r/CampingandHiking

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For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear reviews, safety and news

The community at a glance

r/CampingandHiking is a Subreddit for Travelers and Outdoors with roughly 2.8M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Outdoors communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Travel topic page.

Roughly 58K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Camping, Hiking, and Gear. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention hiking boots, tent, and backpack.

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Established 2008
2.8M Members

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Yearly: +58K members
Growth: +2.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 26K members
  • 2025: 34K members
  • 2026: 36K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Alpages du Vallon de Chavière (Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Vanoise National Park, Savoie, France)
    2. First time planning a solo overnight hike , what am I probably underestimating?
    3. Hiking around an active volcano in Kyushu, Japan 🌋
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Alpages du Vallon de Chavière (Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Vanoise National Park, Savoie, France) · First time planning a solo overnight hike , what am I probably underestimating? · Hiking around an active volcano in Kyushu, Japan 🌋
    15
  • Solution Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Packraft recommendations
    2. trying to find a tent in the uk (please read it all)
    3. 3 season tent recommendations
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Packraft recommendations · trying to find a tent in the uk (please read it all) · 3 season tent recommendations
    5
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. backpack straps dig into my ribs (woman 5'2 longer torso)
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    backpack straps dig into my ribs (woman 5'2 longer torso)
    1

Topics

  • Camping
    85 posts in the past month
    1. New to camping, how do people carry all this gear
    2. I stopped paying for camping apps a year ago
    3. Looking for camping location suggestions in the Pennsylvania/Ohio/West Virginia area. Looking for sites or general areas with plenty of hiking options. Something different than your typical Midwest backpacking trip if possible
    #1
    Camping
    New to camping, how do people carry all this gear · I stopped paying for camping apps a year ago · Looking for camping location suggestions in the Pennsylvania/Ohio/West Virginia area. Looking for sites or general areas with plenty of hiking options. Something different than your typical Midwest backpacking trip if possible
    85
  • Hiking
    84 posts in the past month
    1. Day hiking goody bag - Am I missing anything?
    2. Hiking around an active volcano in Kyushu, Japan 🌋
    3. Last Fall campsite and hiking in the Ozarks
    #2
    Hiking
    Day hiking goody bag - Am I missing anything? · Hiking around an active volcano in Kyushu, Japan 🌋 · Last Fall campsite and hiking in the Ozarks
    84
  • Gear
    62 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for gear tips
    2. My 2026 gear breakdown! I'll show you what I use and why.
    3. Need gear advice for my dad, who still hikes with knee trouble
    #3
    Gear
    Looking for gear tips · My 2026 gear breakdown! I'll show you what I use and why. · Need gear advice for my dad, who still hikes with knee trouble
    62
  • Backpacking
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Backpacking sleeping bag for short person.
    2. Going on a short backpacking trip in a couple weeks for the first time in a while and need some opinions and tips on what to bring
    3. 3-day backpacking trip at Garden of the Gods (Shawnee) — looking for water/campsite advice
    #4
    Backpacking
    Backpacking sleeping bag for short person. · Going on a short backpacking trip in a couple weeks for the first time in a while and need some opinions and tips on what to bring · 3-day backpacking trip at Garden of the Gods (Shawnee) — looking for water/campsite advice
    34
  • Tent
    31 posts in the past month
    1. 3 season tent recommendations
    2. trying to find a tent in the uk (please read it all)
    3. Tent recommendations
    #5
    Tent
    3 season tent recommendations · trying to find a tent in the uk (please read it all) · Tent recommendations
    31

Flair

  • Gear Questions
    34 posts in the past month
    1. My dog, Bear, got to spend his first birthday backpacking in the Blue Ridge
    2. Down Jacket has strange spots all over it.
    3. Help me lighten my pack weight
    #1
    Gear Questions
    My dog, Bear, got to spend his first birthday backpacking in the Blue Ridge · Down Jacket has strange spots all over it. · Help me lighten my pack weight
    34
  • Trip reports
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Turned 17 on top of a mountain pass during the Tour du Mont Blanc. Here's what we learned after 7 days of bivouacking.
    2. Alpages du Vallon de Chavière (Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Vanoise National Park, Savoie, France)
    3. Les 3 Cols trek (Vanoise)
    #2
    Trip reports
    Turned 17 on top of a mountain pass during the Tour du Mont Blanc. Here's what we learned after 7 days of bivouacking. · Alpages du Vallon de Chavière (Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Vanoise National Park, Savoie, France) · Les 3 Cols trek (Vanoise)
    10
  • Tips & Tricks
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Day hiking goody bag - Am I missing anything?
    2. Anyone else over ultralight gear? North GA is destroying my patience.
    3. We did a 10km morning hike and it was worth it (First Time)
    #3
    Tips & Tricks
    Day hiking goody bag - Am I missing anything? · Anyone else over ultralight gear? North GA is destroying my patience. · We did a 10km morning hike and it was worth it (First Time)
    8
  • Campsite Pictures
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Trekking in Kashmir
    2. Memorial Day Primitive Overnight: Take 2
    3. 3 mile hike to my semi-secret campsite this weekend
    #4
    Campsite Pictures
    Trekking in Kashmir · Memorial Day Primitive Overnight: Take 2 · 3 mile hike to my semi-secret campsite this weekend
    8
  • Picture
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Found my outdoorsy dad's list
    2. A pic I snapped while camping on the Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor in Oregon.
    3. Quick overnighter in area where 3 EU countries meet…
    #5
    Picture
    Found my outdoorsy dad's list · A pic I snapped while camping on the Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor in Oregon. · Quick overnighter in area where 3 EU countries meet…
    7

Product recommendations

  • hiking boots
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best Men’s Hiking Shoes – What Lasts the Longest?
    2. I was looking for winter hiking boots and found two options. Which one do you recommend ? Are they suitable for winter conditions ?
    3. I was looking for winter hiking boots and found two options. Which one do you recommend ? Are they suitable for winter conditions ?
    #1
    hiking boots
    Best Men’s Hiking Shoes – What Lasts the Longest? · I was looking for winter hiking boots and found two options. Which one do you recommend ? Are they suitable for winter conditions ? · I was looking for winter hiking boots and found two options. Which one do you recommend ? Are they suitable for winter conditions ?
    8
  • tent
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best cold weather, lightweight tents ?
    2. Best cold weather, lightweight tents ?
    3. Recommend a 2 person tent under $100?
    #2
    tent
    Best cold weather, lightweight tents ? · Best cold weather, lightweight tents ? · Recommend a 2 person tent under $100?
    4
  • backpack
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best 65l backpack?
    2. What’s the best 65l backpack?
    3. Backpack recs for a slim man?
    #3
    backpack
    What’s the best 65l backpack? · What’s the best 65l backpack? · Backpack recs for a slim man?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/CampingandHiking for?
Best for Travelers and Outdoors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/CampingandHiking 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/CampingandHiking have?
Roughly 2.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/CampingandHiking on?
r/CampingandHiking 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/CampingandHiking cover?
On the Hive Index, r/CampingandHiking is organized under Travelers, Outdoors.
How do I join r/CampingandHiking?
You can join r/CampingandHiking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Travel communities like?
Communities for travelers planning trips, sharing itineraries, and swapping tips on everything from budget backpacking to luxury travel. You will find subreddits for specific regions and travel styles, Discord servers for nomads and expats, and Facebook groups for niches like solo female travel and budget flights. Active communities for both trip planning and general inspiration.
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