How to Make Coffee While Camping: 9 Ways to Brew in the Backcountry

There are as many ways to make coffee while camping as there are ways to go camping, but whether you're motocamping, car camping, or backpacking, one thing remains the same: nothing beats a delicious cup of coffee by the campfire first thing in the morning.
We've gathered some of the easiest ways to make coffee while camping into one comprehensive guide to help those of you wondering how to make coffee while camping figure out which option works best for you.
Nerd Note: IF you want all the nitty gritty details about making coffee, check out the blog post on Fireside Chat: motocampnerd.com/blogs/firesi...
Camping coffee options in this video:
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UST Flexware Coffee Drip: motocampnerd.com/products/ust...
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Jetboil Flash Java Kit: motocampnerd.com/products/jet...
Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Maker: motocampnerd.com/products/aer...
Wacaco Nanopresso: motocampnerd.com/products/wac...
GSI MiniEspresso Set: motocampnerd.com/products/gsi...
Gear Up Blend Coffee: motocampnerd.com/products/gea...
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Nerd Note: IF you want all the nitty gritty details about making coffee, check out the blog post on Fireside Chat: motocampnerd.com/blogs/fireside-chat/whats-the-best-coffee-maker-for-motorcycle-camping

[@Dr0ctagonapus5]

The most important meal of the day!

[@MotoCampNerd]

YES!

[@matthewpeterson3329]

I bought some survival food from My Patriot Supply (IMO, the best tasting and best deal on disaster readiness food), and it came with a sample pouch of Franklin's Instant Coffee. The stuff is GOOD!!! Since then, I have bought many pouches of Franklin's, which I keep in my ride gear along with a small thermos, specifically for making coffee any time I am boiling water for meals. It stays warm enough to drink 8 hours later, which is super handy in the morning if you are the type to get up, pack up, and move on. I hope this hint serves you guys well. Great video!

[@vanman724]

Im just impressed you take a table and chair moto camping! Nice.

[@NeoMK]

I picked mine up on Temu. Super cheap chair and table. Lightweight aluminum and good quality for a table and chair. Bout $35 for both.

[@Dalton5042]

That GSI mini presso is neat! I just picked up the Aeropress go a couple weeks ago though (love my full sized aeropress)

[@Mdviousdt]

If you’re okay with cold coffee in the morning, a container like a Nalgene filled with grounds and water to let sit overnight will turn out pretty good. It’s basically cold brew cowboy coffee. Just be aware it could also freeze, leaving you with one less container and no coffee. Extra tip: Fill the container with coffee and water and put it on the bike while riding. All the sloshing helps the brew.

[@MotoCampNerd]

Exactly! Even just a water bottle from the store. I've done this a couple of times, got mixed results, but it works!

[@Mdviousdt]

@@MotoCampNerd Helps when you have a bike with limited real estate. I usually do not carry any fuels with me aside from gasoline and charcoal.

[@fairwind8222]

I miss “Jolt cola”

[@aarongibson7090]

I do too

[@Scott___T]

All the sugar and twice the caffeine!

[@RonTG_MediaArts]

nice review im going to use some of your ideas on my own reviews, but not as voluminous, LOL. thanks for the review. RIR

[@gullyfoyle-uf6fr]

Nice - thanks! I've use the Stanley french press for decades. I was recently gifted a stanley travel mug with french press built in - I find this good for the 'on-the-road' cup. Baking Soda is good for getting coffee taste out of stainless... let it soak.

[@bryrickshillam3403]

I typically will also grind my coffee even though I am camping. Nice and fresh! Then a pour over. Yum!

[@MotoCampNerd]

Nerd Ben's preferred way as well. Dork Ben likes the French press.

[@wanderlpnw]

I've been using a Moka Pot. It's pretty good. I'd say between espresso and coffee, but a little different.

[@MotoCampNerd]

I've yet to perfect the Moka Pot. It's fun to brew with but trying to get the right type of coffee has been my struggle.

[@checkingreality]

I bought a Stanley (before they were cool with the soccer moms) French Press years ago. Her two wheels before she went full time made excellent camping videos that inspired you to go tent camping. She had one, it was at a great price and I dont need a $150 jet boil to heat it up.

[@MotoCampNerd]

I started with a Stanley years ago and still have it. One of my favorite and best cook setups!

[@advredbikes]

Thanks Ben for that awesome video always loved the jet. Boil French press. I think that would suit me really well. Awesome video I did get a kick out of your espresso Italian set up great content keep it coming.

[@MyADV360]

I've tried everyone of those options except the Nanopresso and the Minipresso (which i probably wouldn't bring to a group camp, maybe solo camping 😅) and for me, the Aeropress makes the best tasting coffee of all.

[@MyADV360]

I say that, and now I'm at MCN considering the GSI Minipresso 😮😅

[@DorkintheRoad]

@@MyADV360Man please get one but record what happens in camp when you bust it out.

[@MyADV360]

@@DorkintheRoad pinkies up!

[@punchbuggyyellow7097]

The GSI MiniEspresso looks good, but I'm wondering if you can use it to steam milk too for a latte or flat white. It may seem pretentious in the US, but it looks like it would be the bare minimum for a proper coffee here in Australia. In fact it'd probably pay for itself in one morning at a campground for the entrepreneur.

[@ttrytten]

Starbucks Instant

[@MotoCampNerd]

I've tried them and thought they were terrible, maybe I got the wrong style?

[@ttrytten]

Personal choice for sure. Good review though of the options.

[@karlfonner7589]

@@MotoCampNerd you just forgot to add the Baileys or Kahlúa

[@austonlopez4270]

love the videos. (your barn door is open)

[@jonr3891]

Hmm. Pretty sure we don't need yet another How to Make Coffee While Camping video...