r/BackpackingHikingGear is a subreddit with 2k members. They frequently recommend/review photographer, gps, and pack, and the most common flair used is question, backpack, ultra light, tent, and gear pic.
Subreddit where you can nerd out about gear more specific to Backpacking! Post Video reviews, pictures or even just talk about gear in order to help others make decisions on what gear might be right for them! Happy Trails :)
Products Discussed in r/BackpackingHikingGear
Photographer
2 reviews
#1
Peak Design
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Moment
5.0★ from 1 review
Gps
1 review
#1
Garmin
4.0★ from 1 review
Pack
1 review
#1
Mountain Hardwear
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/BackpackingHikingGear
#1
Question
: "Gear storage out on the trail"
42 posts
#2
Backpack
: "What type of pack to get for petite woman??"
9 posts
#3
Ultra Light
: "My gear set up"
2 posts
#4
Tent
: "[ISO] REI half dome SL 2+ rainfly"
2 posts
#5
Gear Pic
: "Get you some moisture wicking headbands, best <$10 investment you'll ever spend for backpacking."
2 posts
#6
Sleeping Bag
: "Quilt or bag?"
1 post
#7
Educational
: "The Case for Trekking Poles"
1 post
#8
Cooking
: "New type of meal (for me at least)"
1 post
#9
Clothing
: "what inner/mid layer and trousers you would go with this soft shell jacket? please advice on gear choice"
1 post
#10
Sleeping Pad
: "Sleeping pad recs that don’t break the bank"
1 post
Member Growth in r/BackpackingHikingGear
Yearly
+749 members(80.3%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026