Im heading to the rubicon soon and will be out there for 3-4 days and wondering the different ways the coffee drinkers get there there fix. I don't care for perkalators. I have seen some gas powered Coleman brewers any one have any experience with 12v brewers? I need something small

 

Might not be your thing but have you tried some of the cold coffee drinks? I hear some are really good. Not a coffee drinker but will keep an eye out when looking at camping/auto magazines and will ask around.

 

Glad to help ya out, I know the feeling. When camping I boil water on the fire so just need a metal pot with lid and handle. For 12 volt, I've tried a few different kettles, this one works reliably, is cheaper than others that fall apart, and I store it under the seat Amazon.com: Roadpro 12V Hot Pot, 20 oz.: Automotive

It does take a while to boil when full (3 cups) so start it early and go back in about 20 minutes. I use the instant coffee sachets, Starbucks Via or Nestlé 1cup, because they taste better than instant ground roast coffee.

A tip is to only boil water in it, then mix in the coffee later in the cup. Saves washing the kettle, no residual smell, and supposedly keeps the element in better shape.

 

Get a jet boil- boil your water, turn it off and let it sit for 30 seconds, pour the water into a french press. Let it sit for 3 minutes, press and pour.

I use a French Press for my coffee just about every day. Quick, super easy, and I think it makes the best cup of coffee.

Best of all, they are very small and require no power- perfect for backpacking or roadtrips.

 

Depends on how 'snobby' you are with your coffee. When traveling ultra-light, I've used instant coffee, and put enough cream and sugar in it that the actual coffee flavor is irrelevant.

Don't have any experience with 12v personally, but I would think your local truck stop would be a good place to start. A lot of truck drivers have coffee maker in their cab.

The french press is also a good option if you are already taking something that will boil water.

 

Great ideas Thank you. Any body with 12v brewers

 

If you REALLY want good coffee, boil your water in a camp kettle, grind your beans in a manual grinder, and brew up in a french press. I do the same when I'm working out of an office trailer (epsresso machine at home) and your will get first-rate coffee this way if you have good beans. Better than what you'll get out of a coffee brewer.

The quick 'n dirty option is Starbucks Via packets. Boil your water, mix it in the cup, and call it good.

 

This is the same thing I do! And it works great. There is no better way to do coffee then in a French press.

 

Bring whole beans
Bring a portable hand grinder
Heat water over campfire
Fill cup with hand-ground coffee and hot water
Enjoy

If you're worried about grounds floating to the top, a rough grind typically mitigates that. Otherwise, you can bring a french press... but that is a bit too much for camping, in my mind. Rough it, suck down some coffee grounds.

 

I X3 the French Press. All you need is hot water. I always use this while camping and at home. It is very compact, I put the coffee in a baggy and put it inside the press for travel.

the jet boil setup is nice and compact (made for backpacking), not sure if I would use it in the car while solo tho. The problem with 12v pots is that they are all cheap made and take forever to boil water.