30-30-30

Spike Camp Coffee is built for the wildland community. The people who drink their coffee on tailgates, firelines, logging roads, and ridgelines.

30-30-30 is not a name. It is a threshold.

Temperature past 30 degrees Celsius. Humidity below 30 percent. Wind above 30 kilometers per hour. When all three cross at once, fire behavior analysts flag it immediately. The fire stops following the rules. It moves faster, burns hotter, and outflanks positions that looked solid an hour before.

Experienced crews feel it before the radio call comes. The air changes. The smoke column shifts. The sound of the fire gets louder without getting closer.

This blend works the same way. Dark chocolate up front, caramel through the middle, toasted almonds on the finish. Three distinct layers that build on each other and don't quit. Complex in the same way the conditions are. Nothing about it is simple, and nothing about it is accidental.

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 | Coarse Grind
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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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. Coarse ground pulls clean with zero grit in both. It also works in camp percolators.

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 at https://www.spikecampoutpost.com/collections/spike-camp-coffee

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.