Presto 02811
Score: 82/100
GSI Outdoors Percolator
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Presto 02811 Electric Percolator delivers fast one-cup-per-minute brewing with an automatic keep-warm function and a convenient ready-indicator light. Its capacity details can be confusing and it only accepts ground coffee, limiting flexibility. Best suited for users who value speed and simplicity in a compact electric 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 | |
15.7 cm | 22.86 cmbest | |
24.6 cmbest | 14.986 cm | |
800 Wbest | — | |
33.3 cmbest | 20.32 cm | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.32 kg | 0.572 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 2-12 cups | 8 cups |
Height (cm) | 15.7 cm | 22.86 cm |
Width (cm) | 24.6 cm | 14.986 cm |
Depth (cm) | 33.3 cm | 20.32 cm |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | Stovetop/Open fire |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.32 kg | 0.5715 kg |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Enameled steel |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | lifetime years |
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Professional descriptions emphasize the percolator's ability to deliver a rich, aromatic cup through robust percolation, its elegant all-stainless-steel construction, and the convenience of electric operation with a quick one-cup-per-minute brew rate.
Everyday users commonly praise the rapid brewing speed, the bold percolated flavor, and the sleek stainless-steel appearance, while noting a lack of detailed cleaning instructions.
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.
“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”
