You forgot the French press. The Aeropress is at home. All you have is a pot, some water, a fire, and a bag of Foxhole Coffee. Here's how to make it work.
Cowboy coffee — the original field brew. Bring water to a boil in your pot. Pull it off the heat and let it sit for 45 seconds — you want it off the boil, not boiling. Add coffee: 1 heaping tablespoon per 6 oz of water. Stir once. Wait 4 minutes. Don't touch it.
Settle the grounds. Add a small splash of cold water — it helps the grounds sink to the bottom. Or tap the side of the pot gently. Wait another 30 seconds.
Pour slowly. Tilt the pot gradually and pour into your cup, leaving the last inch of liquid in the pot — that's where the grounds are. Don't rush the pour.
The result: a bold, full-bodied cup with minimal grounds in your cup. Not as clean as a pour-over. Better than you'd expect.
Pro tips: Use coarse grind if you have the option — it settles faster. A bandana or clean cloth over your cup works as a makeshift filter. If you have a zip-lock bag, you can make a cold brew overnight — grounds in the bag, water in, seal it, let it steep, squeeze the bag to filter.
No gear is not an excuse for bad coffee. Adapt and brew.
Foxhole Dark Roast — built for exactly this situation. → foxholecoffeeco.com