r/campinggear
A community to get advice and to show off camping and backpacking gear. Helpful folks who love the hobby as much as you do. Please note…
How to think about r/campinggear
The community focuses on sharing advice and showcasing camping and backpacking gear, catering to enthusiasts who are passionate about outdoor activities. Members frequently discuss various equipment, from tents to backpacks, and share personal experiences and recommendations. The distinct aspect of this community is its supportive atmosphere, where both novice and experienced campers can seek guidance and inspiration for their outdoor adventures.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically outdoor enthusiasts, ranging from casual campers to seasoned backpackers. They are likely to be in their 20s to 40s, with a strong interest in nature and adventure. The vibe is friendly and helpful, with members eager to share knowledge and experiences. They care about quality gear, practical advice, and innovative solutions for outdoor challenges.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes detailed gear reviews, personal stories about camping trips, and practical tips for outdoor activities. High-quality images and videos showcasing gear in use are particularly well-received. Posts that come off as overly promotional or lacking personal insight tend to get downvoted. The community values authenticity and practical advice, with a steady posting cadence that encourages regular engagement.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are often skeptical of overt promotions. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable content, such as tips or gear comparisons, can resonate well. Collaborating with knowledgeable influencers or sponsoring informative posts can also be effective. However, brands should avoid hard-selling products or appearing insincere, as this may lead to backlash from the community.
Top keywords
What r/campinggear talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/lakorai
- u/ITrCool
- u/unclebillscamping
- u/youngermann
- u/AlwaysBeyonce
- u/Healthy_Exit1507
- u/sareksweden
- u/Sargevining
- u/Zhenchok
- u/voiceofreason4166
- u/lowlife9
- u/twinmamamangan
- u/WebFinancial8650
- u/Dick_Phitzwell
- u/evanle5ebvre
- u/maryjannie
- u/Friendly_Leadership2
- u/Baykey123
- u/tonystark29
- u/ReeeSchmidtywerber
- u/reigorius
- u/Pizzacrew
- u/last_lesson
- u/DaIubhasa
- u/nopecomputer
- u/SamirDrives
- u/SavvyChris
- u/Brain_Sample
- u/mtbhood
- u/sugarbiscuits828
- u/wiredog369
- u/Mellowtron11
- u/photog608
- u/altron138
- u/HenrikFromDaniel
- u/Rude-Vegetable-2585
- u/Nomastacos1
- u/slayermario
- u/Allmighty_ACE
- u/Suitable-Dog-7852
- u/pxlchk1
- u/rizzuhbul
- u/bendryl
- u/DinoInMyBarn
- u/5HT2C
- u/Basic-Cauliflower-71
- u/grizzlyblunts
- u/wood_butcher25
- u/cheesy-hashbrowns
- u/cncwood
- u/dabirdman360
- u/begsbyebye
- u/Slowputer
- u/Winterwonder-se
- u/J-S_Bach
- u/Messerschmitt-262
- u/Goddess_Riley
- u/The_Nauticus
- u/humanperson011001
- u/MrJustCuz
- u/Wyattr55123
- u/medivka
- u/VulturCustomKnives
- u/snacktonomy
- u/madredditscientist
- u/lotr5693
- u/Swampsnuggle
- u/Waffles860
- u/nichecrowded
- u/viktorir
- u/Rockwell74
- u/MammothLimit1040
- u/fireandiceoutdoors
- u/Original_Mistake4725
- u/Careless_Orchid
- u/Ligmabeanbag
- u/Horsecock_Johnson
- u/coffeeismytalkie
- u/-hellogoodbye--
- u/JulioCesarSalad
- u/Hasselbuddy
- u/Boba5078
- u/Binarycold
- u/IAM301
- u/XBtubb7
- u/Beniyp96
- u/Gusblack1again
- u/Spyrothedragon9972
- u/Shibaru-in-a-Subaru
- u/sweaty_but_whole
- u/gsstott
- u/Electronic-Cap-7044
- u/TheChipiboy
- u/hikingenthu-3528
- u/Jean_Claude_Van_Darn
- u/Ambitious-Ad-7544
- u/ChefHoppWood
- u/joeychizzle
- u/DVMan5000
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/AlwaysBeyonce
- u/Sargevining
- u/lowlife9
- u/altron138
- u/ITrCool
- u/WillingSetting
- u/lakorai
- u/lovelyspecimen
- u/Zhenchok
- u/Dick_Phitzwell
- u/BtT205
- u/ReeeSchmidtywerber
- u/ImpulsiveOgre
- u/Healthy_Exit1507
- u/Strtftr
- u/voiceofreason4166
- u/kendrahf
- u/slayermario
- u/StandbyHydraulic
- u/Allmighty_ACE
- u/projectbarium
- u/Dhip1000
- u/photog608
- u/Snoo82385
- u/tonystark29
- u/fungus909
- u/tnguyenx1
- u/evanle5ebvre
- u/GetUpTheMountains
- u/loulevin19
- u/33DDOT33
- u/Miserable_Shine1029
- u/ActuallyStephen
- u/DeadCityBard
- u/HenrikFromDaniel
- u/Nomastacos1
- u/WebFinancial8650
- u/DotheDidgery
- u/Sea_Beach_4936
- u/Strong_Illustrator29
- u/Individual-Bat-1875
- u/Rude-Vegetable-2585
- u/unclebillscamping
- u/reigorius
- u/Pizzacrew
- u/DinoInMyBarn
- u/wood_butcher25
- u/last_lesson
- u/JPMmiles
- u/ChienLov3r
- u/DrBucket
- u/sareksweden
- u/iseabeadpeople
- u/pomanE
- u/maryjannie
- u/Balloon-Lady
- u/5HT2C
- u/Basic-Cauliflower-71
- u/bendryl
- u/Soleserious
- u/Suitable-Dog-7852
- u/lorn17
- u/3_T_SCROAT
- u/pxlchk1
- u/begsbyebye
- u/The_Nauticus
- u/DaIubhasa
- u/cncwood
- u/Witty-Wishbone4406
- u/PaddingtonGoesHiking
- u/nopecomputer
- u/lifeofatourguide
- u/grahamk1
- u/humanperson011001
- u/-Rustling-Jimmies-
- u/grizzlyblunts
- u/by-josh
- u/tjcrosscross
- u/rizzuhbul
- u/oreo_fanboy
- u/schnitsky1
- u/UggghhhhhhWhy
- u/Platypus211
- u/twinmamamangan
- u/OverclockingUnicorn
- u/cwcoleman
- u/giaa262
- u/mondaynightsucked
- u/dabirdman360
- u/Upper_Magazine_4382
- u/DrTautology
- u/notawkward
- u/the_Pseudopoet
- u/williekinfam9
- u/forest240
- u/furtive
- u/nygdan
- u/backpackingzack
- u/Jbalex1212
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/lakorai
- u/GreenMan802
- u/FeatherstoneOutdoor
- u/GetUpTheMountains
- u/WholeNineNards
- u/SwimsDeep
- u/ExploratoryCucumber
- u/Grim_Task
- u/Sneezer
- u/CopprRegendt
- u/flargenhargen
- u/wiredog369
- u/Jim_from_snowy_river
- u/planting49
- u/HappyKathi
- u/PrimevilKneivel
- u/Reggie_Barclay
- u/Tenter5
- u/HenrikFromDaniel
- u/xXSpaceturdXx
- u/ITrCool
- u/Rocko9999
- u/2much_of_everything
- u/Woodsman_Dan
- u/HaveAtItBub
- u/RubyRocket1
- u/allaspiaggia
- u/Jealous-Package-2743
- u/BeardsuptheWazoo
- u/kwenchana
- u/stacksmasher
- u/RainInTheWoods
- u/exteriorcrocodileal
- u/ScoopskiTKD
- u/Eat_Carbs_OD
- u/ArguingWrongPoint
- u/transferingtoearth
- u/RumSwim
- u/Ruined534
- u/Roadscrape
- u/K1LOS
- u/bubblesfix
- u/unpluggedbwock
- u/Jay794
- u/reigorius
- u/ellieayla
- u/Tired_Thumb
- u/Blunttack
- u/salsanacho
- u/vedvikra
- u/thisquietreverie
- u/GraciesDad92
- u/bikebrooklynn
- u/LouieMumford
- u/OddDot7362
- u/kernelpanic789
- u/bruceleet7865
- u/Q_u_e_e_n_z
- u/Chief__04
- u/my_voice6
- u/Creebjeez
- u/markevens
- u/Massive_Fudge3066
- u/Fit_Depth8462
- u/DavidHikinginAlaska
- u/ROBOCALYPSE4226
- u/opaul11
- u/The_Hylian_Loach
- u/jwat4455
- u/niftyba
- u/Dry-Dog5396
- u/Known-Programmer-611
- u/Terapr0
- u/Lecomodore
- u/dafo446
- u/Nolon
- u/77MagicMan77
- u/catsambience
- u/Kraelive
- u/Meanlizzy
- u/BlackPounder01
- u/Drummerboybac
- u/iseabeadpeople
- u/nrdpum88
- u/Upset-Phrase-3814
- u/fruttypebbles
- u/ForestryTechnician
- u/AMatofFact
- u/Mittens138
- u/TheDaysComeAndGone
- u/WictImov
- u/Alive_Tough9928
- u/snacktonomy
- u/fakemoose
- u/Hamdentossede
- u/anythingaustin
- u/nwflyguy57
- u/DannyJoy2018
- u/inter71
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Clean-money-1
- u/salsanacho
- u/thedoogbruh
- u/thecaninfrance
- u/rivalpinkbunny
- u/Joelony
- u/ForestryTechnician
- u/StandbyHydraulic
- u/GreenMan802
- u/Puzzleheaded_Dish_45
- u/pleasenoban69
- u/happydgaf
- u/jaakkopetteri
- u/ambitious_self
- u/hella_cious
- u/GetUpTheMountains
- u/SnoopinSydney
- u/breakingborderline
- u/anythingaustin
- u/soccerp1ay3r
- u/ibHacknU
- u/gfvddds
- u/lakorai
- u/MNChef
- u/friendlydave
- u/ExploratoryCucumber
- u/whiskeydik
- u/long-gone333
- u/Drewpy775
- u/free-bowl-of-soup
- u/catlinalx
- u/vjmurphy
- u/myrealaccount_really
- u/purplepride24
- u/SlowSpeedHighDrag
- u/Bob_Perdunsky
- u/Mikhail_R
- u/77MagicMan77
- u/Sardine_Sandwich
- u/JamaisVu714
- u/Ralph_McGee
- u/CatastropheJohn
- u/ke6960
- u/Zen_Rebuttal
- u/CharlieApples
- u/foo_trician
- u/Auzi85
- u/Choice_Additional
- u/ExeterUnion
- u/VariousDelta
- u/Suspicious_Panda_104
- u/dont_shit_the_bed
- u/BumblebeeMkIV
- u/wiredog369
- u/noise_generator1979
- u/benchomacha
- u/sacca7
- u/keikioaina
- u/aligpnw
- u/Zealousideal_Belt_17
- u/boowilbury
- u/SingularDroid
- u/Cricketmoose77
- u/OkYak8702
- u/Numerous-Meringue-16
- u/tanzd
- u/ashleighm25
- u/SciFiPi
- u/PaddingtonGoesHiking
- u/WholeNineNards
- u/Lloydster
- u/treehugging_shtkickr
- u/bnjrgold
- u/SilverFoxVB
- u/Read_the_shroom
- u/vinesandflowers
- u/SumDumHunGai
- u/speckyradge
- u/Piper-Bob
- u/oldcaptiantwerky
- u/hamsterpookie
- u/ellieayla
- u/Stoney3K
- u/CrisElSa
- u/Knife-Nerd1987
- u/froglayout
- u/fartVandelay85
- u/Nomadt
- u/Kephamut
- u/map2photo
- u/SvalbarddasKat
- u/Mr-Mollusk-
- u/roygbiv508
- u/2022GoalGetter
- u/lovelyspecimen
- u/GraciesDad92
- u/ODarrow
- u/spacedman_spiff
- u/thispersonhascandy
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FAQ
r/campinggear — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/campinggear have?
r/campinggear has approximately 916,323 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/campinggear created?
r/campinggear was created on March 22, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/campinggear about?
The community focuses on sharing advice and showcasing camping and backpacking gear, catering to enthusiasts who are passionate about outdoor activities. Members frequently discuss various equipment, from tents to backpacks, and share personal experiences and recommendations. The distinct aspect of this community is its supportive atmosphere, where both novice and experience…
What subreddits are similar to r/campinggear?
Communities similar to r/campinggear include r/camping, r/ultralight, r/campingandhiking, r/wildernessbackpacking, r/backpacking.
Who are the most active posters on r/campinggear?
The most frequent posters on r/campinggear include u/[deleted], u/lakorai, u/ITrCool.
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