968 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 31 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/backpacking Traffic & Engagement r/backpacking Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/backpacking Most Active Times When r/backpacking Is Most Active
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r/backpacking Flair Performance r/backpacking Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 549 (56.7%) | 60 |
| Wilderness | 419 (43.3%) | 64 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/backpacking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/backpacking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| backpacking | 161 (16.6%) | 28 | 13 |
| trip | 101 (10.4%) | 27 | 9 |
| first | 61 (6.3%) | 84 | 22 |
| solo | 55 (5.7%) | 46 | 8 |
| travel | 41 (4.2%) | 60 | 7 |
| advice | 38 (3.9%) | 2 | 5 |
| backpack | 36 (3.7%) | 8 | 8 |
| time | 34 (3.5%) | 19 | 12 |
| help | 32 (3.3%) | 396 | 28 |
| best | 32 (3.3%) | 7 | 11 |
r/backpacking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/backpacking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 2 |
| vt.tiktok.com | 5 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 0 |
r/backpacking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/backpacking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
OUR FRIEND IS MISSING! We need your help!
FINAL UPDATE: Our friend Nina has been found!
A breakup letter to Keens
First hike-in overnighter! Silver Star Mountain
Solo travel changed me more than I expected
Me, my brother, and 6 friends backpacked the tallest mountain in New York
Backpacking in the Northern Cascades with my Dad
5 nights in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Cirque of the Towers
A stretch of the John Muir Trail
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUR FRIEND IS MISSING! We need your help! | 11.6K | 614 | image | Jul 26 |
| FINAL UPDATE: Our friend Nina has been found! | 5.9K | 149 | text | Jul 27 |
| A breakup letter to Keens | 2.0K | 356 | image | Jul 5 |
| First hike-in overnighter! Silver Star Mountain | 2.0K | 500 | image | Jul 25 |
| Solo travel changed me more than I expected | 1.9K | 64 | image | Jul 19 |
| Me, my brother, and 6 friends backpacked the tallest mountain in New York | 1.4K | 82 | image | Jul 4 |
| Backpacking in the Northern Cascades with my Dad | 1.3K | 29 | image | Jul 31 |
| 5 nights in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness | 1.2K | 62 | image | Jul 22 |
| Cirque of the Towers | 1.2K | 62 | image | Jul 28 |
| A stretch of the John Muir Trail | 1.1K | 55 | image | Jul 13 |
r/backpacking Audience Overlap r/backpacking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/backpacking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/backpacking
What's the best time to post on r/backpacking?
Based on posting volume, r/backpacking is most active on Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/backpacking?
r/backpacking averages 31 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/backpacking get?
Posts on r/backpacking average about 62 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/backpacking get most?
On r/backpacking, most posts are text posts (70%)