For many Australians, the best summer memories are made outdoors. Long drives up the coast, early morning hikes, and slow afternoons at the campsite. And for coffee lovers, there is one non-negotiable when the holiday season arrives. Good coffee must come along for the ride.

This Christmas, Merlo is celebrating the joy of travelling with great coffee by highlighting the portable brew gear that turns any campsite, road trip or overnight escape into something a little more delicious. Whether you are shopping for an adventurer, a camper, a weekend wanderer or someone who simply refuses to compromise on flavour, there is a gift here that will travel as well as they do.

In this article we explore our most loved travel friendly tools, the ones our team takes on their own holidays, and why this range has become a summer staple for Merlo drinkers.

Why Portable Brewing Matters

We often talk about crop to cup, but there is another ritual that sits quietly in the middle: brew to moment. The simple act of making coffee outdoors has a way of slowing things down. It brings comfort on cold mornings at the campsite, sparks conversation on long hikes and turns a quiet cabin stay into something warm and familiar.

Portable brew gear allows people to take that feeling anywhere. No power points. No complicated machinery. Just quality beans, clever design and the freedom to brew wherever they choose. These gifts do more than make coffee. They help create small moments of joy, and that is a beautiful thing to give at Christmas.

The Gear We Love for Travel and Camping

AeroPress Go: Light, compact and effortless

The AeroPress Go is a favourite among Merlo team members who want something lightweight and incredibly forgiving. It brews a smooth cup almost anywhere and packs down into its own travel mug. For campers and travellers who want reliability without fuss, this is an easy win.

Nanopresso: Espresso on the move

For those who prefer their coffee with a little more oomph, the Nanopresso delivers authentic espresso with rich crema using only manual pressure. It is a perfect gift for people who want café style flavour in the middle of nowhere. Available in several colours, it is tough, compact and surprisingly powerful.

Portable Coffee Capsule Kit

If your giftee lives for simplicity, this kit lets them use their favourite Merlo capsules while travelling. No electricity needed, no complicated steps. Just press, pour and enjoy. Ideal for road trips and hotel stays where good coffee is rarely guaranteed.

Grosche Milano Stovetop

For campers who love brewing over a flame, the Milano stovetop brings that familiar espresso aroma to any campsite. It is sturdy, stylish and makes a beautifully rich brew that pairs perfectly with early mornings at the tent.

Hario V60 and Hand Grinders

For slow coffee enthusiasts, the V60 paired with a hand grinder creates a calming, meditative brew routine. Plastic for lightness, ceramic for beauty, glass for clarity. Paired with the Skerton or Mini Mill grinder, it becomes a gift of craft, ritual and flavour.

Fressko Cups and Airscape Canisters

Even the most adventurous travellers need gear that protects their beans and keeps their brew warm. Fressko cups and Airscape canisters do both beautifully. They are thoughtful, practical additions to any brewing setup and pair well with a bag of freshly roasted Merlo beans.

Coffee Adventure Kit

For the friend who wants everything in one place, the Coffee Adventure Kit is the ultimate gift. Packed with essentials, it is perfect for travellers who want to open one box and hit the road with confidence.

For the Coffee Lover Who Has Everything

Some people already own the gadgets, the grinders and the gear. For them, we suggest something experiential or consumable. BrewPass vouchers let them choose beans, brewing tools or café visits. Gift cards open the door to new blends, single origins or merchandise. And for passionate home brewers, a subscription is the gift that genuinely keeps giving.

Christmas is about generosity, ease and joy. Coffee gifts do all three. They bring comfort to early mornings, spark connections between friends around a campfire and help travellers create small moments of ritual wherever the holidays take them.

Travel Well, Brew Well

The Merlo team loves seeing how our community travels with their coffee. From cabins in the hinterland to campsites on the coast, our portable gear has brewed coffee in some of the most beautiful corners of Australia.

This Christmas, we are excited to share the tools that make those moments possible. Whether you are gifting an adventurer, a camper, a tiny home enthusiast or someone who simply wants good coffee on the go, these products are made to travel lightly and brew beautifully.

Wherever the season takes you, may your coffee be hot, your mornings slow and your summer full of good company.