Packing It Out

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.

Written by Sponsored Post October 25, 2017

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.

Written by Sponsored Post October 19, 2017

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…

Written by Sponsored Post October 03, 2017

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.’

Written by Seth Orme October 03, 2017

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’…

Written by Abby Taylor September 05, 2017

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…

Written by Sponsored Post August 30, 2017

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.

Written by Abby Taylor August 22, 2017

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…

Written by Abby Taylor August 16, 2017

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…

Written by Michael Anderson August 14, 2017

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.

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme August 08, 2017

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…

Written by Sponsored Post August 04, 2017

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.

Written by GJ Staff August 04, 2017

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…

Written by Abby Taylor July 26, 2017

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.

Written by GJ Staff July 20, 2017

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.

Written by Sean McCoy July 12, 2017

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.

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme July 11, 2017

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…

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme June 28, 2017

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…

Written by Abby Taylor June 16, 2017

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…

Written by Abby Taylor June 13, 2017

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.

Written by GJ Staff June 06, 2017

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.

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme May 26, 2017

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…

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme May 23, 2017

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…

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme May 09, 2017

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…

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme May 02, 2017

‘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…

Written by Staff Post April 26, 2017

‘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…

Written by Sponsored Post April 18, 2017

‘Grounds Keepers’ To Clean Litter From Major Trails Nationwide

Hikers around the country will tackle major trails to haul out trash and continue the ‘Packing It Out’ mission.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 16, 2017

‘Packing It Out’ Film Selected For Banff World Tour

GearJunkie is proud to announce its film in partnership with Wild Confluence Media, ‘Packing It Out: Cleaning America’s Wild Trails’, was chosen as a finalist…

Written by GJ Staff November 01, 2016