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Personally, while traveling, I like to keep the load light. No whole beans to grind, therefore one fewer gadget to bring. I bring pre ground coffee.
I am into simple one step things for the AS. I am also interested in systems which have a minimal impact on my resources (electric, gas etc)
I use a pyrex percolator. There are no filters to buy or dispose of, nothing to wash, it simply knocks out for another pot, and requires no electricity to function. Simply put it on the stove, (which we all have available all the time, even while no 110v is available) and in 5 minutes you'll have superb java. I boughy my 8 cup perc at a place in the mall called kitchen collection for $15. I have lityerally thousands of dollars invested in coffee roasting/ grinding/ brewing equipment. I have to say, this little thing makes very, very good coffee while on the road. I have no complaints!
Medelco 8 cup Glass Stovetop Percolator-PK008 PK008 at Kitchen Collection&