Farberware Yosemite 8-Cup
Score: 76/100
GSI Outdoors Percolator
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Farberware 50124 is an 8-cup stainless-steel stovetop percolator that works on gas, electric and solid-plate burners and offers a permanent filter. It cannot be used on induction hobs and its large size can be cumbersome for small kitchens. Best for campers and families needing a robust, versatile percolator.
The GSI Outdoors Enamelware Coffee Boiler is a rugged, three-ply steel pot with a kiln-hardened enamel finish, offering excellent heat distribution for up to 8 cups. Its weight and bulk make it less suitable for lightweight backpacking, though the lifetime warranty adds confidence. Best for larger camping groups or base-camp cooking where durability outweighs portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 cupsbest | 8 cupsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 minbest | — |
17.78 cm | 22.86 cmbest | |
22.098 cmbest | 14.986 cm | |
23.368 cmbest | 20.32 cm | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.111 kg | 0.572 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 17.78 cm | 22.86 cm |
Width (cm) | 22.098 cm | 14.986 cm |
Depth (cm) | 23.368 cm | 20.32 cm |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Stovetop Compatibility | Gas, Electric, Solid Plate | Campfire |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.111 kg | 0.5715 kg |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Enameled steel |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the Farberware 50124 for its accurate 3-8 cup capacity, durable polished stainless-steel construction, and quick one-cup-per-minute brew rate. They value its versatility across gas, electric, and solid-plate stovetops and the lifetime warranty, while noting the drawback of no induction support and the need to hand-wash the knob and spring.
Everyday users consistently praise the percolator's solid stainless-steel build, reliable capacity, and ease of cleaning, especially for camping and family use. Recurring criticisms focus on its incompatibility with induction cooktops and its relatively large footprint, which can be inconvenient for solo drinkers or limited storage spaces.
“ever so much easier than multiple batches”
“great boiler for filling up with water... for camp chores”
“Size does matter... enough water for every need”
Professional reviewers highlight the GSI Enamelware Coffee Boiler as a rugged, campfire-ready solution with excellent heat distribution thanks to its three-ply steel construction and kiln-hardened enamel. They commend its large capacity for group use and the lifetime warranty, while noting that its weight and bulk make it less ideal for compact or lightweight camping setups.
Everyday users consistently praise the boiler for handling large volumes of water for groups, its versatility in camp chores, and its classic enamel look. Common complaints revolve around the heavy weight, the pot's size limiting portability, and occasional mismatched expectations about its function versus a percolator.
