r/Ultralight

r/Ultralight

662.7K members
r/Ultralight is a subreddit with 662.7K members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is size-huge.
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 Topics in r/Ultralight

#1
Purchase Advice
: "Update: I reduced my base weight by 4.5 lbs. for $657"
86 posts
#2
Question
: ""Accidentally Ultralight" items - What's in your kit?"
62 posts
#3
Shakedown
: "PCT Shakedown, at 11.3 lbs"
28 posts
#4
Gear Review
: "Finally, my glasses didn’t fog…"
11 posts
#5
Weekly Thread
: "r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of January 29, 2024"
4 posts
#6
Trails
: "RIP Christopher 'Rafiki' Roma. You will be missed. It goes to show that we can never be too careful, mother nature is brutal."
3 posts
#7
Skills
: "Recently purchased an Ursack. Would love to hear strategies people use to keep mice or pests out."
3 posts
#8
Trip Report
: "A detailed breakdown of gear used by Continental Divide Trail hikers in 2023"
2 posts
#9
Best Of The Sub
: "UL quilts & bags buyer's guide"
1 posts

Member Growth in r/Ultralight

Daily
+-339 members(-0.1%)
Monthly
+3K members(0.5%)
Yearly
+68K members(11.5%)

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