Coleman 5008C700T Camping Coffeemaker, Black

Why cart this awkward contraption around when you can just pick up a Melitta cone and make your coffee straight into your cup or a thermal carafe? For me, camping is about simplifying, and choosing gear that multi-tasks--not duplicating the majority of my household appliances or lugging along more stuff to clean.

This coffee pot made a big hit with the adults on our Boy Scout troop campout in October. We actually had great tasting coffee in record time compared to our old camp percolator. We were actually able to make two pots in less time than it would have taken for one with the percolator. It was also great to heat water for hot chocolate and oatmeal! Not for a backpacking trip, however as it is pretty bulky. I will probably also purchase the cloth carrying case soon to keep it protected.

Works well - in fact, just like a regular coffee maker, except over a stove burner instead of being plugged in. However, It seems to be considerably slower than the plug-in type of maker.

This Coleman drip coffeemaker is the ultimate indulgence for those who love to make coffee outdoors. Why sacrifice the quality of your coffee on a camping trip? If you love camping and you love coffee, get this maker...forget any other method (unless, of course, you absolutely don't have the room such as when backpacking or you have electric available at your campsite).

This appliance looks to be made by Mr Coffee for Coleman because Mr Coffee carafes do fit (I've since learned the corporation that owns Coleman owns Mr Coffee). The machine uses round basket paper filters, and it's somewhat slower than a home unit, but it will make up to ten cups. One caution here: be sure to keep the handle on the carafe pointing straight out the front when brewing; if it's hanging out toward the side, the handle will get hot and it could melt if your burner is turned way up.

I've also used this coffeemaker on a gas range during a power outage and it worked just fine.

Love coffee...love life in the great outdoors...Coleman helps you get there. Enjoy!