Top 15 Backpacking Forums in 2024

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 890.4K Frequency 12 posts/day 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 27.7KTwitter Followers 21.9K Frequency 27 posts/day 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 Frequency 1 post/day 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.
Frequency 4 posts/day View Recent Threads

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 1.7MTwitter Followers 1.1M Frequency 5 posts/day 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 Frequency 2 posts/week View Recent Threads

7. 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 Frequency 1 post/month View Recent Threads

8. 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 Twitter Followers 1.4KInstagram Followers 39.3K Frequency 2 posts/day View Recent Threads

9. 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 203Instagram Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 post/day View Recent Threads

10. 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 1.4KTwitter Followers 756Instagram Followers 225 Frequency 8 posts/day View Recent Threads

11. 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 Frequency 10 posts/week View Recent Threads

12. 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 Twitter Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 11.3K Frequency 4 posts/year 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 Twitter Followers 6.7KInstagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 2 posts/year 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