Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[T. Stanley]

Hey all! I’m Sean

Current Vehicle: 2018 Tacoma
Location: Northern Nevada
Experience: some rock crawling(not in the Taco) and trail finding.
My wife and I love finding new places to explore and set up camp.
Looking forward to meeting people, overlanding and visiting new places!

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

New guy here in Southern AZ. I'm just starting out in the overland world and am hoping to gain a lot of knowledge from you guys.
2008 Jeep JK
I'm going to start building an overland trailer soon, besides the basics, what do you guys suggest for equipment?

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build, there are quite a few trailers in the group, give a shout out to those guys if you need some advice on a specific area you need help with

 

[Battnotincld]

Thank yall for adding me! My names David and I live near Houston, TX. I have a 2019 Tacoma SR 4x4 with a set of bilstein 5100s for now until I can get an actual lift. As far as experience goes iv wheeled in a lot of places and overlanded in a few as well. Currently I have a truck bed tent and mattress that does really well but will be upgrading in the future! I look forward to meeting the rest of the family!

 

[JeepFireBoy]

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build, there are quite a few trailers in the group, give a shout out to those guys if you need some advice on a specific area you need help with

Awesome, thank you!

 

[T. Stanley]

Thank yall for adding me! My names David and I live near Houston, TX. I have a 2019 Tacoma SR 4x4 with a set of bilstein 5100s for now until I can get an actual lift. As far as experience goes iv wheeled in a lot of places and overlanded in a few as well. Currently I have a truck bed tent and mattress that does really well but will be upgrading in the future! I look forward to meeting the rest of the family!

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[Big G]

Hello Clayton, welcome to the OB community.

 

[El Padrino]

Hello I'm Enrique writing from Costa Rica. Have a 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0, it is my daily and use for overlanding/camping, down here in my country. Running a 3.5 inch lift on 31s MT, 9500LB winch and custom front and rear bumper and roof rack. I always prefer my tent on the floor, old school style...
...Pura Vida✌

 

[Kiryu]

Hi everyone, my name is Manuel I literally just joined last night. I’ve relatively new to the overlanding community. I bought my 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x which I’ve named Exodia in August of 2020. My girlfriend and I have been very eager to get out and enjoy the over landing experience as often as possible since I bought Exodia back in August. I have plenty of plans for modifications in the future to really get my rig going. I’ve only gotten a couple things so far like an awning and just plenty of gear for sleeping in the truck etc. We love what we have so far but we look forward to the future to getting our rig decked out. Any tips and pointers are always welcomed for best brands ideas etc! Thanks in advance. We live in the eat Bay Area of California. We have done a few trips since August to BLM sites and national forest land in Mendocino area.We really look forward to being able to explore more and get out there. I have always felt as though there are so many apps to explore the overlanding experience, but it always seems like it’s a not enough to really help a novice to find out what trails in great areas there are nearby or even far away. We want to just enjoy our trip every time we go out! We are always willing to adventure!

 

[Kent R]

Hi everyone, my name is Manuel I literally just joined last night. I’ve relatively new to the overlanding community. I bought my 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x which I’ve named Exodia in August of 2020. My girlfriend and I have been very eager to get out and enjoy the over landing experience as often as possible since I bought Exodia back in August. I have plenty of plans for modifications in the future to really get my rig going. I’ve only gotten a couple things so far like an awning and just plenty of gear for sleeping in the truck etc. We love what we have so far but we look forward to the future to getting our rig decked out. Any tips and pointers are always welcomed for best brands ideas etc! Thanks in advance. We live in the eat Bay Area of California. We have done a few trips since August to BLM sites and national forest land in Mendocino area.We really look forward to being able to explore more and get out there. I have always felt as though there are so many apps to explore the overlanding experience, but it always seems like it’s a not enough to really help a novice to find out what trails in great areas there are nearby or even far away. We want to just enjoy our trip every time we go out! We are always willing to adventure!

Welcome to Overland Bound Manuel
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions.
For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representative; Bay Area @PapaDave
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

Here is a local meet-up you might be interested in;
Tri-Valley Livermore CA
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA

 

[Kent R]

Hello I'm Enrique writing from Costa Rica. Have a 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0, it is my daily and use for overlanding/camping, down here in my country. Running a 3.5 inch lift on 31s MT, 9500LB winch and custom front and rear bumper and roof rack. I always prefer my tent on the floor, old school style...
...Pura Vida✌

Welcome to Overland Bound Enrique
Check the member map to see if there are any other members in your area that might want to get together.
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Thank yall for adding me! My names David and I live near Houston, TX. I have a 2019 Tacoma SR 4x4 with a set of bilstein 5100s for now until I can get an actual lift. As far as experience goes iv wheeled in a lot of places and overlanded in a few as well. Currently I have a truck bed tent and mattress that does really well but will be upgrading in the future! I look forward to meeting the rest of the family!

Welcome to Overland Bound David
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

New guy here in Southern AZ. I'm just starting out in the overland world and am hoping to gain a lot of knowledge from you guys.
2008 Jeep JK
I'm going to start building an overland trailer soon, besides the basics, what do you guys suggest for equipment?

Welcome to Overland Bound
As far as your question goes about equipment, you should ask this question on some of the build pages or gear sections of the forum.

OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

It doesn't matter what you drive. Join the crew!

www.overlandbound.com

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hey all! I’m Sean

Current Vehicle: 2018 Tacoma
Location: Northern Nevada
Experience: some rock crawling(not in the Taco) and trail finding.
My wife and I love finding new places to explore and set up camp.
Looking forward to meeting people, overlanding and visiting new places!

Welcome to Overland Bound Sean
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions.
For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representative; Nevada @HappyOurOverlanding
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

Here is a link to one of our most active meet-ups;
Overland Bound Meetups

 

[JoshuaEvans77]

Morning all!
Josh here, outside Philadelphia PA. The family and I are accomplished backpackers and fly fishermen looking to extend our reach into the back country. After three lumbar surgeries the days of heavy packs are unfortunately behind me but our Ram 1500 build is steadily coming along. Not new to traveling over or off-road but certainly new to traveling with family and kids in tow. To think we used to travel without a decent spare tire let alone 2 sets of maxtrax is scary. Oh the bravado of youth. The plan is to build the truck out to be my daily work driver and capable back country camping, exploration rig. So far most mods have been cosmetic (tint, vent shades, ditch lights, seat and floor covers) with addition of morimoto led head tail and fogs, “decked” drawer system, a decent set of AT’s, leer 100xr cap, racks, baskets and rod vault from Thule. Have an appointment to swap out the open rear for posi. Absolutely interested in your folk’s recommendations for future suspension upgrades. Can’t wait to run into some of you out there. Stay safe.
Josh

 

[PapaDave]

Hi everyone, my name is Manuel I literally just joined last night. I’ve relatively new to the overlanding community. I bought my 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x which I’ve named Exodia in August of 2020. My girlfriend and I have been very eager to get out and enjoy the over landing experience as often as possible since I bought Exodia back in August. I have plenty of plans for modifications in the future to really get my rig going. I’ve only gotten a couple things so far like an awning and just plenty of gear for sleeping in the truck etc. We love what we have so far but we look forward to the future to getting our rig decked out. Any tips and pointers are always welcomed for best brands ideas etc! Thanks in advance. We live in the eat Bay Area of California. We have done a few trips since August to BLM sites and national forest land in Mendocino area.We really look forward to being able to explore more and get out there. I have always felt as though there are so many apps to explore the overlanding experience, but it always seems like it’s a not enough to really help a novice to find out what trails in great areas there are nearby or even far away. We want to just enjoy our trip every time we go out! We are always willing to adventure!

Hey Manuel

I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Pleasanton CA there is a meet up on the second Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) group had a big year with 7 trips and have planned out most of 2021. Our next meet up will be March 14th, 1-3pm. Below is a link to the meet up page and thread with information.

This is the regular meet up info

US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA

 

[Flinders Adventures]

I’m newer to over landing but have an extensive history in Backcountry exploration by canoe / by foot. I’ve practiced and tought wilderness survival for almost 20 years.


I am from Brantford Ontario and I drive a 2016 Jeep Renegade 75th anniversary model

 

[JeepFireBoy]

Welcome to Overland Bound
As far as your question goes about equipment, you should ask this question on some of the build pages or gear sections of the forum.

OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

It doesn't matter what you drive. Join the crew!

www.overlandbound.com

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

Thank you Kent!

 

[Explore_x4]

New Member from central N.C. currently wheeling a stock 1986 Toyota Pickup with 31x10.50-15 At's. I've been overlanding on foot and by bike my whole life and started going off the beaten path when I got my drivers license at 16 and 1st truck (2001 s10 Blazer 4x4)
I lifted it 2.5 inches by putting tbar keys in the front and cranking them all the way up. I put a set of extra long shackles from the auto parts store on the rear and used modified shock extenders for a full size chevy.
It rode like garbage but I could sleep in the back and go explore fire roads.
After going through 3 sets of balljoints and blowing up 2 motors I got a great deal on my Toyota which I plan to eventually build out the "right way"

 

[T. Stanley]

Morning all!
Josh here, outside Philadelphia PA. The family and I are accomplished backpackers and fly fishermen looking to extend our reach into the back country. After three lumbar surgeries the days of heavy packs are unfortunately behind me but our Ram 1500 build is steadily coming along. Not new to traveling over or off-road but certainly new to traveling with family and kids in tow. To think we used to travel without a decent spare tire let alone 2 sets of maxtrax is scary. Oh the bravado of youth. The plan is to build the truck out to be my daily work driver and capable back country camping, exploration rig. So far most mods have been cosmetic (tint, vent shades, ditch lights, seat and floor covers) with addition of morimoto led head tail and fogs, “decked” drawer system, a decent set of AT’s, leer 100xr cap, racks, baskets and rod vault from Thule. Have an appointment to swap out the open rear for posi. Absolutely interested in your folk’s recommendations for future suspension upgrades. Can’t wait to run into some of you out there. Stay safe.
Josh

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hi everyone, my name is Manuel I literally just joined last night. I’ve relatively new to the overlanding community. I bought my 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x which I’ve named Exodia in August of 2020. My girlfriend and I have been very eager to get out and enjoy the over landing experience as often as possible since I bought Exodia back in August. I have plenty of plans for modifications in the future to really get my rig going. I’ve only gotten a couple things so far like an awning and just plenty of gear for sleeping in the truck etc. We love what we have so far but we look forward to the future to getting our rig decked out. Any tips and pointers are always welcomed for best brands ideas etc! Thanks in advance. We live in the eat Bay Area of California. We have done a few trips since August to BLM sites and national forest land in Mendocino area.We really look forward to being able to explore more and get out there. I have always felt as though there are so many apps to explore the overlanding experience, but it always seems like it’s a not enough to really help a novice to find out what trails in great areas there are nearby or even far away. We want to just enjoy our trip every time we go out! We are always willing to adventure!

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.