There are few people in the world who can survive a single day without their morning jolt, whether it comes in the form of coffee or tea, and that goes especially for camping trips. While some may be okay with the gritty delight that is cowboy coffee, outdoor gear manufacturers are getting pretty clever with solutions for getting your fix easily and efficiently, leaving little mess or waste behind. Here are just a few great options from the shelves of SunnySports that will help you get your caffeine buzz on in the outdoors and ready to take on the day’s activities.
MSR MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter – $16.95
If your outdoor cooking skills don’t extend much further than boiling water, you’re a perfect candidate for MSR’s MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter. Designed to fit right inside your mug, this sturdy mesh filter will brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea with the most minimal of efforts. Simply spoon coffee grounds or loose leaf tea into the MugMate and place inside your mug. There are plastic tabs on either side to suspend the filter above the bottom of your mug, but the filter does come with a cap to keep the grounds from escaping if you have an especially large mug. Pour boiling water over the open filter, allow to steep for a few minutes, and you’re ready to rock!
GSI Outdoors Commuter Java Press – $22.95
For those who prefer an efficient, all-inclusive method that brews your brew on the go, check out the Commuter Java Press from GSI Outdoors. This awesome coffee press is comprised of a 15 oz double-walled polyurethane mug,removable insulated neoprene sleeve, removable non-slip base, sealable lid with attachment loop, and a polyurethane insert with mesh bottom that serves as the press. Start by spooning in coffee or tea into the mug, and fill halfway with boiling water. Stir and allow to settle for a minute, and then screw the lid onto the press component and slowly push into the mug. Once fully inserted, you can take off the lid and add cream, sugar, honey, or spices to make a custom brew that Starbucks could never replicate. Available in 4 colors.
Snow Peak Titanium Cafe Latte Set – $109.95 FREE SHIPPING!
Just because you’re camping is no reason to skimp on life’s little luxuries, which is exactly what the Snow Peak Titanium Cafe Latte Set is made for. Yes, you can drink your coffee and your foam too with this handy set that includes a coffee press and a milk foamer, both of which can be used with a compact camp stove or an open flame to heat their contents. Brew your grounds or leaves in the coffee press and simply press the plunger down to serve. When you’re ready for some foam, bring your milk or milk substitute to a boil, allow to sit for one minute and stir. Then drop the milk plunger into the mug, pump the knob for 30 seconds, remove the plunger and you’ve got the perfect milk foam mixture that will taste like you’re right at home, but with much better scenery. The complete set packs into its own sturdy nylon bag with roll-down top and buckle closure for easy transport and storage.
