Outreach of BPL’s website… how many people?

I was just talking to my buddy about this the other day. I definitely recognize the names of those who post often, and it really isn't that many….I wonder how many people have subscriptions with BPL? If I had to guess, I would say 300 or so – but I really have no idea.
I backpack with a group of guys on a regular basis, and only one of them weighs stuff like me. He isn't quite as crazy as me with dropping weight, but he is getting there. Although it is growing, I don't think many people are "really" into the UL thing.
As for the sub 5 lb pack, I don't even find it that hard to achieve in good weather and a minimalist approach. But, I have to admit, I'm usually at 7.5 lbs, and it's quite comfy.

I think Steve is probably right about the numbers of people truely doing ultralight or SUL. I visit this site for new gear and techniques. My baseweight hovers around 12 pounds. I figure alot of people are in the same boat a myself, definately lightweight maybe UL, but content to let other deal with the issues the SUL fringe brings.

I tend to come and go in spurts. I'll go through spells where I will visit multiple times a day and post all those times as well. Then, for some reason, I may go a few weeks without dropping in.

It really all depends on whether the articles interest me or I happen across threads in the forum that get my interest or lead me to post.

I'm the same – I have a lot of things going on; working during the day, teaching classes at the gym, that sort of thing. I come and go to the site, usually more as a result of the emails I get that have an interesting article.

I also hike with a group of guys of which only one other has an interest in UL, and we each have a BPL subscription. We share what's going on with each other, but the others don't have much interest, which is odd since we're all getting older.