r/lightweight↗
Lightweight Backpacking
All about Lightweight Backpacking. Get help lowering your packs base weight while still carrying a few of those luxury items that make the trip more enjoyable.
12k subscribers34 posts / mo in Sep 202632 authors / mosince 2016
r/lightweight has 12k members (+21% over the last 12 months). It gets about 34 posts a month from 32 people. Top topics: Backpacking Gear & Recommendations, Sleeping Bags and Tent Recommendations.
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- Backpacking Gear & Recommendations5.4%
- Sleeping Bags1.7%
- Tent Recommendations0.6%
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