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Pith Dude

Pith Dude

Rank V
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Enthusiast III

Hello from Virginia! I've been overland bound, albeit intermittently, for almost 40 years now, so I was practically giddy when I found this site today! My parents got me hooked on road trips almost a half century ago thanks to our living on the East Coast (USA) with most of our family in Southern California. Back then I'd look at the trails and tracks leading up and away from the highway and I'd dream of returning one day to explore them. In my 20s I bought a Jeep and started doing just that. I'm now on my 5th "Adventure Vehicle" and have a checklist of "overlandy" enhancements I'd like to make as time and finances permit! It's so cool to have stumbled upon a group of like-minded folks!
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Nomadik Nova

Nomadik Nova

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Luekutus said:
Hello from Virginia! I've been overland bound, albeit intermittently, for almost 40 years now, so I was practically giddy when I found this site today! My parents got me hooked on road trips almost a half century ago thanks to our living on the East Coast (USA) with most of our family in Southern California. Back then I'd look at the trails and tracks leading up and away from the highway and I'd dream of returning one day to explore them. In my 20s and bought a Jeep and started doing just that. I'm now on my 5th "Adventure Vehicle" and have a checklist of "overlandy" enhancements I'd like to make as time and finances permit! It's so cool to have stumbled upon a group of like-minded folks!
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Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Luekutus said:
Hello from Virginia! I've been overland bound, albeit intermittently, for almost 40 years now, so I was practically giddy when I found this site today! My parents got me hooked on road trips almost a half century ago thanks to our living on the East Coast (USA) with most of our family in Southern California. Back then I'd look at the trails and tracks leading up and away from the highway and I'd dream of returning one day to explore them. In my 20s and bought a Jeep and started doing just that. I'm now on my 5th "Adventure Vehicle" and have a checklist of "overlandy" enhancements I'd like to make as time and finances permit! It's so cool to have stumbled upon a group of like-minded folks!
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and meet-up page for events and trips that might be happening close to you.

If you have any questions message your regional ambassador or assistant ambassador can help.
 
Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
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Pathfinder III

Big Mike said:
Mike Yarlett
Murfreesboro TN
Rig:2006 sequoia SR5
Experience: Camping, Hiking, new to off road but can drive anything.
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and meet-up page for events and trips that might be happening close to you.

If you have any questions message your regional ambassador or assistant ambassador can help.
 
Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Andrew French said:
Happy New Year all! Excited to begin the new year as a new member.
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Andrew French
Belton Texas
Rig: 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road
Experience: new to the technical aspects of off roading.love camping,hiking, and especially Fishing.
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and meet-up page for events and trips that might be happening close to you.

If you have any questions message me on the forum @Kent R
 
Ducknm

Ducknm

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

Lifestyle Overland said:
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.
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Hey, I’m glad to be a part of this pretty cool overland community. I’ve been overlanding for a couple of years now and love it. My rig is a 2005 Tacoma built for adventure. I’m excited to plan some great trips for this coming year, and I’m looking forward to gathering a ton of info from you all. I’ve done a lot of Colorado trips and want to venture west to Arizona and Utah..
Yup, there is a rooftop tent under the kayaks..
 

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Donald Kerns

Donald Kerns

Rank 0
Launch Member

Traveler I

Lifestyle Overland said:
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.
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Lifestyle Overland said:
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.
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Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Ducknm said:
Hey, I’m glad to be a part of this pretty cool overland community. I’ve been overlanding for a couple of years now and love it. My rig is a 2005 Tacoma built for adventure. I’m excited to plan some great trips for this coming year, and I’m looking forward to gathering a ton of info from you all. I’ve done a lot of Colorado trips and want to venture west to Arizona and Utah..
Yup, there is a rooftop tent under the kayaks..
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and meet-up page for events and trips that might be happening close to you.

If you have any questions message me on the forum @Kent R
 
Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Donald Kerns said:
Hey everyone I'm checking in front north central West Virginia. My rides a black 2017 Tacoma trd sport though I'm seriously considering trading for an off road later this year. I'm not a hard core off broader I just love to throw our gear in the back and hit the dirt.
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and meet-up page for events and trips that might be happening close to you.

If you have any questions message your regional ambassador or assistant ambassador can help.
 
Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Dave Alvord said:
hey, checking in from Western MD. I have a 2019 GMC AT4 which I run for both DD and having fun. I've been enjoying the offroad fun since living on the OBX. I test myself and my vehicle through various mountain regions, and road trips. Like the post above me, I love to just throw gear and go
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and meet-up page for events and trips that might be happening close to you.

If you have any questions message your regional ambassador or assistant ambassador can help.
 
Overland Vic

Overland Vic

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

Happy New Years Overland Bound Community!

Orange, Southern California

17 Toyota 4runner

Novice Overlanding experience and looking to learn daily from Overland Bound.

Photo: I have a penchant for adventures in the California Deserts and looking to explore more trails with fellow OB members all over USA.

Bucket list: Overland to all inner 48 states. Looking forward to connect with local OB meetups!

Favorite food: Ice Cream


Many thanks in advance to Michael and the OB staff!



- Vic



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Jaytperry89

Jaytperry89

Rank VII
Launch Member

Trail Blazer III

hello all, I am Jason. i currently drive a 2012 Ford Raptor. And as for experience, i spend a lot of time up in the hills hunting and fishing, id say i am an avid outdoorsman. but as for overland its relatively new to me, i haven't done a trip specifically for overland. My trips are mostly day trips but i am hoping to change all that soon.
 

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Jedi

Jedi

Rank VI
Staff member
Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger I

Welcome to Overland Bound, @Jaytperry89! Southern Oregon is an area that is just starting to grow for Overland Bound. I know that @Kent R has been working to get a meetup going there. Beyond that, there are a number of great overlanding events occurring throughout the PNW, so if you are willing to travel a little, then I recommend checking out the Overland Bound NorthWest Region forum [link] for meetups and to get to know your “neighbors”. Events are also posted on the Rally Point system [link], so you might want to check that out as well.

I look forward to seeing you out there! If you need anything, feel free to hit me up on the forums: @Jedi.
 
derekjhunt

derekjhunt

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast II

Howdy folks!

Rig/Picture: 2018 Nissan Titan Pro 4x, with some basic outfitting (picture is a shot on the shelf of the Badlands with my son in mid blink)
Location: Middletown, CT (New England/ Northeast Area)
Overlanding Experience: Novice, but have done a lot camping (a couple cross country trips with some off road experience). Day trips and some overnighting, but the rig is new.

So this last year, I had an epiphany about adventure and pushing myself. I sold my tuned Audi on a whim, built a basic overlanding rig and drove across the country (Connecticut to Washington and back) with my son. Very boring technical job at a University in the area and far too many hours hunched over code and storing weight for a future WALL-E play. I bought the truck to have these great experiential adventures that I had growing up and to share those with my family.

Looking forward to meeting folks in the area, learning and exploring.


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