Coleman 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Carafe
Andy and Tami McDaniels 11.12.12
Andy and I are coffee lovers. Coffee isn’t just a morning pick-me-up; it fuels us throughout the day. The stimulating, aromatic beverage arouses our senses in the morning and provides motivation and comfort all day long. A coffee-inspired day may not be your cup of tea. If, however, you are like Andy and I and java brings you true joy, then the Coleman 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffeemaker is a must have. When access to electricity or fire is not convenient or available, you can still have your cup of joe.
Making coffee in the outdoors with the Coleman 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffeemaker was a snap. Once the propane cylinder was installed, I prepared the coffee just like I do at home with my automatic drip coffeemaker: I pulled out the filter, added the desired amount of coffee, filled the carafe with water, poured the desired amount of water into the reservoir, placed the empty carafe onto the warming plate, and waited approximately fifteen minutes for the brew cycle to complete.
The only installation required was screwing the regulator into the connector and then screwing the propane bottle into the regulator. The instructions were easy to follow, and while I did not need to refer to it, a trouble shooting section is included. I should mention that the carafe holds 10 cups, but one cup of water was absorbed during the brewing process. If you want a 10-cup pot of coffee, you will need to add an additional cup after you pour the water from the carafe into the reservoir.
Andy McDaniels is the Sportsmen’s Outreach Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation’s Vanishing Paradise Campaign. Andy works with hunters, anglers, outdoor media and the hunting and fishing industry throughout the United States. Andy also serves as the Conservation Director of Pro-Staff for Hardcore Decoys and Huntducks.com. He believes that conservation is the cornerstone of hunting and fishing, and he has committed himself to educating hunters and fishermen about the conservation issues that will affect our children and grandchildren. His effort on behalf of conservation and his outreach to hunters, anglers, congressional members, political groups, and citizen action organizations has been monumental. In 2003 and 2004 Andy was recognized for his work on State Wildlife Grants by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. His efforts on the Farm Bill garnered him the esteemed Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award from the National Wildlife Federation in May 2008.
Tami is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a certified English teacher and freelance writer. She has published numerous articles on a variety of outdoor topics. Her most recent articles on outdoor subjects include 10 Indicators of a Quality Guide, The Anatomy of a Hunting Guide Website, Hunting Guides along the Corridor, and First Steps to Get Kids Hunting and Back into the Outdoors. In addition, she is the web content administrator for three websites. Her volunteer work includes managing web and social media sites, writing grants, organizing fundraising activities, and planning community events.
