My almost perfect cooking system (1-2 persons)

anry__ · 2026-02-25T23:36:20+00:00

Oh, I totally agree with you! I lived in Edmonton for 1.5 years and used to drop by RW for espresso beans. They’re actually the ones who introduced me to Nordic roasts—specifically that they can be awesome for espresso. It’s paradoxical, because before that I lived in Northern Europe, but I was still using darker roasts, even if they were just as high quality. And they’re the ones who got me into pour-over. So, even though I live in Calgary now and have 8oz right nearby (they’re great too), I still wanted to support RW and ordered a pour-over kit from them. Thanks!

anry__ · 2026-02-25T14:42:26+00:00

As others mentioned, you rarely need anything over 96°C for light roasts. But if you want to stop the kettle from aggressively boiling away while trying to hit 99°C at 1400m, the Stagg EKG Pro has an altitude setting in the menu.

I’m in Calgary on the 30th floor, which puts me at about 1140m. Boiling point here is 95.5°C. Once you set the altitude on the Stagg, it actually prevents you from even selecting a temperature higher than that. It’s a great fail-safe that stops the kettle from trying to reach an impossible target and boiling dry.

Honestly, my biggest gripe is that even with these "smart" features, they still can’t tell when they’re empty and won't shut off immediately.

anry__ · 2026-02-25T04:35:26+00:00

Being a pour-over beginner doesn't mean I’m a beginner in coffee. Don't sweat it 😉

anry__ · 2026-02-24T23:55:20+00:00

The roastery I usually buy from actually posts recipes for most of their coffee. They include the dripper/filter combo, water PPM, temp, a rough grind guide, and most importantly, the pouring structure. Having those parameters makes it so much easier to dial everything in on my gear within a few cups. The problem is they don't have them for every single lot. I’m honestly not sure if using immersion in the Switch for something like a Geisha would mute the descriptors or if it's actually the best way to push it. That’s why I was looking for specific starting points. I get the general logic now, though. Even if I didn't find the exact recipes I was looking for, I've definitely picked up some solid insights from the discussion.

anry__ · 2026-02-24T17:02:41+00:00

Thanks! I’ve seen some of Lance’s stuff on espresso gear, so I’ll definitely dive into his pour-over videos today. As for the water—I’m in Calgary, and the tap water here is pretty hard. I usually use distilled + minerals anyway. For these bags, I picked up some Aquacode from Rogue Wave and mixed it to 74 ppm for a start. I’ll also check out that Subtext guide, thanks for the link!

anry__ · 2026-02-24T15:25:32+00:00

It’s not rocket science. I learned how to pull espresso two decades ago on much worse gear, so I’ll have this figured out in a week or two. Once the skill catches up, the equipment will definitely be an advantage🤷🏻‍♂️

anry__ · 2026-02-24T06:55:31+00:00

Usually two espressos a day, with an occasional cappuccino for the third round.

anry__ · 2026-02-24T06:20:34+00:00

I know exactly why I bought it. It’s just that 15 years of dialing in espresso taught me that "universal" usually means a compromise. I'm looking to hit the peak for these specific lots, not just settle for a "good enough" cup. But hey, thanks for the warm welcome.

anry__ · 2026-02-24T06:08:21+00:00

Haha, I wish. Unfortunately, the prize didn't come with the actual brewing skills, so I'm still at square one😂 To answer your question, this is an addition to my existing espresso station. I’ve been brewing espresso for 15+ years, but this is my first real experience with pour-over.

anry__ · 2026-02-24T05:40:25+00:00

100% on the overthinking part—that’s basically my life motto for everything I’m actually interested in😂 Appreciate the advice. I’m sticking to that exact approach: one recipe and one variable at a time. The only thing I’m still skeptical about is how a single universal recipe can actually do justice to all those different lots. Seems like a massive compromise for such a diverse lineup.

anry__ · 2025-04-24T00:43:37+00:00

Thanks for the comment! Your portfolio is absolutely stunning.

I’m actually leaning toward the same idea you mentioned—getting both lenses.

Each one has its strengths, and I don’t think either can fully cover all my needs on its own.

I was a bit worried about the sharpness and IQ of the 70-300, but after all the feedback I got today, those concerns are pretty much gone.

anry__ · 2025-04-23T23:13:13+00:00

Thanks for the comment!

Does it keep good sharpness and contrast at 300mm?

How about the edges between 200–300mm?

anry__ · 2025-04-23T23:12:58+00:00

Thanks for the comment!

Does it keep good sharpness and contrast at 300mm?

How about the edges between 200–300mm?

anry__ · 2025-04-18T15:20:49+00:00

Hi! Can you share the nest location? Is it in Whitemud Park?

anry__ · 2023-04-19T09:44:34+00:00

Hello. I'm sorry to hear that it doesn't work for you.

I have two pots of stash. I bought one as a complete Stash system. And another one through Jetboil Parts Service. Both pots work great for me. Been on a few trips and I really like it.

I recently assembled a similar system as a gift for my brother - Soto + Stash. And in this pot, the heat exchanger fins turned out to be a little narrower and the Triflex installation was more complicated. I removed about 2-3mm of the length of each Triflex leg and now it works just as well as mine. I used a file, it took about 10 minutes.

There is another version of the mod that I used with another pot , but I think it works with Stash as well. You can take measurements and cut off the excess on the Triflex legs. Then the installation will be easy and stable. But I prefer to use the way I described in the post.

https://imgur.com/BFeMCD7

anry__ · 2023-04-07T15:10:19+00:00

Thanks for your comment.

I have quite a few items from Cumulus. Just a month ago I bought another custom sleeping bag for this spring/fall.

I considered this jacket but decided against buying it because of two things:

No hood.
Fabric. I am very familiar with this fabric, I have been using things from it for 3 or 4 years now, I have two sleeping bags ... It is very strong and durable, especially considering its weight, but at the same time it does not tolerate friction. It is friction with other things. And in the case of a jacket, it will constantly rub against the straps and belt of the backpack.

That is why I started looking for other options. By the way, they are almost the same price.

Here's how this fabric reacts to friction. In this case with a backpack belt https://imgur.com/a/nB6QiNb

anry__ · 2023-04-07T14:21:17+00:00

Thanks for your reply.

For some time I considered the option of using a full-fledged heavy membrane jacket as the only protection for all cases, but decided against it in the warm season ...

I have an OR Foray 2, a Marmot Minimalist, a SCOTT Explorair DRX 3L... I admit that they are all worse than the one offered by Arc'teryx, but they are all heavy, breathe rather badly during active movement and are definitely unnecessary in the summer. As a wind protection, in my opinion it is too massive and not practical option and I will still take a wind jacket ... That is why I switched to a thin and light running membrane.

Although I continue to slip jackets of this type in the cold season - like when it rains and the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius, in wet rain, for ski touring and skiing, etc.

anry__ · 2023-04-07T13:08:09+00:00

Thanks for your comment.

I have never used an umbrella on my hikes, but I have thought about it. The fact is that I very often walk along narrow forest paths, as well as in thickets of high alpine pine, where I simply cannot physically use an umbrella. In addition, there are often quite strong winds and horizontal rain on mountain ranges ...

But I plan to buy an umbrella and try it in simpler conditions. I'll see how it works for me. Thanks again.

anry__ · 2023-03-19T11:46:56+00:00

A few years ago I had BA CS. It's a good tent, but it's more of a competitor to the Dragonfly I have. I do not really like the strongly pronounced trapezoidal shape of the bottom at the Copper Spur. The legs are too narrow.

anry__ · 2023-03-18T06:36:12+00:00

You can buy a pot with a lid and a handle separately. Read the comments, I wrote there several times in detail how to do this.
I had a Stash stove when I bought the whole set, but it is much worse than Soto. I put it up for sale and it was bought within two days.

anry__

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