424 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/Ultralight Traffic & Engagement r/Ultralight Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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)
Most Active by Day
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 | 221 (52.1%) | 2 |
| Question | 110 (25.9%) | 5 |
| Shakedown | 36 (8.5%) | 20 |
| Gear Review | 27 (6.4%) | 10 |
| Skills | 12 (2.8%) | 6 |
| Trails | 11 (2.6%) | 15 |
| Trip Report | 7 (1.7%) | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleeping | 42 (9.9%) | 1 | 14 |
| tent | 34 (8.0%) | 1 | 12 |
| ultralight | 25 (5.9%) | 17 | 37 |
| pack | 24 (5.7%) | 3 | 18 |
| shakedown | 23 (5.4%) | 3 | 14 |
| looking | 19 (4.5%) | 1 | 18 |
| pad | 19 (4.5%) | 3 | 18 |
| backpack | 16 (3.8%) | 1 | 13 |
| help | 16 (3.8%) | 3 | 17 |
| advice | 16 (3.8%) | 2 | 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 LighterPack killer just released
Will ultralight ever shift to grams?
Being a (Ultralight) Backpacker in the Era of Privatization
3fUL is in the water filter game.
X-Dome Pro 1+ stats are out
Lessons learned from a UL-ish Philmont trip
Review / First Impressions: Tipik Pioulou
Carrying Trail Magic as a Backpacker
3D printed a lid for my Decathlon Forclaz 400ml titanium mug - 9g, fits the whole cooking kit inside
3D printed gas canister stand - fits inside Toaks 750ml (free design)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New LighterPack killer just released | 612 | 116 | text | Jul 26 |
| Will ultralight ever shift to grams? | 187 | 255 | text | Jul 22 |
| Being a (Ultralight) Backpacker in the Era of Privatization | 161 | 70 | text | Jul 20 |
| 3fUL is in the water filter game. | 78 | 59 | text | Jul 25 |
| X-Dome Pro 1+ stats are out | 75 | 183 | text | Jul 28 |
| Lessons learned from a UL-ish Philmont trip | 64 | 66 | text | Jul 21 |
| Review / First Impressions: Tipik Pioulou | 63 | 35 | text | Jul 10 |
| Carrying Trail Magic as a Backpacker | 59 | 37 | text | Jul 11 |
| 3D printed a lid for my Decathlon Forclaz 400ml titanium mug - 9g, fits the whole cooking kit inside | 49 | 27 | text | Jul 13 |
| 3D printed gas canister stand - fits inside Toaks 750ml (free design) | 42 | 12 | text | Jul 17 |
r/Ultralight Audience Overlap r/Ultralight Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 14 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%)