12 volt coffee maker

Yep it doesn't get much easier or storable than this: just dump the filter and grounds in the trash and rinse the cup when you are done

Coffee in the morning is one of the most important parts of camping. :)

I tried a 12V coffee maker but it was way too slow, bulky, and had limited capacity. I also use a single plastic filter cone with #2 filters, like this one:



http://www.peets.com/coffee/coffee-equipment-43/brewing-equipment/filtropa-cone-2.html

I prefer the easy cleanup and don't like the fine coffee grounds that a french press leaves behind. The teapot that I use for making coffee comes in handy for so many other things like hot tea, cup-a-soup, instant mac and cheese, etc.

REEEELLY! ....... You have got to have a Dooley and a Diesel to prepare a proper cup of coffee! Ha Ha.

We use an electric "instant" tea pot bought add a local drug store that heats in two min., shuts itself off and use instant coffee. If no power we carry a back-up old stove top percolator and double filter the grounds. My gag reflex is just too strong to drink the grounds ever since my hubby put out a cigarette in my cup thinking it was empty.... it wasn't! LOL

We use a $22 stainless steel percolator and buy the best pre-ground coffee we can. We get a great cup of coffee and it takes no longer than an electric. It is indestructible and takes less space and using the cooktop which runs off the propane which we have in ample supply.

The percolator sitting on the cooktop also requires non of the all too little counter space in the camper when preparing a meal.

Mike Hohnstein wrote:

korbe wrote:
We use a percolator also. Wonder if that basic technology is becoming a lost art?

Some are a little more particular about flavor.

Strange, I actually like perked coffee better. The problem I see with the percolators shown is they are too small, ours says 20 cups on the side. We set it up the night before, I wake up, light the burner, lay back down until it starts perking, turn it down a dab and get dressed, then take the pot outside after about 7 minutes. Yup, sometimes we get it a little chewy, but we'll survive that.

msiminoff wrote:

billtex wrote:
Can someone explain why it is so hard to clean a French Press?

Well, this may be getting a bit off topic from the original post, but…
It's not that cleaning a French press is "hard to do", it's just not as easy as using a drip filter. A French press needs to be washed after use. Even after the bulk of the grounds are dumped out ,the carafe always has some left in it, which means hand-washing in the sink. Given the choice, I'd prefer not to have solids in my grey tank. Furthermore (since I dry-camp) water is a precious resource, so the less dishwashing I need to do, the better.

With the Melita filters, I can put them in my compost bag or just toss them on the campfire in the evening…

Both methods produce great tasting coffee… IMHO, far better than percolating.
-Mark

NEVER wash a coffee pot (or mug)for the best coffee!
To clean the FP we dump the grounds in the trash, swirl an ounce or two of water around the bottom to get any loose grounds and dump that...then its good to go.
I am sure the melita works well also, but I really can't see how the cleanup is any different?

The thing with the cone (and kuerigs-yuk!) is the brew process is too quick. To get the best cup of coffee, you have to steep the grounds for several minutes.

We both agree, percolating = hot water. No matter how I tried, I can't get a good cup of coffee using a percolator.

Anyway, I think it is important to perfect your non-powered coffee making skills if you plan to boondock!

DavidP wrote:
Boil water and use a French Press. Much better than a 12 volt and will make better coffee. We keep one the trailer in case power is out.

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I add my voice to the Coleman stovetop drip coffee maker. Single best piece of camping gear I've ever bought.

We do have an old Revere copper bottom percolator and it served well many years. It resides in a cubby hole in the TC for campfire use. And we've been known to carry a french press from time to time particularly on motorcycle excursions where space is at a real premium.

We do like our coffee.

billtex wrote:
Can someone explain why it is so hard to clean a French Press?

Well, this may be getting a bit off topic from the original post, but…
It's not that cleaning a French press is "hard to do", it's just not as easy as using a drip filter. A French press needs to be washed after use. Even after the bulk of the grounds are dumped out ,the carafe always has some left in it, which means hand-washing in the sink. Given the choice, I'd prefer not to have solids in my grey tank. Furthermore (since I dry-camp) water is a precious resource, so the less dishwashing I need to do, the better.

With the Melita filters, I can put them in my compost bag or just toss them on the campfire in the evening…

Both methods produce great tasting coffee… IMHO, far better than percolating.
-Mark