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[danwyandt]

Hello Chuck, welcome to Overland Bound.

Welcome Chuck!
I have family in Leland. Let me know if you find any fun trails around you. I would love to have a reason to visit the kids :)
I'll have my winch installed to help get you unstuck very soon :)

-Dan

 

[danbrown]

Hi everybody, thanks for the welcome! I'm hoping to find some travel routes that include slippery unpaved places. I imagine there are plenty out there, I just haven't found them yet.

Welcome Chuck!

 

[Ursa Major]

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Wilmington, NC (just moved here from MD)
2018 Ram 3500 Cummins 2WD DRW
Novice, my preferred activity is getting stuck

Welcome aboard Chuck! The forums have regional sections that you can check out for your specific area. The community has a wealth of knowledge that is only getting better the more members, like you, that keep joining. Can't wait to see how stuck you get out there!

 

[918Tortuga]

Hi Tommy here
Tulsa OK
Don’t have a rig yet with me being so new to this. Can’t decide weather i want a Tacoma or Jeep wrangler. Any advice on pros and cons to both would be appreciated.
can’t wait to start some exploring

 

[OTH Overland]

Thomas, welcome to Overland Bound! Lots of information on both Tacoma and Wrangler on the forums here. Both are really good capable vehicles, definitely find a way to take a test drive in the vehicles you are interested in, that can help rule them in or out in a hurry. Which one to choose in my opinion comes down to deciding what you want to do with the rig. Don' t get caught up in everyone's opinion of which is better, which usually ends up in a my brands better than your brand contest .. lol. Read some reviews on the vehicles you are interested in, take a look at photos members on here have posted with how they have built out their rigs, and ask any specific questions you may have. Lots of great people on here with all kinds of experience they are willing to share. Which ever rig you choose, you will be able to get out and explore, creating some great memories which is what its all about.

 

[918Tortuga]

Thomas, welcome to Overland Bound! Lots of information on both Tacoma and Wrangler on the forums here. Both are really good capable vehicles, definitely find a way to take a test drive in the vehicles you are interested in, that can help rule them in or out in a hurry. Which one to choose in my opinion comes down to deciding what you want to do with the rig. Don' t get caught up in everyone's opinion of which is better, which usually ends up in a my brands better than your brand contest .. lol. Read some reviews on the vehicles you are interested in, take a look at photos members on here have posted with how they have built out their rigs, and ask any specific questions you may have. Lots of great people on here with all kinds of experience they are willing to share. Which ever rig you choose, you will be able to get out and explore, creating some great memories which is what its all about.

Awesome thankyou for the feed back

 

[Advtres]

Not sure if this is going to post correctly, but here it goes.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!

2) Location (General area is fine)
South Bay, California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2021 4runner - her name is Alice
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
Based on what I have seen - adventure ready, based on what I would like to do - novice. - LOL

Advtres out of California, hope to see you down the trail.

 

[freak4life]

Hi Tommy here
Tulsa OK
Don’t have a rig yet with me being so new to this. Can’t decide weather i want a Tacoma or Jeep wrangler. Any advice on pros and cons to both would be appreciated.
can’t wait to start some exploring

Hello Tommy, welcome to Overland Bound.
I am not able to speak directly to either vehicle, I have a 4Runner, my reason for my choice is I am terrible at turning a wrench, I don’t enjoy it and wanted reliability longevity and durability above all else. Toyota was my first choice for that reason.
2cents

 

[freak4life]

Not sure if this is going to post correctly, but here it goes.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
View attachment 218116
2) Location (General area is fine)
South Bay, California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2021 4runner - her name is Alice
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
Based on what I have seen - adventure ready, based on what I would like to do - novice. - LOL

Advtres out of California, hope to see you down the trail.

Hello Delirium, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[nurmalkurzraus]

Not sure if this is going to post correctly, but here it goes.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
View attachment 218116
2) Location (General area is fine)
South Bay, California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2021 4runner - her name is Alice
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
Based on what I have seen - adventure ready, based on what I would like to do - novice. - LOL

Advtres out of California, hope to see you down the trail.

Welcome to OB. Nice Picture!

 

[Kent R]

Not sure if this is going to post correctly, but here it goes.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
View attachment 218116
2) Location (General area is fine)
South Bay, California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2021 4runner - her name is Alice
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
Based on what I have seen - adventure ready, based on what I would like to do - novice. - LOL

Advtres out of California, hope to see you down the trail.

Welcome to Overland Bound
Good looking rig
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
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
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.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Kent R]

Hi Tommy here
Tulsa OK
Don’t have a rig yet with me being so new to this. Can’t decide weather i want a Tacoma or Jeep wrangler. Any advice on pros and cons to both would be appreciated.
can’t wait to start some exploring

Welcome to Overland Bound
You will get way more traction regarding your question if you post it here, General Overland Discussion
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 can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Member Representative is @Prerunner1982 & @Iwata77
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Iwata77]

Hi Tommy here
Tulsa OK
Don’t have a rig yet with me being so new to this. Can’t decide weather i want a Tacoma or Jeep wrangler. Any advice on pros and cons to both would be appreciated.
can’t wait to start some exploring

Hi Tommy! Welcome from Tulsa Choose a vehicle based on your everyday needs and wants.
@Prerunner1982 and I are your closest SW Region Member Reps so if you have any questions let us know.

If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound - Southwest

We also have an Oklahoma sub-forum for more local chit chat Oklahoma overlanders where ya at?

 

[Shahn]

Hi Tommy here
Tulsa OK
Don’t have a rig yet with me being so new to this. Can’t decide weather i want a Tacoma or Jeep wrangler. Any advice on pros and cons to both would be appreciated.
can’t wait to start some exploring

Hello Tommy, Welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Shahn]

Not sure if this is going to post correctly, but here it goes.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
View attachment 218116
2) Location (General area is fine)
South Bay, California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2021 4runner - her name is Alice
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
Based on what I have seen - adventure ready, based on what I would like to do - novice. - LOL

Advtres out of California, hope to see you down the trail.

Hello Delirium, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[PapaDave]

Not sure if this is going to post correctly, but here it goes.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
View attachment 218116
2) Location (General area is fine)
South Bay, California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2021 4runner - her name is Alice
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
Based on what I have seen - adventure ready, based on what I would like to do - novice. - LOL

Advtres out of California, hope to see you down the trail.

Nice 4R

We are a little north of you but 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 East Bay meet up has had a great 2021 so far and still more to go. You can see the plan under the second post in our thread.

Below is a link to the meet up page and thread with information.

This is the regular meet up info:

US West - East Bay Monthly Meet Up—Pleasanton CA | OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

 

[PapaDave]

Hi Tommy here
Tulsa OK
Don’t have a rig yet with me being so new to this. Can’t decide weather i want a Tacoma or Jeep wrangler. Any advice on pros and cons to both would be appreciated.
can’t wait to start some exploring

Good question. I went with a Tacoma because it’s capable and I can bring stuff with me. Jeep Rubicons are probably a little more capable stock than an off road model Tacoma, but either will work well. I just know a lot of Jeep owners can usually only run 1 or 2 people and if you have kids it gets tight quick. I love my Tacoma because it drives GREAT on the highway as well and if you have 5-6 hours to get to the trail then that makes a big difference. IMHO

 

[roots66]

Hi, Colin here!
Location: Western Wisconsin
Rig: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport
Experience: Brand new to overlanding. Just got my first jeep (named it Walter as in Walter White from Breaking Bad. If you haven't guessed, it's bright white). I am looking forward to being able to take it out on our first trip.

Hello Colin, welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

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Wilmington, NC (just moved here from MD)
2018 Ram 3500 Cummins 2WD DRW
Novice, my preferred activity is getting stuck

Hello Chuck, welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

Hi Tommy here
Tulsa OK
Don’t have a rig yet with me being so new to this. Can’t decide weather i want a Tacoma or Jeep wrangler. Any advice on pros and cons to both would be appreciated.
can’t wait to start some exploring

Hello Tommy, welcome to the OB family.