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.
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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.
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.”
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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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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!
‘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.
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‘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.
‘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 for the 2016 Banff Mountain Film Competition.
Apps Vs Maps: Why Paper Beats Tech On The PCT
Our ‘Packing It Out team just finished hiking border-to-border from Southern California to Canada using paper maps. This is why they choose low-tech.
2,650 Miles Of Packing It Out: Trail’s End
On 9/29/16, the Packing It Out duo completed all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. In total, they removed over 720 pounds of trash from the trail. Here is their final report.
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 productive from the PCT.