Never Stop Brewing: The North Face x Bialetti Moka Express Set is the Expedition Kit We’ve Been Waiting For

Here at The Coolector, we believe in a few fundamental truths. We believe in gear that is built to last. We believe in iconic design that transcends trends. And, perhaps most importantly, we believe that life is too short for bad coffee—especially when you’re in the middle of an adventure.

For too long, the “expedition” coffee experience has meant choking down a cup of gritty, lukewarm instant sludge. It’s a compromise that has always felt fundamentally wrong.

Why invest in a £1,000 technical shell, only to fuel your body with liquid sadness? The North Face, an undisputed icon of outdoor exploration, has clearly been thinking the same thing, and they’ve teamed up with an equally legendary partner to solve the problem for good. The result is The North Face x Bialetti Moka Express Set, and it might just be the most essential piece of adventure kit we’ve seen this year.

This isn’t just a co-branded Moka pot; that would be too easy. This is a complete, curated, and brilliantly conceived coffee-break system, designed to be grabbed, packed, and deployed whether you’re halfway up a mountain or just enjoying a sunrise from your garden.

It’s a collaboration that makes perfect sense: the world’s most famous name in adventure, paired with the world’s most famous name in coffee. For a price of €150, you get everything you need, minus the water and the fire. The star of the show is, of course, the Bialetti Moka Express.

This is the classic 3-cup pot, a masterpiece of aluminium design that has been brewing perfect, rich coffee for decades. With a 130ml boiler, it’s the ideal size for a potent morning kickstart and works flawlessly on the gas, electric, or glass hobs you’d find on a high-spec camper van or a simple backcountry stove.

But a pot is only part of the equation. This is where the kit truly shines. The North Face and Bialetti have included a pair of bespoke stainless steel cups. Finished in two contrasting colours—a classic TNF yellow and a stealthy black—these 60ml cups are perfectly sized for a Moka pour, and crucially, they’re indestructible.

You can clip them to a pack or toss them in a bag without a second thought. The set also includes two custom stainless steel teaspoons, which, in a detail we absolutely love, come engraved with The North Face’s iconic motto: “NEVER STOP EXPLORING.” It’s this kind of thoughtful touch that elevates the entire experience from a simple brew to a genuine ritual. It’s a reminder, etched in steel, of why you’re out there in the first place.

To ensure you’re ready to brew the second this set arrives (which, by the way, is in January), they’ve even included a 100g tin of Bialetti’s “Perfect Moka Classic” ground coffee. This is the brand’s own blend—a 50/50 mix of Arabica and Robusta—designed specifically for the Moka, delivering a consistent body with notes of hazelnut and dried fruit. No guesswork, no faff. They even provide the ideal instructions: fill the boiler with room temperature water to the valve, fill the funnel generously without pressing, and—the crucial tip—use low heat. This isn’t a race; it’s a ceremony.

That gurgle from the upper chamber is the starting pistol for a great day. This set is a testament to the belief that every expedition, big or small, deserves good coffee. It’s the perfect, rugged, and stylish solution for the adventurer who has everything, but is still drinking poorly.

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