Are you a coffee lover! Me too! And just because I’m travelling, backpacking or camping I don’t sacrifice having a good coffee.
Yes, I buy a coffee from a cafe, but that can become expensive if I buy them a few times a day. If you love your coffee like I do, there are ways to make a decent coffee if you travel with a portable coffee maker. And I’ve tried a few so I get the perfect cup.
So whether you’re heading on a road trip, taking out your caravan, having a weekend away or venturing into the wilderness – here is some brewing inspiration. And, they won’t cost you thousands!
Ways to make coffee when Travelling, Backpacking or Camping
I have found the main ways to make a coffee while travelling, backpacking or camping is:
- Over a flame on the camp stove or as we like to say in Australia ‘boil your billy’.
- On a gas camping stove
- Heating water in an electric kettle
- Coffee maker
Great Coffee Makers to Take Travelling
Here’s some coffee making options to take on the road with you.
Collapsable Travel Electric Kettle
Having a small kettle lets you boil water to make a coffee. Suitable to make instant, filter coffee or plunger coffee. This is a great travel companion if you love coffee.
Metal Coffee Filter
This portable stainless steel reusable coffee filter allows you to pour water over your instant coffee or ground coffee. Coffee drips through into your cup below. So easy to carry and clean while travelling, backpacking or camping.
Portable French Press
A portable French press makes great coffee. Working similar to a glass container with plunger, it is made from strong metal that will keep you in caffeine for all your travels, backpacking or camping adventures. Also great for making a cup of tea from loose leave tea.
Stove Top Kettle
Heat the water in this kettle over open fire or on a gas camping stove. Once heated, make your coffee by adding to instant coffee or pouring water through a coffee filter.
Stovetop Espresso Maker
Like your Espresso? Then you will love this portable stovetop Espresso maker. Designed to work seamlessly on all stovetop types, including gas, electric, and induction cooktops making it great for travelling, backpacking and camping.
Wacaco Minipresso
I have this coffee maker that I take on my travels. It makes one great cup of coffee at a time. And is quite easy to use and clean.
Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
Like your pod coffee – then you will like this single serve pod coffee maker. It’s lightweight and doesn’t take up much room in your travel, backpacking or camping gear.
Brewing Coffee Maker
If you are travelling in a van with other people, or just love your coffee you might be interested in this 12-cup drip coffee maker.
Insulated Coffee Mug
When sitting outside in the wild enjoying the view by the campfire, you will want to keep you coffee hot so consider having an insulated coffee mug.
Are You Ready to Enjoy A Coffee?

