r/BackpackingDogs
154k members
r/BackpackingDogs is a subreddit with 154k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses dog, backpacking, hiking, hike, and camping, and they frequently recommend/review dog breeds, backpacking tent, and lightweight tent.
This is a place for backpackers, hikers, and campers alike to share their experiences with their pups out in the wild!
Popular Themes in r/BackpackingDogs
#1
Solution Requests
: "I found our sleeping pad solution!"
7 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "We just went on our first trip and we are hooked! Looking into dog supplies now"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Jocko enjoying backpacking this past weekend "
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "40km canoe trip in lake superior backcountry with my dog."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BackpackingDogs
#1
Dog
: "We just went on our first trip and we are hooked! Looking into Dog supplies now"
128 posts
#2
Backpacking
: "Well, I just discovered this community today! Posted this in the Doberman SubReddit, and someone linked here. Here is my Backpacking hound!"
77 posts
#3
Hiking
: "These doggos LOVE Hiking in the snow! "
60 posts
#4
Hike
: "My dog after a Hike🥰"
35 posts
#5
Camping
: "3-month-old Waffle, the Samoyed went Camping :)"
33 posts
#6
Trip
: "Marley's second backpacking Trip! "
30 posts
#7
Dogs
: "Camping gear for Dogs? Any suggestions?"
22 posts
#8
Pup
: "Pillows are for Pups too"
15 posts
#9
Hiking With Dogs
: "Her first 2 day-er"
12 posts
#10
Backpack
: "Backpack Recommendation"
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/BackpackingDogs
Dog Breeds
45 reviews
#1
Dog
4.4★ from 5 reviews
#2
Australian Cattle Dog
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#3
German Shepherd
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Backpacking Tent
15 reviews
#1
REI
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Big Agnes
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Nemo
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Lightweight Tent
14 reviews
#1
Nemo
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Big Agnes
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
MSR
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/BackpackingDogs
Yearly
+2k members(1.0%)
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Last updated: August 9, 2026