Camp Coffee

Camp Coffee: 5 Ways to Brew Great Coffee Outdoors

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Good coffee tastes even better at a trailhead at sunrise. Here are five methods, from ultralight to car-camping luxury.

1. Pour-over

Light and simple: a dripper, a filter, and hot water. Pour slowly in stages for an even brew.

Collapsible pour-over dripper

Packs flat and weighs very little.

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2. AeroPress

Fast, forgiving, durable, and easy to clean — a camp favorite.

AeroPress Go

The travel version packs into its own mug.

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3. French press

Brew for a group with no paper filters. A travel press doubles as a mug.

Travel French press

Look for an insulated, unbreakable body.

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4. Percolator

Old-school campfire coffee. Keep the heat moderate to avoid bitterness.

Camping percolator

Classic stovetop/campfire brewer.

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5. Cowboy coffee

Just a pot, grounds, and water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, add coarse grounds, steep a few minutes, and settle the grounds with a splash of cold water.

Don't forget the grinder

Fresh-ground beans make the biggest difference.

Hand coffee grinder

A burr hand grinder gives a consistent grind without power.

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Backpacking stove and kettle

Boil water fast; a gooseneck kettle helps with pour-over.

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