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GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Percolator 8-Cup
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Glacier Stainless Percolator 8-Cup

A compact, rugged stainless percolator built for the trail — simple, packable, and tough.

BackpackingDurability
8.5
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$52

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Should you buy it?

Buy it if

  • Backpacking
  • Durability
  • Rugged & packable
  • Stainless durability

Skip it if

  • Some grit in the cup
  • Hot handle

Not for you? Consider the Farberware Yosemite 8-Cup Stainless Percolator — or see all percolators .

BrewSift Score breakdown

Scored across the dimensions that matter for percolators. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.

Brew quality8.7
Ease of use8.2
Build quality8.5
Capacity8.0
Value8.8

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Rugged & packable
  • Stainless durability
  • Simple to use

Watch-outs

  • Some grit in the cup
  • Hot handle

Specifications

Type
Stovetop / camp
Capacity
8 cup
Material
Stainless steel

Complete your setup

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Keep beans fresh
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Atmos Vacuum Canister

An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.

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