470 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 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 | 244 (51.9%) | 3 |
| Question | 132 (28.1%) | 5 |
| Shakedown | 41 (8.7%) | 3 |
| Gear Review | 26 (5.5%) | 10 |
| Trails | 12 (2.6%) | 8 |
| Skills | 10 (2.1%) | 37 |
| Trip Report | 5 (1.1%) | 36 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleeping | 35 (7.5%) | 2 | 16 |
| ultralight | 34 (7.2%) | 20 | 52 |
| gear | 27 (5.7%) | 3 | 14 |
| pack | 26 (5.5%) | 3 | 15 |
| shakedown | 22 (4.7%) | 3 | 15 |
| looking | 22 (4.7%) | 2 | 18 |
| quilt | 20 (4.3%) | 3 | 17 |
| advice | 20 (4.3%) | 1 | 10 |
| bag | 18 (3.8%) | 0 | 9 |
| tent | 18 (3.8%) | 2 | 16 |
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.
Most r/ultralight Members Aren't Actually Ultralight, but They're Close?
Ultralight cheapskate items
Common barriers to ultralight
The Great Colorado Route is a 1,700 mile loop that attempts to cover the full breadth of the state's public lands, prioritizing beauty over efficiency.
Successful Solar Charger Revisited
Did my first big hike this weekend 25km/3000m and now I have questions about whether this UL trend even exists where I live
The MT100 is dead, long live the ... uh ... maybe not.
Phone Efficiency Tips (iPhone)
Truly Breathable Ultralight Sun Hoodies and any Affordable Alternatives
Sawyer Squeeze
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most r/ultralight Members Aren't Actually Ultralight, but They're Close? | 174 | 238 | text | Aug 13 |
| Ultralight cheapskate items | 97 | 165 | text | Aug 11 |
| Common barriers to ultralight | 81 | 238 | text | Aug 5 |
| The Great Colorado Route is a 1,700 mile loop that attempts to cover the full breadth of the state's public lands, prioritizing beauty over efficiency. | 79 | 16 | text | Aug 3 |
| Successful Solar Charger Revisited | 68 | 14 | text | Aug 27 |
| Did my first big hike this weekend 25km/3000m and now I have questions about whether this UL trend even exists where I live | 62 | 208 | text | Aug 31 |
| The MT100 is dead, long live the ... uh ... maybe not. | 62 | 40 | text | Aug 21 |
| Phone Efficiency Tips (iPhone) | 54 | 49 | text | Aug 3 |
| Truly Breathable Ultralight Sun Hoodies and any Affordable Alternatives | 54 | 189 | text | Aug 13 |
| Sawyer Squeeze | 52 | 78 | text | Aug 30 |
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 Thursdays around 2 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 5 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%)