SOTO Compact Helix Coffee Maker - Portable Stainless Steel Pour Over Coffee Dripper for Travel Camping Bikepacking and

The media could not be loaded. I bought this for camping. I have quite a few coffee drippers: a Chemex, a glass V60, a ceramic V60, a stainless steel V60 with fine mesh (so you're not supposed to need a filter). They all work great except for that last one (which is horrible - it gets clogged after every use no matter the grind and no matter how well you clean it). But, all of those are too bulky for camping, so I wanted to try this one out. And I've got to say, it's perfect. It's light, it's compact, and it does the job well. I even use the same 02 V60 filters that I use for everything else. Also, I never brew just one cup at a time (my wife and I drink at least a cup and a half each), meaning when I make coffee with this thing I'm making a full pot. That's right, it can handle large batches so long as you are careful (it'll drip out the side a bit at first if you don't start slow. I know it's just a simply formed piece of stainless steel, but it's design is perfect and it's quality is good. And, it's become a huge improvement to our camping gear. Oh, and it doesn't slip off the jar, or mug, or whatever. I think that's due to the 3-leg support design, rather than only having two supports, like I've seen on other models (where there were complaints of it slipping off the cup). Read more

I own a number of pour over brewers from Hario, Chemex, Clever, Kalita and Rok. This one is THE BEST because it makes the most consistent high quality brews. The fact that it has very little mass allows more heat to stay in the grounds rather than allowing heat to be constantly transferred to the body of the brewer. More consistent heat means a more consistent extraction. You could say the best brewer is no brewer. And this is as close to no brewer as you can get without a truly rube goldberg type of arrangement with lab equipment and bungee cords. Yes I'm that guy. The unit is high quality and imparts no flavor. It's very light and portable. It's easy to clean. And it reminds me of a slinky. :) You can use the smaller or larger Hario cone filters in it. The larger size, 02, may be a bit easier to finagle into position. Design-wise it's minimalist in a Marie Kondo fashion. Yes, this is the pour over brewer you are looking for. Read more

When camping, backpacking,or at home, there are various options for that critical morning cup of coffee. Percolator, French press, cowboy, instant (ugh), bripe (sort of mate like),etc. I prefer the pour over method at home and while camping. There are several pour over options but in my opinion, the Soto is best. It's lightweight (50 grams on my scale, 51 with filter), simply designed, pretty stable, easy to clean (rinse with water), compact when stored, and compatible with the leave no trace principle. When done, just set filter in the cone aside to dry for a while, then pack with trash or dispose of properly. No grounds left behind. In addition, if you want to make a second cup, just add some more coffee and reuse the old coffee and filter. Finally, there's the aesthetic of a non-plastic, durable, simple, beautiful piece of gear. It's a pleasure to look at, not just to use. I first used it on a camping trip last week with my kids and it was a delight. Absolutely love it! Read more

The media could not be loaded. I purchased for our RV. First time using this pour over gadget . My husband likes instant coffee I’d prefer fresh coffee, this is perfect. I was worried it would be flimsy but it’s not. Love that it folds away and easy to clean: And being its in an RV I wanted to use coffee filters for easy cleanup not wanting coffee grinds going into my grey tank from rinsing out a metal coffee filter. I normally use course ground coffee for my percolator coffee pot but ran out so I used really fine coffee grounds that I found in my kitchen . I would recommend not using really fine coffee grounds, I did notice some grounds in my coffee. Not the pour over coffee cones fault more the coffee filter. Just a heads up. I’m very happy with this purchase. Read more

I've had this for years now and am just getting around to reviewing. This is a must for any person that enjoys camping or backpacking, or traveling with coffee and not carrying a big setup. This packs down to literally nothing. It takes up next to no space, and it's perfect for your morning coffee. Durable and easy to use, love this product. Read more

I like this coffee maker much better than the MSR silicon unit. It's much lighter and easier to clean. It works best with filters that come to a point at the bottom instead of a square. I found these filters (Hario 2) on Amazon and they work much better than others I find in grocery stores. This unit is the smallest and lightest I have found. After receiving it I bought my son one and he quit using his MSR. Hario 02 100-Count Coffee Natural Paper... UPDATE: After using for more than a year I have stopped using it. This smooth spring sitting on top a stainless steel mug slides off very easy while pouring water into the filter. I have to hold the spring with one hand and pour with the other. I have spilled several cups and if you forget you filters home you will have NO coffee. I have been using "My Coffee Buddy" regular now and it works fine. No filters needed & very stable. I don't get coffee grinds but you may get a little coffee dust. Read more

The media could not be loaded. Great for camping... lightweight, easy to stow and easy to clean. Coffee tasted great and no issues with temperature as some mentioned. The price is a little steep for what it is but I can't argue that it does a great job checking all the boxes and for half the cost of a Pourigami. I used #2 filters I already had so no comment on supplied filters. Read more

Thus product is well made. I bought it for the compact size to use in my day camping kit. It is sturdy, easy to pack and undo for use. I will buy another one. Read more