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r/Ultralight is a subreddit with 790k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
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?
Popular Themes in r/Ultralight
#1
Advice Requests
: "How do you all approach the point of diminishing returns to weight savings to direct upgrades."
19 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Been out of the game for a bit but looking for a new pack to get me back out there"
13 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Spending $85 to save a pound of weight is a great $-to-weight savings ratio right?"
3 posts
#4
News
: "US House Republicans have approved an amendment authorizing the sale of federal public lands in Nevada and Utah. The amendment still faces a full House vote."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Ultralight
#1
Ultralight
: "[Trip Report] Lowest to Highest: Hiking from Death Valley to Mount Whitney with the least Ultralight water carry of my life"
46 posts
#2
Gear
: "anyone else scrambling to flesh out their Gear before the prices skyrocket?"
31 posts
#3
Shakedown
: "I've seen some off topic Shakedown requests recently. Here's what I'll be using this summer. What can I feasibly cut/change?"
16 posts
#4
Tent
: "A serious ZPacks Duplex contender: Simond (AKA Decathlon) UL DCF Tent exclusive preview by JR"
15 posts
#5
Backpacking
: "Thought Experiment: “Petroleum-Free” Backpacking"
14 posts
#6
Ultralight Gear
: "What are your rhoughts on different bagliners such trash compactor vs nylofume vs 6moon waterproof bag?"
11 posts
#7
Ul
: "Small Ultralight business"
10 posts
#8
Clothing
: "Any Thru Hike Women Here? Clothing Help for a Newbie AT Thru Hiker"
7 posts
#9
Quilt
: "Do you stuff sack your Quilt or just stuff it in your pack?"
7 posts
#10
Sleeping Pad
: "Is it worth it to invest in an inflatable Sleeping Pad?"
6 posts
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