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PhantomJug
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May 18th, 2009 at 2:57pm
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Anyone have a review?  I'm always looking for a quicker way to the water in the morning.  If (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) is any good I could leave my press at home.
  
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Reply #1 - May 18th, 2009 at 6:44pm
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I'll be very surprised IF any instant coffee is given the thumbs up by anyone who loves decent coffee.
 If your just looking for a caffeine jolt, then it might be tolerable, but if your taste for good coffee is anything like your taste for good Scotch, Starbucks or not, I doubt instant coffee will satisfy?
 I like the Folgers coffee singles for the quick morning get-away, but there is also this item, which I have tried.
 Don't know about price comparisons, but it makes a real good cup of coffee, almost as good as French Press.

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Reply #2 - May 19th, 2009 at 2:15am
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I say, keep the press!  My french press is one of the most valuable items in the pack!  I used to use high-test coffee, but have found for some reason, when out in the bush, a lighter blend tastes wonderful...maybe it's the press?  Anyway, I use Yuban coffee...it does the job for me. 

Way, way, better than any instant. 

Having said all this, no, I never tried the stuff you linked to!

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Reply #3 - May 19th, 2009 at 3:51am
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I believe in traveling light but make no sacrifice on coffee in the woods. I lug a moka pot (quick and strong) and fill it with Gene Hick's blends   (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
(Signature blend for lighter roast, Canoe or Fishing blend for darker).

Worth the weight.
  
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Reply #4 - May 19th, 2009 at 1:18pm
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I won't skimp on coffee either - a good brew is paramount to taking a good dump.  The press has been great in that regards.  I read up on this Via and it is getting mixed reviews - one being a 1st hand reviewer in my bros-in-law in IL.  Flavor - acceptable but virtually no aroma or bitterness.  We'll keep the press.

Isn't the Moka for esspresso?
  
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Reply #5 - May 19th, 2009 at 2:34pm
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PhantomJug,

I don't know anything about Via Coffee, but if you're trying to speed up the morning brew, I'd highly suggest getting a JetBoil with the coffee press accessory.

Just my 2 cents,
-JJ
  
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Reply #6 - May 19th, 2009 at 2:55pm
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I suppose I am making you all cringe right now Tongue. Been using the old instant mountain blend for years, yep it is instant....light weight and very taste to coffeeholic....but then again I prefer the irish to the scotch! Make it strong make it scandivian farmer style....what ever you want.....when I am really living large on trail I still do the old standard cowboy coffee methodology-works better for groups as the harmonics are better for getting the grounds to settle prior to decanting Wink PJ the morning thing is not not a problem either, NO @#$%! Grin
  
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Reply #7 - May 19th, 2009 at 4:58pm
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PJ-

Close to espresso strength and thickness, not quite there. Similar to the press in that the wrong grind will mess up the brew. I carry the moka pot and a camp stove when traveling by car too, a few minutes in a rest area and great curbside coffee.  Wouldn't trust Via as even fresh Starbucks beans are suspect- they over cook the beans to cover  for marginal beans, due to the sheer quantity necessary to feed the beast.
  
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Reply #8 - May 19th, 2009 at 9:11pm
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The ad says that one cup lasts all day. Translation=you can't forget the bad taste all day. Save the $20 and just throw a handful of dirt into boiling water. Same effect...
  
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Reply #9 - May 20th, 2009 at 5:38am
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