Is there anything better than crawling out of your tent on a cool morning to find a hot cup of coffee waiting for you? Leaving a warm and cozy sleeping bag is much easier when you know you're starting your day with your favorite caffeinated beverage.
For true coffee connoisseurs, it doesn't matter whether they're at home or at a campsite, they still need to get their morning fix — and many are willing to go to great lengths to get it (us included).
What to consider when shopping for a camp coffee makerSelecting the right camp coffee maker for use at the campsite isn't as easy as you might think. While there are plenty of available options, there are also quite a few variables to consider before buying.
For instance, the model you take with you on a backpacking trip is likely to be very different than what you'd use car camping. You'll also want to consider how many people you're traveling with, as well as the size and weight of the coffee maker in question.
Because coffee is such a universally loved drink, there are plenty of outdoor gear manufacturers with coffee makers designed specifically with campers in mind. The best of these models take into account portability, ease of use, speed, efficiency, and a number of other factors. As a result, no matter how much coffee you drink in a day, there's a good chance someone makes a model perfect for you and your crew.
We've taken a look at some of the very best camping coffee makers currently available and put them through their paces. Following exhaustive research — AKA drinking a lot of coffee — we've determined which ones are best suited for use in the backcountry. Here are our picks for the coffee maker you'll want with you the next time you hit the trail.
Here are the best camping coffee makers:Updated on 6/10/2020 by Rick Stella: Updated the intro to include a section on what to consider when shopping, checked the availability of each pick, and updated the prices, links, and formatting throughout.