I went to the woods to drink surprisingly great espresso

A writer details their quest for high-quality espresso while camping, a pursuit that has led them to test numerous portable coffee-making devices over fifty years. The author recounts experiences with various gadgets, including a French press, a Moka pot, and an AeroPress, often finding them either too cumbersome or producing subpar coffee. Their current favored method involves a portable espresso maker that uses a hand pump to generate pressure, allowing for a more authentic espresso shot, even in remote locations. This device, coupled with freshly ground beans and filtered water, has enabled them to enjoy surprisingly good espresso during outdoor excursions, overcoming the typical compromises associated with camping coffee.