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JacksonRL
Rank VII
Educator I
- 5,533
- First Name
- Jackson
- Last Name
- Lewis
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31008
- Service Branch
- USMC
Contributor II
Hello Jennifer, welcome to Overland Bound.Hi!
I actually found this site watching prepper UTube videos. I’m beefing up my FAKs and stumbled upon Dr. Chris’s vids. I had to join to get his supplies list!
I’m super excited about the potential of … off-roading or over-landing? What’s the correct verbiage? Are they one & the same? When I think of off-roading, I think of my high school years in Texas, Michigan and Colorado slinging mud & “practicing inclement weather driving control” pulling donuts, and of course, navigating to field parties and bon-fires!
I currently reside inTucson, AZ.
My rig? Don’t have one yet. I own a 2WD POS (piece of s**t) 2008 Jeep Patriot with over 100K miles that I barely trust to drive across town, let alone go off-roading.
I was in the process of looking for a new vehicle and trying to figure out truck vs SUV when all of a sudden (seriously- within 2weeks) there were few to be found! Maybe now with gas prices spiking, I’ll be able to find a 4WD rig!
I’m an experienced (albeit rusty) hiker & camper. When I had horses, I combined my love of riding with camping! Best years of my life!!! Sadly, due to the long term sequelae of Covid, I’m no longer able to work as annRN, nor hike. (I’m slowly making progress though). I’m hopeful I’ll be able to get involved with Overland Bound! Sounds like so much fun!
Contributor II
Contributor II
Contributor II
Hey guys! My name is Tommy. From Denver Colorado. Currently overlanding with my wife of 15yrs and 6yr old daughter. We run a 2018 Tacoma, and the last 2019 Patriot X1GT to come to the states.
We love the Rockies, but truly enjoy Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. We’re spoiled here in the mile high city!
Can’t wait to meet more of you all!
We love the Rockies, but truly enjoy Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. We’re spoiled here in the mile high city!
Can’t wait to meet more of you all!
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Oregon.xterra
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Hi! I'm Sarah. My adventure vehicle is Beatrice (Bea). She's a 2014 Nissan Xterra. We're hoping to get a lot of miles and adventure in this year. I joined Overland Bound in hopes of discovering places to camp. I'm @Oregon.xterra on Instagram.
JacksonRL
Rank VII
Educator I
- 5,533
- First Name
- Jackson
- Last Name
- Lewis
- Member #
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31008
- Service Branch
- USMC
Welcome to Overland Bound, Tommy! That’s a nice rig and trailer you have there.
JacksonRL
Rank VII
Educator I
- 5,533
- First Name
- Jackson
- Last Name
- Lewis
- Member #
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31008
- Service Branch
- USMC
Hey, Sarah! Welcome to Overland Bound! There are tons of places on the map for you to discover!
Guardian II
- 10,785
- First Name
- Ethan
- Last Name
- Newago
- Member #
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30968
- Service Branch
- US Army
Hello everyone, I'm Ethan. I live in Barnegat, NJ and drive a 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
I've been in love with the outdoors my whole life but only discovered overlanding a couple years ago. I've completed a ton of off road adventures all over the US and at Jeep events but my interests are changing. The excitement of just being off the grid for a while has outweighed my desires to get off-camber like in my younger days. So this year I'm taking my rig and adapting it to tackle the world, rather than the off road park. Thanks for having me!
Pictured in Moab at last year's Easter Jeep Safari;
As far as real overlanding, I just completed my first trip last fall and (mostly) soloed the Trans NJ Trail - thanks to guides and routes I found right here on OB. ️
I've been in love with the outdoors my whole life but only discovered overlanding a couple years ago. I've completed a ton of off road adventures all over the US and at Jeep events but my interests are changing. The excitement of just being off the grid for a while has outweighed my desires to get off-camber like in my younger days. So this year I'm taking my rig and adapting it to tackle the world, rather than the off road park. Thanks for having me!
Pictured in Moab at last year's Easter Jeep Safari;
As far as real overlanding, I just completed my first trip last fall and (mostly) soloed the Trans NJ Trail - thanks to guides and routes I found right here on OB. ️
Eric from Nebraska here. All of my backcountry trips have been human powered: long, self-sufficient backpacking and bikepacking excursions. I’m comfortable being miles from anyone for days at a time. But there are also areas farther from cement roads I would like to explore by bike and foot, so I’m trying to educate myself about how to make a vehicle capable and self-reliant on forest service / BLM roads.
I have a 1998 CRV AWD manual with 170,000 miles that I bought as the second owner in 2005. It’s been driven very little in the last few years—we mainly use it for in-town travel during snowstorms. And, it’s totally stock.
For a trip this summer, I’ll be car camping and mountain biking with friends in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, so I want to install A/T tires, maybe a slight lift, and maybe a skidplate. I’ll be carrying recovery boards and an air compressor.
So, trying to decide how best to make the car safe and capable for a 10-hour interstate drive followed by 15-20 miles on rougher dirt roads through mountains.
I have a 1998 CRV AWD manual with 170,000 miles that I bought as the second owner in 2005. It’s been driven very little in the last few years—we mainly use it for in-town travel during snowstorms. And, it’s totally stock.
For a trip this summer, I’ll be car camping and mountain biking with friends in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, so I want to install A/T tires, maybe a slight lift, and maybe a skidplate. I’ll be carrying recovery boards and an air compressor.
So, trying to decide how best to make the car safe and capable for a 10-hour interstate drive followed by 15-20 miles on rougher dirt roads through mountains.
Expedition Master I
- 8,095
- First Name
- Vance
- Last Name
- Ely
- Member #
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28800
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- WRNX949 is my GMRS, haven't taken my test yet but working on the HAM
- Service Branch
- USAF BRAT
Expedition Master I
- 8,095
- First Name
- Vance
- Last Name
- Ely
- Member #
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28800
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- WRNX949 is my GMRS, haven't taken my test yet but working on the HAM
- Service Branch
- USAF BRAT
Contributor II
Contributor II
Hello Sarah, welcome to Overland Bound.
Contributor II
Contributor II
Hello Eric, welcome to Overland Bound. Check your suspension system to be sure it is in good shape. Drive slowly and you’ll be fine. The tires and skids will certainly help protect your vehicle. Your right foot is the most important safety item, and some sense.
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