Believe it or not, there was once a time when cafe-quality espresso couldn’t really be made at home. That all changed in 1933, when Italian brand Bialetti debuted its Moka Express, a compact and affordable device that utilized hot water’s steam to create pressure to push it through coffee grounds into an upper chamber.
The revolutionary coffee maker is still largely made the same way today, except the company has taken it upon itself to partner with other movers and shakers of the era. For its latest collaboration, Bialetti teamed up with The North Face on a new Moka Express set perfect for your next camping trip.
A Summit-Ready Brew Kit
The TNF x Bialetti Moka Set brings together nearly a century of coffee-making heritage with over half a century of outdoor expertise. At the heart of this limited-edition collaboration sits a 3-cup Moka Express reimagined in Summit Gold — a direct nod to The North Face’s legendary 1985 Expedition Parka. This is a callback to when The North Face was outfitting expeditions to the world’s harshest peaks, and that same gold became synonymous with serious mountaineering.
The kit includes two stainless steel cups (one in jet black, the other in alpine yellow), each bearing their respective brand logos, plus matching spoons engraved with The North Face’s “Never Stop Exploring” motto. There’s also a tin of Bialetti’s Perfetto Moka Classico — a 50/50 Arabica-Robusta blend with hazelnut and dried fruit notes — so you can start brewing right out of the box.
Built for the Backcountry
While Bialetti’s octagonal aluminum design has remained largely unchanged since Alfonso Bialetti and Luigi De Ponti first engineered it in the 1930s, its durability speaks for itself. The boiler holds 4.4oz, enough for three proper cups, and features an easy-clean safety valve that won’t clog up after repeated use. It works on gas, electric, and glass-ceramic cooktops, though you’ll need Bialetti’s induction plate if you’re cooking over induction.
The cups themselves max out at 2oz each — small by American standards but perfectly proportioned for concentrated espresso. At just 5.5″ across, the package is designed with portability in mind, fitting neatly into a bag without adding much bulk.
Spec Sheet
Model: TNF x Bialetti Moka Express Set
Coffee Maker Capacity: 3 cups (4.4oz boiler)
Materials: Aluminum body, PA66 thermoplastic handle and knob, stainless steel cups
Cup Capacity: 2oz each
Box Dimensions: 5.5″ x 4″ x 6.7″
Includes: Moka Express 3-cup, 2 cups, 2 spoons, 100g Perfetto Moka Classico coffee
Compatibility: Gas, electric, glass-ceramic (induction with adapter)
Limited Edition: Yes, unspecified
Pricing & Availability
The TNF x Bialetti Moka Set is priced at The North Face’s website for $220, but as of this writing, they are already sold out. You can also find it on Bialetti’s store for €150 (~$174) while it’s still available.
Recap
The North Face x Bialetti Moka Express Set
The North Face teamed up with Bialetti to create a limited-edition Moka Express set that brings the Italian brand’s iconic 1933 stovetop espresso maker to the trail in Summit Gold colorway. For $220, you get the 3-cup coffee maker, two stainless steel cups, matching spoons, and a tin of Bialetti’s ground coffee.
