r/bikepacking

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About r/bikepacking

Bikepacking: Off-pavement bicycling and camping where you would if you were to go backpacking - in the wild, off roads, on trails, in nature.

The community at a glance

r/bikepacking is a Subreddit for Cyclists with roughly 231K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Cycling topic page.

Roughly 44K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Looking, and Looking For Gear. Product recommendations often mention bike, frame bag, and bikepacking bags.

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231K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +44K members
Growth: +23.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 154 members
  • 2014: 813 members
  • 2015: 1K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 18K members
  • 2020: 26K members
  • 2021: 21K members
  • 2023: 47K members
  • 2024: 31K members
  • 2025: 38K members
  • 2026: 39K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 2K members

Topics

  • Looking For A
    24 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    24
  • Looking
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    23
  • Looking For Gear
    20 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For Gear
    20
  • Bikepacking
    15 posts in the past month
    #4
    Bikepacking
    15
  • Bike Accessories
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Bike Accessories
    14

Flair

  • Bike Tech and Kit
    40 posts in the past month
    1. She’s all kitted out for a grand adventure. . .
    2. Bikepacking FinalBoss Family
    3. Second Attempt At a super budget vintage frame pack rig
    #1
    Bike Tech and Kit
    She’s all kitted out for a grand adventure. . . · Bikepacking FinalBoss Family · Second Attempt At a super budget vintage frame pack rig
    40
  • Route Discussion
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Japan 6 Months biketrip
    2. Bikepacking/ Touring Latvia
    3. Just got to Taos, NM. If you were wintering in the SW US, where are the places you’d ride? I have some routes but I’m also a noob to this part of the country. Thank you!
    #2
    Route Discussion
    Japan 6 Months biketrip · Bikepacking/ Touring Latvia · Just got to Taos, NM. If you were wintering in the SW US, where are the places you’d ride? I have some routes but I’m also a noob to this part of the country. Thank you!
    19
  • Trip Report
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Just finished: Argentina to Alaska
    2. Part of Marcher Castles Way UK
    3. Day 7 - 8
    #3
    Trip Report
    Just finished: Argentina to Alaska · Part of Marcher Castles Way UK · Day 7 - 8
    12
  • In The Wild
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Bikepacking Irish Wild Atlantic Way
    2. Cycling Icelands Ring Road!
    3. First overnight trip on my new Ti Beachcomber!!
    #4
    In The Wild
    Bikepacking Irish Wild Atlantic Way · Cycling Icelands Ring Road! · First overnight trip on my new Ti Beachcomber!!
    10
  • Gear Review
    6 posts in the past month
    1. New Rear Rack
    2. Found usage for my aerobars
    3. Apidura Expidition long top tube bag
    #5
    Gear Review
    New Rear Rack · Found usage for my aerobars · Apidura Expidition long top tube bag
    6

Product recommendations

  • bike
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Which of these bikes would be best for me?
    2. Best affordable bike packing bike/set up?
    3. Recommend me a bike
    #1
    bike
    Which of these bikes would be best for me? · Best affordable bike packing bike/set up? · Recommend me a bike
    5
  • frame bag
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone have any good custom frame bag makers to recommend? It’s for a tumbleweed stargazer
    2. Can someone recommend a full frame bag for the Priority 600x?
    3. Frame bag and fork bag / setup recs?
    #2
    frame bag
    Does anyone have any good custom frame bag makers to recommend? It’s for a tumbleweed stargazer · Can someone recommend a full frame bag for the Priority 600x? · Frame bag and fork bag / setup recs?
    4
  • bikepacking bags
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend some bikepacking bags for a bike rack something between 80/150 bucks i know ortlieb or vaude but they are expensive
    2. How to Choose Bikepacking Bags - recommended brands
    3. Searching for "wobble-proof" Bikepacking Bags: What do you recommend?
    #3
    bikepacking bags
    Can anyone recommend some bikepacking bags for a bike rack something between 80/150 bucks i know ortlieb or vaude but they are expensive · How to Choose Bikepacking Bags - recommended brands · Searching for "wobble-proof" Bikepacking Bags: What do you recommend?
    3
  • sleeping pad
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best lightweight sleeping Pad?
    2. Recommended light and portable tent and sleeping pad
    3. Sleeping Pad Recs?
    #4
    sleeping pad
    Best lightweight sleeping Pad? · Recommended light and portable tent and sleeping pad · Sleeping Pad Recs?
    3
  • tire
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend me a tyre for 27.5x2.35
    2. Tire recs in 2.2-2.4" range (27.5)
    3. Tire recs?
    #5
    tire
    Recommend me a tyre for 27.5x2.35 · Tire recs in 2.2-2.4" range (27.5) · Tire recs?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/bikepacking for?
Best for Cyclists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/bikepacking free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/bikepacking have?
Roughly 231K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/bikepacking on?
r/bikepacking runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/bikepacking cover?
On the Hive Index, r/bikepacking is organized under Cyclists.
How do I join r/bikepacking?
You can join r/bikepacking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Cycling communities like?
Communities for cyclists of all stripes, from road racers and mountain bikers to commuters and gravel riders.
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