Having a quality vacuum thermos is not a bad idea for your prep plan. Having a hot beverage (or cold) on a cold day can help boost moral. You can also use it to cook with just by adding boiling water. As an asian I felt I should have known this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiiWrPhXXno
@RoninGrey I have all the items except the coffee strainer. Good idea as its not filter dependent for making coffee.
@marlathetourist Oh shit, that's the one I mentioned! (I just started your video.)
@marlathetourist That's the exact strainer I bought st HEB too, lol. And his advice on 2:1 ratio for rice is perfect. Don't listen to professionals who can make rice with 1:1 water to rice. It never works for normal people. Always at least 50% more water. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to check out this guy's channel.
@marlathetourist "Thermos" sells short insulated cups that double as bowls, & comes with a folding spoon. I have several of those inside my packs.
And as TFM mentioned before, uninsulated tall metal cups, attached with a clip. Convert one into a desalinator. Great for making coffee inside, too, if you don't have a pot. But I bought one of these cloth reusable filters for my coffee like Grandpa used. If caffeine is vital for you, I'd say have one of these in a pack with your filtered water jugs.