There’s one piece of gear I always double check is in my kit before I head into the backcountry: instant coffee. As an unapologetic caffeine addict, the morning doesn’t get going until I’m on my ...

The only thing better than the first delicious sip of the day is taking it in the great outdoors, preferably on a chilly morning, with a hint of frostiness in the air to make the warmth in your mug ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that ...

Birds are chirping, the morning fire is crackling, and you’re relaxing into your favorite camp chair with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. It’s difficult to imagine a more serene way to start a morning ...

Though I would never advise stooping low enough to make instant coffee a part of your home routine, I have to admit that it’s the easiest and lightest solution for backpacking trips. Cusa cold-brews ...

One of the appealing aspects to backpacking is that you strip away all of the crap in your life—the minivan, the Netflix subscription, the constant barrage of emails, the walk-in closet, the spin bike ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You'll be glad to hear, coffee snobs, that these days being in the great outdoors doesn't mean you have ...

Camping is all about the simple pleasures, and there are none simpler or more pleasurable than good coffee. Getting there, however, can be a journey. Five years ago, I proudly identified as a tea ...

Making backcountry coffee with the Sea to Summit X-Brew, showing portability and brewing quality in the wild.