Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[El-Dracho]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Welcome to Overland Bound, JD!

That is a good looking rig.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[JaredThomsen]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Welcome JD!

 

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Welcome JD!

Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[freak4life]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Hello JD, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Bengt N]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Hallo JD
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[Sean S.]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

 

[freak4life]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Hello Sean, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Bengt N]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Hallo Sean
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[Sergio17]

Welcome!!

 

[Kent R]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

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 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
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
A great local contact is @Prerunner1982 and @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]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Welcome from Tulsa Sean
@Prerunner1982 and I are your closest SW Region Member Reps so if you have any questions let us know.

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

 

[Prerunner1982]

@Sean S. Welcome from Navina, OK (NW of Edmond).
Hope to meet up with you sometime.

 

[Shahn]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Greetings JD, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Shahn]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Greetings Sean, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Hi Sean and welcome to Overland Bound!

Nice 80 series Toyo. Is it a FZJ, HDJ or HZJ?

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[Marvin_248d89]

Hello everyone! My name is Marvin.


Location: From Fargo, North Dakota, periodically move around the US
Rig: 2014 Toyota 4runner
Experience: Moderate. Have done a descent amount of wheeling, but there is always so much more to learn!

 

[El-Dracho]

Hi Marvin and welcome to Overland Bound!

That is a nice looking and very well equipped 4runner. Enjoy your trips!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Hello everyone! My name is Marvin.

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Location: From Fargo, North Dakota, periodically move around the US
Rig: 2014 Toyota 4runner
Experience: Moderate. Have done a descent amount of wheeling, but there is always so much more to learn!

Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[Bengt N]

Hello everyone! My name is Marvin.

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Location: From Fargo, North Dakota, periodically move around the US
Rig: 2014 Toyota 4runner
Experience: Moderate. Have done a descent amount of wheeling, but there is always so much more to learn!

Hallo Marvin
Welcome to OBO
Nice rig setup
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N