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 #10 in the Outdoors communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Travel topic page.

Roughly 73K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Camping, Hiking, and Gear. Product recommendations often mention hiking boots, tent, and backpack.

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Established 2008
2.8M Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +73K members
Growth: +2.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 26K members
  • 2025: 34K members
  • 2026: 61K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 9K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 7K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 1K members

Topics

  • Camping
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Camping
    85
  • Hiking
    84 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hiking
    84
  • Gear
    62 posts in the past month
    #3
    Gear
    62
  • Backpacking
    34 posts in the past month
    #4
    Backpacking
    34
  • Tent
    31 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tent
    31

Flair

  • Gear Questions
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Storing new sleeping bag
    2. How do you keep moisture from causing the salt in your GSI/MSR camping shaker from clumping?
    3. Besoin d'aide pour réparer mon sac... SVP / Need help repairing my bag... please.
    #1
    Gear Questions
    Storing new sleeping bag · How do you keep moisture from causing the salt in your GSI/MSR camping shaker from clumping? · Besoin d'aide pour réparer mon sac... SVP / Need help repairing my bag... please.
    12
  • Picture
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Goat's Pass and Lake Mavis before heavy overnight rain (New Zealand)
    2. Pics form a trip last year.
    3. 5 day, 45 miles in the Wind River Range
    #2
    Picture
    Goat's Pass and Lake Mavis before heavy overnight rain (New Zealand) · Pics form a trip last year. · 5 day, 45 miles in the Wind River Range
    7
  • Trip reports
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 7 Days on the Ak-Suu Traverse, Kyrgyzstan
    2. Lovely tarp camp out by Burnmoor Tarn
    3. More photos from the Wind Rizzers
    #3
    Trip reports
    7 Days on the Ak-Suu Traverse, Kyrgyzstan · Lovely tarp camp out by Burnmoor Tarn · More photos from the Wind Rizzers
    5
  • Campsite Pictures
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Benson Plateau, OR
    2. canoe lake portage algonquin
    3. KAYAK FOR SALE MUST GO TODAY! HELP PLEASE SEND YOUR BEST OFFER!!
    #4
    Campsite Pictures
    Benson Plateau, OR · canoe lake portage algonquin · KAYAK FOR SALE MUST GO TODAY! HELP PLEASE SEND YOUR BEST OFFER!!
    3
  • Destination Questions
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Would Chicago basin in CO be a good introductory backpacking trip?
    2. Please help me plan a trip to the porkies for June 2027
    3. how strict are the park rangers and park adjacent staff at nj state camp grounds?
    #5
    Destination Questions
    Would Chicago basin in CO be a good introductory backpacking trip? · Please help me plan a trip to the porkies for June 2027 · how strict are the park rangers and park adjacent staff at nj state camp grounds?
    3

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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