462 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/Ultralight Traffic & Engagement r/Ultralight 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/Ultralight Most Active Times When r/Ultralight Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Ultralight Flair Performance r/Ultralight Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Advice | 228 (49.4%) | 4 |
| Question | 125 (27.1%) | 4 |
| Shakedown | 45 (9.7%) | 5 |
| Gear Review | 30 (6.5%) | 13 |
| Trails | 13 (2.8%) | 4 |
| Skills | 11 (2.4%) | 19 |
| Trip Report | 10 (2.2%) | 26 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Ultralight Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Ultralight
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| shakedown | 35 (7.6%) | 4 | 16 |
| sleeping | 29 (6.3%) | 2 | 16 |
| bag | 29 (6.3%) | 1 | 12 |
| ultralight | 27 (5.8%) | 7 | 20 |
| gear | 25 (5.4%) | 8 | 22 |
| pack | 23 (5.0%) | 2 | 17 |
| weight | 20 (4.3%) | 16 | 29 |
| tent | 20 (4.3%) | 5 | 16 |
| backpack | 19 (4.1%) | 3 | 17 |
| looking | 19 (4.1%) | 3 | 14 |
r/Ultralight Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Ultralight
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Ultralight Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Ultralight
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
New REI Alpha Direct Hoodie
Regular pasta can be cooked with very little fuel
Henry Coe Mini Trip Report: 3-lb (1.37 kg) base weight
Shed about 4.5 lbs of base weight today, only spent $7
Walking While I Can
Microwaving Polartec Alpha Direct
Garmin inReach "suspend" plans include SOS
Is 6" enough?
Ultralight Gear That’s Lasted Years
PSA: NEMO doesn't actually give a lifetime warranty in the EU/UK, it's just the legally required 2 years
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New REI Alpha Direct Hoodie | 137 | 141 | text | Jun 16 |
| Regular pasta can be cooked with very little fuel | 126 | 125 | text | Jun 24 |
| Henry Coe Mini Trip Report: 3-lb (1.37 kg) base weight | 121 | 62 | text | Jun 22 |
| Shed about 4.5 lbs of base weight today, only spent $7 | 106 | 109 | text | Jun 4 |
| Walking While I Can | 97 | 31 | text | Jun 3 |
| Microwaving Polartec Alpha Direct | 91 | 84 | text | Jun 27 |
| Garmin inReach "suspend" plans include SOS | 85 | 63 | text | Jun 9 |
| Is 6" enough? | 77 | 97 | text | Jun 1 |
| Ultralight Gear That’s Lasted Years | 72 | 87 | text | Jun 14 |
| PSA: NEMO doesn't actually give a lifetime warranty in the EU/UK, it's just the legally required 2 years | 61 | 20 | text | Jun 29 |
r/Ultralight Audience Overlap r/Ultralight Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Ultralight FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Ultralight
What's the best time to post on r/Ultralight?
Based on posting volume, r/Ultralight is most active on Mondays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Ultralight?
r/Ultralight averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Ultralight get?
Posts on r/Ultralight average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Ultralight get most?
On r/Ultralight, most posts are text posts (100%)