r/CampingGear is a subreddit with 946k members. The community frequently discusses camping, tent, gear, sleeping bag, and backpacking, and they frequently recommend/review backpacking tent, camping tent, and sleeping pad, and the most common flair used is awaiting flair, gear question, tents, sleeping systems, and kitchen.
A community to get advice and to show off camping and backpacking gear. Helpful folks who love the hobby as much as you do.
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Popular Topics in r/CampingGear
#1
Camping
63 posts
#2
Tent
59 posts
#3
Gear
26 posts
#4
Sleeping Bag
14 posts
#5
Backpacking
13 posts
#6
Cooking
11 posts
#7
Backpack
8 posts
#8
Sleeping
8 posts
#9
Sleeping Pad
7 posts
#10
Hiking
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/CampingGear
Backpacking Tent
390 reviews
#1
Big Agnes
4.4★ from 59 reviews
#2
REI
4.2★ from 45 reviews
#3
Marmot
4.1★ from 32 reviews
Camping Tent
159 reviews
#1
Coleman
4.3★ from 35 reviews
#2
REI
4.4★ from 23 reviews
#3
Marmot
4.2★ from 17 reviews
Sleeping Pad
126 reviews
#1
Exped
4.7★ from 26 reviews
#2
Nemo
4.6★ from 25 reviews
#3
Therm-a-Rest
4.9★ from 10 reviews
Flair Used in r/CampingGear
#1
Awaiting Flair
: "Made an underwear hanger for my tent"
48 posts
#2
Gear Question
: "Spoon and fork in question from earlier"
36 posts
#3
Tents
: "Goodwill find $6"
11 posts
#4
Sleeping Systems
: "What would you guys suggest for a bed set up for a long-term camping situation?"
5 posts
#5
Kitchen
: "3FUL new water filter features a 28mm thread, to fit most water bottles!"
2 posts
#6
Electronics
: "Flextail pump almost burned my tent."
2 posts
#7
Gear Porn
: "My (somewhat) Organized Gear Closets"
1 post
#8
Backpacks
: "Nike Swim Dry Bags Review (just used them for a 5 day SUP adventure)"
1 post
#9
Clothing
: "Cotton Twill Brimmed Hats In Rain"
1 post
#10
Materials
: "Suunto compass needle stuck"
1 post
Member Growth in r/CampingGear
Yearly
+73k members(8.4%)
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Last updated: July 28, 2026