The Best Travel Kettles (Get Your Caffeine Fix On The Road)

Gourmia GK360 Travel Foldable Electric Kettle

Space-savers are always excellent options whatever the destination. The Gourmia GK360 Travel Foldable Electric Kettle holds 800mL of water which roughly amounts to one or two cups.

Thanks to its food-grade silicone body, the collapsible design makes this handy kettle uber portable and very easy to store.

This kettle has a speed boil feature, boiling water faster than a microwave. It saves time and you can get it and go if you’re in a hurry. It also has a sensor that shuts off the power when the water level is too low. There’s also a lid-lock to keep boiling water from spilling and an integrated spout filter.

You have to be very careful when reaching around the kettle, however. The chrome ring around the base tends to get extremely hot when the kettle is on for a long time. It’s highly likely to be hot enough to scald you if you’re not careful.

Gourmia GK378 Dual Voltage Collapsible Kettle

Another great collapsible travel kettle from Gormia is the GK378. Not only does it squeeze down into a very compact size, but it also works in two voltages!

Why is this so handy? Well, if you head anywhere overseas, the chances are big that that voltage of the local electricity could differ from where you live. For example, North America uses 120V, while Europe uses 220V. And if you take a normal kettle with you, it will either blow up or not work well (or at all). Not a great start to your travels!

Gormia also likes to provide high-grade materials and safety, using kitchen-grade silicone as well as integrating a dry boil cut-off to save you from any mishaps. Of course, I prefer stainless steel for kettles, but when you are on the go, that means more weight and space.

Bodum BISTRO Water Kettle

The Bodum BISTRO Water Kettle is technically not a travel kettle. But at 4 x 7 x 7.75 inches, it’s definitely portable enough to function as one.

This kettle can hold 500mL of water. It has a water level window with different units of measurement so you’ll know exactly how much water you need wherever you are.

It’s also one of the funkier designs where kettles are concerned. With four modern colors to choose from, this is for someone who wants a bit of pizzazz.

Since it’s not specifically designed as a travel kettle, it’s built with the conveniences of a regular kettle. This includes a removable base. You can pour the liquid through a mesh-filtered spout without bringing the cord along with you.

There have been some safety issues in a few units. There was a product recall in December due to flimsy parts, but the new units seem to be trouble-free. Make sure you get the new batches before purchasing.

Bonavita Dual Voltage 0.5L Travel Electric Kettle

This stainless steel kettle is very durable. It also won’t leave a plastic or metal taste in your drinks. It also looks quite pretty and you won’t mind leaving this perched on your office desk or kitchen table. Its 900-watt heating element means quick heating in any situation, which is great when you want your cup of joe, right now!

The kettle has boil-dry protection that switches off the device when the water level is too low.

The only downside is that many reviewers are not giving this kettle glowing reviews.

NEME Travel Foldable Electric Kettle

Another collapsible find is the NEME Travel Foldable Electric Kettle –. It’s portable, durable, extremely lightweight. The catch? It’s a lot smaller than most of the kettles in this review.

It’s made from food-grade silicone, with a hard plastic base. And overall, it is easily collapsible and easily stored. Especially since the cord is removable and they give you a handy bag to store everything in.

Two other features of this travel kettle worth noting are that it is dual voltage so can be used inside and outside the USA. It also has Auto Dry Protection so that if you accidentally leave it boiling or switch it on with no water, it won’t continue to boil.

The biggest downside of this kettle is the capacity, which is only 18oz (555ml), however, this can also be an upside if that is all you need.

DCIGNA 0.5L Dual Voltage Travel Kettle

Another great option, from a relatively unknown brand, is this dual voltage travel kettle from DCIGNA. It’s handy in its size, at only 500mL (0.5L which is 17 oz). So enough to boil a few cups, but not so big you really can’t travel with it.

And with the dual voltage, you can take it anywhere overseas where the voltage is often different (220V in Europe, 110V in the USA for example. If you take the wrong one in either direction you either end up with a kettle that doesn’t boil, or it blows up! Neither is a great option.

Because this kettle uses a stainless steel container to boil the water, I am also a huge fan. Having owned dozens of kettles over the years, I now only accept and use stainless steel.

Proctor Silex 40940 Compact Electric Kettle

Another very simple and easy-to-use kettle that is also pretty small is this 16oz stainless steel option from Proctor Silex.

There is not too much to say about this kettle, as it doesn’t have any very fancy features like the collapsable or dual voltage ones. However, it does have auto-shutoff and dry boil protection, which gives me peace of mind. If you are on vacation or travel in your home country, then it could be just what you need.

What I love about models that are stainless steel is that they are easy to clean and don’t tend to affect the taste of my beloved coffee.