Get that caffeine boost even while you're camping, with a coffee maker
Camping and going back to nature do not mean ditching every comfort. Mornings cannot be the same without the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. That's just the way it is. There is no need to give up on your favorite caffeine boost to make do with a substitute as there are many coffee makers designed for the outdoors life. Take a coffee maker with you on your travels, and we recommend you choose the Coleman Grill-Top Coffeemaker. You can use it to make any hot beverage, even soup.
Best Overall: Coleman Grill-Top Coffeemaker
Brew up to ten cups of coffee using your camp stove. It comes with a brew pause-n-serve feature, takes about 15 minutes to heat and brew, and doesn't burn the coffee.
Don't stick with just coffee; the Coleman Grill-Top Coffee maker will also make hot cider, or instant soup, or any other hot beverage. The filter section detaches for easy cleaning. Make sure you brew a full pot because your neighbors will want to share.
Pros:
- Compatible with most 2 and 3 burner camp stovetops
- Easy to clean and remove the filter basket
- Brew up to 10 cups
Cons:
- A plastic top can melt
Best Overall
Coleman Grill-Top Coffeemaker
An easy-pour decanter and steel base
You can make up to 10 cups in 15 minutes and share the love
Best Value: Primula Brew Buddy Portable Pour Over
Use the ultra-lightweight Primula Brew Buddy to make a single cup of coffee in 30 seconds. It looks like a tea filter where you control the strength of the coffee by the rate of pour. The fine mesh sits in the cup while you fill it with water.
It's ideal for travel, taking very little space, and weighing a mere 1.6-ounces. Handwash it on the trail and throw it in the dishwasher when home.
Pros:
- Compact and lightweight
- Reusable mesh
- In-cup coffee brewing
Cons:
- Brew strength is not consistent
Best Value
Primula Brew Buddy Portable Pour Over
Suitable when camping solo
Save with this reusable pour-over coffee maker that works like a tea bag and makes one cup at a time
Best 12V Electric: Handpresso Auto Espresso Maker
If you're camping close to your car, there's no need to light a fire for a coffee. The Handpresso is an excellent 12V coffee maker. It comes with an 8-ounce double-walled stainless steel mug, a reusable mesh filter basket, measuring scoop, and a magnetic base for the cup.
With a three-minute brewing time, the Handpresso comes with two portafilters, a small one for use with ESE pods, and a larger one for ground coffee. An analog gauge on the body identifies the internal pressure of the coffee.
Pros:
- Makes coffee in 3 minutes
- Easy to set up and operate
Cons:
- Sold without the power strip
- Maybe too big for some
Best 12V Electric
Handpresso Auto Espresso Maker
Use the car battery to serve your needs
A patented power strip is capable of heating the water very quickly
Best Pour Over Coffee Maker: Hario V60 Coffee Dripper
The Hario V60 is perfect for taking along on a camping trip. It comes in a range of colors and styles ranging from retro red ceramic to lighter-weight clear plastic. The controlled water flowing through the coffee grounds gives you a consistent flavor and strength of coffee.
It also comes in three sizes so you can make a single cup or up to six cups of coffee, but be careful when around friends, they may "accidentally" walk away with it.
Pros:
- Can get different sizes for up to 6 cups
- Lightweight and perfect for travel
- The dripper controls the flow
Cons:
- The hole in the bottom is larger
- Filters can be difficult to find
Best Pour Over
Hario V60 Coffee Dripper
A pour-over coffee maker you can take anywhere
Simple, efficient, and elegant, take this dripper camping or to work. It's convenient for anywhere.
Best Filterless Coffee Maker: Cafellissimo Paperless Pour Over Coffee Maker
The Cafellisimo Pour Over Coffee maker saves you the headache of disposing of the filter. Its fine Stainless Steel mesh doesn't need a filter, just your favorite coffee grounds. Get more vibrant and bolder flavors to start your day just right.
It's straightforward to use, works well anywhere, and is compact and lightweight. Enjoy being a barista while you're camping with a full-bodied coffee. Rinse with water when finished.
Pros:
- Top-quality materials
- Stainless_Steel filter mesh
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Holes can start to clog up
Best Filterless Coffee Maker
Cafellissimo Paperless Pour Over Coffee Maker
A reusable drip cone coffee filter
A complete pour-over coffee dripper in one simple to use cone.
Best Percolator: Farberware 50124 Classic Yosemite Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator
Make coffee the traditional way with the Farberware Yosemite Coffee percolator. It's the original 8 cup stovetop percolator made from heavy-duty stainless steel polished to a mirror finish. A glass knob identifies when percolating has begun. The permanent filter basket eliminates the need for paper filters.
Brew coffee for the whole campsite while showcasing the styling and quality of this great product.
Pros:
- Made of premium Stainless-Steel
- Built-in permanent filter basket
- Clear plastic cap for monitoring percolation
Cons:
- Glass knob may need continual tightening
Best Percolator
Farberware 50124 Classic Yosemite Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator
A classic kettle looking percolator
A traditional looking percolator big enough to entertain friends
Bottom line
Choosing a coffee maker depends on how essential your camping trip is; that is, do you travel light or heavy. If you cannot do without your daily brew, then you cannot go wrong with the Coleman Grill-Top Coffeemaker. Use your grill top to brew up to ten cups of coffee that you can enjoy over a few free hours. If you're not in the mood for coffee, then heat whatever it is you want and continue the enjoyment.
Coleman is a brand that's synonymous with camping, so this coffeemaker offers that same expected level of quality. It's compatible with most 2 and 3 burner stovetops but is just as capable of brewing coffee in your home. Coffee is one guilty pleasure to be planned and enjoyed whatever you're doing.
Credits — The team that worked on this guide
Parminder "Parmy" Virk is a freelance writer who has been writing news releases for public companies. He is a sports enthusiast, meditates, and loves life.
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