It was free....
At home I use a french press. Hiking it's usually starbucks via packets and hot water, or DTT's method if I don't have any packets on hand. If I'm camping for a few days in one place, I'll bring the same french press I use at home.
I'm not comfortable with plastic and boiling water.
I use a little one-cup brewer at home.I get it from McDonalds or something when NOT at home. I haven't gone hiking in ages, but if i did, I'd take tea bags.I've heard good things about the Starbucks Via, but have never tried it because it's kind of crazy expensive, as is just buying coffee from Starbucks, and while i like coffee, I am NOT paying $4 a cup for it. I'd rather drink warm diet Mountain Dew.
I've done day hikes but no backpacking.My husband is allergic to sleeping on anything other than a comfy bed.