BYO Coffee and Smokes
I made a trek East from Oregon to New York about a month ago, and I'm now on my way back. Of all the things I purchased before the trip, I value my coffee station and RYO tobacco the most.
A huge bag of vice might seem a little pricey at first, but seeing the prices at the stations and stores, I know I saved a bunch, especially on cigarettes.
My coffee station is a plastic crate holding:
A nice coffee cup, a cheap propane stove, large bag of nice coffee beans, Melitta coffee basket, filters, manual coffee grinder I got cheap from Walmart (real nice investment if you prefer fresh grounds), sugar and creamer in sealed plastic containers, a small saucepan for heating water, a spoon for mixing and a few water bottles. Plus a canister of propane.
Most of this I got at rock-bottom prices, either through Walmart, or from thrift shops. I think I spent less than $50 in total, and that was for a 5lb bag of beans, the most expensive item in my kit. A more frugal shopper could get that price down lower, if you don't mind pre-ground coffee served black, or find good deals at garage sales or thrift stores.
I roll my own cigarettes, and have done so for 20 years. I understand it's not for everyone, but there are small rolling machines for cheap, as well as injectors for filtered tubes, if you prefer a filtered smoke. I purchased 4.5 lbs of "pipe tobacco" online, though the cut is indistinguishable from cigarette tobacco. I use rolling papers and hand-roll a perfect cylinder, in which I insert a paperboard crutch (makeshift filter) I make from whatever packaging I can find, often from the rolling paper's own packaging. It produces a rather enjoyable smoke, good draw, and is dirt cheap.
4.5lbs is a bit overkill, I know, but I wasn't sure what my situation would be like, and I wanted a good 6 month supply, just incase. There are smaller sizes available. 16 ounces is a common weight. I bought enough papers to roll that much smoke, and 25 lighters in a pack. I think my total investment was around $60. You can dramatically reduce that cost by simply purchasing smaller quantities.
I am so pleased with my investment. I don't have to shell out outrageous prices for packs or cartons of Camels, or worry about where to find good coffee. I can literally pull off anywhere, anytime, and brew up a fine cup o' joe, roll a decent smoke, and enjoy the day, or night.
If you have similar vices, you may consider investing in such a setup. I saved a ton of money, have a consistent quality, and free access whenever the urge should strike. Best of luck on your trip!
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