Best Camping Coffee Makers

Updated February 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
nCamp
Espresso-Style Café/Coffee Maker For Camping
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Bottom Line

A compact coffee maker that works well for backpacking and comes with a cup.

Pros

Works with a small butane camp stove. Brews a higher quality cup of cappuccino or espresso. Fits well in a backpack. Heats up fast. Brews quickly and sets up easily.

Cons

Very small. Only makes 12 oz. of coffee at a time. Cannot be put directly on coals.

GSI
JavaDrip Coffee Maker
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Bottom Line

A simple way to get yourself a cup of drip coffee at the campsite.

Pros

Includes a reusable mesh filter. Makes 30 oz. of coffee at a time. System nests together and is easy to pack. Practical way to get drip coffee. Holds the heat well. Also comes in a 50 oz. size.

Cons

A pour over method, which means you will need a separate pot or device to heat your water.

Coleman
Grill-Top Coffeemaker
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Bottom Line

Have coffee just like at home with this drip coffee maker designed to work on your camp-stove.

Pros

Drip brews the coffee. Works well. Makes a good cup of coffee. Arrives in good shape. Takes about 15 minutes to heat and brew the coffee. Filter drawer detaches for easy cleaning. Doesn't burn the coffee like many camp coffee makers.

Cons

The coffee pot is small and only brews about 4 cups at a time.

Best Bang for the Buck
Stansport
Aluminum Percolator Coffee Pot
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Bottom Line

This percolator can either work over a fire or a camp-stove and makes enough coffee for the whole crew.

Pros

Designed to brew 20 cups. Easy to use. Has a hook for hanging. Lightweight and inexpensive. Lasts through heavy use in outdoor elements. Coffee tastes good. Can be placed on an open fire.

Cons

It can take a while for your coffee to fully brew. The handle gets hot and you will need a hot pad.

Farberware
Classic Stainless Steel Yosemite 8-Cup Coffee Percolator
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Bottom Line

This percolator can be used indoors and out, and comes with a handle that stays cool to the touch.

Pros

Comes in an 8-cup or 12-cup size. Comes with its own filter. Handle does not get hot when coffee pot is on the heat. Can work as well at home as on the road. Relatively thick stainless steel material used.

Cons

Comes with a plastic rather than glass top. Not made to set completely in an open fire.

How we decided

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28 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
314 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
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nCamp

Espresso-Style Café/Coffee Maker For Camping

nCamp

Espresso-Style Café/Coffee Maker For Camping

A compact coffee maker that works well for backpacking and comes with a cup.
$30
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GSI

JavaDrip Coffee Maker

GSI

JavaDrip Coffee Maker

A simple way to get yourself a cup of drip coffee at the campsite.

$36
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Coleman

Grill-Top Coffeemaker

Coleman

Grill-Top Coffeemaker

Have coffee just like at home with this drip coffee maker designed to work on your camp-stove.
$39
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Stansport

Aluminum Percolator Coffee Pot

Stansport

Aluminum Percolator Coffee Pot

This percolator can either work over a fire or a camp-stove and makes enough coffee for the whole crew.
$19
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Farberware

Classic Stainless Steel Yosemite 8-Cup Coffee Percolator

Farberware

Classic Stainless Steel Yosemite 8-Cup Coffee Percolator

This percolator can be used indoors and out, and comes with a handle that stays cool to the touch.
$19

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