Off-Road Ranger I
- 3,507
- First Name
- Mike
- Last Name
- Roots
- Member #
16968
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- GMRS: WSGB862
- Service Branch
- USAF Spook
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*
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Hi all, another newcomer!
Im Tony, done a bit of off road over the years, but 'overlanding' is a new thing to me.
I've a lot to get sorted first, but the plan, as it stands is UK-Morocco in my 1974 88" Series 3 Landrover , staying Off-Road as much as I can.
Currently this isn't much more than an idea, but working on changing that.
Anyway enough waffle from me, here's a photo of the truck from a few years back.
Im Tony, done a bit of off road over the years, but 'overlanding' is a new thing to me.
I've a lot to get sorted first, but the plan, as it stands is UK-Morocco in my 1974 88" Series 3 Landrover , staying Off-Road as much as I can.
Currently this isn't much more than an idea, but working on changing that.
Anyway enough waffle from me, here's a photo of the truck from a few years back.
Off-Road Ranger I
- 3,507
- First Name
- Mike
- Last Name
- Roots
- Member #
16968
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- GMRS: WSGB862
- Service Branch
- USAF Spook
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
Off-Road Ranger III
Hi Tony, welcome to the OB community from us all in France.
Nice series you've got there.
Cheers Paul and Nicky
Protector III
- 14,131
- First Name
- Bjoern
- Last Name
- Eldracher
- Member #
20111
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- DC3BE
Protector III
- 14,131
- First Name
- Bjoern
- Last Name
- Eldracher
- Member #
20111
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- DC3BE
Hi Tony,
Welcome to Overland Bound! Great Landy!
I am one of the OB Ambassadors in Europe. @Polaris Overland is based in the UK and he could point you towards the nearest Local Expert to you.. Please do not hesitate to contact him or me for questions regarding Overland Bound, and the App or information regarding overlanding.
Local information for any of the OB regions can also be found in the Overland Bound by region forum. Each region has its own sub-forum. UK, for example, belong to the region Western Europe. So, this link leads to the West Europe subforum. Feel free to introduce yourself to your local area here. Regarding your trip you might also find useful information at the OB Map.
Please take a look at the Rally Points for planned events. There you can filter by region. There are plenty of meetups planned for 2025 for Europe already and more to come.
We also do a virtual campfire once a month, there are always members from many regions of Europe. Will schedule the next one soon. This is a relaxed online talk about overlanding, trip plans, gear, everyday life and more with like-minded people. Just join us next time if you like.
If you have any other questions just ask, please. Always happy to help.
Safe travels,
Bjoern
Member III
Member III
Off-Road Ranger I
- 4,418
- First Name
- Shahn
- Last Name
- Brown
- Member #
29302
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- GMRS - WRQD549
Greetings Tony, welcome to Overland Bound!
Traveler III
- 421
- First Name
- G Alessandra Devi
- Last Name
- Lopez - Borbon
- Member #
51163
Member III
A dream of mine is to visit Sweden. Absolutely beautiful countryside.
Off-Road Ranger I
- 3,507
- First Name
- Mike
- Last Name
- Roots
- Member #
16968
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- GMRS: WSGB862
- Service Branch
- USAF Spook
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
Protector III
- 14,131
- First Name
- Bjoern
- Last Name
- Eldracher
- Member #
20111
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- DC3BE
Ok, Hello everyone!
Name: Michele
Age:54
Married: Yes 20+
Children:Yes 5/ 1 boy 4 girls
Grandchildren:Yes 9 but only 2 hang with us daily.
Location: USA Indiana Orange County
Experience in overlanding: Very little but tons in Camping , Hiking and Backpacking Husband has the Offroad experience.
Rigs: We are a jeep family so 93 Yj 2015 Renegade 2020 Gladiator
Name: Michele
Age:54
Married: Yes 20+
Children:Yes 5/ 1 boy 4 girls
Grandchildren:Yes 9 but only 2 hang with us daily.
Location: USA Indiana Orange County
Experience in overlanding: Very little but tons in Camping , Hiking and Backpacking Husband has the Offroad experience.
Rigs: We are a jeep family so 93 Yj 2015 Renegade 2020 Gladiator
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Educator I
- 10,890
- First Name
- Jim
- Last Name
- Bro
- Member #
12989
- Service Branch
- USAF DAV
Member III
Hallo Michele
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
You sounds well prepared for upcoming overland adventure
WBR
Bengt N
Protector III
- 14,131
- First Name
- Bjoern
- Last Name
- Eldracher
- Member #
20111
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- DC3BE
JustAnotherGeek
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Another newbie to the forum, and somewhat newbie to the overlanding life. When I was younger, before cell phones and always connected was a thing, I'd get together with friends to get out away from the city and go explore the woods then life happened with marriage, kids, mortage, the whole shebang. Kids were graduating and I finally got my Jeep in late 2019 to start building, just in time for the world to shutdown, so I started building. Most parts were sourced second hand because it was faster and easier to buy locally from FB marketplace and CraigsList. I'm also into ham radio, so the Jeep is getting built to support multiple hobbies and activities.
I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions, after I lurk through some of the other sections and see what information I come across.
Mostly sticking to the Columbia River Gorge area, for now, where my wife and I re-located to in late 2022 to let her Mom and Aunt age in place in my wife's childhood home. Pictures from the Bigfoot 200 trail run doing communications support in August 2025, in the Gifford Pinchot NF.
It's a 2008 JKU Sahara manual trans with a 2" suspension lift (not spacers), Smittybilt 9500# winch, Smittybilt side bars and cage rack. There's a spare tire rack and setting up for some Rotopax water and fuel cans along with a space to carry my recovery boards, shovel and Pulaski along with any other 'necessities' that don't fit well inside.
I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions, after I lurk through some of the other sections and see what information I come across.
Mostly sticking to the Columbia River Gorge area, for now, where my wife and I re-located to in late 2022 to let her Mom and Aunt age in place in my wife's childhood home. Pictures from the Bigfoot 200 trail run doing communications support in August 2025, in the Gifford Pinchot NF.
It's a 2008 JKU Sahara manual trans with a 2" suspension lift (not spacers), Smittybilt 9500# winch, Smittybilt side bars and cage rack. There's a spare tire rack and setting up for some Rotopax water and fuel cans along with a space to carry my recovery boards, shovel and Pulaski along with any other 'necessities' that don't fit well inside.
