30-30-30

Spike Camp Coffee is built for the wildland community. The people who drink their coffee on tailgates, firelines, and logging roads. Not in cafés.

Small batch. Roasted to order. We give a damn about every detail so you don't have to. Hot water and a cup is all you need.

August 20, 1910. The Great Idaho Fire had been burning across the Bitterroot and the Coeur d'Alene for weeks. On that day, the weather shifted. Humidity dropped. Winds picked up. The fire blew up across multiple drainages simultaneously and began moving faster than anyone had seen.

Ed Pulaski was a Forest Service ranger. He had 45 men under his watch near the mining country outside Wallace, Idaho. When the fire overran their position, Pulaski made a decision. He led his crew into an abandoned mine tunnel on Placer Creek, pushed them as far back as the tunnel allowed, soaked blankets in muddy water from the tunnel floor, and held the entrance himself.

The fire burned over them. Men panicked. Pulaski held.

When it was over, all but five of his crew made it out.

Two years later he designed the Pulaski tool. Half axe, half adze. Built for cutting line and grubbing roots. Functional in a way nothing before it had been. It still hangs on every engine in the country. He never profited from it.

This roast carries his name. Not because of the legend. Because of the standard. Show up. Hold the line. Do the work without asking what you get for it.

All ratios below are based on a standard 8oz camp mug. If your mug runs larger, add half a tablespoon per extra 4oz.

Jetboil Coffee Press
1 to 2 heaping tablespoons per 8oz depending on how hard you want it. Turn the flame off before adding coffee. Steep 4 minutes. Press slow. Pour direct. Medium-coarse grind pulls clean with zero grit.

French Press
2 tablespoons per 8oz of water. Heat to near boil. Steep 4 minutes. Press slow.

AeroPress
3 tablespoons per 8oz of water. Medium-coarse grind needs a longer steep than a fine grind. Give it 2 full minutes before pressing. Press steady and slow.

Camp Percolator
2 heaping tablespoons per 8oz of water. Medium heat until it perks, then drop to low. Brew 6 to 8 minutes.

Camp Drip Machine
1.5 tablespoons per 8oz of water. The machine does the work.

Adjust up or down by half a tablespoon to dial in your strength.

What is 30-30-30 coffee?
30-30-30 is a medium-dark roast from Spike Camp Outpost, named for the wildland fire weather threshold, temperature past 30 degrees Celsius, humidity below 30 percent, wind above 30 kilometers per hour. When all three cross at once, fire behavior shifts. Rich brown sugar notes, smooth finish, low acidity. Roasted small batch by Evans Brothers Coffee in Sandpoint, Idaho.

What does 30-30-30 mean in wildland firefighting?
30-30-30 refers to three simultaneous fire weather conditions that signal a shift in fire behavior. Temperature past 30C, humidity below 30%, and wind above 30 km/h occurring together create conditions where fire spreads faster and becomes significantly harder to control. Fire behavior analysts flag it immediately when all three align.

Why is 30-30-30 coffee low acidity?
Medium-dark roasting reduces the chlorogenic acids that cause stomach discomfort during long shifts in the field. 30-30-30 is specifically formulated for extended outdoor days where heartburn from high-acid coffee is a real operational problem. Low acidity does not mean low flavor.

What grind is 30-30-30?
30-30-30 is medium-coarse ground. This grind runs clean in a Jetboil Coffee Press or French press with zero grit during the steep and press. It also works across camp percolators, AeroPress, and camp drip machines.

How many cups does a 12oz bag of 30-30-30 make?
A 12oz bag produces approximately 28 cups based on a standard 8oz mug at the recommended 2 heaping tablespoons per 8oz ratio. Lighter hands will get more cups. Heavier hands will get fewer.

What brewing equipment works best with 30-30-30?
30-30-30 is built for spike camp immersion setups. Jetboil Coffee Press and French press are the primary methods. Medium-coarse ground pulls clean with zero grit in both. It also works in camp percolators, AeroPress, and camp drip machines.

Does Spike Camp Coffee donate to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation?
Yes. $1 from every bag of 30-30-30 goes directly to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Spike Camp posts the running donation total monthly with a receipt at spikecampoutpost.com.

Where is 30-30-30 coffee roasted?
30-30-30 is roasted small batch by Evans Brothers Roastery in Sandpoint, Idaho. USDA Organic certified. Fair Trade certified. Roasted to order.