Thanks for the follow-ups and additional contributions everyone. Still not quite sure how my 'new' solo kitchen will look as I seem to be somewhere in the mostly rehydrating with simple cooking here and there category. We'll see how it shapes up over the next month or so.

For coffee, I use the GSI Ultralight Java Drip with a paper filter in it and it's just about perfect for only around 15g worth of weight. The additional filter slows down the drip and makes clean-up really easy compared to a press.

http://www.mec.ca/product/5018-696/gsi-ultralight-java-drip/

In a pinch, I've also used filters and grounds with an elastic band around the top and simply dipped it in hot water like a tea bag. You don't want to steep long or it gets bitter.

I have a 286g 1.5L pot and lid that I use for just about everything. I like a lot of variety when I'm eating so will cook in the pot and also rehydrate. Generally, Day 1/2 even has fresh stuff in it, stuff that packs light but has a lot of flavour - cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, parm, fresh herbs, onion, peppers, tuna in foil bags, olive oil. Any combo of that mixed with couscous, angel hair or rice on the trail is a delight. Rehydrating stuff is saved for later in the trip.

I never bring a second pot. If I want a second cooking method for variety, I'll use a campfire. You can do a lot in a foil package with minimal weight or roasting on sticks.

For my backpacking trip in a few weeks though, I'm thinking about using a $3 stainless cylindrical pot I saw in Dollarama and trying hydrate only - I just have to figure out a better lid and handle system than what it comes with. I'm still toying with how I want to prioritize a lighter pack and some luxuries.