Glamis Coffee · Brewing guide

Camp coffee,
done right.

No barista. No outlet. Just a flame, some water and a bag of the good stuff. Here's how the crew brews at the dunes, the lake and the trailhead.

Pick your method ↓ How much to pack?
Our ratio

48 g coffee to 800 g water. No scale at camp? 2 tbsp per 6 oz cup gets you there.

The water

Bring it to a boil, then wait 30 seconds. Boiling water scorches the grounds.

The grind

Our Ground works for every method here. Grinding your own? Coarse for press and cowboy.

Up high

In Moab or the mountains water boils cooler. Add 30 to 60 seconds to any brew time.

Pack it out

Grounds go in the trash bag, not the sand. Leave the dunes better than you found them.

Six ways to brew at camp

Pick your method

From zero gear to full kit. Every one has a built-in timer, so hit start, go check the rig, and come back to a perfect cup.

01

Cowboy coffee

No gear. Just a pot, a fire and a little patience. The original camp brew.

Time6 min
GearA pot
SkillEasy
You need
Pot or kettleWaterCoffeeSpoonSplash of cold water
How to
  1. Bring your water to a boil, then pull it off the heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in 2 tbsp per cup right into the water.
  3. Let it sit 4 minutes. Give it one stir at the 2 minute mark.
  4. Splash a little cold water on top. It sinks the grounds to the bottom.
  5. Pour slow so the grounds stay put. Leave the last half inch in the pot.
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Dune tip: after the cold splash, tap the side of the pot a few times with your spoon. The grounds drop faster and your cup comes out cleaner.

Best with Spirit of 1979. Bold enough to stand up to the fire.
02

Percolator

The classic enamel pot on the camp stove. Makes enough for the whole crew.

Time8–10 min
GearPerc pot
SkillEasy
You need
Stovetop percolatorCamp stoveWaterCoffee
How to
  1. Fill the pot with water to just below the basket.
  2. Add 1 tbsp per cup to the basket. Percs brew strong, so go easy at first.
  3. Medium heat until you see it start to perk in the glass knob.
  4. Drop to low and let it perk 6 to 8 minutes. Shorter is lighter, longer is stronger.
  5. Pull it off the heat, let it settle a minute, then pour.
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Dune tip: don't let it rage at a full boil. A slow, steady perk on low makes a smooth pot. A hard boil makes it bitter.

Best with Hangover. Strong pot for a big morning.
03

French press

The camp favorite. Bold, full-bodied and almost impossible to mess up.

Time5 min
GearPress
SkillEasy
You need
French pressKettleWaterCoffeeSpoon
How to
  1. Add 2 tbsp per 6 oz cup to the press.
  2. Water off the boil for 30 seconds. Fill halfway and give it a stir.
  3. Fill the rest of the way. Lid on, plunger up.
  4. Steep 4 minutes.
  5. Press down slow, about 20 seconds. Pour it all out right away so it doesn't keep brewing.
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Dune tip: glass presses and dune trips don't mix. Go stainless. It won't break in the trailer and it holds heat on cold desert mornings.

Best with Spirit of 1979 or Hangover.
04

Pour-over

The cleanest cup at camp. A collapsible dripper packs flat in the toolbox.

Time4 min
GearDripper
SkillMedium
You need
Collapsible dripperPaper filtersKettleMugCoffee
How to
  1. Filter in the dripper, set it on your mug. Rinse it with hot water and dump that water out.
  2. Add 2 tbsp per 6 oz.
  3. Pour just enough water to wet the grounds. Wait 30 seconds. That's the bloom.
  4. Pour the rest slowly in small circles, in two or three rounds.
  5. Done when it stops dripping, about 3 to 4 minutes total.
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Dune tip: wind steals heat fast. Brew behind the trailer or inside the toy hauler and your cup stays hot.

Best with Desert Sunrise. Smooth and clean.
05

AeroPress

Tough as nails, fits in a cup holder, and a cup in about two minutes.

Time2 min
GearAeroPress
SkillEasy
You need
AeroPressPaper filterKettleMugCoffee
How to
  1. Filter in the cap, quick rinse with hot water.
  2. Add about 2½ tbsp of coffee.
  3. Fill with water to the top line and stir for 10 seconds.
  4. Cap on and wait 1 minute.
  5. Press down slow onto your mug, about 30 seconds. Stop when you hear the hiss. Top off with hot water for a full mug.
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Dune tip: pop the puck of grounds straight into your trash bag. Zero mess, nothing in the sand.

Best with Hangover or Desert Sunrise.
06

Cooler cold brew

Make it at night, drink it all day. A Havasu summer essential.

TimeOvernight
GearA jar
SkillEasiest
You need
Big jar or pitcherCold waterPaper filter or fine meshIceCoffee
How to
  1. Mix 1 cup of grounds with 4 cups of cold water in your jar.
  2. Stir, lid on, and put it in the cooler overnight, 12 to 16 hours.
  3. Strain it through a paper filter or fine mesh.
  4. That's concentrate. Cut it 1 to 1 with water or milk and pour over ice.
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Dune tip: make it the night you roll in. The concentrate keeps about a week cold, so you've got iced coffee for the whole trip.

Best with Desert Sunrise. Smooth, no bite, perfect over ice.

Trip calculator

How much coffee do you need?

Nothing ruins a dune trip faster than running out of coffee on day two. Plug in your crew and we'll do the math.

People in camp
4
Days
3
Mugs each per day
2bags for 24 mugsBased on our ratio of 48 g coffee to 800 g water: about 16 big 12 oz mugs per 12 oz bag.
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The camp coffee kit

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