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Any tips for backpacking? Is there a rule of thumb for getting the right water temperature without measuring? I'm planning on grinding before I go, taking a french press, and packing the ground beans in ziploc bags.

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For backpacking I find that even a french press is too much weight. I use an ultralight drip that attaches to any mug:

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Ep...

As for the proper temperature, as soon as bubbles start to float to the top (but way before rolling), I find it's about right.

You probably aren't reading this thread anymore but in case you do:

You can buy mugs that have a french press built in - see http://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Design-Commuter-Double-Shot-...

I have a similar though cheaper version of one of these and it's pretty good.

Those are really nice for travel or the office (I'm drinking from one right now) but I find the volume, weight and mechanism of the cup (making it only really usable for coffee) makes it too much of a luxury for backpacking.

I mean, keep in mind that the drip filter I linked is 14 grams. =D

And then you just reuse with whatever cup you are already using.

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