If you’re wondering what that last post was all about then allow me to explain – it’s a Mini Outdoors Espresso Maker.

This fantastic little machine makes a perfect espresso just about anywhere my Trangia or a fire will go. It’s smaller than a standard mug so I should be able to squeeze it in my pack somewhere. The only problem I can see is how on earth I’m going to take beans with me for three weeks!

I think I’ll take pre-ground beans in a 500ml water bottle – that should last me nearly a week, and then I’ll just have to buy some more from Russia…. should be good coffee in Russia.