Buying for someone who loves camping can be tricky. They probably own a tent and a stove already, so the best camp kitchen gifts are the little upgrades that make mornings, meals and downtime better. This guide covers six gifts we'd happily give ourselves: a camping coffee maker and a hiking coffee maker for the coffee lover, a camping kettle and a camping toaster for the camp cook, and a lightweight hiking chair to relax in.

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How to choose a camp kitchen gift

Start with how they camp. A hiker counting grams wants something light that packs small. A car camper wants comfort and a proper brew. A few questions help:

• Do they drink coffee? Then a better brew setup is almost always a hit.
• How do they get to camp? Walkers need packable, light gear. Car campers can go bigger.
• What do they already own? Look for the gap, whether that's a kettle, a grinder or somewhere comfy to sit.

Coffee at camp

AeroPress Coffee Maker Go Plus: the all-in-one camp coffee press

The AeroPress Go Plus is a camp coffee press and hiking coffee press in one, brewing and holding your coffee in a single kit. Its 3 in 1 Brew Technology takes about 2 minutes, and the shatterproof Tritan press chamber sits alongside a double-walled, vacuum-insulated 18/8 stainless steel tumbler. The tumbler has a magnetic, splash-resistant lid and a built-in filter holder, and it doubles as a storage container for the press. It comes with a scoop, stirrer and paper micro filters, in Cream, Black or Pink.

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GSI Javagrind Pourover Java Set: a hiking coffee maker that grinds too

For the gift that does it all, the GSI Javagrind Pourover Java Set is a collapsible camping coffee maker that includes a JavaMill grinder with an adjustable conical ceramic burr, a collapsible Java Drip and a reusable Java Filter. The drip cone takes a #4 filter, brews 1 to 12 cups and collapses to just 2.5 cm high. The lid doubles as a trivet.

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GSI Java Grind Coffee Grinder: fresh grounds anywhere

Already have a brewer? The GSI Java Grind Coffee Grinder is a lovely add-on. It has an adjustable ceramic burr, a 186 ml capacity and a foldable handle, weighs 269 g and nests to save space in the pack. A grounds cup is included.

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For the camp cook

Sea to Summit Frontier UL Collapsible Kettle Cook Set: the hiking kettle

The Sea to Summit Frontier UL Collapsible Kettle Cook Set is a camping kettle and hiking kettle in one, with a collapsible 1.1 L kettle and two collapsible cups. The kettle has a hard-anodised aluminium base and lid, silicone sides and a lid with a silicone grip and LidKeep clip. The set weighs 307 g and packs down to 15 x 15 x 4.3 cm, and it's backed by Sea to Summit's lifetime guarantee. Great for couples who love a hot brew.

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GSI Steel Camping Folding Toaster: the camping toaster for breakfast

A small gift with a big payoff. This camping toaster and hiking toaster, the GSI Steel Camping Folding Toaster, is made from stainless steel with a fine steel mesh that distributes heat evenly. It weighs 179 g, folds flat and comes with a nylon tote, so it takes up almost no space.

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For the downtime: Helinox Sunset Chair (re), a lightweight hiking chair

Every good camp kitchen needs somewhere to sit and enjoy the coffee. The Helinox Sunset Chair (re) is a lightweight hiking chair that has a high back with neck and shoulder support, a second tension line for seat comfort and a DAC aluminium alloy frame. It's rated to 145 kg, weighs 1,539 g and packs to 12 x 47.5 x 15 cm. The "re" stands for recycled: the seat uses recycled 300D polyester and the frame is made from repurposed aluminium shavings. It comes in six colour and frame combinations.

Want to learn more? Read our Helinox Sunset camp chair review, our Helinox camp chairs complete guide and our guide to foldable camping chairs.

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Camp kitchen gifts at a glance

Keep learning

Planning a full camp kitchen? These guides will help:

• What is the best camping stove?
• Portable camp stoves in Australia for bushwalking
• Jetboil Trailcook camping stove
• Foldable camping chairs
• Helinox camp chairs complete guide

Why shop with us at PAST Outdoors

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