A long time ago I concluded that the best way to make coffee in camp was with disposable paper filters and pour-over—see here. There’s the niggling issue of the one-time nature of paper filters, but the water saved compared to what you need to clean, say, a French press, is worth it, and the filter can be burned.
For years I used the collapsible Ortlieb filter holders highlighted in the linked article:
However, sadly, they are no longer made. So I’ve been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, and recently found one on Amazon, for $16.95. It’s stainless steel, and opens in different permutations to accept either Melitta-style or basket filters.
The Kikkerland holder is a little heavier than the Ortlieb, and doesn’t fold as flat. On the other hand you don’t need to support it with utensils or twigs as with the Ortlieb, and it’s usable with different filters. So it scores at least as high—especially since it’s available.
