Communities related to r/hiking, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/hiking is for hiking. When the trip involves carrying camping gear or staying at a campsite, other rooms are better.
Stay on hiking for day hikes and trails. Use CampingandHiking when you carry camping gear, backpacking for multi-day trips, and camping for tent or hammock camping.
r/hiking — r/Hiking
The hikers' subreddit.
Camping and Hiking
When to choose it: You hike with camping gear in your pack.
Why it is here: Listed as related to r/hiking. Its public description: “For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear reviews, safety and news”
How it differs from r/hiking: Overnight backcountry trips.
When to choose it: Multi-day wilderness or travel trips.
Why it is here: Its public description is minimal, so check its recent posts and rules before posting.
How it differs from r/hiking: Multi-day trips rather than day hikes.
r/Camping
When to choose it: Tent or hammock camping at a site.
Why it is here: Listed as related to r/hiking. Its public description: “A subreddit for campers concerned more about the act of camping and less concerned about hiking long distances or light gear. Primarily for tent/hammock camping. No RV…”
How it differs from r/hiking: Camping, not distance 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 2026-11-06.