How to make the perfect travel coffee

Whether you’re out on an overnight camping trip, hiking to the top of Devil’s Peak for a dawn brew or simply very particular about your coffee even when staying in an Airbnb, we know that for many coffee is as much a ritual as functional caffeine fuel for the body.

If you’re the adventure type, getting the right gear and coffee grinds to those remote adventure spots (and then brewing a proper cuppa) takes some doing. Those who have been doing it for years – who take it seriously – have got it dialled close to art. Read on to learn more about their gear.

Storage

Your coffee ritual should not be a mission. There should not be any rummaging around to find the grind and then looking for the Moka Pot, only to realise you misplaced your mug after the last cup. Store all your coffee-making paraphernalia conveniently, neatly, and safely in a Front Runner Wolf Pack Pro with Storage Box Foam Dividers. The Wolf Pack Pro is water and dust-proof, which means your grind will stay fresh; while the foam storage dividers provide extra protection for fragile items such as glass French Presses and ceramic mugs for if you’re travelling to somewhere slightly less rustic.

Mobile Heat

Leaving home before dawn for a sunrise cuppa on one of Cape Town’s famous peaks? The Jetboil Flash Cooking System is your go-to. Jetboil is a trusted name when it comes to adventure cooking gear. Their Flash Boil Personal Cooking System is optimized for efficiency and will boil in 100 seconds, making it the fastest Jetboil ever. Weighing just 371g this compact cooker is ideal for a Moka Pot brew.

Fire

Having the option of a quick brew on a gas cooker – such as the Jetboil, or a bigger system if you’re in camp – is great, but there is something special about slower brew done over an open fire. Front Runner’s

BBQ/Fire Pit’s raised design keeps the fire safely off the ground while providing efficient heat, while the grill offers a solid surface for your camp kettle. Once done the grill folds down and fits perfectly within the Wolf Pack Pro for easy transportation.

Instant Working Surface

You need a solid workspace to prep and brew your coffee, whether in camp or on a quick pitstop midroad trip. Front Runner’s Dropdown Tail Gate Table mounts to the rear swing door of a range of vehicles and trailers. It stores out of the way and quickly offers a sturdy countertop on which to unleash your inner bush barista. Aside from the black powdercoated steel table top it also features a wooden extendable work surface.

Coffee Flask

If you are more of a pre-mixed coffee person and like to enjoy it on the go, a good flask is a must-have. Look for a double-walled flask that features a rugged and corrosive-resistant stainless steel construction which remains cool to the touch but will keep your coffee steaming hot for many hours. Then, add a good travel mug to complete your kit - the Yeti Rambler® 20 oz Travel Mug is perfectly sized for most vehicle cupholders and the easy flip-open lid allows for smooth sipping.