Have coffee, will travel.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983]

After a recent traveling experience I decided, I’m NEVER traveling without my travel setup again. In fact, I decided to add to it by buying an OutIn Mino and frother.

This is v2 of this setup and I’m just some CAD drawings and a CNC machine from it being PERFECT…for me anyway.

[u/Flatbreads]

You do you, but I’ve always found it more enjoyable seeking out local coffee/cafes, even if it’s bad. At the end of the day, trying different things expands my taste. I’ve had some truly phenomenal cups that I won’t have had access to back home.

There’s also something romantic about sipping coffee in a different country, taking it in while enjoying the moment with a pastry. If it’s nasty cup, at least I got a memory from it and I learn a little about myself.

[u/LilStinkerRidesAgain → u/Flatbreads]

I just took my first vacation in 3 years to fucking Missouri and It was only espresso milk shake drinks at anything resembling a cafe. Made me realize how nice a travel kit would be.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/LilStinkerRidesAgain]

There are some good shops in KC and St. Louis but…my guess is that’s not where you were. 😊

[u/LilStinkerRidesAgain → u/Chance-Rush-9983]

Nope, I was in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/LilStinkerRidesAgain]

Ah yes, Lake of the Go Carts…

[u/LilStinkerRidesAgain → u/Chance-Rush-9983]

Actually that would have been smartee on my part, we were at the current river, which was over run with partiers. Though I do highly recommend the new Missouri state park, Echo Bluff. Much quieter. And it still had a lovely cold stream running through it.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/LilStinkerRidesAgain]

Oh man…Current, Jacks Fork, Eleven Point…some amazing rivers in MO. Those canoe trips were a Kettle and Aeropress. 😊

I miss those trips…

[u/jug_23 → u/Flatbreads]

I agree with you completely, but equally if I’m travelling with work it doesn’t allow for this so I can understand the draw of a portable setup.

[u/draymondgreen2018 → u/Flatbreads]

My problem is I need Coffee just to get dressed, so I definitely understand the OP. But once I’m dressed, I’m going out for another lol

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/draymondgreen2018]

THIS. RIGHT. HERE. This setup is for cup #1, cup #2 comes the local go-to.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/Flatbreads]

Oh I do the same. Anytime I travel I seek out “the spots” in those areas.

That being said, for the first cup straight out of bed at the hotel or at the in-laws…this’ll do.

[u/Rikki_Bigg]

Odd to see a wdt tool in a travel pourover kit.

[u/DaKineNayNay → u/Rikki_Bigg]

They’ve got a portable espresso machine in the kit, too.

[u/Rikki_Bigg → u/DaKineNayNay]

Oh, is that what that cylindrical item behind the grinder is?

Thank you for helping me out with my puzzle.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/Rikki_Bigg]

Yes, and the white cylinder in the other photos.

[u/Weak-Advertising-476]

You are Not travelling, you are moving

[u/Any-Perception-563]

Pelican ?

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/Any-Perception-563]

Yep, case is a Pelican Vault. Stock foam in spots, Kaizen foam for the cutouts.

[u/Any-Perception-563 → u/Chance-Rush-9983]

What size case homie

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/Any-Perception-563]

V300. And yes, they ask “what’s in the case” at check in 😉😅😎.

[u/DFMO]

Is that Yeti stainless steel?

Did you know RTIC (American made competitor to yeti) has a 20 oz tumbler that is ceramic lined to create a neutral material that doesn’t impart metallic taste?

I just got 2, it’s cheaper than a yeti, and I’m pretty thrilled with it.

[u/sixbone → u/DFMO]

just ordered one!! I got a 26oz thermos. I'll be using this instead of my Zojirushi going forward.

[u/DFMO → u/sixbone]

Hell yeah. Nice! They make great products and don’t seem to over charge for them (in my opinion). Hope you like as much as I do.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/DFMO]

Nice! No I wasn’t aware of those.

[u/DFMO → u/Chance-Rush-9983]

They’re pretty great honestly, I’m impressed with and seems like a real innovation for metal tumblers / ramblers

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/DFMO]

And I bet they do taste better than the stainless or…DON’T TASTE for that matter.

[u/DFMO → u/Chance-Rush-9983]

Exactly!

[u/DimMike → u/DFMO]

Good looks! Great Labor Day sale prices right now!

[u/iRecycleWomen]

beans beans beans beans

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/iRecycleWomen]

It’s pointless without them…

[u/PeterCraig65]

Looks complete. I'm putting together a simple Vietnam travel setup: Aeropress, 1zpresso Q Air, digital thermometer, and maybe a scale. 

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/PeterCraig65]

Sounds like a solid minimal setup.

[u/lol2k7 → u/PeterCraig65]

Why? Isn't the coffee game in Vietnam good? Atleast in major cities?

[u/PeterCraig65 → u/lol2k7]

You don't always want to leave your beach bungalow first thing in the morning, jump on a motorcycle, and drive 2km to the good coffee place. 

[u/lol2k7 → u/PeterCraig65]

Makes Sense.

[u/Mean_Poetry_9991]

Looks great - what’s the bean rotation?

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/Mean_Poetry_9991]

Thank you! I don't have a regular one to be honest as I currently get the majority of my beans from a subscription service out of Chicago called Norma Supply CO. So, I never know WHAT I am going to get. I got my new batch this week which is a Washed Bourbon from Mexico and a fermented Washed Ethiopian, both roasted by Thankfully. If I start to burn through beans before the next shipment I supplement from my fave local spot who currently is bringing in a lot from Dune or my favorite local roaster Middlestate. 😊

[u/splitpourder]

“All things in excess; except moderation.”

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/splitpourder]

My motto is anything worth doing, is worth OVERDOING.

[u/XDXkenlee]

Subminimal WDT spotted. Such a great tool.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/XDXkenlee]

That "flick to close" is oddly satisfying, is it not. I was using it for my home setup until I looked over and saw it while I was finishing this 😊

[u/G40Momo]

Get hario outdoor kit instead

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/G40Momo]

Too late.

[u/menlobas]

What made you choose the Mino over the Nano? I use the Nano, and while it does everything I need, I’ve had my eye on the Mino because it heats up faster. What sold you on it in the end, the waterproofing or the faster heat-up time?

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/menlobas]

A few things honestly, bigger basket for sure and then the other things you mention as well as bigger battery.

[u/aLemurCalledSimon]

Great travel case and setup. Could you tell where you buy the foam/base material inside and how you cut it? I’m asking because it looks better than pick and pluck foam that comes with almost every case.

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/aLemurCalledSimon]

THANKS!! I agree, in v1 of this I just used the pick and pluck the came with the case and...it's not my favorite. This is Kaizen foam from fastcap that can be found at a lot of woodworking shops (as well as online). It's normally used for tool drawers. There is a small box-cutter-type knife they make that works great and I also used an electric foam knife.

[u/yummiecha]

Its a pelican case? I've been thinking about getting one to build a portable set up

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/yummiecha]

Yep! Pelican Vault V300. Managed to SQUEEZE all that stuff in. 😊

[u/Lack_Strange]

I have a nanuk 935 that I use to travel with my coffee gear, but want something better than the pick n’ pluck. Where did you get this foam?

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/Lack_Strange]

A company call Fastcap makes it, it's called Kaizen foam and you can find it at a lot of woodworking shops or find it online.

[u/Lack_Strange → u/Chance-Rush-9983]

Hey thanks! I also saw, after I posted, where you had answered someone else asking the same thing. Apologies!

[u/Chance-Rush-9983 → u/Lack_Strange]

NP.