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r/Ultralight
r/Ultralight is the largest online Ultralight Backcountry Backpacking community! This sub is about overnight backcountry backpacking, with a focus on moving efficiently, packing light, generally aiming at a sub 10 pound base weight, and following LNT principles. Join us and ask yourself the question: Do I really need that?
1000k subscribers311 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. ~1% by known bots)275 authors / mosince 2010
r/Ultralight has 1000k members (+15% over the last 12 months). It gets about 311 posts a month from 275 people. Top topics: Backpacking Gear & Recommendations, Sleeping Bags and Hammock Insulation.
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How r/Ultralight has grown
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Topics and brands on r/Ultralight
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Backpacking Gear & Recommendations3.4%
- Sleeping Bags1.4%
- Hammock Insulation0.6%
- Uniqlo Deals and Shirts0.3%
- Tent Recommendations0.2%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Aliexpress
- Decathlon
- etsy
- Cascade Designs
- Outdoor Research
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