There are (seemingly) a million ways to brew coffee - espresso makers, percolators, presses, boilers, and fancy complicated contraptions. When it comes to making coffee in the backcountry, it can feel like there are still too many options to narrow down. We made this guide to help you find your perfect backcountry coffee apparatus - so you can get out and get caffeinated without any hassle.ย
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COLLAPSIBLE JAVADRIP
The drip cone is a coffee brewing staple, but we reinvented it to fit the needs of a backpacker. Theย Collapsible JavaDripย is, as you might have guessed, completely collapsible; silicone cone rests inside its storage lid to sit at only 1in tall when stowed. Pop-out the cone and use any #4 filter to easily brew the perfect cup of drip coffee - sturdy platform suspends the cone above your trusty backpacking mug to drip, drip away. Get the JavaDrip on itโs own or with theย Gourmet Pourover Setย alongside ourย handheld coffee grinderย for the gourmet experience.
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COFFEE ROCKET
This newfangled drip coffee maker will surprise you with its speed, clever design, and dang good tasting coffee. Theย Coffee Rocketย is perfect for solo travelers who desire a quick and strong brew before packing up their tent and hitting the trail. Hopper separates from filter body for easy travel, and ground are kept neatly secured in the grounds cup until you dispose of them to prevent messes in your pack.ย
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JAVAPRESS
We canโt forget about the french press when talking about camp coffee - and for larger groups or heavy coffee drinkers, ourย 30oz JavaPressย is the perfect match. Weighing less than a pound, the Javapressโ soft handle clips to the outside of your pack with ease and doesnโt weigh you down. If you crave the rich taste of cafรฉ french press when youโre miles away from civilization, try the JavaPress for a quick and delicious solution.
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ULTRALIGHT JAVADRIP
For those ultralighters out there, you canโt get lighter than theย Ultralight JavaDrip. Clocking in at .02lbs, this mesh drip cone leaves a minimized footprint in your pack while maximizing brew flavor. The signature orange feet clip sturdily onto your cup and hold the mesh cone above your hot coffee. Drop your grounds in the cone, pour over with boiling water, and let it brew. No filter required.
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MINIESPRESSO SET
Perhaps you enjoy the finer things in life more than you care about winning โlightest packโ or โfastest mile.โ If thatโs you, may we present: the Miniespresso. Available inย 1 cupย (for soloists) orย 4 cupย (for groups or soloists who require a hefty pick-me-up), the Miniespresso set is the easiest way to brew yourself a hot, strong cup of espresso no matter where the trail takes you. Fill the base with water, the filter funnel with coffee grounds, and place over your stove. In just minutes your cup will be filled with delicious espresso and youโll be a happy, awake camper.ย
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When it comes to backpacking coffee, we donโt mess around. Try out your new favorite backcountry coffee system and let us know how it goes! Happy trails, coffee people.
