Do you love camping trips but can’t go without your morning cup of coffee? Or maybe you’re an experienced camper who wants to know how to make coffee while camping without fire. No matter what your experience level is, this article is for you! We’ll discuss the different methods for making coffee while camping without an open flame so that you can stay caffeinated all day long.
Using a Camping Stove to Make Coffee
If you’re not able to have a campfire in your camping spot, you can use a camping stove that’s propane-powered and very safe to operate. Then, all you need is a pot with a lid to make your coffee.
Fill the pot with water and place it on the stove. Place the desired amount of ground coffee into the pot. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat and let simmer for three minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for an additional four minutes. Stir well to ensure that the coffee grounds aren’t clumped together. Using the pot’s lid to strain the coffee, pour the coffee into a cup and enjoy!
Another option is to bring a coffee percolator and put that on your camping stove to heat up. Fill the bottom of the percolator with water and place it on the stove. Place the desired amount of ground coffee into the strainer cup. Assemble the two halves of the percolator, and put it on the stove over high heat. Once the coffee starts to come out the top of the pipe in the middle, wait about 30 seconds and turn off the heat.
Make Cold Brew Coffee While Camping
If you have neither flame nor electricity at your campsite, you can still make cold brew coffee. To do this, you will need a jar with a lid, a mason jar works well for this, a small cold brew strainer bag, and your coffee grounds.
Fill your cold brew strainer bag with the coffee grounds, and place it into the jar. Next, fill the jar up about two-thirds of the way with cold water. Finally, place the lid back on the jar tightly and shake vigorously for about 3-4 minutes. After shaking, put the jar into your cooler or refrigerator to let it sit for 12-24 hours. Once the time is up, you can remove the strainer bag and enjoy your cold brew coffee!
Use an Electric Kettle to Boil Water
If you have electricity, then you’re in luck. You should be able to use an electric kettle to boil the water for your coffee. The only downside is that you might not have a plug nearby, so make sure to bring an extension cord for the kettle.
All you need to do is fill your electric kettle up with water and turn it on to heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, and you could use something like a pour-over filter to allow you to pour the hot water over the coffee grounds and have it drip into the cup below. This method is straightforward, doesn’t create a big mess, and it’s a fast way to make a cup of coffee.
Use an Aeropress or Manual Espresso Machine
Lastly, if you prefer, you could use something like an Aeropress, or one of the many manual espresso machines on the market, to make a cup of coffee. These devices are small and lightweight, easy to pack in your backpack or car for camping trips, and some don’t require electricity!
To use an Aeropress, you will need hot water heated up on your stovetop or using one of the above methods. Once heated, add it to the Aeropress and the coffee grounds. You’ll quickly get a nice cup of espresso that you can enjoy!
Conclusion
Whether you’re camping or not, this article is for you! We’ve discussed how to make coffee while camping without an open flame. Whether your preference is espresso-style coffee with a manual espresso machine like the Aeropress, a cold brew made in a jar, or simply using hot water from an electric kettle at home (or on your camp stove!), there’s no need to go without caffeine when outdoors.
Be sure to bring these tips into account next time you head out for some outdoor adventure and enjoy that cup of joe!
