How to Make Coffee While Camping (For People Who Truly Love Good Coffee)

published on July 03, 2025 — by Marc-Alexandre Emond-Boisjoly — 10 mins of reading —


A crackling fire. The scent of pine trees warmed by dawn. And in the palm of your hands, a cup of brewed coffee, warm and comforting. Making coffee on a camping trip is more than just a gesture - it's a ritual.

An uncompromising taste of adventure

In the wilderness, between lake and peak, you might be content with a lukewarm instant coffee. But some people know that even out there, in the middle of nowhere, it's possible to make a really good coffee - precise, rich, balanced.

So how do you make coffee when you're camping, when you love strong, brewed coffee, coffee that tells a story?
Here's a roundup of the best methods, from the most minimalist to the most immersive.

Aeropress avec le café de 94 celcius torréfacteur de Montréal

1. Aeropress - precision in motion

Why we love it

Aeropress is compact, robust and easy to clean. It delivers a dense, bitter-free filter coffee, even with hot water not perfectly controlled. Perfect for those who want to travel light, but without sacrificing quality.

What you need

  • Aeropress (with paper or metal filters)
  • Medium-fine ground coffee
  • Hot water (around 85-90°C)
  • A cup and a spoon

How to make coffee with an Aeropress

  1. Boil water.
  2. Rinse the filter in the filter holder with a little hot water.
  3. Add 15-17g of ground coffee to the chamber.
  4. Slowly pour in 220ml hot water.
  5. Stir, insert plunger, wait 1 minute.
  6. Press slowly. That's all there is to it.

💡 Reverse versionideal for a longer, fuller-bodied infusion.

2. Percolator - the campfire tradition

The essence of camping coffee

The percolator coffee maker evokes rustic mornings, the silence of the forest, stories around the fire. Even today, it remains a symbol of camping coffee.

What you need

  • Metal percolator with integrated filter holder
  • Coarse ground coffee (piston-type)
  • Heat source (stove or wood fire)

How to make a coffee percolator while camping

  1. Fill the base with water, preferably already hot (up to the valve).
  2. Add coffee grounds to the filter (1 tablespoon per cup).
  3. Assemble the coffee maker and place it on the stove.
  4. When it percolates, reduce the heat.
  5. Infuse for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on desired intensity.
  6. Remove, let stand. Serve your cup of coffee by the lake. Like MiiR's magnificent camp mug, for example.

💡 BoardAvoid excessive boiling, which gives a bitter taste.

Dwell Dripper Jaune 94 celcius

3. Pour-over - minimalism and clarity

The V60 - for precision enthusiasts

Lightweight, elegant and efficient, the V60 is one of our most popular filter holders. It delivers clean, floral, balanced extraction.

What you need

  • V60 (plastic, metal or ceramic)
  • Conical paper filter
  • Medium ground coffee
  • Hot water (approx. 90°C)
  • Stable container

Making filter coffee with a V60

  1. Rinse filter with hot water.
  2. Add 15g of ground coffee.
  3. Pour in 30g water for pre-infusion (30 sec).
  4. Then slowly add the rest of the water (up to 250ml). In three equal instalments
  5. Leave to drain. The coffee is ready. Brewing time is about 3 minutes.

The Dwell Dripper - reinventing the pour-over for travel

Visit Dwell Dripper is a collapsible filter holder made from soft silicone. Lightweight and unbreakable, it fits easily into a bag or suitcase. It makes clean, aromatic filter coffee, even in the middle of the woods.

Use

  1. Unfold dripper, insert filter.
  2. Add 15g of ground coffee.
  3. Pour in hot water slowly, in two or three stages.
  4. Leave to infuse and enjoy.

💡 TipThe Dwell fits almost any cup.

4. Piston coffee maker - gentle extraction

The French Press is ideal for brewing textured, enveloping coffee. Once the hot water has been poured in, leave to brew for 4 minutes, then press the plunger slowly.
Minimal materials, maximum taste. A perfect solution for the end of the day at camp.

5. Instant coffee - revisited version

When every gram counts, instant coffee can save the day. Some specialty soluble coffees offer a clean, well-balanced taste. Just add hot water... and embrace the simplicity of the moment.

Bonus: the Italian camping coffee maker

If you like your coffee strong and intense, the Italian coffee maker (Moka) is a viable camping option. It requires a stable fire and good attention to temperature, but offers great depth. Use a fine grind and remove from the heat as soon as extraction is complete.

Conclusion - explore, infuse, savour

Making coffee while campingis to explore differently. It means refusing to compromise between mobility and excellence. Whether you opt for a percolator, a plunger coffee maker, a V60 or a Dwell DripperThe important thing is the intention: to prepare coffee as a gesture of harmony, a suspended moment.

Want to bring some exceptional grains on your next trip?
Discover our coffees designed to reveal their character - even away from it all.

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