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Camping is one of the most fun and rewarding outdoor activities there is. Gathering friends and family and spending a night or two in the great outdoors is the perfect vacation from our hectic lives, and one of the most enjoyable parts of camping is waking up early to the start of a new day. If you, like many people, need a cup or two of coffee to get going, you'll need a camping coffee maker to travel with.
Making coffee while camping is a bit more of a challenge than making it at home. You need a coffee maker that is portable and cleans easily. You also want great tasting coffee, of course. How do you find a quality camping coffee maker, then? There are many different types and models to choose from. Percolaters, simple coffee pots, and even camping espresso machines are all available from many sources including on the web, Wal-Mart, and places like REI. Here are a few good choices.
 This Coleman coffee maker is designed to be used with a camp stove, but you can use it whereever you have hot water. It can brew up to 10 cups of coffee or other hot drinks like tea or cocoa. The quality is the same as a drip coffee maker like you use at home, the coffee tastes great. This is an example of a drip camping coffee maker, but there are other models available.
If you're into fancier types of coffee, you can make those while camping, too. French press coffee makers can be easily used while camping. Just be careful with the glass parts -- you'll have to pack those carefully to avoid breaking. As long as you have hot water, you can use your french press to brew a great tasting cup of coffee. Camping espresso makers are available from several sources. These are well suited to camping since many espresso and cappuccino makers are just metal pots you can put on a fire. They clean easily, and small models are available. You can mix your coffee with milk for a refreshing drink, or drink it straight up.
 Here is a percolator camping coffee pot. This one holds 14 cups and is made of enamelware. This is a simple way to make coffee and might be very appealing to campers. A very sturdy coffee pot, this one will hold up to the rigors of travling and camping. Plus, not having many parts means that it's easy to clean by rinsing it in some water. You could even clean it in the river if you had to. You can put this percolater directly in your fire, or on a camping stove. The quality design of this product means that it will last you many years to come.
When purchasing a camping coffee maker, pay attention to quality. Being outdoors and in the elements means that your camping coffee pot will get more wear and tear than a home coffee maker. Also, be sure to shop around and read reviews from owners before deciding on a coffee maker. That way you'll be happier with your purchase. Finally, make sure that you have all necessary accessories like coffee filters and spoons before you go camping.
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