Inspiring! Film Documents Bikers’ Trip to ‘Leave It Better’
This short film, 'Leave It Better,' documents the inspiring efforts of Seth Orme and Abby Taylor on a 5-month bike trip across America. Read More
Biking across the USA, cleaning up trails along the way
Miles Ridden4,700mi
Trash Packed Out2,130lbs
Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island, GA April 26th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 43lbs
Morning Side Nature Preserve
Atlanta, GA May 5th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 104lbs Miles from last point: 180
Southern Highlands Land Conservancy
Asheville, NC May 11th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 95lbs Miles from last point: 206
Barcroft Park
Bailey's Crossing, VA May 31st, 2017 Trash Picked up: 61lbs Miles from last point: 486
Pittsburgh Greenway
Pittsburgh, PA June 6th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 9lbs Miles from last point: 324
Turville Point Conservation Park
Madison, WI June 22nd, 2017 Trash Picked up: 31lbs Miles from last point: 669
Coldwater Spring Park
Minneapolis, MN June 30th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 27lbs Miles from last point: 295
Midtown Greenway
Minneapolis, MN June 30th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 210lbs Miles from last point: 7
Denver Event & Cleanup
Denver, CO July 20th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 563lbs Miles from last point: 880
Gallatin County Regional Park
Bozeman, MT August 22nd, 2017 Trash Picked up: 27lbs Miles from last point: 737
Silver Park/ Kim Williams Trail
Missoula, MT August 29th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 175lbs Miles from last point: 225
Riverside State Park
Spokane, WA September 5th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 250lbs Miles from last point: 203
Ravenna Park
Seattle, WA September 12th, 2017 Trash Picked up: 242lbs Miles from last point: 306
Finish coast to coast bike tour
Cape Flattery, WA September 17th, 2017 Miles from last point: 182
Cleanups Along The Way
USA Trash Picked up: 293lbsFollow Abby & Seth as they cycle across the U.S., packing out trash from iconic landscapes at local events.
In 2015, three young thru-hikers created the 'Packing It Out' project along the Appalachian Trail, where they journeyed 2,189 miles and packed out more than 1,000 pounds of trash. Last year, the team trekked the Pacific Crest Trail. For 2017, in partnership with REI, they are bike-touring 5,000 miles across the U.S. to meet with local cleanup crews and spread their message. Follow Seth & Abby from April - September as they pedal from Georgia to the Pacific Ocean in Washington state.
Videos
Leave It Better Feature Film
Bikes & Trailers
Abby Taylor Profile
Update From The Road
Introducing Packing It Out 2017
Articles
Bike Tour For Better: ‘Packing It Out’ 2017 Film Trailer
Check out the teaser to our Packing It Out film 'Leave It Better' coming Oct. 25. Read More
Bikes that Haul: REI Co-op Rigs Put to 4,700-Mile Test
What gear do you use on a cross-country cycling and trash cleaning tour? In this video, the Packing it Out team show the rigs they rode for the past 5 months. Read More
Bike Across America: Looking Back on 5,000 Miles
'For me, these uninsulated life experiences are vital ingredients in the making of a fulfilled life.' Read More
5,000 Miles To Now: Staying Present Amid Epic Adventure
When you ride a bike across America, it’s easy to daydream. But this is why adventure is best savored in the present, one ‘unrepeatable minute’ at a time. Read More
All Or Nothing: Woman Tackles 5,000 Miles By Bike
Abby Taylor joined the Packing It Out movement on a whim. Now, she's biked more than 3,000 miles across the United States by bicycle "off the couch." Read More
Rocky Mountain Highs (and Lows): Bike-Touring CO To WY
Near Grand Teton National Park, 3,500 miles from where I started, reflecting on the winding roads of the Rockies behind. Read More
3,000 Miles Across America: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Despite media coverage that has America divided and at each other's throats, in 3,000 miles of cycling across mostly rural areas, we've found that most people are delightful to talk to and itching to help. Read More
Meet The Skin-On-Frame Canoe Cleaning Midwestern Rivers
With a thin, translucent skin and weighing barely more than a loaded backpack, the Wilderness Traveler exemplifies what it meant to 'be out on the water.' Read More
When All Goes Wrong: How Flexibility Can Save Your Trip
When things don't go as planned, a flexible state of mind boosts the odds of a positive experience. Read More
Trash Talk: Learnings From Cross-Country Cycling Tour
Seth Orme and Abby Taylor have pedaled 2/3 of the way across the U.S. in search of trash this year. With the miles rolling by and the trash piling up, they stopped to share a few things they've learned along the way. Read More
Urban Wastelands: ‘Packing It Out’ Mentality Works In Cities
Born in the wilderness, this summer ‘Packing It Out’ has gone urban with 20+ trash cleanups in cities across America. Read More
The Torturous Touring Of America’s ‘Roads Less Traveled’
These remote, inhospitable environments will test you. It will take all the strength you have, but then show you that you have a little bit more. Read More
River Yields ‘100 Pounds Of Trash Per Day’
A DIY conservation effort, this summer two men embody the 'packing it out' ethos by bagging and hauling debris each day. Read More
Cleanup By Canoe: 300 Miles, 1,000 Pounds Of Litter
With 300 miles paddled of a 1,200-mile journey, a team of canoe paddlers have already collected 1,000 pounds of trash along a rural Minnesota waterway. Read More
Creative Camping: Where To Sleep When There’s Not A Site
We've learned some handy tricks to finding a place to camp in rural or urban areas while biking across the country. Read More
Combine New Gear With Old For The Perfect Kit
Two-thousand miles into a cross-country bike tour, I choose a tent and sleeping system completely new to me. But I also opt for two battle-worn pieces proven never to fail. Read More
Obstacles And Tailwinds: Highs And Lows Of Long Distance Biking
Abby Taylor and Seth Orme are pedaling across the United States, picking up trash as they go. They're moving fast, but have also hit some obstacles along the way. Read More
Better Bike Touring: 5 Tips From The Saddle
As with any good adventure, there were some oversights on my latest, five-month bike tour. Here are a few things to remember that I didn't realize until I was in the saddle. Read More
Launching Soon: Paddlers To Clean 1,200 Miles Of River
Two men will launch an expedition to paddle, and clean, three rivers spanning 1,200 miles in the upper midwest. Read More
Huggybear And Lizard: Meet The Faces Of Trail Days
Welcome to Trail Days, the eclectic annual celebration of all things hiking and the official party honoring the Appalachian Trail. Read More
Bike Touring: Gear Test For 750 Road Miles (so far)
Biking across the United States and picking up trash along the way is tough on gear. Packing It Out shares the four things they use most. Read More
Pair Biking Across USA, Trash Cleanups Along The Way
Collecting trash while crossing the country by bike: Seth and Abby are in week two of their 'Packing It Out' cross-country bike tour, and they want your help. Read More
Biking Across the USA to ‘Leave It Better’
Seth Orme and Abigail Taylor are crossing the U.S. on bike. Along the way, they will pick up trash and inspire others to do the same. Read More
‘Packing It Out’ Tour Begins! Event And Cleanup Schedule
Today, the Packing It Out duo embarks on a 5,025-mile bike tour. Along the way, they'll host REI store events and local cleanups. Check out their schedule here and join the cause! Read More
‘Packing It Out’ 2017 To Clean 5,025 Miles By Bike
'Packing It Out' has a mission to clean America's trails. This year, Seth and a new team member, Abby, will embark on a 5,025-mile bike tour to clean up scenic areas from coast to coast. Read More