Top 15 Backpacking Forums in 2025

1. Reddit » Backpacking

Forum https://www.reddit.com/r/backpacking/ + Follow
Discover new places with this subreddit, entirely dedicated to wilderness backpacking and traveling. Share pictures, have fun, and engage with an active community.
Members 4M Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1MInstagram Followers 883.3K Since Dec 2008 View Recent Threads

2. Backpacking Light Forum

Forum https://backpackinglight.com/forums/ + Follow
Backpacking Light provides information and education about hiking and backpacking. Find helpful and intelligent conversations about lightweight backpacking techniques, gear, and philosophy from the most passionate backpackers in the world, and enjoy the backcountry with safety, comfort, and confidence.MORE Facebook Followers 27.4KTwitter Followers 21.9K View Recent Threads

3. Backpackers Basecamp

Forum https://bpbasecamp.freeforums.net/ + Follow
Searching for a partner to share the trip with? Guide you in a new area? If you want a team up, introduce yourself to this community and join any hiking group. Also, tell everyone about your last trip, camp cooking, & trail snacks share trip reports, pictures & videos, and discuss environmental issues.MORE View Recent Threads

4. Trek-Lite

Forum https://www.trek-lite.com/index.php + Follow
Trek-Lite is a lightweight backpacking community. This is for discussing gears, packs, accessories, shelters, sleeping bags & quilts, sleep mats, clothing, footwear, and more.
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5. Reddit » Wilderness Backpacking

Forum https://www.reddit.com/r/WildernessBackpacking/ + Follow
A subreddit dedicated to backpacking in the wild places on earth and you share pics,videos, get advice, information, and more related to backpacking.
Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 1.1M View Recent Threads

6. Bush Craft USA » Backpacking

Forum https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/forums/backpac.. + Follow
Bush Craft USA is a place for exchanging information on Backpacking, outings, trips, expeditions, paddling, transportation, and more. This particular section is for discussing barefoot backpacking, gear recommendations, accessories, and more related to backpacking.MORE View Recent Threads

7. AlpineZone » Northeast Hiking and Backpacking Forum

Forum https://forums.alpinezone.com/forums/northeas.. + Follow
AlpineZone is the Northeast's largest online community of skiers! Discuss hiking and backpacking in New England and the Northeast. This section of the forum is for exchanging information on hiking and backpacking in New England and the Northeast.MORE Facebook Followers 2.7KTwitter Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 11.2K View Recent Threads

8. Bushwalk Australia » Ultralight Backpacking

Forum https://bushwalk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=58 + Follow
Bushwalk Australia is for getting information for bushwalkers. In this category, discuss about ultralight backpacking. Ultralight walkers carefully consider gear based on the environment they are entering, the weather forecast, their own skill, other people in the group. Discuss about gears, accessories, and seek help & advice for the same.MORE View Recent Threads

9. Rock Slide » Backpacks

Forum https://rokslide.com/forums/forums/backpacks.16/ + Follow
Rock Slide is your one-stop-shop for information on backcountry hunting. This section of the forum is for discussing the AKEK review, initial Impressions, Kifaru E&E Kydex Sheet, Barney's Sports Chalet, and thoughts on best pack for a 4-5 day hunt, and more.MORE Facebook Followers 18.6KTwitter Followers 1.4KInstagram Followers 39.3K View Recent Threads

10. Backcountry Post » Backpacking

Forum https://backcountrypost.com/forums/backpackin.. + Follow
An online community all about backpacking, hiking, canyoneering, photography, and more. Talk about your Backpacking experience, accessories, gears, safety equipment and more in this Backpacking category.MORE Facebook Followers 1.6KTwitter Followers 206Instagram Followers 1.2K View Recent Threads

11. High Sierra Topix » Backpacking

Forum https://www.highsierratopix.com/community/viewforum.php?f=1 + Follow
If you've been searching for the best source of information and stimulating discussion related to Spring/Summer/Fall backpacking, hiking, and camping in the Sierra Nevada, look no further!
Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 741Instagram Followers 221 View Recent Threads

12. Yosemite Forum » Yosemite Hiking & Backpacking

Forum https://www.yosemite.ca.us/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 + Follow
A category for talking about Hiking and Backpacking. Get trip reports, expert advice, backpacking how-tos, answers to all permit related questions, and the best locations to hike in Yosemite National Park here.MORE View Recent Threads

13. TrailGroove Magazine » Backpacking & Hiking

Forum https://www.trailgroove.com/forums/forum/9-ge.. + Follow
Your online publication for the backpacking, hiking, & wilderness experience. This section offers space to exchange information on skills, and techniques, ask questions, & discuss all things backpacking and hiking-related.MORE Facebook Followers 18.1KTwitter Followers 6.7KInstagram Followers 1.1K View Recent Threads

14. Backpacking Bananas » Solo Travel

Forum https://www.backpackingbananas.com/forum/solo.. + Follow
Explore the forum for all things backpacking - discuss topics, share your dilemmas, find recommendations and connect with other members. Talk about Solo Travel and its adventures in this category.MORE View Recent Threads