Hoka:There's a lot of variations, but basically bring water and grounds to a boil [gently stir]. Remove from heat. [let steep] I pour about 1/2-3/4 cup of cold water slowly all around the top to get the grounds to settle. Pour the coffee slowly, especially around that last cup! [...]
Actually, back in my Army days...that's the way we also made coffee (in either 10 or 15gl pots), 'in the field'.
Now, about the closest the Mrs. and I get to 'Cowboy Coffee' is using our percolator.