Camping Kettle
Brewing Coffee Outdoors
If you are a coffee lover, you know that nothing beats using a French press when creating the best tasting cup of coffee. This is true even when you are outdoors. Basically, all you need would be coffee ground, hot water and of course, your French press. Although there are some disadvantages with having to use a French press outdoors since it can be bulky, there are ones that are lighter and shatter resistant.
Anyway, the details of how you want your coffee would vary, but essentially the procedure is the same. The ground coffee is placed in the bottom and then hot water is carefully poured in and stirred. You let the water mix in with the coffee grounds for a couple of minutes and then you use the plunger to push down the coffee grounds before pouring yourself a cup.
If you simply cannot live without coffee and will be gone for several days, you might want to bring along a manual grinder as well as whole beans so that you can enjoy having a fresh cup each day on your camping trip.
You will need coarse grounds if you have a percolator, and have it between 1 and 1 ½ tablespoons of coffee for every ounce of water. You simply let it perk up until you get that nice dark brown color. If you want it a bit darker and stronger, then you can just let it go on for longer.
There are many traditional ways that you can have your coffee while outdoors. You simply have to choose and make one according to your liking. Here are some ways that you can try out and they do work to a certain extent.
Get a camping kettle and boil two quarts of water, then take about two hands full of ground coffee. It’s not an exact science so you can estimate it according to how strong you prefer your brew to be. Leave it alone for about four minutes and then pour in a small amount of cold water to help the grounds settle. Then slowly pour your coffee into a cup keeping the grounds off as much as possible.
Another way for you to brew your coffee would be to place six teaspoons of grounds in a cup with three pints of cold water. Place the pot on top of the fire and then heat it up until it starts boiling. Take it away from the fire and let it sit for several minutes. Pour in a small amount of cold water so that you can let the grounds settle. This will give you about six cups of coffee to enjoy.
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Coleman 14-Cup Coffee Enamelware Percolator (Blue)
If you want a percolator that will help you with all your brewing needs, then try this one. This Coleman is a great piece that’s definitely well thought of and built. Its construction is superb. You can expect an aluminum stem and basket. The perk knob is made from clear glass, sealed tightly with a gasket in the lid letting you easily check the color of the coffee. You can certainly enjoy a great amount of brewing with this great percolator.
GSI Outdoor Halulite Tea Kettle - 1qt
You can use this great GSI tea kettle for all your camping needs. It is made from Halulite, which is a tough anodized alloy, but very lightweight like titanium. You can expect this little kettle to conduct heat effectively, much better than the WWII kettle that you have. You can expect this kettle to withstand any hard labor from dents to scratches. You don’t even have to worry about burning yourself when pouring yourself a cup of coffee since it has heat resistant handles for your comfort.
MSR Titan Kettle
This little kettle is so flexible that you can even use it as a cup, pot, or bowl. It is made from very durable but at the same time lightweight, titanium. It can hold up to .85 liters of water and is fitted with a secured lid so you are assured of having a drip free drink every time you use it.
12 Cup Perk
If you want a great cup of coffee to perk you up in the morning while you are camping outdoors, then you better have this cup along with you. It’s a full sized cup that is perfect for coffee or for use inside stoves or burners. You can expect a glossy aluminum finish with a tough and reliable wire bail handle as well as lifter handle.
Optimus Terra Kettle
This is the perfect kettle to bring along in all your camping trips. It is portable and super lightweight since it’s made from aluminum. You can certainly enjoy a cup of your warm coffee as you wake up in the fresh, outdoor air. Drinking coffee or tea will never be the same without this kettle. This little Optimus kettle is easy to store and keep as you head off to your next adventure.
