r/UltralightBackpacking
16k members
r/UltralightBackpacking is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses gear, ultralight, backpacking, tent, and jacket, and they frequently recommend/review aeropress and tent.
Ultralight backpacking by the people for the people.
Popular Themes in r/UltralightBackpacking
#1
Solution Requests
: "Anyone know what clip this is for the bladder spout?"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Will this cheese still be okay in 90 degree weather for five days in backpack? Just want to make sure I don’t get sick thank you"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Desert backpacking - MN guy here - I honestly do not understand the logistics of caching water..."
4 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "1 man tent, > $300, > 3 lbs & available?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/UltralightBackpacking
#1
Gear
: "Alcohol burner 2.0"
22 posts
#2
Ultralight
: "Ultralight Score"
16 posts
#3
Backpacking
: "Water Requirements for Desert Backpacking"
13 posts
#4
Tent
: "Ultralight Tent Size"
8 posts
#5
Jacket
: "Melting waterproof Jacket"
7 posts
#6
Sleeping Bag
: "Recommendations for ultralight 20 degree down Sleeping Bag?"
4 posts
#7
Pack Weight
: "Luxury Items that can be Left Behind to Significantly Reduce Pack Weight"
3 posts
#8
Stove
: "my Stove setup"
3 posts
#9
Backpack
: "Anyone know what clip this is for the bladder spout?"
3 posts
#10
Gear Shakedown
: "Gear Shakedown (1 night, 32km, cold rainy weather). Gear details in comment."
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/UltralightBackpacking
Flair Used in r/UltralightBackpacking
#1
Question
: "14.8 lbs - What am I missing."
27 posts
#2
Gear Review
: "My Europe ultralight setup"
10 posts
#3
Purchase Advice
: "Hot coffee"
9 posts
#4
Skills / Technique
: "I drilled my picks"
3 posts
#5
Shakdedown
: "Foothills Trail September 2023"
2 posts
#6
Trip Report
: "I suffer from several debilitating chronic illnesses within my abdomen. Ever since I was gifted some UL equipment I will never look back. I am able to hike to some of my usual spots again. Loving my Durston tent and pack!"
1 post
Member Growth in r/UltralightBackpacking
Yearly
+2k members(18.3%)
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Last updated: June 8, 2026