The BEST Instant Coffee for Backpackers (I tried them all)

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*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: https://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: https://amzn.to/3PSOvwN Cafe Bustelo: https://amzn.to/4rRr6cp Waka: https://amzn.to/4bXDfrz Alpine Start: https://rei.pxf.io/qze3Vb Death Wish: https://amzn.to/41kSWTH Starbucks Via: https://amzn.to/48373ke Rami Coffee: https://amzn.to/4t7ks37 Coulee Coffee: https://alnk.to/h6JzsMe Kuju Coffee: https://rei.pxf.io/dOb0D2 First Ascent: https://alnk.to/9TcvflM Verve: https://rei.pxf.io/X4mMVb Northern Coffee Works: https://alnk.to/af21cUU Cascadia Coffee Roasters: https://alnk.to/2jPV4cb My coffee cup: https://amzn.to/4uJZrNt My backpacking gear - Coros Apex Watch: https://rei.pxf.io/qzjX2g Nemo Hornet Elite 1p Tent: https://rei.pxf.io/xLPGgy LiteAF Ultra 40L Curve Pack: https://alnk.to/dAoEJng Big Sky Inflatable Pillow: https://alnk.to/7fstYkv Outdoor Vitals Summit 15 Sleeping Bag: https://alnk.to/3U45kOO Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad: https://rei.pxf.io/JKaNMv Pillow Strap: https://alnk.to/44Y44S8 REI Hiker Staff: https://rei.pxf.io/9LNONQ Bottle Rocket by Gossamer Gear (shoulder strap pouch): https://alnk.to/btq0S3y Gossamer Gear Shoulder Strap Pocket: https://alnk.to/aAPM3wW Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Closed Cell Foam Pad: https://alnk.to/c09vB5i Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: https://rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M Soto Windmaster Stove: https://rei.pxf.io/3J3Nvn Toaks Pot (750ml): https://rei.pxf.io/MA1L7n Toaks Long Handled Spork: https://rei.pxf.io/VxqKqa Nitecore Power Bank: https://alnk.to/cwTMxN0 Gerber Dime: https://rei.pxf.io/XmDRP4 LuminAID Lantern: https://rei.pxf.io/WymzjG Kula Cloth: https://alnk.to/2jPgvsQ Garmin InReach Mini 2: https://rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a SamBob Pride Hoodie: ​​https://alnk.to/31uiqMQ EE Torrid Jacket: https://alnk.to/gVO9Vf7 Stio Pinedale Pants: https://glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside5av Pagosa Fireside Camp Slippers: https://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: https://www.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: https://www.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: https://www.instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: https://www.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