Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[RickB]

Hey all.

My name is Rick, I just joined the forum in the last few days, and also plan to get a full membership as well.

I live in southern Indiana right outside of Louisville, KY., and have been interested in exploring the area beyond what the usual roads and camp grounds might have to offer. My experience is spotty, so I would consider myself a novice overlander for all intents and purposes. My rig is a stock Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I have plans to eventually lift it a couple of inches, add 33" tires, some protective plating underneath for some added off-roadability (adding lockers would be great, but I feel like I could find a lot of gear for that kind of money that would be used a lot more), lights, winch, etc.. The usual bits and pieces, but I do plan to keep the majority of it stock to keep reliability up since it's also my daily driver. Also to be considered is sleeping accommodations. I've just got a basic tent for the time being, but I'm considering options that would include a rooftop tent, and I'm checking out what everyone has done as far as that goes. Lots of ideas!

Hoping to meet others in the relatively local area to get together with and do some exploring, or even just a night at the local campground to get out of the house for a bit.

See you out there!

 

[Jake Wettern | iamjake]

Hello all,
My name is Max I'm 22 and just getting in to this overlanding thing.
I have a 2006 Gmc Sierra 2500hd Duramax, that I am outfitting to explore.
Over the past month or so I've been loading up on supplies for my first trip utilizing the truck
A short weekend trip to the heart of West Virginia, Coming at the end of the month (much excite)
I am a hobbyist photographer and an avid moutain biker so I'm super excited to start my overlanding adventures.
Onto the pics, (if it works)

DSC_7251 by Max Foltz, on Flickr
DSC_7241 by Max Foltz, on Flickr

Hey Max - welcome to OB! Nice rig! Safe travels and enjoy the open road!

 

[killallninjas]

Dude, sweet rig! Were these pictures taken somewhere in Georgia?

First 2 pics are at the Outer Banks, NC. 3rd is Black Bear Pass, Telluride, CO.

 

[SGT.]

Atlanta, GA
2005 4Runner V8 Sport.
Relative Newb, but learning and getting out there!
Here are some pics of some trips.
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Welcome nice pics. Like the 4 Runner

 

[colo14ers]

Hi everyone,

I stumbled across overland.com when I watched some videos posted on YouTube by iamjake about his overland trip across the country and the Overland Expo West 2017.

Location: Denver, CO metro area
Rig: 2013 Jeep JK Rubicon (Primary), 2008 Ford Explorer (secondary)
Experience: Moderate. Lots of camping in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Plenty of road trips though Arizona and New Mexico back roads. Some 4x4, but nothing too radical. Upgrading the JK so that I can go on some more challenging trails.

Here is a pic from Rampart Range Road between Denver and Colorado Springs that my wife and I drove last month.

 

[Guillermo Palacios]

Hello all,
My name is Max I'm 22 and just getting in to this overlanding thing.
I have a 2006 Gmc Sierra 2500hd Duramax, that I am outfitting to explore.
Over the past month or so I've been loading up on supplies for my first trip utilizing the truck
A short weekend trip to the heart of West Virginia, Coming at the end of the month (much excite)
I am a hobbyist photographer and an avid moutain biker so I'm super excited to start my overlanding adventures.
Onto the pics, (if it works)

DSC_7251 by Max Foltz, on Flickr
DSC_7241 by Max Foltz, on Flickr

Nice truck !!!! It looks really well maintained, congrats.

 

[Jake Wettern | iamjake]

Hi everyone,

I stumbled across overland.com when I watched some videos posted on YouTube by iamjake about his overland trip across the country and the Overland Expo West 2017.

Location: Denver, CO metro area
Rig: 2013 Jeep JK Rubicon (Primary), 2008 Ford Explorer (secondary)
Experience: Moderate. Lots of camping in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Plenty of road trips though Arizona and New Mexico back roads. Some 4x4, but nothing too radical. Upgrading the JK so that I can go on some more challenging trails.

Here is a pic from Rampart Range Road between Denver and Colorado Springs that my wife and I drove last month.

Hey, Colo14ers - Hey that's me :) Welcome to OB. I'm looking forward to getting back to Jade and exploring more of your beautiful state (state #4 on my 50 state road trip). I'm hoping most of the snow has melted so I can get to some of the higher passes/trails and sights! Anyways, safe travels and enjoy the open road!

 

[Brian Houston]

Helloooo All.
I'm a newbie to this site, but not overlanding. I am currently building my 3rd vehicle and maybe I'll get it right this time - unlikely. I'm not a huge fan of computers - so don't expect me on here much. But thanks to all of you who do and your invaluable advice and contributions.

Welcome Jake, you'll love everything about overlanding. Careful though, it's as contagious as it is expensive; and the ONLY way to get your money back out of your vehicle is to use it - A LOT!! So get out and enjoy every minute of it.

I LOVE the OLB motto of it doesn't matter what you drive. I started with a 1996 Landrover discovery. The Camel Trophy series was my dream and introduction to overlanding. Not a great vehicle by the way. (I don't want to debate its merits, it doesn't have any). Then a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Vehicles really can't get much better than these!!

Then I had twins - girls. Guess what; you cannot get two rear-facing car seats into the back of a Tacoma no matter how hard you try...GRRRRRRR! And onto vehicle #3.

I'm presently building a 1969 International Scout 800A. What's that you ask. A Gargantuan money pit. That's what. If Bill Gates and Warren Buffet combined bank accounts they couldn't afford to make this vehicle viable. So I guess that's why I chose it.

Aside from the exploration, I'm a car nut. I love building something truly unique. That you cannot buy with any amount of money. Everyone's vehicle on here is a unique reflection of themselves. Then taking that vehicle and learning about its capabilities. What are it's upper and lower limits. Where can it take you. Then going home and improving upon (hopefully) those limits. And exploring again. And so on and so forth until we run out of gas...

I look forward to meeting as many people as I can. If your in Phoenix, or brave enough to visit here, say HI. We're always up for a cold beer or 6.
Brian & Stacey

 

[Foltzwagn]

Nice truck !!!! It looks really well maintained, congrats.

Thanks! I've had the truck for almost two years now. Put a lot of work into it so far and much more to come.

 

[C.ryan62180]

Location: Maine
Rig: 03 subaru outback
Experience: Novice

 

[Eric Haltom]

Hello all,
My name is Max I'm 22 and just getting in to this overlanding thing.
I have a 2006 Gmc Sierra 2500hd Duramax, that I am outfitting to explore.
Over the past month or so I've been loading up on supplies for my first trip utilizing the truck
A short weekend trip to the heart of West Virginia, Coming at the end of the month (much excite)
I am a hobbyist photographer and an avid moutain biker so I'm super excited to start my overlanding adventures.
Onto the pics, (if it works)

Hi Max, nice to see another full size in the mix!

 

[stage7]

Helloooo All.
I'm a newbie to this site, but not overlanding. I am currently building my 3rd vehicle and maybe I'll get it right this time - unlikely. I'm not a huge fan of computers - so don't expect me on here much. But thanks to all of you who do and your invaluable advice and contributions.

Welcome Jake, you'll love everything about overlanding. Careful though, it's as contagious as it is expensive; and the ONLY way to get your money back out of your vehicle is to use it - A LOT!! So get out and enjoy every minute of it.

I LOVE the OLB motto of it doesn't matter what you drive. I started with a 1996 Landrover discovery. The Camel Trophy series was my dream and introduction to overlanding. Not a great vehicle by the way. (I don't want to debate its merits, it doesn't have any). Then a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Vehicles really can't get much better than these!!

Then I had twins - girls. Guess what; you cannot get two rear-facing car seats into the back of a Tacoma no matter how hard you try...GRRRRRRR! And onto vehicle #3.

I'm presently building a 1969 International Scout 800A. What's that you ask. A Gargantuan money pit. That's what. If Bill Gates and Warren Buffet combined bank accounts they couldn't afford to make this vehicle viable. So I guess that's why I chose it.

Aside from the exploration, I'm a car nut. I love building something truly unique. That you cannot buy with any amount of money. Everyone's vehicle on here is a unique reflection of themselves. Then taking that vehicle and learning about its capabilities. What are it's upper and lower limits. Where can it take you. Then going home and improving upon (hopefully) those limits. And exploring again. And so on and so forth until we run out of gas...

I look forward to meeting as many people as I can. If your in Phoenix, or brave enough to visit here, say HI. We're always up for a cold beer or 6.
Brian & Stacey

Hello Brian & Stacey,
Twin girls eh?
Us also. Going on seven. That is the very reason that I bought the 4Runner instead of the FJ. I looked at the back "door" of the FJ and thought about me and the mrs. trying to get car seats in and out. Deal breaker. (Also I didn't care for the blind spots of the FJ.)
Overall been very happy with the 4Runner. It's been a great platform and I've bought a new one to hopefully as you say "get it right" this time. lol
Welcome to OB and try to not melt out there in AZ. I know, I know it's a dry heat. ; )
Look forward to seeing the build in pics.
Safe travels!!

 

[mtn_nic]

Hey!

My Name is Nicholas from Huntsville AL and I'm new to the forum, new to Overland Bound. I'm super excited and hope to join many rides and adventures!

I'm not new to overlanding or adventuring by any means though. I often camp, ride dirt bikes, hike and explore many many trails in my 1996 Chevy S10. Yes its 2wd but don't let it fool you, it's Seen more dirt than most 4x4s on the road. You'd be impressed what a lunch box locker and a come along can get you through! I would rather have a 4x4 but its what I had when I started exploring a few years ago and its just stayed around so far.

 

[BenRogers98]

Hey!

My Name is Nicholas from Huntsville AL and I'm new to the forum, new to Overland Bound. I'm super excited and hope to join many rides and adventures!

I'm not new to overlanding or adventuring by any means though. I often camp, ride dirt bikes, hike and explore many many trails in my 1996 Chevy S10. Yes its 2wd but don't let it fool you, it's Seen more dirt than most 4x4s on the road. You'd be impressed what a lunch box locker and a come along can get you through! I would rather have a 4x4 but its what I had when I started exploring a few years ago and its just stayed around so far.

A fellow Huntsville Man! Welcome to OB, dude! Sounds like a cool rig!

 

[mtn_nic]

A fellow Huntsville Man! Welcome to OB, dude! Sounds like a cool rig!

Thanks! I cant wait to meet the local overlanders!

And Its alright for what it is. Its always managed to get the job done for me to this point. I tired to upload some pictures but my phone wouldn't let me. I will later

 

[Eric Haltom]

Hey!

My Name is Nicholas from Huntsville AL and I'm new to the forum, new to Overland Bound. I'm super excited and hope to join many rides and adventures!

I'm not new to overlanding or adventuring by any means though. I often camp, ride dirt bikes, hike and explore many many trails in my 1996 Chevy S10. Yes its 2wd but don't let it fool you, it's Seen more dirt than most 4x4s on the road. You'd be impressed what a lunch box locker and a come along can get you through! I would rather have a 4x4 but its what I had when I started exploring a few years ago and its just stayed around so far.

Hi Nicholas, good to meet you.

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[Road]

Hey Max - welcome to Overland Bound. Rather new here myself, but had to say hey to a fellow Duramax owner. They're all I've run since, umm, 2004, I think, but in both Chev and GMC vans. Best o'luck getting yours set up the way you want. See you out there on the road sometime.

Dry roads and open skies. . .

Road

Hello all,
My name is Max I'm 22 and just getting in to this overlanding thing.
I have a 2006 Gmc Sierra 2500hd Duramax, that I am outfitting to explore.
Over the past month or so I've been loading up on supplies for my first trip utilizing the truck
A short weekend trip to the heart of West Virginia, Coming at the end of the month (much excite)
I am a hobbyist photographer and an avid moutain biker so I'm super excited to start my overlanding adventures.
Onto the pics, (if it works)

 

[Grevlin]

Hi everyone.

New to the forum, and a newb to overlanding. I'm working towards going full-time (working age) RV living as soon as I can, and I want to overland-up the future tow truck. Looking forward to reading and learning, and hopefully eventually contributing to the community. Glad to be here.

-Grev

 

[Jake Wettern | iamjake]

Hi everyone.

Knew to the forum, and a newb to overlanding. I'm working towards going full-time (working age) RV living as soon as I can, and I want to overland-up the future tow truck. Looking forward to reading and learning, and hopefully eventually contributing to the community. Glad to be here.

-Grev

Welcome to OB Grevlin! Safe travels and enjoy the open road!

 

[Grevlin]

It may be a while before I get a rig together, but I decided to help the community and join up now. Member #6411, and proud!