376 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 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 | 76 (20.2%) | 4 | 12 |
| gear | 30 (8.0%) | 14 | 18 |
| shoes | 30 (8.0%) | 3 | 10 |
| boots | 30 (8.0%) | 3 | 8 |
| backpack | 23 (6.1%) | 4 | 7 |
| jacket | 23 (6.1%) | 1 | 3 |
| looking | 21 (5.6%) | 5 | 9 |
| help | 19 (5.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| pants | 19 (5.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| best | 17 (4.5%) | 5 | 19 |
r/hikinggear Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hikinggear
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/hikinggear Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hikinggear
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Whats the bit of gear you were embarrassed to buy and now take every single time?
Is Columbia Omni-Tech actually Omni-Trash?
We finally decided to get some new gear
What's the one thing you stopped carrying on day hikes and never missed?
Merrell Moab's are good for everything
MANALI
I've tested 16 lightweight daypacks over last year. Ask me anything
How’s my setup looking so far?
How my gear handled a very wet trip into Arthur’s Pass
Does anyone know where can I attach my trekking poles on this backpack?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whats the bit of gear you were embarrassed to buy and now take every single time? | 181 | 113 | image | Sep 17 |
| Is Columbia Omni-Tech actually Omni-Trash? | 98 | 135 | image | Sep 10 |
| We finally decided to get some new gear | 83 | 8 | image | Sep 7 |
| What's the one thing you stopped carrying on day hikes and never missed? | 82 | 114 | image | Sep 29 |
| Merrell Moab's are good for everything | 80 | 35 | image | Sep 14 |
| MANALI | 59 | 5 | image | Sep 15 |
| I've tested 16 lightweight daypacks over last year. Ask me anything | 52 | 72 | image | Sep 20 |
| How’s my setup looking so far? | 44 | 31 | image | Sep 13 |
| How my gear handled a very wet trip into Arthur’s Pass | 38 | 5 | image | Sep 5 |
| Does anyone know where can I attach my trekking poles on this backpack? | 36 | 23 | image | Sep 19 |
r/hikinggear Audience Overlap r/hikinggear Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Sundays around 4 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 13 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 4 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