Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I tried the cheapest vs most expensive instant coffees for backpacking, plus a TON of different coffees at price points in between, to find out which is the BEST coffee for backpackers! If you're like me, you love a hot cup of coffee in the backcountry in the morning, and today there are more options than ever for backpackers - from premium craft coffees all the way down to classic Starbucks or Folgers. Some of these coffees can be pretty expensive, with one serving of instant coffee rivaling the price of a cup from an actual cafe! But which backpacking coffee is worth the high, or low, price? In this video I tried every instant coffee for backpackers and crowned a surprising champion! ☕️👑
Intro: 00:00
How this coffee taste test will work: 0:32
Round 1: 1:00
Round 2: 2:19
Round 3: 3:37
Round 4: 4:40
Round 5: 6:12
Round 6: 8:05
Round 7: 9:04
Round 8: 13:05
Round 9: 15:37
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 18:24
Round 10: 19:15
Final Round: 20:52
Outro: 25:40
Coffees in this video -
Folgers: amzn.to/3PSOvwN
Cafe Bustelo: amzn.to/4rRr6cp
Waka: amzn.to/4bXDfrz
Alpine Start: rei.pxf.io/qze3Vb
Death Wish: amzn.to/41kSWTH
Starbucks Via: amzn.to/48373ke
Rami Coffee: amzn.to/4t7ks37
Coulee Coffee: alnk.to/h6JzsMe
Kuju Coffee: rei.pxf.io/dOb0D2
First Ascent: alnk.to/9TcvflM
Verve: rei.pxf.io/X4mMVb
Northern Coffee Works: alnk.to/af21cUU
Cascadia Coffee Roasters: alnk.to/2jPV4cb
My coffee cup: amzn.to/4uJZrNt
My backpacking gear -
Coros Apex Watch: rei.pxf.io/qzjX2g
Nemo Hornet Elite 1p Tent: rei.pxf.io/xLPGgy
LiteAF Ultra 40L Curve Pack: alnk.to/dAoEJng
Big Sky Inflatable Pillow: alnk.to/7fstYkv
Outdoor Vitals Summit 15 Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/3U45kOO
Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad: rei.pxf.io/JKaNMv
Pillow Strap: alnk.to/44Y44S8
REI Hiker Staff: rei.pxf.io/9LNONQ
Bottle Rocket by Gossamer Gear (shoulder strap pouch): alnk.to/btq0S3y
Gossamer Gear Shoulder Strap Pocket: alnk.to/aAPM3wW
Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Closed Cell Foam Pad: alnk.to/c09vB5i
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M
Soto Windmaster Stove: rei.pxf.io/3J3Nvn
Toaks Pot (750ml): rei.pxf.io/MA1L7n
Toaks Long Handled Spork: rei.pxf.io/VxqKqa
Nitecore Power Bank: alnk.to/cwTMxN0
Gerber Dime: rei.pxf.io/XmDRP4
LuminAID Lantern: rei.pxf.io/WymzjG
Kula Cloth: alnk.to/2jPgvsQ
Garmin InReach Mini 2: rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a
SamBob Pride Hoodie: alnk.to/31uiqMQ
EE Torrid Jacket: alnk.to/gVO9Vf7
Stio Pinedale Pants: glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside5av
Pagosa Fireside Camp Slippers: rei.pxf.io/PO3gLX
Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content!
Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Editor: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed and edited by Rainer Golden with additional editing by Doug Linstedt!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
Which Coffee for Backpackers is Best?
#backpacking #spring #hiking #camping #coffee #tastetest #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside
*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I tried the cheapest vs most expensive instant coffees for backpacking, plus a TON of different coffees at price points in between, to find out which is the BEST coffee for backpackers! If you're like me, you love a hot cup of coffee in the backcountry in the morning, and today there are more options than ever for backpackers - from premium craft coffees all the way down to classic Starbucks or Folgers. Some of these coffees can be pretty expensive, with one serving of instant coffee rivaling the price of a cup from an actual cafe! But which backpacking coffee is worth the high, or low, price? In this video I tried every instant coffee for backpackers and crowned a surprising champion! ☕️👑
Intro: 00:00
How this coffee taste test will work: 0:32
Round 1: 1:00
Round 2: 2:19
Round 3: 3:37
Round 4: 4:40
Round 5: 6:12
Round 6: 8:05
Round 7: 9:04
Round 8: 13:05
Round 9: 15:37
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 18:24
Round 10: 19:15
Final Round: 20:52
Outro: 25:40
Coffees in this video -
Folgers: amzn.to/3PSOvwN
Cafe Bustelo: amzn.to/4rRr6cp
Waka: amzn.to/4bXDfrz
Alpine Start: rei.pxf.io/qze3Vb
Death Wish: amzn.to/41kSWTH
Starbucks Via: amzn.to/48373ke
Rami Coffee: amzn.to/4t7ks37
Coulee Coffee: alnk.to/h6JzsMe
Kuju Coffee: rei.pxf.io/dOb0D2
First Ascent: alnk.to/9TcvflM
Verve: rei.pxf.io/X4mMVb
Northern Coffee Works: alnk.to/af21cUU
Cascadia Coffee Roasters: alnk.to/2jPV4cb
My coffee cup: amzn.to/4uJZrNt
My backpacking gear -
Coros Apex Watch: rei.pxf.io/qzjX2g
Nemo Hornet Elite 1p Tent: rei.pxf.io/xLPGgy
LiteAF Ultra 40L Curve Pack: alnk.to/dAoEJng
Big Sky Inflatable Pillow: alnk.to/7fstYkv
Outdoor Vitals Summit 15 Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/3U45kOO
Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad: rei.pxf.io/JKaNMv
Pillow Strap: alnk.to/44Y44S8
REI Hiker Staff: rei.pxf.io/9LNONQ
Bottle Rocket by Gossamer Gear (shoulder strap pouch): alnk.to/btq0S3y
Gossamer Gear Shoulder Strap Pocket: alnk.to/aAPM3wW
Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Closed Cell Foam Pad: alnk.to/c09vB5i
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M
Soto Windmaster Stove: rei.pxf.io/3J3Nvn
Toaks Pot (750ml): rei.pxf.io/MA1L7n
Toaks Long Handled Spork: rei.pxf.io/VxqKqa
Nitecore Power Bank: alnk.to/cwTMxN0
Gerber Dime: rei.pxf.io/XmDRP4
LuminAID Lantern: rei.pxf.io/WymzjG
Kula Cloth: alnk.to/2jPgvsQ
Garmin InReach Mini 2: rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a
SamBob Pride Hoodie: alnk.to/31uiqMQ
EE Torrid Jacket: alnk.to/gVO9Vf7
Stio Pinedale Pants: glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside5av
Pagosa Fireside Camp Slippers: rei.pxf.io/PO3gLX
Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content!
Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Editor: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed and edited by Rainer Golden with additional editing by Doug Linstedt!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
Which Coffee for Backpackers is Best?
#backpacking #spring #hiking #camping #coffee #tastetest #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside
