507 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/hikinggear Traffic & Engagement r/hikinggear Traffic & Engagement
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r/hikinggear Most Active Times When r/hikinggear Is Most Active
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r/hikinggear Flair Performance r/hikinggear Flair Performance
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r/hikinggear Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hikinggear
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| hiking | 115 (22.7%) | 10 | 12 |
| gear | 35 (6.9%) | 4 | 10 |
| backpack | 35 (6.9%) | 5 | 8 |
| recommendations | 34 (6.7%) | 2 | 8 |
| boots | 32 (6.3%) | 3 | 11 |
| shoes | 29 (5.7%) | 1 | 7 |
| looking | 27 (5.3%) | 2 | 6 |
| best | 23 (4.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| first | 20 (3.9%) | 19 | 19 |
| jacket | 20 (3.9%) | 2 | 10 |
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r/hikinggear Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hikinggear
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“Who goes on vacation just to go hiking?” Me. Have you seen the spectacular trails in the Italian Dolomites? Impossible to pass them up.
YETI co-founder Ryan Seiders' property tied to border all construction in Big Bend NP
My first setup
My first hiking backpack.
Swiss Card Mini instead of Victorinox Multitool
My 30+ year-old LOWA Trekkers got a new pair of Vibram soles
What women's hiking pants do you use?!
What's one piece of gear you wish you'd bought sooner?
Nurses (specifically) who hike, what’s in your first aid kit?
I spent the last 20 year behind prison walls with murderers rapists and gang bangers... I needed some fresh air.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Who goes on vacation just to go hiking?” Me. Have you seen the spectacular trails in the Italian Dolomites? Impossible to pass them up. | 692 | 37 | image | Aug 13 |
| YETI co-founder Ryan Seiders' property tied to border all construction in Big Bend NP | 203 | 11 | image | Aug 17 |
| My first setup | 172 | 52 | image | Aug 25 |
| My first hiking backpack. | 118 | 31 | image | Aug 17 |
| Swiss Card Mini instead of Victorinox Multitool | 98 | 16 | image | Aug 18 |
| My 30+ year-old LOWA Trekkers got a new pair of Vibram soles | 87 | 10 | image | Aug 25 |
| What women's hiking pants do you use?! | 83 | 229 | text | Aug 5 |
| What's one piece of gear you wish you'd bought sooner? | 53 | 108 | text | Aug 3 |
| Nurses (specifically) who hike, what’s in your first aid kit? | 36 | 113 | text | Aug 5 |
| I spent the last 20 year behind prison walls with murderers rapists and gang bangers... I needed some fresh air. | 33 | 6 | image | Aug 24 |
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r/hikinggear FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hikinggear
What's the best time to post on r/hikinggear?
Based on posting volume, r/hikinggear is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hikinggear?
r/hikinggear averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hikinggear get?
Posts on r/hikinggear average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hikinggear get most?
On r/hikinggear, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts