Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Kent R]

Hello all

My current rig is a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I’m moderately experienced. I’m locating Brownsville, California.

I love finding new trails and meeting fellow off-readers.



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[Kent R]

Hey Folks...

Just north of Austin Texas. Round Rock area.

We have just about finished the remod on our 80 Series Land Cruiser. Pretty well equipped inside / out... plan to do a lot of x-country and overlanding with my wife... and kids when they can make it.

Looks like a good group... interested in gaining as much info. / learning as we can... New to this world, but we're pretty invested at this point... :)

Kelly & Cherie

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You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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This is a link to the Overland Bound Southeast Rally,
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[Kent R]

Greetings,

I am up in Northern CA, I have a 2 door Wrangler JL, and despite its small size am figuring out options for overland options.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

We are going to have a meet-up in Santa Rosa hopefully in July, you will receive a message on the forum. Hope to see you there.

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director for help or information. The Regional Director can also get you in touch with a Member Representative that might be close to you and have local information.

 

[Kent R]

'newbie' from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

rebuilding a 2001 grand cherokee, as the new family mover/bad weather/exploration camping vehicle. (so I can trade the minivan in for a Challenger LOL )

plans for the jeep are a mild lift (3inch ish) ... 30-31 inch tires ... integrated storage for tools/supplies for 3 people for 3 days if needed, WITHOUT removing day to day cargo capabilities (ie no big storage box setup at the lift gate) and little to nothing on the outside

The wifey and kiddo have lots of interest in exploring and camping, their only requirement is an actual toilet (and I was distinctly told a padded bucket doesn't count haha ) .. So I will also be building my own camping trailer with similar (if not a little more) ground clearance as the jeep, that can sustain 3-4 people for 7 days on it's own if needed .. cross of a teardrop/pop up tent trailer ... hopefully under 1000lbs loaded .. (1200 lbs max) ... so the upcoming Challenger can tow it too for short weekend excursions

this will be done with alot of aluminum ...so won't be cheap ... but still cheaper then the closest thing I can find premade that gets close to my requirements

trailer will have toilet that can be accessed without having to pop or set up the trailer ... also same with a pull out kitchen that can be accessed either inside or outside

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[Kent R]

Greetings, as I post this intro my wife & I have been full time RV lifers since fall of 2011 and in our two-van-convoy since retirement in fall of 2018. We call Pahrump Nevada our home though we are typically only there March/April & September/October with travels through the SW states filling up the balance of a given year.

Our daily driver, resupply, and adventure van is a highly moded 2010 Chevy AWD Express conversion that I usually drive in the lead when both vans are on the road between camps. The other is a 2017 Promaster 2500 HR 159wb conversion we call “home” while out on a typical ~4 month long adventure twice a year.

We recently visited the 2019 Overland Expo and are in the planning phase of our next adventure rig that will replace the PM in a couple seasons, current thoughts are a Hallmark our Outfitter pop up truck camper.

Happy Trails and hope to meet some of you along the adventure.

Thom

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[Kent R]

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Hello,
My name is Kat and I’m brand new to Overland. I have a stock 2012 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. I live in the Antelope Valley (Desert near Palmdale) of SoCal. I love adventures and camping. I look forward to meeting people in this great community and learning more about Overland.
Any tips or advice of vehicle upgrades would be helpful. I’m not sure if to upgrade current Taco or just purchase a newer Taco. See you on the trails!

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[Kent R]

Hello,
Terence here, life long nickname is Tattoo. Just recently stumbled upon overlanding videos on YouTube and I'm extremely interested in getting my family out into nature. I did some camping and hunting growing up but haven't done much of anything but work the last 18 years.

Current vehicle is a 2015 Ram 2500 with some performance mods and running on 35x12.50 Toyo MT's

Live in Southeast Louisiana

Basically ignorant to overlanding

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
North America

This is a link to the Overland Bound Southeast Rally,
Rally Southeast 2019

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director. The Regional Director can advise you of a Member Representative close to you.
Overland Bound Regions!

 

[Kent R]

Hi, I'm Kris, an RN in Yuba City...near Sacramento. I own a 2017 Wrangler Sport Unlimited, and am a beginner. I love my Jeep, I love outdoors, and I love to play. My bestie is an Overlander, and she got me started in this group...and I brought my boyfriend. We look forward to meeting fellow OB members!

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[Kent R]

Hey everybody! My name is Bridget and my husband and I live in central Florida.

We have a 2000 Lexus LX470 with a Tepui RTT. We are just beginning our overland adventures, but are coming up on a decent trip from central Florida to western New York. We are planning two stops along the way. My husband, Andy, is in charge of the rig and our stops along the way. As the cook in the family I'm working on meals and snacks for the 3 day journey. I'm excited to share our adventures with all you lovely people. Food is huge part of my life and I can't wait to come up with a bunch of overland friendly meals. See you all out on the open road!

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
North America

This is a link to the Overland Bound Southeast Rally,
Rally Southeast 2019

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director. The Regional Director can advise you of a Member Representative close to you.
Overland Bound Regions!

 

[Kent R]

Location: Cary, NC
Rig: 2017 Wrangler - Big Bear Edition
Experience: Novice to Overlanding but love camping with my wife and 4 month old son and hitting the trails in Uwharrie whenever I get a chance. I am just starting the research phase of building an overland trailer that my family and I can enjoy.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
North America

This is a link to the Overland Bound Southeast Rally,
Rally Southeast 2019

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director. The Regional Director can advise you of a Member Representative close to you.
Overland Bound Regions!

 

[Bravo525]

Hello everyone! My name is Rudy and I’m just a little south of Chicago.

Rig: 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Willys

Overlanding experience: I always just thought of it as just camping! The Jeep was always there though. We went to the Badlands, the Black hills, Nebraska National Forest and wanted to do more off the beaten path in the future.

Then I found OLB, watched videos, and read some posts. Now I have words to put to the feeling of wanting more than just camping, overlanding. I feel this community will help me achieve the adventure I’m longing for!

 

[Narbob]

My name is Bob. I drive a 2007 FJ Cruiser, I have watched and enjoyed many of the YouTube videos. I liked the core concepts and decided to join.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.

Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

There is a meet up in the San Diego area that you might want to check out.

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-san-diego-overland-bound-monthly-meet-03-22-2018.13317/

This is San Diego Overland Bound Trail Run page.

West US - San Diego Overland Bound Trail Runs

If you have any questions message me,your Regional Director, on the forum at @Narbob

 

[ID4Runner]

Hi all! First post from a new member in SW Idaho. Hoping to meet some others close by for day trips and exploring.

Location: Boise, ID
Rig: 2018 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium, Bilstein 6112/5160's and ARB onboard air going on next week
Experience: lots of backpacking & tent camping, new to Overlanding

 

[Magic Mike]

Name: Matt Pruehs
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Rig: 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK
Exp: Medium - far from Novice but not a Pro

I look forward to connecting with people who enjoy overloading, sharing adventures and experiences.

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[Tates]

Hello All, New member here.....
My wife and I are from Minnesota and wanted a nice resource to dip into to find some locations to get lost in.
Currently have a Toyota Tundra. Although we are currently flatlanders, we do have some experience in off roading.

 

[TheWhiteWhale]

New Members,

Welcome to the Overland Bound community! Please take a few moments to introduce yourself so we can get to know you!

A few things you might want to include in your introduction are:

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
2) Location (General area is fine)
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

We're glad you've found us and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

In addition to getting to know you, here are the guideline sent to all Moderators of the forums. It's a natural reflection of our community, and what Overland Bound is all about:

From @administrator

• Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
• We will not further define "overlanding".
• "Capable" depends on the requirements of the trip, and we take that very seriously.
• You are an Overlander: Overlanding is for everyone who has exploration and adventure in their heart, or, who need to be reinvigorated by connecting with nature. Nature is unforgiving. You must rise to a certain level of personal awareness to survive. Sound right? Overlanding is for you.
• Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
• Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
• Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
• It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
• We do not care about make or model.
• We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
• We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
• Humility.
• We respect, fear, and protect nature.
• "I don't know" is a great answer.
• We don’t brag about exploits.
• We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
• We engage in the very smallest of interactions.

Hey there...
My name is Beau...
My wife and I love sharing adventures with our two boys, ages 10 and 12. When I was very young, my mother took my older brother and me on a massive road trip to see as many national parks as possible. I was 7 years old and the trip had a massive impression on me. This summer, I aim to recreate much of that trip with my two boys... I’d love any National Park tips you might be willing to share.

We’ll be in The White Whale... a 2016 4x4 Sprinter.

OB Member#8765
SF Bay Area
Novice

 

[Narbob]

Hey there...
My name is Beau...
My wife and I love sharing adventures with our two boys, ages 10 and 12. When I was very young, my mother took my older brother and me on a massive road trip to see as many national parks as possible. I was 7 years old and the trip had a massive impression on me. This summer, I aim to recreate much of that trip with my two boys... I’d love any National Park tips you might be willing to share.

We’ll be in The White Whale... a 2016 4x4 Sprinter.

OB Member#8765
SF Bay Area
Novice

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.

Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

If you have any questions message your Member Representative, @Magic Mike, or me, your Regional Director, on the forum at @Narbob

 

[carrab]

Hello, my name is Alan and I've been an overlanding enthusiast for some time, but just recently getting back into it. Took my three sons across the Mojave last month in my 2006 LR3 and 1992 Range Rover Classic and now I'm looking forward to our next adventure. Follow Overland Bound on Youtube and decided it was time to participate.

 

[Magic Mike]

Hello, my name is Alan and I've been an overlanding enthusiast for some time, but just recently getting back into it. Took my three sons across the Mojave last month in my 2006 LR3 and 1992 Range Rover Classic and now I'm looking forward to our next adventure. Follow Overland Bound on Youtube and decided it was time to participate.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
There are two meet-up’s in your area if you are interested, both are on the meet-up page of the forum and the calendar.
Sierra Foothills Overlanders monthly meeting.
West US - Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting
Sacramento weekly meet-up.
Sacramento: Weekly Meet-up

I am one of the U.S. West Member Representatives, if there is anything I can do to help message me at @Magic Mike
If you have any questions message your Regional Director on the forum at @Narbob

 

[Magic Mike]

Hey there...
My name is Beau...
My wife and I love sharing adventures with our two boys, ages 10 and 12. When I was very young, my mother took my older brother and me on a massive road trip to see as many national parks as possible. I was 7 years old and the trip had a massive impression on me. This summer, I aim to recreate much of that trip with my two boys... I’d love any National Park tips you might be willing to share.

We’ll be in The White Whale... a 2016 4x4 Sprinter.

OB Member#8765
SF Bay Area
Novice

Welcome to Overland Bound, very nice snow covered rig. Like Narbob stated if you have any questions feel free to contact me.