Hey Guys,
I've been skirting around the edges for a while. I've dabbled in a bit of everything from home roasting with the old bread machine and heat gun, pumping through my old Gaggia Dose to now enjoying someone else's coffee through a newly acquired second hand Rancilio Silvia with PID.
I also get out camping regularly, and love my coffee and as such have found myself collecting a range of 'unplugged' appliances.
I started with the ROK, coupled with a Bellman Steamer, Porlex Tall Grinder and Jetboil (for when the stove wasn't set up)
The ROK process took a bit of getting used to, but at Easter, I managed to make 8 people great coffee every morning. With the help of a Bellman Steamer.
I did decide, however, that the ROK / Bellman combo is more suitable for the 2 - 3-night camps rather than the overnighter.
Next step, I picked up a Wacaco minipresso. Coupled with the Porlex grinder. This is a good combo for quick Espresso shots, though still needs boiling water.
For a day trip, perfect to pack a quality thermos with boiling water in the morning, and pull a half decent shot, whether I am out on the adventure bike or 4WDing.
And finally, I added a Bellman CX-25P, and so far am really impressed with the results.
This is a great little all in one unit for milk based coffee, either coupled with the stove of Jetboil, I can pull 2 - 3 really good shots before running the steam wand for some seriously good micro-foam.
Conclusion... I am keeping them all.
Minipresso - day trips, through it and a thermos in.. and off you go.
Bellman CX-25P - One-night camping trips. Through this in with the Jetboil and Porlex.
ROK / Bellman Combo - Just for fun on weekends, and for longer camping trips.
As much as I love it, if one had to go... it would probably be the ROK
Hope this is helpful for others out there tossing up how to enjoy espresso away from home.
I've been skirting around the edges for a while. I've dabbled in a bit of everything from home roasting with the old bread machine and heat gun, pumping through my old Gaggia Dose to now enjoying someone else's coffee through a newly acquired second hand Rancilio Silvia with PID.
I also get out camping regularly, and love my coffee and as such have found myself collecting a range of 'unplugged' appliances.
I started with the ROK, coupled with a Bellman Steamer, Porlex Tall Grinder and Jetboil (for when the stove wasn't set up)
The ROK process took a bit of getting used to, but at Easter, I managed to make 8 people great coffee every morning. With the help of a Bellman Steamer.
I did decide, however, that the ROK / Bellman combo is more suitable for the 2 - 3-night camps rather than the overnighter.
Next step, I picked up a Wacaco minipresso. Coupled with the Porlex grinder. This is a good combo for quick Espresso shots, though still needs boiling water.
For a day trip, perfect to pack a quality thermos with boiling water in the morning, and pull a half decent shot, whether I am out on the adventure bike or 4WDing.
And finally, I added a Bellman CX-25P, and so far am really impressed with the results.
This is a great little all in one unit for milk based coffee, either coupled with the stove of Jetboil, I can pull 2 - 3 really good shots before running the steam wand for some seriously good micro-foam.
Conclusion... I am keeping them all.
Minipresso - day trips, through it and a thermos in.. and off you go.
Bellman CX-25P - One-night camping trips. Through this in with the Jetboil and Porlex.
ROK / Bellman Combo - Just for fun on weekends, and for longer camping trips.
As much as I love it, if one had to go... it would probably be the ROK

Hope this is helpful for others out there tossing up how to enjoy espresso away from home.
