Primula Today
Score: 70/100
GSI Outdoors Percolator
Score: 76/100Rankings
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.
The Primula aluminum percolator is a lightweight, fast-heating stovetop brewer with a 3-minute perk limit. Its advertised 9-cup capacity is misleading and the aluminum construction may wear over time. Suited for campers and budget-conscious users needing portable brewing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 cupsbest | 8 cups | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 minbest | — |
20.9 cm | 22.86 cmbest | |
20.7 cmbest | 14.986 cm | |
13.2 cm | 20.32 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.34 kgbest | 0.572 kg |
1 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 9 cups | 8 cups |
Height (cm) | 20.9 cm | 22.86 cm |
Width (cm) | 20.7 cm | 14.986 cm |
Depth (cm) | 13.2 cm | 20.32 cm |
Power & Compatibility(2) | ||
Power Source | Stovetop | Stovetop/Open fire |
Stovetop Compatibility | Gas, electric, ceramic, propane, grills, campfires | Campfire |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.34 kg | 0.5715 kg |
Body Material | Aluminum | Enameled steel |
Handle Material | Plastic | Silicone |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | lifetime years |
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Professional reviewers commend the Primula percolator for its straightforward operation, rapid brew time, and suitability for outdoor adventures, but they caution that the advertised 9-cup capacity is inaccurate and the lack of measurement markings limits precision.
Everyday users generally praise the percolator for delivering strong, flavorful coffee and for its lightweight, portable design that works well at home and on the road. Common complaints focus on the overstated capacity, missing water-level indicators, occasional aluminum finish wear, and the need for careful hand cleaning.
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”
