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When buying Euro coffee-makers, they use the 1.6oz-2oz = cup. Think of those little espresso cups - li'l pinkie held out thusly... those are 1 or 2 cups. Thank you for your research... I am unhappy with all drip-coffees but I do use a French Press frequently.
@@bitfenix90 Ah, like the Bialetti! All the different cup sizes sometimes gets me really confused haha 😅 And thank you so much! I'm really glad that you like the videos 🥰
@@CampingGuidance I love my Bialettis but they demand have have creamer/half-n-half AND a wee bit o' sugar. If I use French Press, I can take the same grounds and drink it BLACK. It is so much smoother, all because of the high-heat required for Bialetti's. My complaint about French Press (and drippers, possibly perco's, too) is the beverage FEELS THIN and watery. Because, hey, IT IS! The thicker Bialettis AND that Half-n-Half give me a much thicker drink in my mouth.
@CampingGuidance, I just pickd up a very nice non-Bialetti off-brand and it's terrific. But it's "9 cup" is 450ml. Bialetti's 9-cup = 525ml. A bit over an ounce of difference. Not a big deal and, in fact, I am discovering that I finish 450ml but seldom 525! Those bottom 2oz in my coffee cup is thick, bitter and cooling. I gotta reheat it. So this new smaller one is actually getting a good amount of preference.
My grandfather always said to make good perked coffee you need to keep a seasoned pot which means you let the oils build up a bit. You wipe out and rinse type pot but no soap. This has made a big difference in my coffee.
Applies to frying pans too:) Don’t think the oils carry much if any bacteria and the coffee is brought to a boil each time it is used very sufficient to kill any bad stuff. Checkout how Cowboy coffee is made with Cowboy Kent Rollins on YT. His pots have a thick rind of residue in his seasoned coffee pots:)
I second that... I was just scanning through some reviews and this one popped up. Much more informative and detailed and actually super useful in more ways than I was expecting.
Totally agree. Great analytical approach and carefully limited personal opinions. Plus extra points for not using an artificial voice and for pronouncing "percolator" correctly. My only suggestion is that you might talk a bit more slowly.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Congratulations on this extensive and well thought out comparison. Your scientific and thorough testing are a refreshing change from the usual UA-cam presentation.
Thank you sooo much Rodney!! Really appreciate your lovely comment 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the comparisons! I'll definitely do my best to keep adding scientific testing for all my reviews 😊
@elguezj It was my pleasure, and thank you so much for the kind words! I'm happy that this review could help you with your decision and I hope you enjoy the GSI Outdoors Glacier Percolator as much as I did :)
Thank you so much Mark! I’m really glad that you found this video helpful! And I hope you enjoy the Farberware! It’s a great pick for sure :) Pity the prices have gone up quite a bit recently though.
This is the most excellent review of pots that I have ever seen. I also watched your review on towels. You do an amazing job. Please keep making these videos
Thank you soo much John, I really appreciate your awesome comment, it really means a lot! 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the towels and percolator videos, and I'll definitely do my best to keep making these videos 😊
Thank you so much JW! It really means a lot that you like all my reviews 🥰 And yes!!! I definitely plan to keep on doing these reviews, it's so much fun to get to play around with different kinds of gear hahaha 😂
This is absolutely fantastic. Your attention to the smallest of details is impressive. I’m glad I staggered across your review as my internet research on camping percolators was getting me no-where.
Thank you so much Barry! I'm glad that you liked the reviews and all the details, I'm really happy that I could help you as well! Please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions, and I'll do my best to help :)
This channel is a treasure. I legit get excited if there's a product category I need that is covered here. Going with the Coletti. Almost went with a lower advertised capacity model, but the actual capacity is exactly what I need.
Aww thank you so much Skyler! It's so kind of you to say that, and I'm really glad that you think so! I really appreciate it! 😊😊 Sorry that there's not many product categories at the moment, I'm slowly working to improve on that over the next few years! And I'm glad I could help you out with the Coletti + the capacity you need! Let me know how it goes 😊 I'd love to hear your thoughts if you have the time 😊
I was looking at percolators for my upcoming trip, then I se your videos again and I’m reminded why I subscribed. Thank you for these. I purchased the Coletti percolator and have enjoyed using it. Definitely using it for my camping trip. Oct1 cannot come fast enough.
Thank you so much Eric! I really appreciate your sub, comment and even buying the percolator I recommended, it means a lot and goes a long way! 😊 I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed using the Coletti, it's definitely a great percolator. Hang in there Eric, just 2 weeks and a bit! 😊
Spectacular job. In the Navy it was a sin to scrub the coffee pot. A rinse out was permitted. All the oils in the pot added to the flavor. Retired now, I never scrub my percolator or my coffee cup. 😊. EDIT: And I never use tap water (chlorine taste) and use distilled water or mineral water. That alone makes a huge difference.
This was an amazing review.. I love all the tests that you did and the details. Thank you very much it answered my questions. Please review more camping supplies your process is wonderful.
Thank you so much Andrew! 🥰 It really means a lot to me that you liked all the details and tests! I'm really glad I could answer your questions too. If I ever miss out anything, feel free to ask cos I'm only a UA-cam comment away 🥰 And yes! More gear reviews coming up this year!
I agree with the project farm comparison. You're reviews are VERY thorough and complete! Thank you for your GREAT work. You are my #1 consultant for camping EVERYTHING! When will you review portable power generators, battery powered???
Thank you so much for another comment Jim! That means a lot and definitely helps the channel out 😊😊 I’m really glad that you’re liking my reviews too and thanks for binging them! 🥰 hmm I have no plans to review power generators at the moment but I definitely wanna get to them eventually! I hope to cover everything camping eventually, even if that takes a few years 😅
I always use a small 4 cup filter in my 6 cup Coletti that is 30+years old, I only make 4 cups to avoid over capacity. Xcellent review, you've been drinking ALOT of coffee You mentioned watr damage on the Coletti rosewood handle, protect like you would your cutting board with an occasional rubbing of mineral oil. Mine, undamaged after 30 years 18 guage is approx 0.047", or 47 thousands of an inch, or about 1.2 mm
One can use mineral oil on the handle of the Coletti to help keep the rosewood in good shape, good condition. Just as one would do for wooden kitchen utensils and wood cutting boards. And, thank you for all your work here and sharing it with all of us interested in such things !
I sent back my Stanley because the base is WAY to narrow and its even tapperd at the bottom to make it more un-stable. I wish i would have found this video before i bought. I ended up getting the Coletti (obviously because its your #1 pic) lol I bought through your link. Thanks for everything, you're a lot of help.
Thank you so much Vera for all your comments, replies and also for using my affiliate link! That truly means a lot to me and I appreciate your support 🥰 AND yeahhhh why is it even tapered? So strange! Let me know how the Coletti goes! Have you had a chance to use it yet?
Thank you for sharing your videos and your work on comparing them, really appreciate your methods of comparison, very informative, can’t wait to see what you’re going to do next! Thank you again.
Thank you so much James! Really appreciate your lovely comment, and for this year I'm going to focus on tents and then move on to camping lights 😊 Sorry it takes quite a while to produce a "Best" video as I'm mostly working on this myself, but I hope to speed up the process soon!
This is such an awesome detailed video and is super helpful to inform my percolator purchase. The only thing for scoring, I would personally be adjusting for variance between advertised vs actual capacity. I see the Coletti scores higher than the GSI Glacier Stainless, when in reality the Coletti is ~45% less than advertised vs the GSI Stainless which is ~17% less.
Very thorough review !!! Thank You, I've used the "percolator" once, then threw it out... & went back to the old way, Fill to just over bottom hole of spout, add grounds 1/3 cup (1/2 cup for my big pot), bring to just a roll, & pull after 5 minutes, add about a cup of cold water (into spout, & around inside edge to sink the grounds) & done.... If it's just me, my 6c expresso maker (same as Yours) works fine by any fire... Add a little condensed milk (canned), & honey 👍 Stay Safe 🙏
Awesome review! Liz, you are doing an amazing job with this channel. I just bought a percolator based on your recommendations, with a very high level of confidence. I've also subscribed. This channel will be a go to for me anytime I'm looking for new gear. One suggestion though, and I know this is tough for you. I think you should put a face to the channel. It would give it a much more personal feel.. I would suggest approaching it as a an opportunity for personal growth. I would love to see your channel explode because you are really killing it!
Thank you so much David! 🥰 That really means a lot to me that you took the time to comment and also get a percolator based on this! Let me know how it goes, I'd love to hear about it. Which one did you get btw? HAHA oh man you're right about putting a face to the channel though, that's something I should definitely do some time in the future 😅 Does it make any difference in my more recent tent videos that I kinda show 'myself' in the videos, even though I don't ever talk to the camera? Thank you so much for the feedback though! 🥰
@@CampingGuidance Liz, Yes it does make a difference being visible in your videos, but I think that showing more of your personality, and perhaps your face here and there would be a game changer. Here is why I say this. let me back up a bit. Your reviews are among the best I have seen from a technical standpoint. What stands out to me is your ability to understand what to test. If you ask insightful questions, you get meaningful answers. You show a very high aptitude for that! I have been an engineer and entrepreneur for over 40 years. I have worked with many engineers coming out of places like Stanford and MIT who struggle with this application of insight. So this makes your reviews extremely valuable from a technical standpoint, This will bring people in to learn about items they might want to buy, but you don't want people stopping there! You want people watching every single video you make, including the ones about things they care nothing about. To do that, people need something else to visit for, and that something is YOU. Your face, your wit, your charm, and your sense of humor. I'm certainly not saying that you should put on an act, or abandon the style of your channel. Just be yourself and spice it a bit. Keep the excellent and thorough voice over, but maybe interject little quips here and there that are you speaking to the camera. You might be surprised. These are just my opinions and observations. Take them for what they are worth. For a percolator, I bought the 6 cup version of the Coletti. Until I watched your review I was set on the small GSI Glacier. Your comments about the handles steered me to the Coletti, as well as the glass top knob. I did not realize that the GSI uses a resin top knob until watching your video, so thank you!
@@Dav-S5658 Hey David! Oh wow your kind words make me blush, thank you so much! 🥰 It really means a lot to me that you enjoy my reviews and all the technical details that much 🥰 Hmm and you're definitely right about wanting people to watch every single video I make, I think Luke and TOGR does that really well, but it makes me so nervous to do that! But noted on the little quips and maybe the speaking to the camera, I'll try to make baby steps to make that happen. It's scary though 😅 But I really appreciate your comments and insights a lot! Oooh and I'm glad you got the Coletti! Let me know what you think of it after you've had a chance to use it 😊
@@CampingGuidance Liz, Yes Luke does a good job of this, but it comes very natural to him. I think pushing your personal boundaries a bit is healthy. It pushes back the fear and provides a bigger world to live in. I'm speaking from personal experience here. I started stuttering as a child, and it plagued me all through school. I lived in terror of any type of speaking before a group. It literally made me sick! After I got out of school, I realized that I had to face that fear in order to be successful in life. Overcoming something like stuttering is extremely difficult, painful, and time consuming. Now, 45 years later, I can speak to anyone, and even a large crowd does not phase me. I can even say that I enjoy it. Trust me, I understand fear! I won't kid you though, exposing yourself more also exposes you more to the most pernicious elements of the internet. Even the sweetest people can become a target for this evil. Whatever you choose to do, take it in bites that you can swallow. I'm not encouraging you to fly by jumping off a cliff! You know yourself far better than I do. I apologize for putting all this chatter on your comments! I looked for an email to contact you personally, but did not see one. Feel free to take this all down if you wish. You won't hurt my feelings! I wish you the best Liz!
@@Dav-S5658 Hey again David! Thank you again for taking the time to try and help me improve on my channel 🥰 Oh man I'm so sorry to hear about your stuttering experience as a child :( I'm really glad that you've improved by leaps and bounds. Wow I can't imagine having to speak to a large crowd haha 😅 And yeah I'll do my best to see if I can take small baby steps to improve on my personality and content. And no worries I won't take this down! I usually regularly have conversations with some of my viewers, so anything you have to say is welcome anytime 🥰
WOW!!! This was a fabulous video! Thank you for all of your hard work, time, and expense!!! I've subscribed to your channel, and i look forward to checking out your other videos.
What a beautiful video …amazing dedication and lot of research …..you have paid attention to even very small details…..really nice…I have subscribed to your channel. But that being said percolators make bad coffee. It’s drinkable but all the subtle nuances of coffee are lost in the high heat. I drink perc coffee once in a while with dark roasts. Regular manual drip or even French press are good choices….but your video is really amazing. Stainless steel is always better and long lasting. Just clean it with mothers mag and it will shine as new.
@Dan Hey Dan, thank you so much for the kind words and for subscribing as well, I really appreciate your support, and I'm glad you liked the video and the small details! And thank you for the suggestion on the French press and manual drip coffee! I'll get around to testing those out and comparing the options when I have the time :) Agreed that stainless steel is definitely a better choice!
Thank you for your comprehensive review. I've found the same flaws with enameled pots and the ones without the percolator knob on top are unsatisfactory for my needs. I don't want to keep opening the lid to see how well the coffee is percolating. My pot gets black and sooty from the campfire and stainless cleans up much easier and looks nicer than aluminum. The Bialetti is in a different league. I regularly use mine at home and with a small hot plate I can brew coffee in a hotel room. BTW... my Italian friends never wash their Bialetti with soap. They just rinse it under the faucet... as I do.
Hey George! Thank you so much for the input! And yeahhh I don't understand how the enamel and aluminum ones did so badly, now I just have extra pots at home that I don't use 😆 Stainless is the best, cleans up well too - you're definitely right! And thanks for the tip on the Bialetti! I try not to use soap when I can, but sometimes I just give it a light clean with a tiny bit of soap 😅
@DriftyMcSceeeert You're most welcome! And thank YOU so much for your kind words and comment, I really appreciate it 😊I hope you love the GSI as much as I did! Let me know how it goes if you have the time, I'd love to hear about it 😊
What a great review. I haven’t had perk coffee for years and am in the market for one. So glad I found your review. I’ll use your links when I buy one before my next outing. - subscribed!
@Yosho359 Thank you so much for subscribing and for your support too, it goes a long way for sure. I'm really happy that you enjoyed the review, and please feel free to let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to help! :)
THAT was an awesome comparison!👍 Thank you so much for all the hard work and time you took to do this for us! I have the Coletti in my Amazon cart...using your affiliate link of course! Liked and subbed
@JustScottPaid Thank you so much Scott! It really means a lot that you like the comparison, commented, liked, subbed, and even used my link! Thank you for helping the channel out 🥰 I'd love to hear your feedback on the Coletti if you have the time in the future! 😊
@@CampingGuidance I have to wait a few weeks until I get paid again, but I will definitely let you know. Until then I will be binge-watching your videos. Be safe!
@@YouTalkinToMeBro Looking forward to your update! Aww thank you so much Scott! 😊 It really means a lot that you like my videos. I don't have a lot of content up right now on different camping gear, but hopefully next time I will! 😊
Thank you so much Tammy! Really appreciate the kind words, and I'm really happy that I could help you make the right choice :) Do let me know if you need any further info or advice!
I’ve been reading some comments about cup size. A cup of coffee, to my understanding is 6 ounces so 4 cups of coffee marked on the side of the pot should equal 24 ounces which is three cups liquid measure of water. Probably the easiest way would be to fill the coffee to the desired mark on the pot and then actually measure what that mark is in a measuring glass. Thanks.
Thank you so much Johnny, really appreciate it! I'm glad that it was helpful :) I'll try to work on my talking speed haha hope you didn't mind it too much!
Thank you so much Cedric! It really means a lot to me that you like my reviews 🥰 And I'm happy with how my channel is progressing so far! And I'm having loads of fun reviewing stuff so... I'll continue and see how it goes 🥰
Been using a stainless steel Fabereare percolator at home found new at the thrift for almost a year- use it on my electric stove every morning with a bit of local honey. Great coffee! Side note: cooking with aluminum is unhealthy- not a good idea. Thanks for your video.
Oh wow sounds awesome! Considering how much more expensive it's gotten since 2-3 years ago when I got mine, I'm glad you managed to snag a deal on yours 🥳 Oh yeah I totally forgot to mention that about aluminum. Thank you for reminding me!
Wow! Thanks so much for all of the info! I took so much out of this video. The reason I was searching was to learn if the 6 cup bialetti base will fit on the camping stoves. I have a backpack stove but I want to purchase a more stable one for car camping. I'll search your videos for camp stoves now.
Hi Judy! Thank you so much for the kind words and I’m really glad that you liked all of the info! 😊 oh man I’m so sorry I don’t have a lot of info on camp stoves at the moment. I haven’t really bought all of them and tested them yet 😅 I’ve only got a couple of Coleman ones but I don’t know how they compare to other brands’ stoves :(
Heckuva great comparison and test, subscribed. Super thorough. As a coffee nerd, I have to ask, what did you include the Moka Pot for? Was it to compare against percs? I ask because a Moka pot isn't a percolator and I didn't hear you talk about the difference.
Hey Brady! Thank you so much for your comment and sub! It really means a lot to me that you liked the video 🥰 Hmm I separated the different types of camping coffee makers before making this review, and the Bialetti I had didn't fit in anywhere. I thought it functioned the most similarly to a percolator, so I just tossed it in here 😅😅😅 It seemed like it made sense at the time, but now that you mention it... i probably should have thought things through more 🤔
Perhaps due to your caffeine consumption ,very fast ! But an excellent and informative video. This might be the most thorough comparison video about percolators on You tube ! I'm sure ! Thank you for this !
You're most welcome Karla! And thank you so much for your lovely comments on my videos, they mean a lot! 🥰 And you're right - I'm wayyy too fast! I've tried my best to slow down for my more recent videos and I'll manage my pace better! Really happy you still liked the comparison though! 🥰
@baysick11 Thank you so much!! I’m really happy that you like the reviews 😊😊😊 oooh I hope you’re happy with the farberware! It’s a decent percolator for sure 😁
I have a Farberware and it works great. Once it begins to perk I lower the heat almost as low as it will go and still perk slowly. Perk for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the basket drain for 5 minutes.
I was reading today that the key to percolators is to not allow it to get to boiling but keep at high heat for 7-10 minutes. I made my first brew today boiling 'cuz did't know but the coffee was still great! 😃
@Tea Tree Thanks for the heads up! I always thought it had to boil to perk though haha. Glad that your coffee still turned out ok! Mine has been great too 😃
@@CampingGuidance I know, it seems like boiling would be the trick but turns out it's the steam doing it. I recently bought an old camping style classic one and it works perfect. Cheers to perking!⛲☕🌄
@@teatree578 Oooh thanks for letting me know! That's an eye-opening for sure 😊 I'm glad it's working perfect for you 😊 Cheers to more perking this weekend! hahah
Thank you for this vid I was looking for an open flame perc like near a camping fire did a good job cut through the bs gave us facts straight to the point with facts
great storytelling. with the Italiano-one, it seems completely-filling the strainer seems "over-kill" for the small-amount of coffee, unless one considers it "espresso", which it nearly-is 🙂
Well done. So precise! How about a portable camping fire pit test? Here in so cal wood burning can be forbidden during fire season. Keep up the great tests!
Thank you so much again Kim! 😊 I'm glad you liked this review as well! And thank you for the great suggestion as well, I'll definitely add that to my list! Unfortunately I'm taking a break from the 9 to 5 for a little while, so funds are limited, and I'm just reviewing stuff that I currently have. But hopefully one day! 😊
I own the faberware and use over open camp fire. Like it other than rolled lip but I did remove the plastic handle and put a homemade wood one on it which was big improvement! thx4review
I am binging your channel because I'm trying to complete our family camping gear outfit. I camped a bunch as a kid and teen, but we haven't been able to go camping as a family yet! As an obsessive researcher, I really appreciate your thorough reviews! However, we've decided against going with a percolator for our camp coffee. I think we're going with a pour-over method using a Sea to Summit collapsible kettle and their collapsible x brew dripper into a yet-to-be-determined insulated tumbler for both of us. I'm iffy on this topic because coffee is an important creature comfort to us that we want to maintain and a comprehensive overview of the options would be helpful right now!
Thank you so much for all your comments and for binging the channel Brittany! It really helps the channel out, and I really appreciate it loads 😊 And ah I see. Percolators aren't for everybody, so I can understand why you've decided against it. Sorry I don't currently have many coffee reviews, because I'm focused on tents at the moment, but hopefully next time I can do review other coffee methods. Hope your kettle and brew dripper work really well for you! Let me know how it goes 😊
Many thanks for your exhaustive research. I needed this video. I have an addiction to the look of enamelware. I have an enamelware pot that made sad coffee the one time I used it. Will use your link to get a Coletti. I love the smell of perked coffee. Unfortunately, my stove is glass top electric, and getting a good perk is difficult. ( i used a butane burner for the enamelware pot). Thanks again
You're most welcome Kathleen! I'm glad that my video could be of some help to you 😊 Ooh enamel definitely has the classic look for sure! And thank you sooo much for using my link to get the Coletti, it really means a lot, and goes a long way! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! 😊 Hope you like it better than your enamel pot! Let me know how it goes!
@@CampingGuidance thank you for all the research. I told my spouse how thorough your methods were. He is an engineer; I am a science type. Will watch more of your videos
@@kathleendeutsch819 You're most welcome Kathleen! Thank you so much to you and your spouse for watching my videos too, it really helps the channel out loads 😊Glad you like the testing methods!
Update: Coletti for the win. Took time and thought. But 15 min to boil on flat top electric, then 5 min slow percolate, with burner off. 5 "cups" water and 5 level tablesppons coarse grind coffee (Daz Bog Svoboda). THANK YOU!
@@kathleendeutsch819 Thank you so much for taking the time to update me Kathleen, I'm really glad that you like the Coletti! 😊 Oof I hope the 15 minute to boil timing didn't put you off too much. I don't have a flat top electric, but maybe it takes more time on that than a traditional stove 🤔
Great informative video! I have the Farber and really like it. I think it'll last forever (except I've already had to replace the glass bulb, but that was my fault) ☕😎
I use the GSI 9 cup SS percolator and have had great results with it. I have had it for a little over two years now, it is always easy to clean and makes a great cup of coffee using Maxwell House Arabica Columbian coffee. I bought it for camping but, occasionally use it inside for a strong cup.
Hey Gregory, thanks so much for the input! I'm glad that you've been loving your GSI SS percolator, I love my 3 cup as well, it's so awesome 😊 Hope you'll continue loving it for many more years, during camping and indoors too!
I have a couple of these! I bought a GSI percolator for an upcoming camping trip and I use the Bialetti for my wife's morning cup of coffee. While I love the Bialetti, I'm excited to see what the GSI can do!
That's awesome Joey! I think that the coffee from the GSI percolator tastes slightly better than the Bialetti, but that's just my personal preference haha. I do find the Bialetti much quicker and easier to clean though. Let me know what you think of both if you have the time :)
@@CampingGuidance So after many uses, I think I like the Bialetti more! Buuut I think I'm still not very good at using the GSI. I hope to get better as I feel it would be more useful for the spring trip my friends and I are planning!
@@joeylipovich8182 Hey Joey! Thank you so much for your input, really appreciate it. :) Yeahhhh it took me quite a few tries to get used to percolators too, while the Bialetti was definitely more user-friendly from the get go hahah. Hope you enjoy your upcoming spring trip! :) Do feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions!
One flaw with the Coletti and a solution. If you are getting too many grounds in the coffee. (If YES read on): To see why, Take an empty pot and place the base, basket with basket lid into the pot. As the base contacts the pot bottom you will notice the basket lid raises up by about 1/8th inch as the lid sets flush onto the pot rim (not the basket rim). What that does is pushes coffee grains through that gap during percolation. To resolve, place a 1/8th inch thick metal washer (or wrap silver wire.. what I ultimately did for the ions) onto the base stem before the basket. That raises the basket so it rests on the basket lid. It solved my issue of too many grains in my coffee. ☕️
Appreciate another great insight Richard! But I guess they felt a little too flimsy, and kept falling off even when I didn't intend to remove the cover haha
Mine is every day stove top. Percolating for 14 years now. I prefere the low cost with regular ground only $60.00 a year. Straight black, and you can set it on the wood stove to stay hot.
Most people use a heaping tablespoon of coffee per cup. And once your water starts percolating, you should turn your heat down slightly, so is it doesn’t percolate too fast. Which will stop the overflowing of the basket
Thank you so much! I've never used them apart from stovetops, but perhaps the Coletti (since it has a glass knob) and a wooden handle which should be able to handle heat better than rubber handles/plastic tops.
Hey Harry! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you liked the video 🥰 Yeah the GSI is a great pick! I find myself using that more often nowadays because it's just the right size.
Hi Liz, sorry if I missed it, but how did you determine when the coffee was 'done' brewing? My wife and I were gifted the Stansport enamel perc for our wedding years ago and haven't been able to get a super good brew down on our camping trips. Was helpful to learn about the capacity issue are common as our boils over every single time when we filled it up to the bottom of the holes similar to our at-home plug-in perc. Just found your channel today. Love your videos keep up the great work.
Hey Vince! There's actually no way to determine when the coffee is "done" brewing. If you wait too little, the coffee will be very light. If you wait too long, the water will be boiled off. You can typically see the steam coming out the spout, so that's when you know the water's boiling. After that, I usually wait 7 minutes for the coffee to perc. You can experiment with a slightly longer to shorter time, depending on how strong you like your coffee! 🥰
@dave schlewitz Hey Dave, I received a notification that you dropped me a comment, but unfortunately I can't seem to locate it. But anyway here's my response - Yup I understand, these percolators are definitely a little too heavy for hiking!
Bought a Walmart stainless with wooden handle and heavy wire swinging handle. Used cheap coffee filter trimmed to fit. Filtered water. Black Rifle coffee. Oh yeah. Brought to boil on gas stove, reduced flame to lowest and perked for about 7 minutes. Rested 5-10 minutes. Perfect.
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When buying Euro coffee-makers, they use the 1.6oz-2oz = cup. Think of those little espresso cups - li'l pinkie held out thusly... those are 1 or 2 cups. Thank you for your research... I am unhappy with all drip-coffees but I do use a French Press frequently.
@@bitfenix90 Ah, like the Bialetti! All the different cup sizes sometimes gets me really confused haha 😅 And thank you so much! I'm really glad that you like the videos 🥰
Wow did you do your research! This IS very helpful.
@@CampingGuidance I love my Bialettis but they demand have have creamer/half-n-half AND a wee bit o' sugar. If I use French Press, I can take the same grounds and drink it BLACK. It is so much smoother, all because of the high-heat required for Bialetti's. My complaint about French Press (and drippers, possibly perco's, too) is the beverage FEELS THIN and watery. Because, hey, IT IS! The thicker Bialettis AND that Half-n-Half give me a much thicker drink in my mouth.
@CampingGuidance, I just pickd up a very nice non-Bialetti off-brand and it's terrific. But it's "9 cup" is 450ml. Bialetti's 9-cup = 525ml. A bit over an ounce of difference. Not a big deal and, in fact, I am discovering that I finish 450ml but seldom 525! Those bottom 2oz in my coffee cup is thick, bitter and cooling. I gotta reheat it. So this new smaller one is actually getting a good amount of preference.
My grandfather always said to make good perked coffee you need to keep a seasoned pot which means you let the oils build up a bit. You wipe out and rinse type pot but no soap. This has made a big difference in my coffee.
Thank you so much Eileen! 🥰 I've heard that too but I'm not super used to just rinsing out the pot.
Applies to frying pans too:) Don’t think the oils carry much if any bacteria and the coffee is brought to a boil each time it is used very sufficient to kill any bad stuff. Checkout how Cowboy coffee is made with Cowboy Kent Rollins on YT. His pots have a thick rind of residue in his seasoned coffee pots:)
This is the most thorough and most comprehensive review I have ever seen! Thank you VERY much! You made my decision easy!
You're most welcome Peter! Thank YOU for such a nice comment, I really appreciate it and I'm happy that I could help you with your decision :)
I second that... I was just scanning through some reviews and this one popped up. Much more informative and detailed and actually super useful in more ways than I was expecting.
Totally agree. Great analytical approach and carefully limited personal opinions. Plus extra points for not using an artificial voice and for pronouncing "percolator" correctly. My only suggestion is that you might talk a bit more slowly.
Wow. Great review. Not just “personal” opinion but backed with data. Good job.
Thank you so much Carrie! I'm really happy that you liked the review and the data :)
I almost did not click on this video. I am glad I did and am now subscribed. I love the detail and time you put into this video. You are awesome!
I'm really glad that you clicked on it too! 😉 Thank you so much for commenting and subbing, it means a lot to me! 🥰
Wow! Wow! Wow! Congratulations on this extensive and well thought out comparison. Your scientific and thorough testing are a refreshing change from the usual UA-cam presentation.
Thank you sooo much Rodney!! Really appreciate your lovely comment 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the comparisons! I'll definitely do my best to keep adding scientific testing for all my reviews 😊
This is one heck of a review! Thank you! With this I was able to decide against the GSI Outdoor enamelware and choose the stainless steel version!
@elguezj It was my pleasure, and thank you so much for the kind words! I'm happy that this review could help you with your decision and I hope you enjoy the GSI Outdoors Glacier Percolator as much as I did :)
You deserve more views and subscribers. Amazing comparison, you are so good in this field. We appreciate your efforts ♥
Thank you so much E V! Really appreciate your comment and kind words, it means a lot :) I'm glad you enjoyed the comparison! I appreciate you too
Never realized the differences until watching this video, thanks so much! Bought the Farberware Stainless - clear winner, overall, in my opinion.
Thank you so much Mark! I’m really glad that you found this video helpful! And I hope you enjoy the Farberware! It’s a great pick for sure :) Pity the prices have gone up quite a bit recently though.
You ALWAYS have the BEST REVIEWS with every scientific detail imaginable and I LOVE IT !!
Keep up the GREAT VIDEOS !!
This is the most excellent review of pots that I have ever seen. I also watched your review on towels. You do an amazing job. Please keep making these videos
Thank you soo much John, I really appreciate your awesome comment, it really means a lot! 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the towels and percolator videos, and I'll definitely do my best to keep making these videos 😊
Keep up the great work! Hope you keep on doing these reviews. You have, by far, the best and most comprehensive, well done vid reviews. Thank you.
Thank you so much JW! It really means a lot that you like all my reviews 🥰 And yes!!! I definitely plan to keep on doing these reviews, it's so much fun to get to play around with different kinds of gear hahaha 😂
This is absolutely fantastic.
Your attention to the smallest of details is impressive.
I’m glad I staggered across your review as my internet research on camping percolators was getting me no-where.
Thank you so much Barry! I'm glad that you liked the reviews and all the details, I'm really happy that I could help you as well! Please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions, and I'll do my best to help :)
This channel is a treasure. I legit get excited if there's a product category I need that is covered here. Going with the Coletti. Almost went with a lower advertised capacity model, but the actual capacity is exactly what I need.
Aww thank you so much Skyler! It's so kind of you to say that, and I'm really glad that you think so! I really appreciate it! 😊😊 Sorry that there's not many product categories at the moment, I'm slowly working to improve on that over the next few years! And I'm glad I could help you out with the Coletti + the capacity you need! Let me know how it goes 😊 I'd love to hear your thoughts if you have the time 😊
A "cup" in the coffee industry is 5oz.
Ah. I thought it could also be 6oz though? Some percolators definitely go by 5oz though, you’re right!
I was looking at percolators for my upcoming trip, then I se your videos again and I’m reminded why I subscribed. Thank you for these.
I purchased the Coletti percolator and have enjoyed using it. Definitely using it for my camping trip. Oct1 cannot come fast enough.
Thank you so much Eric! I really appreciate your sub, comment and even buying the percolator I recommended, it means a lot and goes a long way! 😊 I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed using the Coletti, it's definitely a great percolator. Hang in there Eric, just 2 weeks and a bit! 😊
@@CampingGuidance Not fast enough! 🙃
@@NocturnEternal 🤣🤣🤣
Spectacular job. In the Navy it was a sin to scrub the coffee pot. A rinse out was permitted. All the oils in the pot added to the flavor. Retired now, I never scrub my percolator or my coffee cup. 😊. EDIT: And I never use tap water (chlorine taste) and use distilled water or mineral water. That alone makes a huge difference.
This was an amazing review.. I love all the tests that you did and the details. Thank you very much it answered my questions. Please review more camping supplies your process is wonderful.
Thank you so much Andrew! 🥰 It really means a lot to me that you liked all the details and tests! I'm really glad I could answer your questions too. If I ever miss out anything, feel free to ask cos I'm only a UA-cam comment away 🥰 And yes! More gear reviews coming up this year!
Great job. Thanks for taking your time testing the pots.
I agree with the project farm comparison. You're reviews are VERY thorough and complete! Thank you for your GREAT work. You are my #1 consultant for camping EVERYTHING!
When will you review portable power generators, battery powered???
Thank you so much for another comment Jim! That means a lot and definitely helps the channel out 😊😊 I’m really glad that you’re liking my reviews too and thanks for binging them! 🥰 hmm I have no plans to review power generators at the moment but I definitely wanna get to them eventually! I hope to cover everything camping eventually, even if that takes a few years 😅
I always use a small 4 cup filter in my 6 cup Coletti that is 30+years old, I only make 4 cups to avoid over capacity. Xcellent review, you've been drinking ALOT of coffee
You mentioned watr damage on the Coletti rosewood handle, protect like you would your cutting board with an occasional rubbing of mineral oil. Mine, undamaged after 30 years
18 guage is approx 0.047", or 47 thousands of an inch, or about 1.2 mm
One can use mineral oil on the handle of the Coletti to help keep the rosewood in good shape, good condition. Just as one would do for wooden kitchen utensils and wood cutting boards. And, thank you for all your work here and sharing it with all of us interested in such things !
Hey Jonny! I'm really glad that you liked the video! I appreciate your comment loads 🥰 And thanks for the tip on the mineral oil too! That helps!
@@CampingGuidance Be sure to use "food safe" mineral oil for all food-based applications.
@@lreking8929 Ah, got it! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! 🥰
I sent back my Stanley because the base is WAY to narrow and its even tapperd at the bottom to make it more un-stable.
I wish i would have found this video before i bought.
I ended up getting the Coletti (obviously because its your #1 pic) lol
I bought through your link.
Thanks for everything, you're a lot of help.
Thank you so much Vera for all your comments, replies and also for using my affiliate link! That truly means a lot to me and I appreciate your support 🥰 AND yeahhhh why is it even tapered? So strange! Let me know how the Coletti goes! Have you had a chance to use it yet?
Thank you for sharing your videos and your work on comparing them, really appreciate your methods of comparison, very informative, can’t wait to see what you’re going to do next! Thank you again.
Thank you so much James! Really appreciate your lovely comment, and for this year I'm going to focus on tents and then move on to camping lights 😊 Sorry it takes quite a while to produce a "Best" video as I'm mostly working on this myself, but I hope to speed up the process soon!
This is such an awesome detailed video and is super helpful to inform my percolator purchase. The only thing for scoring, I would personally be adjusting for variance between advertised vs actual capacity. I see the Coletti scores higher than the GSI Glacier Stainless, when in reality the Coletti is ~45% less than advertised vs the GSI Stainless which is ~17% less.
This is a unbelievably thorough review!!!! Great job!
@Lady Ofusa Thank you so much! I'm really happy you liked the review and found it thorough! :)
Very thorough review !!!
Thank You,
I've used the "percolator" once, then threw it out... & went back to the old way, Fill to just over bottom hole of spout, add grounds 1/3 cup (1/2 cup for my big pot), bring to just a roll, & pull after 5 minutes, add about a cup of cold water (into spout, & around inside edge to sink the grounds) & done.... If it's just me, my 6c expresso maker (same as Yours) works fine by any fire... Add a little condensed milk (canned), & honey 👍
Stay Safe 🙏
Thanks! Excellent roundup.
Thank you so much Robert! I really appreciate the Super Thanks, and I'm glad you liked the roundup! 🥰
This is better than my master's thesis.
@M. Hernandez 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you! That means a lot! And made me laugh for sure 🤣
Awesome review! Liz, you are doing an amazing job with this channel. I just bought a percolator based on your recommendations, with a very high level of confidence. I've also subscribed. This channel will be a go to for me anytime I'm looking for new gear. One suggestion though, and I know this is tough for you. I think you should put a face to the channel. It would give it a much more personal feel.. I would suggest approaching it as a an opportunity for personal growth. I would love to see your channel explode because you are really killing it!
Thank you so much David! 🥰 That really means a lot to me that you took the time to comment and also get a percolator based on this! Let me know how it goes, I'd love to hear about it. Which one did you get btw?
HAHA oh man you're right about putting a face to the channel though, that's something I should definitely do some time in the future 😅 Does it make any difference in my more recent tent videos that I kinda show 'myself' in the videos, even though I don't ever talk to the camera? Thank you so much for the feedback though! 🥰
@@CampingGuidance Liz, Yes it does make a difference being visible in your videos, but I think that showing more of your personality, and perhaps your face here and there would be a game changer. Here is why I say this. let me back up a bit. Your reviews are among the best I have seen from a technical standpoint. What stands out to me is your ability to understand what to test. If you ask insightful questions, you get meaningful answers. You show a very high aptitude for that! I have been an engineer and entrepreneur for over 40 years. I have worked with many engineers coming out of places like Stanford and MIT who struggle with this application of insight. So this makes your reviews extremely valuable from a technical standpoint, This will bring people in to learn about items they might want to buy, but you don't want people stopping there! You want people watching every single video you make, including the ones about things they care nothing about. To do that, people need something else to visit for, and that something is YOU. Your face, your wit, your charm, and your sense of humor. I'm certainly not saying that you should put on an act, or abandon the style of your channel. Just be yourself and spice it a bit. Keep the excellent and thorough voice over, but maybe interject little quips here and there that are you speaking to the camera. You might be surprised. These are just my opinions and observations. Take them for what they are worth. For a percolator, I bought the 6 cup version of the Coletti. Until I watched your review I was set on the small GSI Glacier. Your comments about the handles steered me to the Coletti, as well as the glass top knob. I did not realize that the GSI uses a resin top knob until watching your video, so thank you!
@@Dav-S5658 Hey David! Oh wow your kind words make me blush, thank you so much! 🥰 It really means a lot to me that you enjoy my reviews and all the technical details that much 🥰 Hmm and you're definitely right about wanting people to watch every single video I make, I think Luke and TOGR does that really well, but it makes me so nervous to do that! But noted on the little quips and maybe the speaking to the camera, I'll try to make baby steps to make that happen. It's scary though 😅 But I really appreciate your comments and insights a lot! Oooh and I'm glad you got the Coletti! Let me know what you think of it after you've had a chance to use it 😊
@@CampingGuidance Liz, Yes Luke does a good job of this, but it comes very natural to him. I think pushing your personal boundaries a bit is healthy. It pushes back the fear and provides a bigger world to live in. I'm speaking from personal experience here. I started stuttering as a child, and it plagued me all through school. I lived in terror of any type of speaking before a group. It literally made me sick! After I got out of school, I realized that I had to face that fear in order to be successful in life. Overcoming something like stuttering is extremely difficult, painful, and time consuming. Now, 45 years later, I can speak to anyone, and even a large crowd does not phase me. I can even say that I enjoy it. Trust me, I understand fear! I won't kid you though, exposing yourself more also exposes you more to the most pernicious elements of the internet. Even the sweetest people can become a target for this evil. Whatever you choose to do, take it in bites that you can swallow. I'm not encouraging you to fly by jumping off a cliff! You know yourself far better than I do. I apologize for putting all this chatter on your comments! I looked for an email to contact you personally, but did not see one. Feel free to take this all down if you wish. You won't hurt my feelings! I wish you the best Liz!
@@Dav-S5658 Hey again David! Thank you again for taking the time to try and help me improve on my channel 🥰 Oh man I'm so sorry to hear about your stuttering experience as a child :( I'm really glad that you've improved by leaps and bounds. Wow I can't imagine having to speak to a large crowd haha 😅 And yeah I'll do my best to see if I can take small baby steps to improve on my personality and content. And no worries I won't take this down! I usually regularly have conversations with some of my viewers, so anything you have to say is welcome anytime 🥰
WOW!!! This was a fabulous video! Thank you for all of your hard work, time, and expense!!! I've subscribed to your channel, and i look forward to checking out your other videos.
I love your personality! No Sugar - Coated reviews. I bought my Percolator based on your video.
@King Otto Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you like the reviews that I do, it means a lot 😊 Which percolator did you end up getting? 😊
What a beautiful video …amazing dedication and lot of research …..you have paid attention to even very small details…..really nice…I have subscribed to your channel.
But that being said percolators make bad coffee. It’s drinkable but all the subtle nuances of coffee are lost in the high heat. I drink perc coffee once in a while with dark roasts.
Regular manual drip or even French press are good choices….but your video is really amazing.
Stainless steel is always better and long lasting. Just clean it with mothers mag and it will shine as new.
@Dan Hey Dan, thank you so much for the kind words and for subscribing as well, I really appreciate your support, and I'm glad you liked the video and the small details! And thank you for the suggestion on the French press and manual drip coffee! I'll get around to testing those out and comparing the options when I have the time :) Agreed that stainless steel is definitely a better choice!
Thank you for your comprehensive review. I've found the same flaws with enameled pots and the ones without the percolator knob on top are unsatisfactory for my needs. I don't want to keep opening the lid to see how well the coffee is percolating. My pot gets black and sooty from the campfire and stainless cleans up much easier and looks nicer than aluminum. The Bialetti is in a different league. I regularly use mine at home and with a small hot plate I can brew coffee in a hotel room. BTW... my Italian friends never wash their Bialetti with soap. They just rinse it under the faucet... as I do.
Hey George! Thank you so much for the input! And yeahhh I don't understand how the enamel and aluminum ones did so badly, now I just have extra pots at home that I don't use 😆 Stainless is the best, cleans up well too - you're definitely right! And thanks for the tip on the Bialetti! I try not to use soap when I can, but sometimes I just give it a light clean with a tiny bit of soap 😅
This helped me make my decision on the gsi outdoors stainless version. Thank you so much. Amazing effort and thoroughness great job!!
@DriftyMcSceeeert You're most welcome! And thank YOU so much for your kind words and comment, I really appreciate it 😊I hope you love the GSI as much as I did! Let me know how it goes if you have the time, I'd love to hear about it 😊
What a great review. I haven’t had perk coffee for years and am in the market for one. So glad I found your review. I’ll use your links when I buy one before my next outing. - subscribed!
@Yosho359 Thank you so much for subscribing and for your support too, it goes a long way for sure. I'm really happy that you enjoyed the review, and please feel free to let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to help! :)
THAT was an awesome comparison!👍
Thank you so much for all the hard work and time you took to do this for us!
I have the Coletti in my Amazon cart...using your affiliate link of course!
Liked and subbed
@JustScottPaid Thank you so much Scott! It really means a lot that you like the comparison, commented, liked, subbed, and even used my link! Thank you for helping the channel out 🥰 I'd love to hear your feedback on the Coletti if you have the time in the future! 😊
@@CampingGuidance I have to wait a few weeks until I get paid again, but I will definitely let you know.
Until then I will be binge-watching your videos.
Be safe!
@@YouTalkinToMeBro Looking forward to your update! Aww thank you so much Scott! 😊 It really means a lot that you like my videos. I don't have a lot of content up right now on different camping gear, but hopefully next time I will! 😊
I agree with others, this was the best review I have ever seen.
@D Fuss Thank you so much! I'm really happy that you think so 😊
Thank you! I was trying to decide on a percolator for our next camping trip with no electricity and this video was exactly what I needed!
You're most welcome Molly! I'm glad I could help make your decision a little easier. Please feel free to reach out if you need more info :)
Well done, outstanding review! Thanks so much for your time and effort. This video will definitely help me make the right choice for my camping perc.
Thank you so much Tammy! Really appreciate the kind words, and I'm really happy that I could help you make the right choice :) Do let me know if you need any further info or advice!
I’ve been reading some comments about cup size. A cup of coffee, to my understanding is 6 ounces so 4 cups of coffee marked on the side of the pot should equal 24 ounces which is three cups liquid measure of water. Probably the easiest way would be to fill the coffee to the desired mark on the pot and then actually measure what that mark is in a measuring glass. Thanks.
Wow, you put a lot into this. Very well done. You talk a little fast ( but I’m from the Deep South so most everyone seems to talk fast). Lol
Thank you so much Johnny, really appreciate it! I'm glad that it was helpful :) I'll try to work on my talking speed haha hope you didn't mind it too much!
Mine is the top choice! I got lucky. Found it, chose from others just by looking at them. Then watched your video. Thanks
Oooh thanks for the comment and for sharing Jim! Glad that you got the top choice too! 😊
EXCELLENT REVIEW!
Hope you have much success doing these reviews.
Thank you so much Cedric! It really means a lot to me that you like my reviews 🥰 And I'm happy with how my channel is progressing so far! And I'm having loads of fun reviewing stuff so... I'll continue and see how it goes 🥰
Amazing, incredibly thorough review! Everything I wanted to know in one place! Great job 👏 👍
Thank you so much Shannon! I'm really glad you liked this! 🥰
Been using a stainless steel Fabereare percolator at home found new at the thrift for almost a year- use it on my electric stove every morning with a bit of local honey. Great coffee! Side note: cooking with aluminum is unhealthy- not a good idea. Thanks for your video.
Oh wow sounds awesome! Considering how much more expensive it's gotten since 2-3 years ago when I got mine, I'm glad you managed to snag a deal on yours 🥳 Oh yeah I totally forgot to mention that about aluminum. Thank you for reminding me!
Wow! Thanks so much for all of the info! I took so much out of this video. The reason I was searching was to learn if the 6 cup bialetti base will fit on the camping stoves. I have a backpack stove but I want to purchase a more stable one for car camping. I'll search your videos for camp stoves now.
Hi Judy! Thank you so much for the kind words and I’m really glad that you liked all of the info! 😊 oh man I’m so sorry I don’t have a lot of info on camp stoves at the moment. I haven’t really bought all of them and tested them yet 😅 I’ve only got a couple of Coleman ones but I don’t know how they compare to other brands’ stoves :(
Heckuva great comparison and test, subscribed. Super thorough. As a coffee nerd, I have to ask, what did you include the Moka Pot for? Was it to compare against percs? I ask because a Moka pot isn't a percolator and I didn't hear you talk about the difference.
Hey Brady! Thank you so much for your comment and sub! It really means a lot to me that you liked the video 🥰 Hmm I separated the different types of camping coffee makers before making this review, and the Bialetti I had didn't fit in anywhere. I thought it functioned the most similarly to a percolator, so I just tossed it in here 😅😅😅 It seemed like it made sense at the time, but now that you mention it... i probably should have thought things through more 🤔
Same, lol. I was like “that moka pot is a fish out of water…. like comparing apples to an orange” 😅
@@bendmymind486 Hahaha I'm so sorry, my bad! 😅
@@CampingGuidance It was still a great detailed vid! Tks for all the effort
@@bendmymind486 Aww I appreciate that! Thank you so much 🥰
Perhaps due to your caffeine consumption ,very fast ! But an excellent and informative video.
This might be the most thorough comparison video about percolators on You tube ! I'm sure !
Thank you for this !
You're most welcome Karla! And thank you so much for your lovely comments on my videos, they mean a lot! 🥰 And you're right - I'm wayyy too fast! I've tried my best to slow down for my more recent videos and I'll manage my pace better! Really happy you still liked the comparison though! 🥰
Love the reviews!! Just bought a Farberware stainless steel percolator for my mom and based on your review I’m glad I decided on the Farberware 😁
@baysick11 Thank you so much!! I’m really happy that you like the reviews 😊😊😊 oooh I hope you’re happy with the farberware! It’s a decent percolator for sure 😁
I have one to love it
Total awesomeness ! Great job ! Well done !
Thanks for including our percs in your video!
@GSI Outdoors It was my absolute pleasure! I LOVE the 3-cup Glacier, it's perfect for just me! 😊
I have a Farberware and it works great. Once it begins to perk I lower the heat almost as low as it will go and still perk slowly. Perk for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the basket drain for 5 minutes.
Thank you for sharing Dan! Glad that your Farberware has been working great 🥰
I was reading today that the key to percolators is to not allow it to get to boiling but keep at high heat for 7-10 minutes. I made my first brew today boiling 'cuz did't know but the coffee was still great! 😃
@Tea Tree Thanks for the heads up! I always thought it had to boil to perk though haha. Glad that your coffee still turned out ok! Mine has been great too 😃
@@CampingGuidance I know, it seems like boiling would be the trick but turns out it's the steam doing it. I recently bought an old camping style classic one and it works perfect.
Cheers to perking!⛲☕🌄
@@teatree578 Oooh thanks for letting me know! That's an eye-opening for sure 😊 I'm glad it's working perfect for you 😊 Cheers to more perking this weekend! hahah
Thank you for this vid I was looking for an open flame perc like near a camping fire did a good job cut through the bs gave us facts straight to the point with facts
This is so well done! You are the camping version of Project Farm.
Thank you so much Stan! That’s the goal for sure 😊 I’m really glad that you liked this review!
great storytelling. with the Italiano-one, it seems completely-filling the strainer seems "over-kill" for the small-amount of coffee, unless one considers it "espresso", which it nearly-is 🙂
Well done. So precise! How about a portable camping fire pit test? Here in so cal wood burning can be forbidden during fire season. Keep up the great tests!
Thank you so much again Kim! 😊 I'm glad you liked this review as well! And thank you for the great suggestion as well, I'll definitely add that to my list! Unfortunately I'm taking a break from the 9 to 5 for a little while, so funds are limited, and I'm just reviewing stuff that I currently have. But hopefully one day! 😊
I own the faberware and use over open camp fire. Like it other than rolled lip but I did remove the plastic handle and put a homemade wood one on it which was big improvement! thx4review
@J I Thank you for sharing! Yeah I agree with the rolled lip too, but it's really smart to replace the plastic handle! 😊
Thank you for this great review! I think the Coletti Bozeman is good for me 😁
You're most welcome Fer, and thank you so much for watching! Hope the Coletti Bozeman is as great for you as it has been for me :)
Instant like and subscribe. Incredibly thorough and helpful guide for all of these!
Thank you so much Alex! Really appreciate your comment, like and sub, it really means a lot 😊 I'm happy that you like my reviews!
I am binging your channel because I'm trying to complete our family camping gear outfit. I camped a bunch as a kid and teen, but we haven't been able to go camping as a family yet! As an obsessive researcher, I really appreciate your thorough reviews! However, we've decided against going with a percolator for our camp coffee. I think we're going with a pour-over method using a Sea to Summit collapsible kettle and their collapsible x brew dripper into a yet-to-be-determined insulated tumbler for both of us. I'm iffy on this topic because coffee is an important creature comfort to us that we want to maintain and a comprehensive overview of the options would be helpful right now!
Thank you so much for all your comments and for binging the channel Brittany! It really helps the channel out, and I really appreciate it loads 😊 And ah I see. Percolators aren't for everybody, so I can understand why you've decided against it. Sorry I don't currently have many coffee reviews, because I'm focused on tents at the moment, but hopefully next time I can do review other coffee methods. Hope your kettle and brew dripper work really well for you! Let me know how it goes 😊
Many thanks for your exhaustive research. I needed this video. I have an addiction to the look of enamelware. I have an enamelware pot that made sad coffee the one time I used it. Will use your link to get a Coletti. I love the smell of perked coffee. Unfortunately, my stove is glass top electric, and getting a good perk is difficult. ( i used a butane burner for the enamelware pot). Thanks again
You're most welcome Kathleen! I'm glad that my video could be of some help to you 😊 Ooh enamel definitely has the classic look for sure! And thank you sooo much for using my link to get the Coletti, it really means a lot, and goes a long way! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! 😊 Hope you like it better than your enamel pot! Let me know how it goes!
@@CampingGuidance thank you for all the research. I told my spouse how thorough your methods were. He is an engineer; I am a science type. Will watch more of your videos
@@kathleendeutsch819 You're most welcome Kathleen! Thank you so much to you and your spouse for watching my videos too, it really helps the channel out loads 😊Glad you like the testing methods!
Update: Coletti for the win. Took time and thought. But 15 min to boil on flat top electric, then 5 min slow percolate, with burner off.
5 "cups" water and 5 level tablesppons coarse grind coffee (Daz Bog Svoboda).
THANK YOU!
@@kathleendeutsch819 Thank you so much for taking the time to update me Kathleen, I'm really glad that you like the Coletti! 😊 Oof I hope the 15 minute to boil timing didn't put you off too much. I don't have a flat top electric, but maybe it takes more time on that than a traditional stove 🤔
Great informative video! I have the Farber and really like it. I think it'll last forever (except I've already had to replace the glass bulb, but that was my fault) ☕😎
Thank you so much Dan! I'm really glad that you liked this 🥰 Oh man, what happened to the glass bulb? :(
I use the GSI 9 cup SS percolator and have had great results with it. I have had it for a little over two years now, it is always easy to clean and makes a great cup of coffee using Maxwell House Arabica Columbian coffee. I bought it for camping but, occasionally use it inside for a strong cup.
Hey Gregory, thanks so much for the input! I'm glad that you've been loving your GSI SS percolator, I love my 3 cup as well, it's so awesome 😊 Hope you'll continue loving it for many more years, during camping and indoors too!
I have a couple of these! I bought a GSI percolator for an upcoming camping trip and I use the Bialetti for my wife's morning cup of coffee. While I love the Bialetti, I'm excited to see what the GSI can do!
That's awesome Joey! I think that the coffee from the GSI percolator tastes slightly better than the Bialetti, but that's just my personal preference haha. I do find the Bialetti much quicker and easier to clean though. Let me know what you think of both if you have the time :)
@@CampingGuidance So after many uses, I think I like the Bialetti more! Buuut I think I'm still not very good at using the GSI. I hope to get better as I feel it would be more useful for the spring trip my friends and I are planning!
@@joeylipovich8182 Hey Joey! Thank you so much for your input, really appreciate it. :) Yeahhhh it took me quite a few tries to get used to percolators too, while the Bialetti was definitely more user-friendly from the get go hahah. Hope you enjoy your upcoming spring trip! :) Do feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions!
I dont need a percolator, but this was such a good video I watched the video. Good job.
Aww thank you so much! 🥰 I appreciate you watching this even though you don't need one. Hope you like the other Best videos on the channel too!
Wow😊nice review😊very informative😋☕️
One flaw with the Coletti and a solution. If you are getting too many grounds in the coffee. (If YES read on): To see why, Take an empty pot and place the base, basket with basket lid into the pot. As the base contacts the pot bottom you will notice the basket lid raises up by about 1/8th inch as the lid sets flush onto the pot rim (not the basket rim). What that does is pushes coffee grains through that gap during percolation. To resolve, place a 1/8th inch thick metal washer (or wrap silver wire.. what I ultimately did for the ions) onto the base stem before the basket. That raises the basket so it rests on the basket lid. It solved my issue of too many grains in my coffee. ☕️
The camp coffee pots that you say have cheap hinges. The hinges are made to come off and remove the cover.
Appreciate another great insight Richard! But I guess they felt a little too flimsy, and kept falling off even when I didn't intend to remove the cover haha
Mine is every day stove top. Percolating for 14 years now.
I prefere the low cost with regular ground only $60.00 a year. Straight black, and you can set it on the wood stove to stay hot.
thanks so much for the advice Danny! 🥰 Glad yours is going strong after 14 years, wow!
Nice job! You rock!
Very nicely done
Wow, great review, just getting into perked coffee. Will be using your amazon link when I buy one, new sub.
Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me that you would use my link 🥰 I appreciate it! Let me know which one you end up going with!
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Brilliant review and excellent analysis, many thanks.
Thank you so much Gregg, it was my pleasure! I'm really happy that you found the analysis useful :)
Most people use a heaping tablespoon of coffee per cup. And once your water starts percolating, you should turn your heat down slightly, so is it doesn’t percolate too fast. Which will stop the overflowing of the basket
Hey Mike! Thanks for the tips! A heaping tablespoon is a lot easier to measure than in grams for sure hahaha 😅
Excellent video & info, thanks. Do you know what percolator does best over an open fire?...
Thank you so much! I've never used them apart from stovetops, but perhaps the Coletti (since it has a glass knob) and a wooden handle which should be able to handle heat better than rubber handles/plastic tops.
Just came across your video. I will check out your others. This was an excellent review
Thank you so much Frank! I'm glad that you found the review useful :) Thanks so much too for checking out the other videos, I hope you enjoy them!
Thank you for your review. It's so hard to find a glass perk knob anymore. Plastic ones don't last :(
cool video 👍 Im thinking about buying the gsi outdoors one
Hey Harry! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you liked the video 🥰 Yeah the GSI is a great pick! I find myself using that more often nowadays because it's just the right size.
I wanted to order it today... turning out its not on stock anymore only the other sizes;( @@CampingGuidance
@@CampingGuidance I'm just gonna order the Coletti one 👍
@@Harry-gv7qh Oh no! What about ordering it directly from the brand itself? I still think they have the 3 cup available there 🥰
Well done! You've done your homework! Thank you!
@PCS You're most welcome, it was my pleasure! 😊 Thank you for your comment!
Hi Liz, sorry if I missed it, but how did you determine when the coffee was 'done' brewing? My wife and I were gifted the Stansport enamel perc for our wedding years ago and haven't been able to get a super good brew down on our camping trips. Was helpful to learn about the capacity issue are common as our boils over every single time when we filled it up to the bottom of the holes similar to our at-home plug-in perc. Just found your channel today. Love your videos keep up the great work.
Hey Vince! There's actually no way to determine when the coffee is "done" brewing. If you wait too little, the coffee will be very light. If you wait too long, the water will be boiled off. You can typically see the steam coming out the spout, so that's when you know the water's boiling. After that, I usually wait 7 minutes for the coffee to perc. You can experiment with a slightly longer to shorter time, depending on how strong you like your coffee! 🥰
Great review! Very thorough.
Thank you so much R! 🥰 I'm really glad you liked this review!
Great review of all pots but for 7 dollars I couldn't go wrong with the Stanley pot with the removable silicone off Facebook marketplace.
Hey Michael, thanks for the comment, and I'm glad you liked the review! 😊 I'm glad you managed to get the Stanley for 7 bucks haha that's a steal!
You are so thorough! Thank you so much!!
@Squid You're most welcome!! Really glad that I could help 😊 Thank you so much for your comment!
Excellent reviews! Thank you!
@Pathfinder Thank you so much! I'm glad that you liked the review :)
@dave schlewitz Hey Dave, I received a notification that you dropped me a comment, but unfortunately I can't seem to locate it. But anyway here's my response - Yup I understand, these percolators are definitely a little too heavy for hiking!
My antique 8 cup aluminum Ever Ware.
I find your review videos very useful. 👍
@theREALone Thank you so much! I'm really happy that you like these review videos :)
Well Done, THANK YOU!!!!
Bought a Walmart stainless with wooden handle and heavy wire swinging handle.
Used cheap coffee filter trimmed to fit.
Filtered water.
Black Rifle coffee. Oh yeah.
Brought to boil on gas stove, reduced flame to lowest and perked for about 7 minutes.
Rested 5-10 minutes.
Perfect.
Hey Tom! Thanks so much for the input and all the tips! Sadly I don't have a Walmart in my country, but I'd love to try your setup one day! 😊
A note, the wide based coffee boilers (enamel) are originally designed to nest inside a cook set. An advantage when your not loading up a large RV
Hi Charles! Thanks so much for the advice! 😊 I didn't know that but that's definitely good to know! 😊
NICE Review 👍
thank you so much Bill! 🥰
Very well done ! Thank you.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked this! 🥰
great video. Very informative. thank you
You're most welcome James! I'm glad you liked the video!
Awesome work- thank you
Thank you so much Brian! I'm happy that you liked this review :)
Coffee outside is the best
@Singapore Untold Channel Haha I know right? I'm glad you think so too! 😊
Outstanding video
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🥰
talked me out of another brand. i guess Coletti rules!. Thanks for the info.
The pot with the rosewood handle, your supposed to periodically treat it with mineral oil just as you would treat a wooden cutting board.