10 Best Coffee Makers for Camping Outdoors

What’s better than waking up with the sunrise on a perfect day after hiking up to your camping spot high in the mountains. The best thing to start up your perfect day is to brew a cup of coffee in the best coffee maker for camping outdoors. We’ve researched the 100 best coffee makers for camping that our fans have submitted and had picked the best. We’re all jittery from all the testing. Now, let’s show you the results. We have chosen the most portable, durable, and easy to use coffee makers that still can brew a great cup of coffee.

What Makes the Best Coffee Maker for Camping?

We will be judging each of these coffee makers using a few guidelines. It is the weight, capacity, portability, ease of use, and taste.

Weight

The weight may be the most important thing to consider for ultralight backpackers. Our ideal weight is no more than 5 ounces. Any more than that and it is too heavy to lug around. For those who camp in cars, campers, or vans weight will not be an issue when choosing their camping coffee makers.

Capacity

Depending on how many people you go camping with capacity may be something you look at. If you are the designated coffee guy and everyone shares your love for coffee you will have to choose a coffee maker that can brew multiple cups at a time. Similarly, solo campers should save both space and weight by packing a smaller coffee maker with a smaller capacity.

Portability

Coffee makers should be portable for camping. Most of the coffee makers in this list will be streamlined and come with a carrying bag or collapse to fit together.

Ease of Use

When we’re out in the fields, we don’t want to spend all our time assembling and cleaning our coffee makers. This is why we want our gear to be as simple as possible. We look for coffee makers that are easy to set up and easy to clean.

Taste

The taste of coffee is subjective to everyone. We included coffee makers in our list with a range of styles to suit different preferences. Most popular styles are pour-over and french press coffee makers for camping.

Quick View

Stanley Cook + Brew Set	Overall Best
GSI Outdoors Java Press	Runner Up
Hario V60 Plastic Dripper	Best Cheapest
Aerobie AeroPress	Best Flavor
Snow Peak Folding Coffee Drip	Most Portable
Wacaco Minipresso Portable Espresso Maker	Best Espresso
Coleman QuikPot Propane Coffee Maker	Best For Groups
nCamp Portable Coffee Maker	Best Moka Pot
Jetboil Flash Java Kit	Quickest Coffee Maker
Espro Travel Press	Best Insulated

1. Stanley Cook + Brew Set

In our expert opinion, the Stanley Cook + Brew Set checks all the boxes on our list. There are only two pieces to this coffee maker. A stainless steel cooking pot that can be used as a mug and a BPA free nylon french press style plunger. Both pieces fit together very nicely and the pot handle folds down to be easily pack in a camping bag. This camping pot can be placed in fires and comes with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.

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2. GSI Outdoors Java Press

This coffee maker is one of the best coffee makers for outdoors. The JavaPress is wrapped in a cloth sleeve made of a BPA free material. It helps insulate your coffee and keeps your hands from getting burned. The capacity is 30 fluid ounces. This is about four small cups of coffee. It works exactly as a normal french press would and is very easy to clean up.

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3. Hario V60 Plastic Dripper

This one is for all the pour-over fans out there. The Hario V60 Plastic Dripper is a classic coffee maker for home and is one of our favorites for taking outdoors. It has a proven coffee maker that gets better as your technique improves. Plus, this coffee maker only weighs 2.95 ounces, you will barely feel it in your pack. Hands down, this coffee maker will provide you with one of the easiest, cleanest, and tastiest cups of coffee you will have outdoors.

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4. Aerobie AeroPress

For the gourmet outdoors-men out there who prefer flavor over convenience. This is the leader in taste for all the portable coffee makers you can use outdoors. The brewer is very functional and makes smooth espresso-like shots. While bulkier than the other choices on this list it is still portable enough to bring on a camping trip and is extremely easy to clean.

This coffee maker is unique in having more pieces than most other camping coffee makers. You need a cup large enough to plate this on top of to press the coffee into. You will also require special AeroPress filters that will not be easily available. Perfect coffee maker for the coffee geeks who want to take their favorite tastes outdoors with them.

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5. Snow Peak Folding Coffee Drip

For any of the ultralight campers who need their morning caffeine fix, this is the coffee maker you want. Its lightweight and durable body can be folded so it’s flat. This makes it extremely easy to pack. Additionally, it is heavy-duty because of the stainless steel material. Therefore, it is very easy to clean and requires very little maintenance. It works with any standard sized cup and coffee filter. As a result, this is a great choice for someone that wants a simple coffee maker they can take anywhere they go.

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6. Wacaco Minipresso Portable Espresso Maker

Just because you’re away from civilization doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a cup of espresso. This is a patented coffee maker that uses ground coffee to make espresso wherever you are. It can pump 18 bars of pressure for a great extraction of flavor and a perfect pull of espresso outdoors. It is small, lightweight, portable, and sturdy. This is great for a glamping trip so you can have your espresso just the way you like.

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7. Coleman QuikPot Propane Coffee Maker

Everyone has had a good classic cup of coffee from a household drip coffee machine. However, this is the portable version powered by propane. It has a 10 cup capacity so its perfect for group camping with friends and family. All you need to do is press one button to ignite the propane. It brews the coffee and keeps the coffee warm on the hotplate. A 16oz can of propane power this baby for up to 4.5 hours.

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8. nCamp Portable Coffee Maker

We like this coffee maker as a better alternative to a traditional Italian Moka pot. This coffee maker has a more rustic feel and is more portable than a regular Moka pot. It comes with a nested cup that fits right in to save space. However, while it comes with a nested cup to try to save space it is a bit large and a bit too heavy to take backpacking. It brews up to four small cups of coffee and it would be best to bring to a camping trip near a campsite without hiking. The best part is because it is an all in one system, you have everything you need for a perfect cup of coffee.

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9. Jetboil Flash Java Kit

This is the most interesting coffee maker on the list. This Jetboil system has been review by many YouTubers and is a simple french press. It is the fastest coffee maker on this list. There can be many uses for this all in one java kit. It can boil 16 ounces of water in under 2.5 minutes and it packs down to the size of a water bottle. The coffee stove and cup can be used for other things such as soups and cooking. All you have to do to start it up and make your cup of coffee is press one button.

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10. Espro Travel Press

We also included this coffee maker as one of the best coffee makers for College Students. If you are a college student looking for a coffee maker you can use while camping and at school definitely check out that article and look into this coffee maker.

This coffee maker is a french press style. The thing that sets it apart is the double filter that filters the coffee better and does not let any of the grinds through. The ultra-light version of the Espro Travel Press cuts the weight by half and is a simple, cheap system for a french press to use while camping.

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How To Brew The Perfect Coffee While Camping Outdoors

Everyone has different tastes when it comes to their perfect cup of coffee. When you roughing it in the brush, and still want your morning cup of coffee we know you want the tips to make the perfect cup of coffee while camping.

General Tips for Making The Perfect Cup of Coffee Outdoors

When boiling your water the optimal temperature when extracting the oils and tastes from coffee beans is around 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Once your water is at a roaring boil you do not want to pour the water immediately on the coffee grounds. This would result in the over-extraction of the beans and create a very bitter drink. Therefore, what you should do is wait a few minutes until all the bubbling has stopped before pouring it onto your beans. By doing this you will have a better tasting smoother cup of coffee.

Another thing to keep in mind when brewing your beans is to pre-infuse your grounds. Chances are, many automatic coffee makers skip this step. By manually pouring your coffee you can “bloom” your coffee. This is when you a little hot water over the grounds to help release any trapped carbon dioxide gas. This is shown as the foam that comes out when you first start your pour. By skipping this step, many automatic brewers effectively make weaker brews because the carbon dioxide repels water and limits the amount of contact the water has with the grounds.