Packing It Out

Packing It Out is dedicated to cleaning America’s trails. They’ve hiked the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, picking up thousands of pounds of trash along the way. In 2017, they embarked on a 5,000-mile bike trip with the plan to clean scenic areas and inspire others as they ride.

Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid

Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme September 02, 2016

Cleaning Up The PCT: 620lbs Of Trash And Counting

The packing it out crew is closing in on Oregon, ‘so close we can almost smell it!’ But a side trip to Mount Whitney, trash…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme August 09, 2016

Packing It Out: Thru-Hiking Food And Logistics

The ‘Packing It Out’ crew offers some tips on how to eat right while logging big miles during a thru-hike.

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt July 15, 2016

Video: ‘Packing It Out’ Cleans the Pacific Crest Trail

This summer, two young Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers are picking up trash as they go, up to 1,000 pounds of cleared litter the goal during…

Written by GJ Staff July 11, 2016

Trail Etiquette: 7 Tips To Keep It Wild

Don’t be “that guy.” Here’s how to practice good trail etiquette when hiking in the wilderness.

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme June 24, 2016

‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 720 miles, 530lbs of Trash

With nearly a pound of trash per mile, the ‘Packing It Out’ crew finds that the Pacific Crest Trail definitely needed a good cleaning.

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt June 17, 2016

5 Unexpected Essentials For Hiking Big Miles

To hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail, you need only the essentials. The ‘Packing It Out’ trio lists five such essentials they’ve relied on throughout…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme June 06, 2016

Thru-Hike Health: Backpacking Tips To Go The Distance

Walking thousands of miles with a loaded backpack informs new ways to stay healthy on the long trails in backpacking, some of which apply to…

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt May 31, 2016

‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 100 Miles, 150lbs of Trash

With their first post from the trail, the ‘Packing It Out’ crew gives an update on their mission to thru-hike the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme May 23, 2016

Huge PCT Cleanup Begins: Goal To Remove 1,000 Pounds Of Trash

A group of four young thru-hikers heads north today from the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail on a mission to clean 1,000 pounds…

Written by Kyle Nossaman May 06, 2016

Hikers Pack 1,000 Pounds Of Trash Off Appalachian Trail

A hiker saw trash gathering on trails, but instead of complaining, he and his friends rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

Written by Elgin Stallard November 17, 2015

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Packing It Out

Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid

Cleaning Up The PCT: 620lbs Of Trash And Counting

Packing It Out: Thru-Hiking Food And Logistics

Video: ‘Packing It Out’ Cleans the Pacific Crest Trail

Trail Etiquette: 7 Tips To Keep It Wild

‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 720 miles, 530lbs of Trash

5 Unexpected Essentials For Hiking Big Miles

Thru-Hike Health: Backpacking Tips To Go The Distance

‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 100 Miles, 150lbs of Trash

Huge PCT Cleanup Begins: Goal To Remove 1,000 Pounds Of Trash

Hikers Pack 1,000 Pounds Of Trash Off Appalachian Trail

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