The best way to make coffee for camping!

I compare four ways to make coffee for camping or backpacking. French press coffee on the trail Cowboy coffee (messy but classic) Instant coffee options, including my favorites A surprisingly easy pour-over method for backpacking (Miir Pourigami)

There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee with a great view—but when you’re camping or backpacking, how do you actually make it?

In this video, I test four different ways to make coffee outdoors: French press, cowboy coffee, instant coffee, and even an unusual pour-over method that fits in your back pocket.

I go through the pros and cons of each—weight, mess, taste, and practicality—so you can decide which works best for your next trip. Whether you want the simplest option, the best taste, or something in between, you’ll see how each method stacks up in the real world.

If you’ve got a go-to way of making camp coffee, let me know in the comments. I’m always up for testing new methods.

00:00 – Coffee with a view
00:10 – 4 camp coffee methods 00:14 – French Press Coffee
01:43 – Cowboy Coffee
​03:06 – Instant Coffee 04:20 – Easy Pour-Over (backpacking friendly)