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 230K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Cycling communities list.

Roughly 43K 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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230K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +43K members
Growth: +23.2% / 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: 38K 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: 1K 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
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Ready for the last one of the season
    2. Ready for my first trip
    3. Innovation in the world of Banjo Packing!
    #1
    Bike Tech and Kit
    Ready for the last one of the season · Ready for my first trip · Innovation in the world of Banjo Packing!
    34
  • In The Wild
    20 posts in the past month
    1. First Bikepacking Trip
    2. Salzburg to Marrakesh (pt. 2)
    3. Highlands tour - whw to mull
    #2
    In The Wild
    First Bikepacking Trip · Salzburg to Marrakesh (pt. 2) · Highlands tour - whw to mull
    20
  • Route Discussion
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone ever bikepacked in this part of Canada?
    2. Your hot takes on bikepacking in Portugal and Spain
    3. Bikepacking Tour 2027 Europa Ideen
    #3
    Route Discussion
    Has anyone ever bikepacked in this part of Canada? · Your hot takes on bikepacking in Portugal and Spain · Bikepacking Tour 2027 Europa Ideen
    11
  • Trip Report
    8 posts in the past month
    1. The Netherlands is a cycling paradise
    2. New Forest and The Isle of Wight
    3. Trip Report: 6 Days on La Grande Traversée du Jura (gravel)
    #4
    Trip Report
    The Netherlands is a cycling paradise · New Forest and The Isle of Wight · Trip Report: 6 Days on La Grande Traversée du Jura (gravel)
    8
  • Gear Review
    4 posts in the past month
    1. My bag set up.
    2. Ortlieb users: Are they really waterproof?
    3. Tomorrow, I’m going to start my 2,750 km trip to see the sea. Wish me luck! :)
    #5
    Gear Review
    My bag set up. · Ortlieb users: Are they really waterproof? · Tomorrow, I’m going to start my 2,750 km trip to see the sea. Wish me luck! :)
    4

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 230K 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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