Communities related to r/CampingandHiking, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/CampingandHiking (about 2.8M members, directory rank #397) is for backpackers who hike with camping gear — trip reports, back-country gear and overnight travel. Day-hike photos and campground-style camping each have clearer rooms.
See also hiking vs CampingandHiking on SubMouse.
Stay on CampingandHiking for overnight backpacking. Use hiking for day hikes and trail photos, and camping when the focus is camping itself rather than hiking long distances with a pack.
r/CampingandHiking — Camping and Hiking
For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear reviews, safety and news
r/Hiking
When to choose it: Day hikes and general trail talk without overnight pack logistics.
Why it is here: Listed as related; paired on hiking vs CampingandHiking. Public description: the hikers’ subreddit (about 2.7M members, rank #411).
How it differs from r/CampingandHiking: Day hiking versus backpacking with overnight gear.
r/Camping
When to choose it: Camping as the activity — less about long-distance hiking or ultralight gear.
Why it is here: Listed as related to r/CampingandHiking. Public description: campers concerned more about camping than hiking long distances or light gear (about 5.6M members, rank #153).
How it differs from r/CampingandHiking: Campground/camping focus versus backpacking-while-hiking.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.