I just used this pot for a week on a wilderness camping trip, and I have to say that it makes a seriously good cup of coffee. However, you need to get a feel for how you use it. I also recommend getting some percolator filters since they will make the pot more forgiving, but they're not required (I bought some but lost them in a box and never used them). First things first. Make sure to make a couple of practic pots at home first. Don't even drink the first one since it will contain any oils from the manufacturing process. You'll likely also overcook the coffee, which will make it bitter.Here is what worked best for us. Keep in mind that we like strong coffee, so you can adjust as needed. First, fill the pot up to the 9 cup line with decent water. The better the water, the better the coffee. I have to say the water out of the Merced River in Yosemite was outstanding. I didn't worry about bacteria because we were boiling the water. But I digress. Get course ground coffee. Not fine expresso grind, but a coarser grind that's less likely to fall through the holes in the basket. Dump coffee in the basket. We didn't measure, but you can if you want. We filled the basket up to about 1/8 of an inch of the rim...pretty much a full basket, give or take a little. Assemble pot and put on a consistent flame, like a camp stove. Oh, before you do this, flip out the little lifing ring on back so it's easy to grab later. You'll thank me. Turn on medium heat, then wait. We found that the pot started percolating in about 7-10 minutes depending on how cold our starting water was. Here's the secret: As soon as you get the first "perc", turn down the heat! If you keep the heat up, two things will happen. First, the violence of the boil will give you more grounds in the pot. Secondly, you can scorch the coffee. Just turn it down to as low as it will keep perking.We found that 10-12 minutes of low heat percolating was about right for us. Just turn off the heat source, let it settle for a few minutes (the grounds will sink), and you're ready to go. DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP. The folks on here that complained that the plastic top melted or pulled off caused the issue themselves. If it melted, you had the heat WAY too high. Slow perc over low heat, folks. You also have no reason to take the lid off while this is hot. None. Just gently pour yourself a great cup of coffee using towels or hot pads. The pot is all aluminum, and hot. If you really hate grounds, just pour through a paper towel or something similar. However, if you pour gently you should get minimal grounds assuming you let them settle. Clean-up in generally a pain, but all percolators are. After cooling, the unit comes apart easily. We always keep a bucket of water available as a wash basin, and this worked great. You'll need a small nylon dishes brush to clean the unit well, but it takes just a couple of minutes.I hope this was helpful. We read several negative reviews on here before we tried the pot, and we were intent on avoiding the mistakes of others. We did, and it was easy to do so. The pot works great and we loved the coffee out of it. An added bonus is the fact it's very LIGHT. When packing into a camping area, having an aluminum pot that's virtually weightless is a big plus.

IMHOI recently purchased the Stansport Stainless Steel Percolator Coffee Pot for a camping trip with a large group of avid coffee drinkers on a campout without any electricity for a conventual coffee pot, and I must say, it exceeded all our expectations! This percolator is an absolute game-changer for group camping trips, especially if you have a lot of coffee enthusiasts in your midst. The 28-cup capacity ensured that we could brew enough coffee to keep everyone satisfied, even during the chilly mornings in the great outdoors. The stainless steel construction is not only durable but also easy to clean, making it perfect for outdoor use. The percolator brewed the coffee to perfection, delivering a rich and aromatic brew that fueled our mornings and kept us warm throughout the day. Its sturdy build and efficient performance made it a standout addition to our camping gear, and I can confidently say that it significantly enhanced our camping experience.Moreover, it's perfect for campouts without electricity. When you're deep in the wilderness, this percolator's ability to brew coffee over a campfire or a portable stove is a real game-changer. We didn't have to worry about finding a power source, and that added a level of convenience that we truly appreciated. I highly recommend the Stansport Stainless Steel Percolator Coffee Pot to anyone planning a camping trip with a large group of coffee lovers. Its generous capacity, durable construction, excellent brewing capabilities, and adaptability to off-grid situations make it an essential companion for outdoor adventures. Investing in this percolator will undoubtedly ensure that your camping mornings are filled with the delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee, bringing comfort and warmth to your entire group. Five stars all the way!

This coffee pot was exactly what I was looking for except for the percolator knob was made of plastic instead of glass. My dad had purchased one of these coffee pot’s several years ago and it had a glass knob. I have done a little modification to the lid and replaced the plastic knob with a glass one. I have made coffee in this pot a few times now and I am very pleased with this pot. It would be the perfect coffee pot if it came with a glass percolator knob.

works well pls follow directions and don't overfill with ground coffee most problems are human errors not the Stansport Percolator Coffee Pot faultI did choose to use/cut paper towel to filter both top and bottom

a very sold pot.

product is solid--couldn't believe how heavy the pot was--the price was really cheap for the quality! WOW!

Está perfecta la cafetera

Hermosa y funcional.

Se ve muy bien y permite hacer un buen cafe

Need to watch the color of the coffee in the perk bubble. Use double amount of coffee grinds as you normally use to get optimum flavor. The unit works great but the handles need to be held with thick gloves or over mitts so you don't burn your hands.

Used this on a recent camping trip, and it came in VERY handy. Made great coffee, and the larger size will easily make enough coffees to accommodate seconds for 4-5 adults. This pot also comes in handy when you want to heat up water for dishes or other uses.