water goes through so fast I resorted to also using paper filters in it.
I do love v60 brewed coffee. I started using a soto brewer when bikepacking as it forced me to stop and take time off the bike while I brewed a coffee.
I have 3 of them. Carry three wood-spring loaded clothe pins. adjust and clamp to cup or small pot. Also super glue a hook,...you have a mountable hook for over head tarp.
I have a collapsible silicone ine. It sits on the cup really well. Goes down to less than 1/2" thick. We still do instant coffee on trail so we don't have to pack out the grounds and filters. But pour-over is the best coffee, imo.
Y'all will laugh, but i use a coffee perker of stainless steal, because i make a six cup pot to sip on all day. It can double as a soup pot if need be, or to boil water. I use a paper filter in the drain compartment insert to cut down on the bitterness. Plus i can pack fragile items inside when traveling. I guess i am old fashioned.
Have had this SOTO for years, works good for its purpose, light and small but I moved on to an AeroPress, better coffee IMO albeit more bulk. Taste outweighs bulk for me so no problem, only a few ounces (the funnel, scoop and stir stick not used).. Thanks Luke.
I still stand by my aeropress. Simple, robust, and easy to clean. It's also lightweight. I use it at home daily but when camping it comes with me. Makes mighty good coffee and you can use it upside down like I do and let the coffee steep for a couple mins for stronger coffee
Got one, it works great. I use it for travel as well. It’s drip coffee, basically the same as I have at home. Price is still good and I’d rather buy the original than some no name knock off. Soto make excellent thoughtful products.
@theoutdoorgearreview, we have the same thing! Certainly made our Acadia camping trip this past July more enjoyable! There are some Japanese stores in NYC where you can get all this stuff pretty cheaply.
I bought one after seeing an earlier episode. I use it at home also and everyone prefers the coffee made in it. I noticed that you used a # 4 filter when you were demonstrating . I use a # 2 size bamboo filter which fits perfect and is ideal for a full cup. I can make a cup in 2 to 3 minutes so the time factor isn't a big deal. Also I saw that you coffee is ground to a perk grind. I grind my own beans to a finer grind which gives a better cup of coffee. I enjoy your channel .
What people often forget about coffee, tea of cocoa is that those items are measured as a cup of one of those beverages is being 6 oz. I know a normal measured cup is 8 oz. but in the coffee/ tea world a cup is measured in 6 oz.
I have a couple of collapsable rubber ones that work very well, but they do not dry as quickly as the Soto appears to do. I picked up another type of coffee filter from Bass Pro Shop, thinking that if they sell it, it must be good? Wrong! I hate the thing. It takes forever to filter the coffee and is a nightmare to clean. How many different ways has mankind thought up to filter the perfect cup of coffee????? Thousands, I bet!!! Great video again.
I use a French press at home, just to stew the coffee before pouring it through a cloth (cotton) filter. This works for that, where boiling water is added to coffee, left to brew for a couple of minutes, then pouring/filtering through just this sort of filter. I have the other types of coffee machines, but I like coffee and this is how I make it, even at home. Using a cloth filter too, I just pop/shake the grounds off, and leave it out for the next time. I don't rinse it-don't have too-it is just coffee grinds and hot water.
I bought a Sea to Summit X-Brew Collapsible Camping Coffee Dripper about four years ago. No regrets, and I don't have to carry filters that fall on the ground and get dirty, get wet and hard to separate when it rains, and take up the extra space. I haven't had any problems using it or cleaning it. I seem to always end up having problems in the woods when a paper filter is involved.
I use the Sea to Summit, too. I prepackaged a filter with the grounds for a cup of coffee and fold them into a sort of druggist fold. Makes it a one step process. And no issues separating filters or measuring coffee in the woods.
In Japan there’s the equivalent of 1 dollar shop (100Yen Shop), and they sell a bit more flimsier version of this filter for 100 yen. Filters or bag are not included but they do sell the filters separately in a set of about 20 filters for 100 yen also. The exchange rate is 145 yen per dollar. I use this very often when outdoors and honestly, I do love it. The cons are still the sam 😅
I use a collapsable silicone coffee basket. No slide as easy as that one, and even thinner. Plus it does not get hot. 5-12 USD on Amazon, same filters, weight 3.2 - 5 oz average. Some even have clips for after rinsing, collapsing, and hanging on a pack or belt for drying.
It sounds like it is a tool to cultivate mindfulness. It’s in my Amazon shopping cart. It seems that it was in there once before-probably the first time I saw you use it
It's so easy and simple . It's not a matter of price but it makes you use the time properly. By the way , I really like all your videos and I can say every time I watch I learn a lot of things I didn't know, thank you so much!
Best hiking coffee: a piece of stainless mesh... put the coffee in the pot with the water...boil a few minutes (it's fine it won't burn the coffee)...pour through the mesh into your cup... it's the best at home as well... fling the grounds it's good for the land...flap the mesh on a tree or rock or a spoon... quick rinse...weighs almost nothing... definitely the best coffee...😎
That's a pretty efficient design and I like it. Personally, I currently use a Wacaco Nanopresso to get a shot of espresso when I'm at work. It came in a travel case and makes excellent coffee. Takes a moment to set it up, which I can use to bring water to a boil. Would love to see you check that one out and comment on the quality of the coffee/espresso it produces.
I would recommend a few steps to take the coffee experience up a level. First, wet the filter with water before setting it on top of the cup. Next pour a small amount of hot water ,say 30 ml and let the wet coffee grounds ‘bloom’ for 30 sec. Last pour the water half portion at a time until done. In this way you don’t lose flavour into a dry filter paper, maximizes coffee flavour using bloom method. And lastly you don’t force all the water thru the filter quickly but slowly to again maximize flavours. Cheers.
I do like the Soto and it's great for size and weight and makes really nice coffee. Given the space though I tend to pack my Aeropress Go over the Soto, it's much more forgiving of technique when out on the trail - it's too easy (IME) to make a bad pourover.
I tend to pack the aeropress too, but my only gripe is that the volume it makes per brew is a bit small, esp when you're out in the backcountry with several people and everyone wants a cup or two of coffee it can take forever to brew enough.
@@antnguyen I tend to be alone out on the trail so not an issue for me there, at home I'd use a V60 decanter or a French Press for making a big batch. There is a new XL Aeropress recently released, think it would be a bit big for backpacking use though.
I would be interested if you took a look at Tiesta Tea paper filters. They're a mix of coffee filter and tea bag. Makes loose leaf extremely convenient, and is less wasteful than a normal tea bag. I'd imagine you could use them for coffee but the paper is more porous than a coffee filter
It should be noted this is NOT only for coffee....it will work just as well for fine loose leaf tea. I also see potential for filtering water before boiling it. Very versatile for what it is, that's a buy.
I love me some loose leaf earl grey
Just put your coffee grounds in your Milbank bag …
@@PlayaSinNombrei wondered if that could be done or effectively work...... would you still wanna wet the bag down first?
@@jeremymoses7401 okay, it was a joke, but… yes if you use any fiber based filter, you want to wet it first to swell the fibers and minimize the fines that seep through into your cup.
@@PlayaSinNombre i just got my milbank bag like a week ago to play around with. Never used one. Havent even wet it down yet though, not till i can get out proper. Most of the normal sources i find daily are too close to roadways to trust not to be chemically contaminated. Just curious what all i can get this thing to do🤷♂️
Thank you for the great review, I love my own Soto coffee maker. They make great gear. I solved the “sliding” problem with three cable ties. Zip one cable tie to each of the tree ears and then trim off ! The gadget still slides but you never lose it completely off the mug. Hope this tip works. Love your channel and the great reviews with no BS. Cheers from John in Tasmania
I spent a couple hours going back and forth on coffee systems for an upcoming road trip. Should have known to just come here first - you've never let me down. Thanks for doing this us ✌️
Luke, I just have to say , watching your adventure videos and reviews take me away from all the day to day bullsh*t ! And I thank you for taking the time friend!
there are also coffee -teabags- you can buy. if you want to go really light weight. they are little tea bags that you prefill with coffee then pull a draw string to close, you then steep them like normal tea bags... they work pretty well for quick coffee when you want brewed but don't want to carry any brewing equipment.
I love it how you make reviews of even the simplest items exciting, and always informative and worthwhile. I really like Soto, no fluff in their stuff hehe and this coffee maker is another example. I've been using one of those steel mesh filters you showed for my daily cuppas for years, I find that it cleans very easily with running water but of course that's where the difficulty comes in for most campers. Oh and having that awesome outro music in the background while writing these comments is very cool :)
So glad you are looking at Asian camping culture, quite different with lots of incredible gear
I like that, since it is coiled wire, you can see around it and get a visual on how full the cup is. I've had plastic versions, and you can't tell when to stop adding water very well. You have to keep lifting it and looking underneath.
A feature that could easily be added would be a quick dip in silicone, just for the base. Then it wouldn't slide around quite so much.
I have been making pour over coffee at home and while out camping for the last 6 months. It's far better than automatic drip coffee imo. I use a solid filter and get some grounds in my coffee so I am looking at ones like this with the paper filter. Thanks Luke.
Stay safe and God bless.
I have this exact one, and I am a big fan of it. I got a reusable filter that works much better than those integrated ones you referred to, and this whole setup has never let me down.
Very cool! I love the collapsible size.
You do a great job with your channel Luke. I watch your program almost daily and I hope you keep it going into the future.
New subscriber here. Been binge watching your channel. I think you’re the best review channel out there. You show us every detail and it helps me and I’m sure others in making outdoor gear choices. Love the camping adventures as well. Thank you for what you do.
That gives me an idea for a diy project.
Yup. Been using one for a couple of years. After a few dumps of grounds and coffee I used a vice, a 1X4, and a hammer to bend the three tabs down and capture the spiral over the mug opening. Game changer.....
Nice! Had mine for years, great product.
It's part of the ritual for the whole coffee community: pour over is partially a mediation process than just brew a drink for you caffeine drug urge(in fact I switched to full decaf now for the best part of it). For the life of me I used to be all about strong espresso body and milk craver. Punches face in the morning to wake up and treat your palette with nice butter cake. My hand grinder openned up an option to led me trying out some pour over and it opened my eyes for the first time. I still prefer the intense and bold drink in the morning with milk to a cup of clean, delicate and silky almost tea like coffee. But the process is totally different, almost healing.
I got a similar product from GSI and i love it. Extremely light weight I mean you barely feel its weight oh and the GSI cone clips on a your mug or whatever so you cannot easily move it if you bump into it and if the terrain is uneven.
I love mine. I also bring extra filters to pre filter water from sources before filtering. Just sanitize filter in flame before using as a coffee filter again.
The knockoff doesn't come with carry bag or filters. It stands alone. Thank you for the review. I've been wanting to get one for a while.
My wife and I use the Snow Peak drip coffee maker and it is very similar. We absolutely love it
Just got mine. Can't wait to try it out!
The only big problem is that coffee maker doesn’t use the steeping process. Instead, it uses a paper filter. The steeping process is what makes a French press such a great way to brew coffee. Other then that it’s an great coffee maker. It’s lightweight and extremely compact
I agree with you. I find the pour over coffee’s to not be very rich or flavorful, because the coffee doesn’t actually steep. I guess this might be good enough in the outdoors, but if there was someway to use a simple French press system, I might prefer that.
It depends how you like your coffee.
Yes!!! There is a really nice camping style French press made by Stanley its in their Adventure line of products. There are videos reviewing it on UA-cam. I dont think its been reviewed here.
The french press was always a great way to brew coffee easily. But it was never a way to brew great coffee. The amount of silt and muddiness it produces drove me crazy. Also most people brew a french press without sticking to any ratios or temperatures, so if you're using fresh really good quality coffee, the results will vary drastically every time. I'm a fan of clean crispy filter coffee methods, so a V60 is usually my go-to. For camping, an Aeropress GO is a good middle-ground that's easy to use and very easy to stick to weight/time/ratios/recipes.
I have a stainless french press that is my only real luxury item, well that and my grinder.. In the middle of Botswana in a tent camp there's nothing like a good cup of coffee fresh ground and well steeped... the only "waste" is the grounds goes in the organic waste or if you Must.. buried in the grass.. no paper to deal with or carry out.
Take 3 sewing clips, and clip the wings to your cup or pot, no more sliding. You can make a linen bag filter and reuse it over and over, the coffee will dye it a pretty brown color, and if you make the bag large enough you can carry the wire thing in it along with the coffee and other things you might want or need.
I've had this thing for years, I love it.
I would like to use this at home just for its convenience - such a simple idea that makes perfect sense, especially camping. Good one Luke! I tend to guzzle coffee when it's good! ☕
I love the comments on just slowing down and focusing on the making of the coffee. When I go out for a hike I bring along my Aeropress Go. Bulky though it is.
We took these camping with us and worked perfectly for ground coffee in the morning.
Thank you for the review, Luke! I'm currently using the Sea to Summit collapsible coffee maker, but your video got me really curious about this Helix. Thank you for the continuous inspiration and videos!
I've got one and I like it a lot!
I like it!! Thank you for the review - well done. This will work well for me as I only make coffee for me she does not drink coffee. I here you load and clear on the "pause, slow down and make a cup". I to enjoy these moments and can relate. BTW - SOTO make a great torch lighter. Just used mine tonight.
I do like the fact that this is easy cleanup. I have the red lipped screen mesh filter. And really all I have to do is to put the paper filter in there and it’s just as easy to clean.
Great review Luke! Thanks to one of your previous videos it made me buy this part and ever since i'm loving it. I use it when out camping, multiday hikes, my daily coffee in the forest, etc. Mostly when out on a campingsite i just pour it into a thermos flask and i do have coffee for the entire day. My con: it runs very slowly which can make your cup of coffee cooling down fast especialy on colder days. But other then that i'm loving this coffee maker. 👍👌☕
Another great review, thanks for a concise and well made review 🎉
Just what I was looking for thanks
I have a version of this that cost me nothing. I made it from a Gatorade bottle. Cut the top off the bottle, line the inside with a coffee filter, then add your coffee. Pour the water in. Once you’re finished, rinse it out and put it back in your bag. It is also extremely light weight.
I started useing a filter straw for coffee, so easy so quick and surprisingly good coffee or teas.
Another great piece of gear that you probably won't see on the other big backpacking channels, who are pretty much just reviewing the same ten things as each other. Keep up the great work!
Love it and looks like it would be great for camping, I usually have a flat service like picnic table or sand. It is a bit pricey but to have it ready made. I would buy it.
I think you do a great job, and I watch your program almost every day. I hope you keep your channel going.
He will continue as long as possible. But when he needs to start hiking with a rolator it might be over. 😂🤣
Love the SOTO Helix - the quality of the metal is good. I agree, cleanup is easy this way instead of cowboy coffee style, and compostable waste instead of plastic instant coffee packets. I’ve seen cheaper versions too, but already own the SOTO!
Just do it the cowboy way and boil the coffee in hot water. When finished pour cold water on top to settle the coffee grinds to the bottom. We did this camping and in the Army.
That's cool that would be nice to take it in the car on long trips 😊
I would have probably purchased this Soto one had I seen it first, but I picked up a similar silicon duo for pour over coffee. I work on cruise ships and like to make my own coffee in my cabin. These silicon ones travel well (airports and security checks) and are quiet. These silicon ones are easy to clean, super light (3 oz), and cheap (below $10 for two). Similarly, you use a paper filter with them. I used them camping in the high desert and had no issues. Also, it makes one cup of coffee at a time.
I've had my silicone brewers for over 5 yrs and one of the two I received when purchased tore yesterday. So now I'm down to one but love them. I use the non cone filters and it works fine. I prefer the silicone because it keeps the water hotter longer in cold weather as it drains into the cup.
Thank you for your experienced insight friend.
I have the Soto version, and my beef with it is that it slides all over the cup if bumped or not perfectly level. Seems to me that silicone would be a better solution. In fact, I have some 3mm silicone tubing. I’m going to try sliding it over the base and see if that helps at all.
No slippage w/the silicone. I pack a qt. zip lock bag w/ one silicone, small bag of coffee, one tea bag, two coffee singles (tea bag w/string type) , two collapsible silicone Sea to Summit cups(the smaller 8 oz size and 4 filters. works great!@@zenofthemoment
Do you have a link for the silicon duo or is that the name we should search for? Who makes them?
I own one and love it! A camper and hikers friend 👍🏻
Not the only collapsible filter basket brand out there. But does look durable.
Well of course I had to pick up one of these after I watched your review. My old GSI collapsible silicone one is a bit bigger but harder to clean. Looking forward to using this.
Looks like a great product that I will try!
You can get plastic versions for pennys without mail order or going to an outdoor store, however the trade off is in the bulk. It is pretty cool that this folds flat. Like many things under stress, I would not store it flat at home just as you shouldn't stuff your sleeping bag into a compression sack for months at a time. #2 coffee filters should fit or at least make do. I have an ultralight 11g mesh coffee filter but the water goes through so fast I resorted to also using paper filters in it.
I do love v60 brewed coffee. I started using a soto brewer when bikepacking as it forced me to stop and take time off the bike while I brewed a coffee.
Love it I definitely need one !!
I have 3 of them. Carry three wood-spring loaded clothe pins. adjust and clamp to cup or small pot. Also super glue a hook,...you have a mountable hook for over head tarp.
Thank you for the information friend ❤❤❤
I have a collapsible silicone ine. It sits on the cup really well. Goes down to less than 1/2" thick. We still do instant coffee on trail so we don't have to pack out the grounds and filters. But pour-over is the best coffee, imo.
Y'all will laugh, but i use a coffee perker of stainless steal, because i make a six cup pot to sip on all day. It can double as a soup pot if need be, or to boil water. I use a paper filter in the drain compartment insert to cut down on the bitterness. Plus i can pack fragile items inside when traveling. I guess i am old fashioned.
I like Soto products, I have a few of their products. I do not have the helix only because I don't drink coffee. Great reviews Luke. Dave & The Girls
There are great instant coffee options that are great as well. No weight.
Have had this SOTO for years, works good for its purpose, light and small but I moved on to an AeroPress, better coffee IMO albeit more bulk. Taste outweighs bulk for me so no problem, only a few ounces (the funnel, scoop and stir stick not used).. Thanks Luke.
Love anything that makes good coffee!
I still stand by my aeropress. Simple, robust, and easy to clean. It's also lightweight. I use it at home daily but when camping it comes with me. Makes mighty good coffee and you can use it upside down like I do and let the coffee steep for a couple mins for stronger coffee
Got one, it works great. I use it for travel as well. It’s drip coffee, basically the same as I have at home. Price is still good and I’d rather buy the original than some no name knock off. Soto make excellent thoughtful products.
@theoutdoorgearreview, we have the same thing! Certainly made our Acadia camping trip this past July more enjoyable!
There are some Japanese stores in NYC where you can get all this stuff pretty cheaply.
I use a coffee/tea infuser/strainer. Mine is titanium and cost $9.99 last year. I love it.
I bought one after seeing an earlier episode. I use it at home also and everyone prefers the coffee made in it. I noticed that you used a # 4 filter when you were demonstrating . I use a # 2 size bamboo filter which fits perfect and is ideal for a full cup. I can make a cup in 2 to 3 minutes so the time factor isn't a big deal. Also I saw that you coffee is ground to a perk grind. I grind my own beans to a finer grind which gives a better cup of coffee. I enjoy your channel .
What people often forget about coffee, tea of cocoa is that those items are measured as a cup of one of those beverages is being 6 oz. I know a normal measured cup is 8 oz. but in the coffee/ tea world a cup is measured in 6 oz.
Nice episode!
Thats awesome!
Finallyyyyy... pour over!
Thanks. No reason to have bad instant coffee on trail. I bought the French Press for my Jetboil and won't leave home without it. 😊
I agree, the Stanley French press is what I use. But I’m also a snob and hand grind my beans.
..not used with instant coffee ... same preferred grounds used at home or with any French press ,, without all the pieces and cleanup ..
I’m always looking for best way to make coffee on trail. Have a GSI filter, but it is a mess to take and keep clean. Will have to give this a try.
great item👍like it a lot
I have a couple of collapsable rubber ones that work very well, but they do not dry as quickly as the Soto appears to do. I picked up another type of coffee filter from Bass Pro Shop, thinking that if they sell it, it must be good? Wrong! I hate the thing. It takes forever to filter the coffee and is a nightmare to clean. How many different ways has mankind thought up to filter the perfect cup of coffee????? Thousands, I bet!!! Great video again.
Great way to enjoy good coffee.!
I use a French press at home, just to stew the coffee before pouring it through a cloth (cotton) filter. This works for that, where boiling water is added to coffee, left to brew for a couple of minutes, then pouring/filtering through just this sort of filter.
I have the other types of coffee machines, but I like coffee and this is how I make it, even at home. Using a cloth filter too, I just pop/shake the grounds off, and leave it out for the next time. I don't rinse it-don't have too-it is just coffee grinds and hot water.
I bought a Sea to Summit X-Brew Collapsible Camping Coffee Dripper about four years ago. No regrets, and I don't have to carry filters that fall on the ground and get dirty, get wet and hard to separate when it rains, and take up the extra space. I haven't had any problems using it or cleaning it. I seem to always end up having problems in the woods when a paper filter is involved.
I use the Sea to Summit, too. I prepackaged a filter with the grounds for a cup of coffee and fold them into a sort of druggist fold. Makes it a one step process. And no issues separating filters or measuring coffee in the woods.
In Japan there’s the equivalent of 1 dollar shop (100Yen Shop), and they sell a bit more flimsier version of this filter for 100 yen. Filters or bag are not included but they do sell the filters separately in a set of about 20 filters for 100 yen also. The exchange rate is 145 yen per dollar.
I use this very often when outdoors and honestly, I do love it. The cons are still the sam 😅
Like a melita but flexible and light. Nice!
I use a collapsable silicone coffee basket. No slide as easy as that one, and even thinner. Plus it does not get hot. 5-12 USD on Amazon, same filters, weight 3.2 - 5 oz average. Some even have clips for after rinsing, collapsing, and hanging on a pack or belt for drying.
I love it.
You love coffee so I understand this video. But, I really do love my instant coffee.
It sounds like it is a tool to cultivate mindfulness. It’s in my Amazon shopping cart. It seems that it was in there once before-probably the first time I saw you use it
I have been making my own version of this for years. Who knew?
You could put silicone sleeves around the loops at the bottom to stop it sliding about on the cup😊
This will work well with the Haro #1 filters (that you can use with the V60 drip)
Pour overs are great coffee makers, my favorite type to use. Easy cleanup! Are there any pour overs that use K-cup filters since they’re smaller?
Coffee is still best when made in old dirty sock, gives an I don’t care flavor& makes you forget the bad meal you just eat
It's so easy and simple .
It's not a matter of price but it makes you use the time properly.
By the way , I really like all your videos and I can say every time I watch I learn a lot of things I didn't know, thank you so much!
Best hiking coffee: a piece of stainless mesh... put the coffee in the pot with the water...boil a few minutes (it's fine it won't burn the coffee)...pour through the mesh into your cup... it's the best at home as well... fling the grounds it's good for the land...flap the mesh on a tree or rock or a spoon... quick rinse...weighs almost nothing... definitely the best coffee...😎
That's a pretty efficient design and I like it.
Personally, I currently use a Wacaco Nanopresso to get a shot of espresso when I'm at work. It came in a travel case and makes excellent coffee. Takes a moment to set it up, which I can use to bring water to a boil.
Would love to see you check that one out and comment on the quality of the coffee/espresso it produces.
Fantastic
Coming in at 5 grams for my coffee filter from GSI. I did cut the three plastic posts off it.
I like my silicone pour over but if its cold out I like the Stanley french press because hot coffee is important to me.
I would recommend a few steps to take the coffee experience up a level. First, wet the filter with water before setting it on top of the cup. Next pour a small amount of hot water ,say 30 ml and let the wet coffee grounds ‘bloom’ for 30 sec. Last pour the water half portion at a time until done. In this way you don’t lose flavour into a dry filter paper, maximizes coffee flavour using bloom method. And lastly you don’t force all the water thru the filter quickly but slowly to again maximize flavours. Cheers.
Taking it kayak camping. They do work very well. Getting tire of instant.
Bought one years ago when you first showed it on your channel and it works great.
well, it is a step towards Luke enjoying decent cup of coffee :D
I have something like that but it is made out is silicone and works great
I do like the Soto and it's great for size and weight and makes really nice coffee. Given the space though I tend to pack my Aeropress Go over the Soto, it's much more forgiving of technique when out on the trail - it's too easy (IME) to make a bad pourover.
I tend to pack the aeropress too, but my only gripe is that the volume it makes per brew is a bit small, esp when you're out in the backcountry with several people and everyone wants a cup or two of coffee it can take forever to brew enough.
@@antnguyen I tend to be alone out on the trail so not an issue for me there, at home I'd use a V60 decanter or a French Press for making a big batch.
There is a new XL Aeropress recently released, think it would be a bit big for backpacking use though.
Pro-tip: Fold the seam of the filter back to yield a true cone shape.
I would be interested if you took a look at Tiesta Tea paper filters. They're a mix of coffee filter and tea bag. Makes loose leaf extremely convenient, and is less wasteful than a normal tea bag. I'd imagine you could use them for coffee but the paper is more porous than a coffee filter