Great ways to make coffee whilst camping.

One of life's greatest joys is a decent cup of camp coffee, surrounded by trees and cool mountain air. We're presenting all the numerous ways to create a nice cup of coffee while camping, from instant to stove top espresso. Outdoor enthusiasts and campers all around the world rely on it for survival. While we are willing to give up a lot while camping, one thing we are not willing to give up is a decent cup of coffee. There are plenty of ways to enjoy a decent brew in the wild, thankfully.

We'll go over a few of the numerous ways to make coffee when camping in this category. We discuss various brewing methods, as well as our favourite camp coffee makers and some useful extras. You'll be ready to make the best cup of camping coffee on your next expedition once you've finished reading this. While each method of coffee brewing has advantages and disadvantages, it will be up to you to pick which one best suits your needs.

Consider the following:

• Dimensions and weight (particularly if backpacking)
• How fast can you make it
• Effortless cleanup

Instant camping coffee:

Instant coffee is great for camping and trekking since it is lightweight, small, easy to brew, and requires almost little clean-up. If you've had bad instant coffee experiences in the past, rest assured that the field of instant coffee has seen a lot of innovation—in the last few years, there has been an explosion of fantastic tasting instant coffees! Anyone who wants a truly fast, hassle-free, impossible-to-screw-up coffee-making experience in the morning, instant is the way to go. However you will be sacrifising on taste.

The new Dog & Gun coffee sachets are exactly 'instant' but they are a lot more convenient than most camping coffees and only require boiling water and a cup. These packet drip filters are ideal for those who don't want to use instant coffee but also don't want to bother with a coffee brewing system. Single-serve pour-overs can be a highly enticing alternative to instant coffee because they come in a small, lightweight box. This is great for folks who want to save space and weight while still getting the heightened pour-over flavour (and don't mind hauling out wet grounds). Single-serving pour-overs are made out of a paper frame and a pre-ground coffee pouch. The frame is stretched out and placed on top of your cup. The pour-over pouch is then carefully filled with boiling water. Take it out and enjoy it.

Filter:

For coffee connoisseurs. Particularly for those who intend to grind their own beans at the campsite. This procedure extracts a lot of flavour from the coffee, which is why it's the prefered way among baristas. Because this procedure takes time, it's better for a group of 2-3 people. Fill a paper, metal or cloth filter halfway with coffee grinds and set it over your cup. Bring the water to a near-boiling temperature before slowly pouring it into the filter in a circular motion. Flow-over requires a kettle that can pour a smooth, constant stream of water without dribbling so we recommend the Pro Nano Jet Boiler.

AeroPress:

This is our prefered method of preparing camp coffee. The Aeropress is a hybrid of a pour-over, a French press, and a pneumatic press that produces extraordinarily rich and smooth coffee. The Aeropress has been our go-to camp coffee maker for the past 5 years thanks to its rapid brew time, incredibly easy clean-up, and small size.

This method is ideal for car campers, vanlife and RVers, and travellers who are serious about their coffee. It's fine for groups of 2-4 people if you have patience because it only brews one cup at a time. It comes with a collapsible stirrer, scoop, and filter holder, all of which can fit inside a coffee cup.

French Press for Camping:

While many people appreciate the simplicity of a French press, the traditional glass carafe isn't built for the rough and tumble life of camping, so leave the glass at home and invest in a sturdy camping-style French press. The French press makes a lot of coffee with little effort, but it uses a lot more (coarse) grinds than other techniques and requires more cleaning than many of the other options. Anyone who appreciates a basic brew process that results in a deep, rich-tasting cup of coffee. This is an excellent choice for small groups of 2-4 people. Method: Place coarse coffee grounds in the bottom of the container, drip a little hot water to "de-gas," fill with hot water, stir, wait 8-10 minutes, then depress the plunger.

Coffee Mugs:

There are quite a few choices when it comes to choosing a quality coffee cup for camping. Most people will often go for the traditional enamel mug. These are light weight and great for a weekend away, however they do no insulate heat very well so it will start off boiling then lose heat very quickly. This is why more people go for the collapsible plastic style mugs like the ones from Hulu. But for long lasting insulation and hotter coffee for longer, stick to the Stanley range of thermis mugs. 

Percolator Coffee for a Stovetop:

For years, camp coffee lovers have relied on the good old-fashioned percolator. A metal tube leads up to a coffee grounds-filled metal basket. The water percolates up the tube and into the basket as it boils. This approach works well for producing a large batch of strong coffee over a camp stove or fire. This brew method can be used for small or big parties, depending on the size of the percolator. This is a fantastic solution for vehicle campers, vanlifers, and RVers. Fill the kettle halfway with water, place a paper filter in the basket (or just use the metal filter), and add the grounds. Boil until the grounds are soft. The top of most percolators has a glass or plastic viewing bubble that allows you to see when the coffee is the right colour.

Coffee Grinders:

Bringing pre-ground coffee is, without a doubt, the most convenient way to make coffee when camping. However, there is a strong case to be made for bringing whole beans and grinding them fresh each morning. Even non-coffee snobs can tell that freshly ground coffee tastes better. Fresh ground is the way to go if you want to get the most out of a high-end or speciality coffee. Also, depending on your brew method, you may need to change the fineness of your coffee. For drip coffee machines, most pre-ground coffee is medium coarse, although you may need it to be finer (for espresso) or coarser (for cappuccino) (for french press). Fortunately, there are a variety of manual coffee grinders on the market that are ideal for incorporating into your camp coffee routine.