HARDCORE OUTDOOR-GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS-GEAR REVIEWS FOR HIKING, SEARCH AND RESCUE, MILITARY, HUNTING: Morning Pick Me Up - Coffee

HARDCORE OUTDOOR-GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS-GEAR REVIEWS FOR HIKING, SEARCH AND RESCUE, MILITARY, HUNTING: Morning Pick Me Up - Coffee - Supplement

Morning Pick Me Up - Coffee - Supplement

Energy & Focus supplement powder from the new Wilderness Athlete, Java Juice Liquid Coffee Extract and my cook kit set up which consists of the Snow Peak Lite Max stove and fuel and the Titan Kettle from MSR. Hot or cold, a nice way to start the morning.

Do you like coffee in the morning? Put another way, do you need coffee in the morning? That's not a problem when you are at home, but it can be problematic when you are living out of a pack in the field.  There are a couple of ways coffee lovers can address this issue. They can pick up a backpackers coffee press and carry some coffee grounds, but that takes time, adds weight, and makes a mess. It is generally a pain in the neck, if you want my opinion and I think you do or you wouldn't keep coming back here.

I found Java Juice Liquid Coffee Extract a couple of years ago and it has become my easy, light, and fast coffee in the field solution. Here is how I do it. Fill the MSR Titan Kettle half way up with water, fire up the Snow Peak Lite Max Stove, heat the water, tear open the Java Juice packet, and pour it into the Kettle. Stir. Drink. Pretty simple, huh?

Add a little sugar and or powdered creamer, pick one of their flavored coffees or drink it black. However you do it, it is a darn good cup of Joe and like I said, it is easy, light, fast, and clean up is a snap.

Not a coffee drinker or running a super fast and light cold camp but still want a little something to get you moving in the morning? I got you covered there too. I am happy to report that after a brief interruption, Wilderness Athlete is back up and running stronger than ever. In fact, I made the introduction that got it going again and I wish Floyd Green the best of luck with the venture. Anyway, one of the most popular Wilderness Athlete products is a supplement called Energy & Focus.  Put a scoop or more in some water, mix it up and you are good to go. It contains caffeine, B complex vitamins and other goodies that gives you a nice but subtle lift. It tastes good, doesn't make you jittery, and there is no crash when it wears off.  Good stuff.

So there you go. More great product recommendations and good advice from Hardcore and it didn't cost you anything. What a value. By the way, in anticipation of your email questions, my complete cook kit weighs 12.5 ounces and works beautifully.

Thanks.

Wade Nelson
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