Bikes that Haul: REI Co-op Rigs Put to 4,700-Mile Test

For more than five months, Seth Orme and Abby Taylor have been biking across the country cleaning up scenic spaces and trails along the way. This video is a look at what they use to travel and haul trash.

After thousands of miles and pounds of trash, Orme and Taylor love their Adv 2.1 Co-op Cycles and BOB Yak 28+ trailer.

For more info on their gear see the links below.

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…

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…

– Our 2017 ‘Packing It Out’ coverage is sponsored by REI. Check out the crew’s 2015 and 2016 efforts on our ‘Packing It Out’ page. Connect with Abby and Seth on Instagram, Twitter, and their blog.