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I did Camino Frances with the coil and an enamel camping cup purchased at WalMart this past September. I also brought instant coffee and powdered International vanilla sugar-free creamer since I am not normally an instant coffee fan. This...
Just to add some balance for folks reading this thread and trying to decide if the extra weight is worth it … I’m a convert AWAY from an electric coil. Let me explain why. I have an electric coil and I often bring it on business trips -- nice...
...ok, back. :)
Stuff I used: an electric coil, water, a mug, a thermometer and an egg.
The boiling process: water and egg goes into the mug, and the electric coil. Plug in, and start boiling. :)
Now that's the tricky part. When it's boiling...
Ok I have now tested my super duper coil, with the new on and off button and a better plug, too.
It works, and it's great!
Doesn't take more than a minute or less, and the water is hot.
I found a light plastic mug (which takes 4 dl) and it went...
I didn't take my coil last time, but now am thinking.... Coil, coffee press, metal and plastic cup..... Instant porridge! At least the saccharin is light.
Oh dear, 10% of body weight!...
Susanna, welcome to the club. Margaret already gave you the club members' first secret -- Coil always in the water when the plug goes in or comes out.
I used a metal cup, which meant waiting a while for things to cool down, but I plan to get...
I have now also joined the electric coil club. :)
I wonder what mug you use?
Does it have to be a tin mug? On your pic, it looks like you use a plastic mug?
I wonder as I don't have a tin mug and a plastic one is much lighter.
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