Brewing outdoors? Don’t just wing it on a rock or tree stump. The VSSL Nomadic Tailgate Mat gives your camp kitchen a clean, grippy, stable surface that folds down flat and travels light. Designed with dedicated zones for your grinder, scale and mug, it keeps your brewing setup tidy whether you’re making coffee on the tailgate of your van or the slab of a mountain bothy. Made from heat-resistant, non-slip silicone, it’s easy to clean and built to last — a small but brilliant upgrade that transforms your setup from makeshift to professional. And when you’re back home? It’s just as handy on the kitchen counter.
VSSL was born in the backwoods of Saskatchewan, Canada, where founder Todd Weimer spent his youth rigging up DIY survival kits in hollowed-out PVC pipes. That spirit of resourceful adventure never left him — but these days, VSSL is less about emergency gear and more about elevating everyday rituals in the wild. The new mission? To brew better coffee outdoors. And frankly, VSSL is nailing it.
Their ever-evolving range of precision-built, adventure-ready coffee gear is made to take your camp brew from just-about-decent to genuinely exceptional. We’re talking grinders that slip into your pack but deliver barista-worthy results, nesting pour-over kits that slot together beautifully and work like a charm, and tumblers built for comfort, flavour and frosty morning starts. This is gear made for real outdoor use — proper hardwearing kit that’s built to last. Designed for dialled-in coffee, even when you’re three days into the West Highland Way or brewing up at a windswept bothy. Because VSSL gets it — a good cup doesn’t just set you up for the day. It makes the moment. And when the view’s that good, the brew should be too.
