Backpack Review - Gama 8.0 Internal Frame Pack

So I finally decided to retire my 25 year old Army issue ALICE pack and get myself a new bag for 1-to-3 day hikes. I was skeptical about buying a budget-pack from Wal-Mart, but so far, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with its performance. The Outdoor Products Gama 8.0 Internal Frame Pack is designed to provide a great pack for hiking or shorter backpacking...

Mountain Biking Skills... Pt. 2 - Downhill Skills

Photo courtesy of Extremesportsx.comSo you have yourself a decent bike, you've been out on the trail, and you've read our post on Mountain Biking Skills... Pt. 1.You've been up late at night scouring Youtube for videos of the worlds best downhill riders, watching DVDs, and now you want to get ON it...Slow down, Cowboy... if you've never blasted downhill...

Merry Christmas!

It has been an especially good holiday season for us here at Human Spirit of Adventure. We are very blessed to have our family, health, and sanity.We are very happy to have been able to bring you our blog that started late this year and look forward to bringing you much more adventure oriented content in the years to come.From all of our families to...

Nutrition For Adventurers... Pt. 2 - Fruit for the Trail

Photo courtesy of KitchenStewardship.comAs we mentioned in the last article, Nutrition for Adventurers... Pt. 1, fruits and vegetables are a very important source of energy-giving carbohydrates that are much needed when on the trail. Problem is, fruits don't keep well in the heat, they take up space, they weigh a lot when in abundance, are messy, and...

Mountain Biking Skills... Pt. 1 - Basic Skills

Photo source: Wikipedia.orgFor most of us, a bicycle was our first real mode of transportation.We learned to ride as a child when our dads would push us off, running behind us to catch us if we fell. Later, when we were pre-teens, our mothers would clean our skinned knees and elbows.As teenagers, we began to push our limits, ramping our bikes off of...

Nutrition For Adventurers… Pt. 1 – Pre-Adventure Nutrition…

Copyright 2012 - Human Spirit of AdventureProper nutrition is essential for any adventurer. Spending hours, days, or even weeks on the trail can take a major toll on the body. Hiking, backpacking, skiing, climbing, and many other adventure sports require the body to spend its reserves to keep pushing through the tough times.In this series, we will...

Black Bear Sightings On The Rise In Texas...

Photo courtesy of Animal PlanetBlack Bear sightings are on the rise in Texas according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.Usually black bears are only seen around the Big Bend area but this year they seem to have migrated in from Mexico.Hikers, backpackers, and many outdoor enthusiasts have learned to coexist with these magnificent creatures...

Be Adventurous... Get Out and Do Something!

Every day there are people pushing themselves to the edge, seeing how far they can go, testing the boundaries, and exceeding their ouwn expectations.Too often we sit at our desks, or on the couch, saying that we want adventure. There are few of us who actually seek out the adventure. We don't have the time, we're too busy, or we're too lazy... plain...

Good Knives Save Lives...

Copyright 2012 - Human Spirit of AdventureI love a good knife. In a survival situation, a good knife will save your life.They are such handy tools to have around in everyday life, not to mention during the course of an adventure. In survival situations, they will help you with building shelter, finding food, first aid, defense, and a myriad of other...

One Soldiers Sacrifice - Happy Veterans Day!

In 1987, after graduating high school, I enlisted in the U.S. Army. The Cold War was at a pinnacle  approaching a turning point if you will, and it was either going to end soon, or war would breakout large scale.I wanted to serve my country more than anything. I wanted to defend my country from those who would try to deprive us of our liberties....

Extreme Adventure Vehicles Pt. 2

Photo courtesy of globalxvehicles.comIn keeping with our series on Extreme Adventure Vehicles, we come to a group of vehicles that are truly built for adventure.These vehicles are extreme! If you are trekking across South America or the African Savanna then one of these might be for you.These vehicles are not for the Weekend Adventurers... they...

Extreme Adventure Vehicles Pt. 1

Photo Courtesy of Sportsmobile.comOne item that every adventurer dreams of owning is the ultimate adventure vehicle. The very thought of being able to access the inaccessible is one of the driving forces in an adventure. Have you ever wished that you could have the conveniences of an RV, but knew there was no way your Winnebago was going to make it...

Surfers Take On Sandy...

Photo by Credit: @kellyslaterFor surfers, Hurricane Season is a mouth-watering, frothing time of year. Along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, summer bring flatness and often the only hope for a big swell is a good ole hurricane.Hurricane season comes as a mixed blessing to surfers. No one wants the destruction and devastation that comes with landfall....

GoPro HERO 3: The Ultimate Adventure Camera...

Photo courtesy of GoPro.comWhen looking for the ultimate adventure camera, you can't beat the new GoPro Hero 3.I'm not just saying that either... I'm not endorsed or sponsored in any way by GoPro, but I know what those cameras can do, and the new HERO 3 can do even more!I mean this thing is totally cool... It can shoot 1080 HD video at 60fps or 720...

Surfing World Loses A Legend...

The Surfing World has been delt a blow as legendary surfer/shaper Donald Takayama passed away yesterday. Donald was 68 years young.One of the best longboards I ever owned was a Takayama Model T... it was a nose riding machine, but was fast enough to get through the critical section of a wave... geez I miss that board.Below is an excerpt from...

2012 Winter Outlook for Adventurers

With winter weather approaching in many U.S. States, outdoor adventurers are keeping an eye on whats going to happen with the "Elusive" El Nino.Weather Prediction experts expected El Nino to begin by now, but that hasn't been the case. That makes this years outlook less certain than in previous years. The western half of the U.S, along with Alaska...

NatGeo's 2012 Adventure Bucket List

Courtesy Natl. Geographic2012 Ultimate Adventure Bucket List"Twenty of the world's top athletes and explorers share their wildest dream trips—a dazzling list of never attempted feats daunting to even these world-class competitors. For the rest of us, consider their must-do adventures—and start planning." Says Kate Siber of National...

EXPEDITION: Big Bend - Pt. 2 - Trail Fitness

Photo Courtesy of National Park ServiceTrail Fitness... Before taking on an expedition such as Big Bend National Park, it would seem that trail fitness is a must.Big Bend has such a wide variety of landscapes, from the mountains, to the rugged deserts, to the river canyons, it is obvious that this land can break you if you aren't ready for it.About...

EXPEDITION: Big Bend - Pt. 1 - The Destination

Photo courtesy of: Texasexplorer.comOK, for the last month or so I have been trying to decide the destination for my next expedition. I have known for awhile that I want a multi-themed adventure but not entirely sure what I wanted to do, nor where I've wanted to go.The foremost thought on my mind has been a hiking expedition. I'm talking about a rugged,...

Welcome Adventurers!

Welcome Adventurers!Does it seem like you are chained to your desk? Do you sit back and wish that you could get away from it all and take that vacation that you've been promising to take for years?This day in age, too many people are busy with their day-to-day lives, the job, the kids, the bills... I too have been there. I too know how it feels to...
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