GSI JavaPress backpacking the Adirondaks-Cranberry Lake, Wanakena, NY - WeDoCampstoves

WeDoCampstoves loves our Campstoves and Camp Gadgets, but we also love to Backpack... this Summer was no exception as we made our way to the little town of Wanakena, New York situated on Cranberry Lake for a two night, three day, twenty miles and lots of fun. And, don't forget... the GSI Java Press for our morning coffee!

The hike into the Janak's Landing leanto was great as it was a warm August afternoon. We enjoyed nice weather and awesome sites like this Loon on the water as we made our way into the wilderness.

If you've never been there, Janak's Landing is a super nice camping site that is right on the edge of Cranberry Lake. The lean-to is back away from the water, but a nice clearing is directly on the edge of the lake. That's the site we chose to spend the first night.

The night was chilly, but the coolness felt great and allowed for a restfull sleep. It is always great to spend a cozy night in your down sleeping bag inside a dry tent. Sharing that coziness with a sleeping partner?... That's even better... Nothing beats it! Except, maybe, when you get out of your tent in the chilly, early morning and decide to make that morning cup of coffee. Now this is when the GSI Java Press is gonna come in handy. Get the water boiling and get your freshly ground coffee and Java Press out of your backpack... We're gonna have a great cup of coffee!

We carried the 30 ounce JavaPress with us on this trip. It is the right size for making coffee for two or more backpackers. Just add your coffee, pour the boiling water and then allow the ground coffee to work its magic. Three to five minutes is all that's needed for great tasting, freshly brewed coffee. Here's the gear we used to make our morning coffee...

... and here's the Java Press with the coffee and the hot water. Allow the grounds to mix with the hot water. When you're ready to drink, simply separate the grounds from the water by gently pressing down on the plunger. This pushed the grounds to the bottom of the press's container allowing you to pour a robust cup of morning coffee. You're not going to be chilly very much longer!

So enjoy that morning cup of coffee... Even when camping or backpacking. You're gonna love it!

See the entire line of GSI Backpacking and Camping coffee products at the WeDoCampstoves Coffee page.

StanleyPMI-Nineteen13-GSI-DukJug-Metal-Water-Bottles

WeDoCampstoves is excited to announce the availability of Metal Water Bottles at our online store!

Many people are starting to understand the advantages of switching over to a non-plastic water bottle after learning about the possibility of dangerous chemicals finding their way into the water or beverage that the bottle holds. Don't let this happen to you!

Look at our line of GSI DukJug water bottles... These bottles have some many features that you'll quickly decide that you need one for yourself!

And while you're at it, check out our just recently added line of Stanley Nineteen13 Stainless Steel Water Bottles. These bottles have all of the advantages of a metal water bottle and several other features that make them easier to work with... A larger bottle opening and an easy to carry attachment point. Oh yeah, did I mention the great colors and 'Tatoo Inspired' graphics? Don't let the kids see these - They're gonna want one for school and sports!

We Do Campstoves Camp Backpacking Coffee

WeDoCampstoves is proud to announce the availability of the new line of GSI Outdoors Camping and Backpacking Coffee making equipment that will be available on the WeDoCampstoves online Campstove and Backpacking store.

Everybody loves their morning coffee, especially while they are out on a Backpacking adventure.

Be sure to check out the cool line of Camp Coffee making products and also check out the information on How to Make Camp Coffee - The folks at WeDoCampstoves provided an informative article on the different methods of making coffee while on a backpacking trip.

ChenangoValleyStatePark with the GSI Dualist Cookset

Hey there Campers and Backpackers!

The last couple of days for us up here in the Northeast have been wonderful as far as the weather, the leaves and the Sunshine. Boy, has it been nice outside! Sunny warm days. Chilly, starry nights. The best that Autum has to offer. Nice enough to take a Sunday afternoon and head outside for a family bike ride at Chenango Valley State Park, located just outside of Binghamton, NY.

We packed up the bike gear and the family to do a tour around the park. Riding bikes works up an appitite so we planned to take some of the instant cup-of-soups that you find in the grocery store. These soups, although 'instant', are really very good. Just add boiling water and you have a great hearty meal. We took along some crackers and cheese. The kids always want Hot Chocolate.

This would be a perfect opportunity to try out the GSI Dualist Cookset that's been a big hit this summer at the We Do Campstoves online Campstove and Backpacking Cookware site.

After several miles of trail biking we found a great place right by the lake to stop for lunch. It couldn't have been more ideal; right by the water in the sun with the leaves in all of thier glory. It was heaven!

Out of our backpacks came our lunches, the MSR DragonFly stove and the GSI Dualist cookset. It took only a minute to set up and lunch was on its way. Take a look at this GSI Dualist cookset.






This cookset is loaded with features. The first thing to notice is the folding handle. It folds over the top for storage and for packing. It locks in place while in use - Very stable. The lid has an integrated strainer (we didn't use it for this outing). When you cook your pasta, you just drain the extra water through the holes in the lid. Very clever - and best of all - You don't carry a strainer with you for this task. The Dualist comes with two sets of containers. One is insulated with a neopreme 'cozy' for your warm foods, the other is a cup for drinking. There's also a lid with a 'sippy' port for drinking through. Also, the cookpot has enough room inside to store a fuel canister AND the stove head! The kit comes with a stove head storage bag to keep things safe inside the cookpot. This is one hot setup! No wonder we have been selling LOTS of these units!



So, next time you plan an outing where you want to do some cooking or just heat some water for a quick meal or drink, we here at We Do Campstoves HIGHLY recommend the GSI Dualist or the GSI Soloist for this important piece of your gear. You will be glad that you've added it to your equipment list.

Happy Camping!

Backpacking the Catskills with JetBoil Stoves...

Hey Backpackers and Campers...

Just wanted to let you know about a fun backbacking trip that we just wrapped up... A few of us here, mostly on the spur of the moment decided to do a night out with our packs. The closest place where we can get to some big mountains in a hurry is the Catskills. I checked my maps and we decided to hike the part of the Devils Path to Sugarloaf Mountain close to the town of Phoenicia, NY.

This was going to be a Saturady hike in, spend the night at a campsite, bag the mountain in the morning and then head back out. I did some meal planning and we decided to pack some of the JetBoil equipment from the We Do Campstoves campstove and backpacking cookset shop.

This was going to be a quick in, quick out type of trip so we wanted to test out the convenience and the time-saving features of the JetBoil line of Personal Cooking Systems (PCS). We packed one of the JetBoil PCS and one of the JetBoil PCS Companion Cups. This turned out to be a great choice for this hike - We were able to enjoy a quick and easy meal after our 4 mile hike in to the site. Breakfast was a snap as we woke up to the threat of rain (that we never did see), but knowing that we would be cleaned up and put away after eating quickly, We didn't need to worry about getting caught in a downpour!

Here's the best part - I HAVE to have my morning coffee, so I brought one of the JetBoil PCS Coffee Presses along and we all enjoyed a steaming cup of fresh coffee before starting up Sugarload Mountain. This was so quick and easy, I couldn't believe it!

The hike to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain was tough... Don't forget, to get to the top of Sugarloaf, you hike the Devil's Path to the top. There's a reason for this name and we found out why. A steep, rocky climb that was un-relenting. My hiking partner and I were up to the task, however (all of that running we do was paying off!). We were rewarded with, not one, but two lookouts and the top that allowed wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. We loved it!

OK, Enough for now. Remember... Keep on hiking! I'll post more of our experiences and the summer hiking season continues and don't forget to check out the specials at We Do Campstoves!

Scott

The Vargo line of Alcohol stoves is now available!

We Do Campstoves now carries the VARGO line of Titanium Campstove Products.

Summer is in full swing and the folks at We Do Campstoves has been busy in the shop, but not so busy that we haven't been spending time outdoors doing what we like best - Hiking and Backpacking with family and friends.

Located in beautiful Upstate New York, We Do Campstoves has some of the best hiking and backpacking sites right in our (almost) backyard. The Adirondaks and the Catskills offer some of the best places in the East for our favorite activity. While out on our adventures this summer, we decided to put some of our new Vargo Alcohol Campstoves and Cooksets to the test.

We're accustomed to carrying some of the larger cooksets and campstoves - My trusty Dragonfly from MSR has seen many an outing - So when I packed one of the new Vargo Triad Titanium campstoves, two Vargo Ti-Lite Mugs and a bottle of denatured alcohol, you can imagine my surprise when I started to wonder where all of this 'extra' space came from within my normally full and slightly heavy pack. Gee... I HAD to have forgotten something!

No, Nothing forgotten... We had everything we needed for a great meal. All, that is, except the heavy pack! Oh yes, did I mention how quiet an alcohol stove is? Oh, you like the sound of a jet engine while you're cooking? How silly you can be at times... Give me a break! The only break you'll be getting is the break from the weight and size of your pack!

So, check out the Vargo line of products at We Do Campstoves and enjoy your summer!

Happy camping from your friends at We Do Campstoves!

We Do Campstoves Spring Promotion...

Hello Campers!

I thought I'd take this opportunity to tell everyone about the Spring Promotion that's going on at We Do Campstoves - Your Expert Source for Campstoves, Backpacking Stoves and Backpacking Cooksets.

We've gotten a lot of inquiries on our cooksets this camping season. Everyone is very interetsed in the GSI nForm Soloist and Dualist. We've received just as much interest in the Optimus Solo and Weekend. It seems like people are getting serious about loosing as much weight as possible from that backpack and getting back to what backpacking is about... Enjoying the Hike!

We figured that with all the interest in the cooksets, what better time than to offer a Spring Promotion.

We're offering the GSI Soloist for $27.95. A $2.00 savings over the regular price of $29.95.

We're offering the GSI Dualist for $44.95. A $5.00 savings over the regular price of $49.95.

We're offering the Optimus Solo for $22.95. A $2.00 savings over the regular price of $24.95.

We're offering the Optimus Weekend for $27.95. A $2.00 savings over the regular price of $29.95.

These are some great deals on some SUPER products that are new for the 2008 camping season. Don't miss out!

Also, combine the savings you'll enjoy with these products and add other We Do Campstoves products to your order. If your order is more than $100.00, we'll pay the shipping fees!

It's that simple! Enjoy great Spring time savings on your favorite Backpacking and Camping gear, all at We Do Campstooves - Your Expert source for Campstoves, Backpacking Stoves and Backpacking Cooksets.