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M Rose

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Advocate III

5,584
Northeast Oregon, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Rose
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20990

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W7FSB
Service Branch
US ARMY Retired
Hello, I am TJ from Portland, Oregon I am preparing to build out my custom built lifted 2017 Ford Focus RS AWD for full time overloading life. I am an experienced bike packer and ultra athlete that grew up in the PNW camping, hiking, boating, and spent all my school breaks traveling in a 1970's Ford Econolpne PopTop camper with my family. I will be living full time as a digit nomad with the RS and a small camper trailer. I am also a very experienced mechanic, fabricator, and product designer.
Welcome TJ,
I’m Mike, the Director for the Northwest. @jcgraves3 is heading up the Portland and Willamette Valley. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
 
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Wuksachi_Bears

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Member I

203
Ventura County, CA, USA
First Name
Max
Last Name
Hannum
Member #

26239

Hello, just joined with the intention of getting out and about more and having fun in the great outdoors. My wife and I live in Ventura County, California. I drive the Voodoo Blue '07 Toyota FJ Cruiser Below. We are very new to the offroading side of camping and would love any advice along the way. We mostly stay within 5hrs of home so we can take advantage of our weekends. We look forward to all the adventures and memories along the way.



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RickRodneyPhoto

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Member

Contributor III

327
Los Angeles
First Name
Rick
Last Name
Rodney
Member #

27059

Hi all, just joined with the intention of getting the family out n about more. I think this place could help with some of the questions one may have in addition to finding some like minded people. I‘m excited to check it out.
I grew up in Southern California camping and have traveled quite a bit with my band Strife... but hoping to get back to the basics a bit more. I am a full time photographer based in Los Angeles. I’m stoked to be here.

take care

Rick
 

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M Rose

Local Expert
Mod Team
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Advocate III

5,584
Northeast Oregon, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Rose
Member #

20990

Ham/GMRS Callsign
W7FSB
Service Branch
US ARMY Retired
Thanks Mike, I am having issues with main site and OB1 app login wont take my e-mail and password from forum?
It looks like you posted from OB1. Can you send me a Direct Message explaining what’s going on so I can forward to the correct support team.
 
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Disco

Rank 0

Contributor I

30
Glendora, CA, USA
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Dunn
I am new to the overlanding experience. I have a 2003 Ford Ranger lifted, 31” tires, and a Detroit Tru Track (LSD) so I am limited to less rugged terrain. Does this group have outings my truck can participate or is it strictly 4x4?
 
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Kent R

Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
I am new to the overlanding experience. I have a 2003 Ford Ranger lifted, 31” tires, and a Detroit Tru Track (LSD) so I am limited to less rugged terrain. Does this group have outings my truck can participate or is it strictly 4x4?
Welcome to Overland Bound
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC/SD) @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
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.
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hi all, just joined with the intention of getting the family out n about more. I think this place could help with some of the questions one may have in addition to finding some like minded people. I‘m excited to check it out.
I grew up in Southern California camping and have traveled quite a bit with my band Strife... but hoping to get back to the basics a bit more. I am a full time photographer based in Los Angeles. I’m stoked to be here.

take care

Rick
Welcome to Overland Bound Rick
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC/SD) @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
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.
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Overland Trip Planning
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello, just joined with the intention of getting out and about more and having fun in the great outdoors. My wife and I live in Ventura County, California. I drive the Voodoo Blue '07 Toyota FJ Cruiser Below. We are very new to the offroading side of camping and would love any advice along the way. We mostly stay within 5hrs of home so we can take advantage of our weekends. We look forward to all the adventures and memories along the way.



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Welcome to Overland Bound
Lots of overlanding within 5 hours. Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC/SD) @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
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.
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Overland Trip Planning
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello, I am TJ from Portland, Oregon I am preparing to build out my custom built lifted 2017 Ford Focus RS AWD for full time overloading life. I am an experienced bike packer and ultra athlete that grew up in the PNW camping, hiking, boating, and spent all my school breaks traveling in a 1970's Ford Econoline PopTop camper with my family. I will be living full time as a digital nomad with the RS and a small camper trailer. I am also a very experienced mechanic, fabricator, and product designer.
Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.
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.
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Kent R

Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hey y’all,
My name is Drew. I daily a ‘16 Subaru Crosstrek and I have my project ‘93 Jeep XJ (it’s been one of my dream cars since I was little). I work with a member and he has been a great help with this project. He instructed me that if I was serious about doing some trails and I haven’t had a better thing said to me.
Welcome To Overland Bound Drew
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 Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @JRElaxED
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Advandexplorationcruiser

Rank IV
Member

Navigator II

1,347
Grans, France
First Name
Vincent
Last Name
Facquet
Member #

25939

I just want to say « Hello » to all overlander here.

I am Advandexpeditioncruiser from south of France.
As far I can remember I still have overland. I am young I know but my parents have this life style of offroading and overlanding in any free times. So it is like I was born in overlanding.
I actualy drive a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 since 5 years and a 2010 KTM 990Adventure R. In the past I had a Renault 4L and a Land Rover Discovery 200Tdi and a Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ70.
I going out for exploration as often as possible because it is the only time I feel in ma place.
I had the chance to visit France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Sweeden, Norway, Romania, Ukraine, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Lybia, Peru...
I have the chance to work with my passion at Dream Team Car company (French offraod specialist).
I hope to find some good informations, friendly overlanders to share ideas/tracks/beers.




ps: if somes want to see more pics of my rig just come to see on instagram601A4F35-5366-4561-A72C-4AE37E9C22BF.jpeg
 

Kent R

Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
I just want to say « Hello » to all overlander here.

I am Advandexpeditioncruiser from south of France.
As far I can remember I still have overland. I am young I know but my parents have this life style of offroading and overlanding in any free times. So it is like I was born in overlanding.
I actualy drive a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 since 5 years and a 2010 KTM 990Adventure R. In the past I had a Renault 4L and a Land Rover Discovery 200Tdi and a Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ70.
I going out for exploration as often as possible because it is the only time I feel in ma place.
I had the chance to visit France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Sweeden, Norway, Romania, Ukraine, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Lybia, Peru...
I have the chance to work with my passion at Dream Team Car company (French offraod specialist).
I hope to find some good informations, friendly overlanders to share ideas/tracks/beers.




ps: if somes want to see more pics of my rig just come to see on instagramView attachment 167301
Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @Robert OB 33/48 for additional help or information.
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.
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Displacedone

Rank I

Contributor III

154
Georgia
First Name
Gregory
Last Name
Kruszka
Time to introduce myself. I’m new to overlanding. I’m still looking for places to take short trips near Georgia. Right now I have a 94 4Runner built for play. My build isn’t complete, but it is built enough to get out and play. One of my next tasks is to install a decent, out of the way, communication setup and a second battery. Eventually I plan on adding a solar set up so I can add a fridge for longer trips. Since my current range with fuel cans is only an optimistic 300 miles it hasn’t been high on my priority list.
Vehicle has OBA, front/rear lockers, breathers, (currently at shop having a snorkel fabricated since it’s a 3.4 swap), 10k lb winch, swing out tire and fuel carrier, front bass guard and rock sliders.
 

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Tiffpanther

Rank II

Contributor III

327
Cherokee NC
First Name
Tiff
Last Name
Panther
Member #

27061

Hey y'all, I'm new to the group. I have a 00 4Runner and an 03 4Runner that I am gradually putting effort into fixing up for some mild off-roading and camping. I'm in Western NC, and looking forward to learning more and meeting cool people.
 
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MarcoM

Rank III
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Enthusiast III

676
San Francisco, California, USA
First Name
Marco
Last Name
Maga
Member #

27696

Ham/GMRS Callsign
TBD
Hey Marco

Great rig you’ve got there! 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 has number of plans already laid out for June through December. Our next meet up will be September 13th, in person!

This is the regular meet up info

Tri-Valley Meet Up
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Just come! :)View Rally Point Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA STARTS MONTHLY ON DECEMBER 8TH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY MEET UP 1-3pm We are looking to gather together those living in the East Bay (and greater Bay Area) in downtown Pleasanton CA. Everyone is welcome as we look to gather...
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If you have questions feel free to reach out
Thanks Sir, really appreciate the info.
I was looking at the meet up schedule and was planning on attending the Sept 13th one.

On another topic- is there a tech section in the forums?
 
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Taco Bout It

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Member

Enthusiast I

874
San Jose
First Name
Bryce
Last Name
M
Member #

25942

Hey everyone! My name is Bryce and I live in San Jose, CA. I am excited to become a member of this community! I have very little experience overlanding or even just camping to be honest. Growing up my parents were not very outdoorsy aside from the occasional day hike so I hope to learn from the experienced members in my area soon.

I have a 2018 Toyota Tacoma Off Road DCLB which I originally bought to support my woodworking hobby for moving large tools and material. It wasn't until after getting the truck and seeing all the awesome content from the overlanding community that I was inspired to get into camping. Over the last couple years I have gone on a number of camping trips and tried my hand at some off roading which has been a blast.

Can't wait to meet everyone and join some of the group trips once the social distancing restrictions loosen up!

Edit: Attached a couple pictures of my most recent trip to northern Arizona. Camped in Joshua tree along the way too!
 

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95fzj80moose

Rank 0

Contributor I

30
Provo Utah
First Name
Andrew
Last Name
Allen
Andrew here! Been an avid camper and fly fisherman all my life. Have had jeeps, 3rd gen 4runners and just got a 95 fzj80 land cruiser. Wanting to get more into the overlanding scene. Located in Provo, Utah. Want to meet more people that have families that want to go on some trips. Cheers
 

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phoxxtwo

Rank III

Enthusiast II

509
West Chester, OH
First Name
Doug
Last Name
Keefe
Member #

25536

New to the site and looking forward to doing a 1st short expedition next month. Seems like a great community can't wait to get out there.
Welcome to Overland Bound
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 Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @Mike W. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @James.Laidlaw & @Ohio Valley Overland
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Thanks for the quick lay of the land so to speak. Seems like a great community.
 
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PapaDave

Local Expert Northern ID and North East WA
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Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Addington
Member #

10123

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KN6BKH
Thanks Sir, really appreciate the info.
I was looking at the meet up schedule and was planning on attending the Sept 13th one.

On another topic- is there a tech section in the forums?
There’s a number of threads, what kind of tech? Navigation? Apps?
 
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