5 Best Camping Percolators in 2021

There is nothing like waking up to the sound of a percolator warming on the flame in the morning, and that first whiff of coffee gives you that boost to start your day.

Nobody should have to miss out on good coffee while camping or hiking. That’s why I assigned myself the mission of finding the best camping percolator. The result of that is this list; I managed to narrow it down to just five.

Every single one of these products has great features, and I’ll let you in on what they are as we go through them. As always, I’ll give you my honest opinion if I had any issues out in the field. Let’s get started.

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Best Camping Percolators – Top 5

#1 Stansport Enamel Percolator

This percolator by Stansport is available in white or blue and is made out of high-quality stainless steel. They are double glazed with kiln-hardened enamel to prevent chips and scratches.

Everything has a stainless-steel rim, giving it a very nice rustic-style look, while also providing durability.

The material it’s made out of also makes it really easy to keep clean.

What makes these percolators unique is that they are tough enough to be used out in the wilderness, and stylish enough to use at home as well. I really like that about this one.

You get four 12-ounce mugs included with the eight-cup percolator.

This camp stove percolator is very lightweight and ideal for family camping and home use.

With a percolator, you can make ‘traditional’ coffee that is as good as it gets because they brew stronger coffee than drip machines. It is recommended to use course grounds like light or medium roast coffee for the best results.

You can place this percolator coffee pot over any campfire, stovetop, or propane stove, and the pot does have a cool touch bail, and an easy pour handle and spout.

Percolators also give you complete control over the brewing process because you can adjust everything – the coffee-to-water ratio, the brewing heat, and exactly how light or strong you want your coffee to be.

It’s completely free from plastic so you don’t have to worry about that bad taste your coffee, and so that makes this one of the healthier options to choose from. It isn’t dishwasher friendly, so you do have to wash it by hand.

Most percolators have something like a glass knob on the pot’s lid so that you can watch your coffee as it brews, but this one doesn’t have that, unfortunately.

Since it is made out of metal do be careful when using it because the body obviously gets very hot and you need to use mittens.

#2 Coleman Percolator

This percolator for camping by Coleman is made out of stainless steel and can hold up to 12 cups of coffee. It measures at about (L x W x H) 6.42 x 8.58 x 9.49 inches and weighs around 1kg.

Stainless steel is easy to keep clean and resists corrosion so that it lasts long. This part is really important because camping percolators get exposed to rain, dust, and mud which can all cause rust – so it’s great that you don’t have to worry about any of that with this one.

It’s also flavor-resistant so that your coffee will always taste fresh no matter how many times you use the pot.

It’s so lightweight that it won’t weigh you down, and is easy to pack when it’s time to go camping or hiking. It’s also durable enough for regular outdoor use, and brews coffee quickly on a camping stove, grill, or other heat sources.

You have all of the equipment that you need included with the percolator; the base, tube, basket, basket lid, and pot lid.

With this campfire percolator, you can brew up enough coffee for everyone in one go thanks to its capacity, even if you’re in a large group. It’s so nice not having to make multiple brews.

The convenient side handle helps make pouring comfortable, smooth, and effortless.

There’s a replaceable glass knob on the top of the percolator so that you can keep an eye on your coffee as it brews. It’s really great that it’s made of glass and not plastic. Though this means that it can break if you twist it too tightly, which is why it’s replaceable.

Even though it’s not essential, cups/mugs are not included. Most people already have some that are for camping, but it’s always nice to have a complete set as well. More often than not, sets nest together so that they’re even more compact when packed.

The only thing that I really don’t like is the fact that there isn’t any heat resistant material for the handle. Just like with the cups, campers usually have some sort of cloth to hold the handle, but it would’ve been nice to have that feature for extra protection.