Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[IronPercheron]

Looks like I may have jumped the gun and posted in "Member Rides" first I promise im good at following directions. Haha.

On that note...

My name is Gaston. I have a radical wife Lindsey and an already addicted to adventure 6 month old son named Luca.

1) We live in Southern Orange County, CA. Ladera Ranch to be exact.
2) The adventure rig is a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR.
3) I have been exploring the outdoors for most of my life. Got into overlanding a few years ago and was instantly obsessed. If I had to rate my experience I would say intermediate. I feel very confident in the rig and it's capabilities, but know we both have our limits and I respect that . ALWAYS yearning to learn more and more.
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I like montero :-) unique and underestimated.

 

[Gaston95SR]

I like montero :-) unique and underestimated.

I am biased, but 100% agree and is why I chose the Monty. The fact that it is super under valued in the US makes it a very affordable platform. The rest of the world knows it's capabilities, but im enjoying the fact that the states haven't caught on. Haha. Bought it for $2,500 bucks from the original owner and can keep up quite well with most out there. I am a HUGE land cruiser fan, but for now this does more than I can ask for.

 

[IronPercheron]

I am biased, but 100% agree and is why I chose the Monty. The fact that it is super under valued in the US makes it a very affordable platform. The rest of the world knows it's capabilities, but im enjoying the fact that the states haven't caught on. Haha. Bought it for $2,500 bucks from the original owner and can keep up quite well with most out there. I am a HUGE land cruiser fan, but for now this does more than I can ask for.

I looked at the new Land cruiser today and they are right on par with what I paid for my house!

 

[Rattlesnake44]

Hi all, I'm Jonathan. Living in SoCal, Los Angeles beach cities. I've been reading and enjoying the forum for a while so I finally decided to join up, order my member emblem and introduce myself all at the same time.
My experience over landing is intermediate at best, I've always preferred backpacking and foot travel, but really starting to see the benefits to having a vehicle, so much more gear!
Driving a 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail. Been slowly kitting it up as I see a need. Just enjoying the process.
Cheers!

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

Hi all, I'm Jonathan. Living in SoCal, Los Angeles beach cities. I've been reading and enjoying the forum for a while so I finally decided to join up, order my member emblem and introduce myself all at the same time.
My experience over landing is intermediate at best, I've always preferred backpacking and foot travel, but really starting to see the benefits to having a vehicle, so much more gear!
Driving a 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail. Been slowly kitting it up as I see a need. Just enjoying the process.
Cheers!

Welcome!

 

[Trowbocop]

Hi all, I'm Jonathan. Living in SoCal, Los Angeles beach cities. I've been reading and enjoying the forum for a while so I finally decided to join up, order my member emblem and introduce myself all at the same time.
My experience over landing is intermediate at best, I've always preferred backpacking and foot travel, but really starting to see the benefits to having a vehicle, so much more gear!
Driving a 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail. Been slowly kitting it up as I see a need. Just enjoying the process.
Cheers!

Another LA member, welcome!

 

[Buzzard13]

Location: Spokane Wa Currently Mammoth, Yellowstone
Rig: 1978 Dodge W200 Adventure
EX: None, just gettin' Started.

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

Location: Spokane Wa Currently Mammoth, Yellowstone
Rig: 1978 Dodge W200 Adventure
EX: None, just gettin' Started.

Welcome!

 

[Carnivore]

1. Edmonton, AB
2. 06 GMC Sierra 2500HD
3. 10 years in the Canadian Forces (medical release in 2003). Overlanding for business and pleasure since 86, when we just called it camploring. OK maybe I was the only one who called it that.

And, a parking lot shot.

And when we're not surrounded by civilization

before I started pulling off all the plastic shtuff

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

1. Edmonton, AB
2. 06 GMC Sierra 2500HD
3. 10 years in the Canadian Forces (medical release in 2003). Overlanding for business and pleasure since 86, when we just called it camploring. OK maybe I was the only one who called it that.

And, a parking lot shot.

And when we're not surrounded by civilization

before I started pulling off all the plastic shtuff

Welcome John!

 

[Carnivore]

Welcome John!

Thanks MGG :D

 

[jmdemers]

From the great white North - CANADA, Quebec - Laurentian township. Bought my rig end of 2014 and 2015 was my first off-roading experience. Member of 5 local clubs. Next big adventure is MOAB EJS 2017. Being in 4x4 trails woke-up a dormant passion for camping, hiking, which evolved naturally to Overland Bound.
OB#1475

 

[MVO]

Ok so I am drinking heavily and I am about to spend a bunch of money removing perfectly good parts from my brand new T4R TP. Wow I need new bumpers, heck I even need a new suspension system to handle the larger tires! And with all the added weight of so much gear, I need to re-gear!! Someone pass me some more cool aid. I need another drink. This list is getting longer.

Seriously though, I am happy to share from the beginning and I have enjoyed all of your comments and videos. And while I have been on a couple of extended cross country camping trips they were years ago and I feel like a rookie again so I am looking forward to your tips and recommendations.

BTW I am not retired, so work prevents me from communicating as quickly as I would like so please be patient with me and know I really do appreciate you.

A Louisiana native replanted an hour south of the North Georgia mountains.

Malcolm

 

[NorthStar96]

Welcome to the group @MVO !

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

@jmdemers
@MVO

Gentlemen, welcome to OB.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

1. Northern Idaho (Sandpoint)

2a. Currently '98 Jeep wrangler. (For Sale)
2b. Looking for 3rd gen 4runner

3. I have done more "Wheeling" with the Jeep in the past. I have always loved road trips and travel. My wife and I bicycled cross country for our honeymoon. I love to explore. I picked up a roof top tent this spring and am looking forward to selling the Jeep and setting up a 4runner for overlanding.

Anyone else up here in the north west?

Steve...

 

[NorthStar96]

welcome @Sandpoint Steve to the Great Overland Bound! kick back and enjoy the reading!

 

[NorthStar96]

@Medic jeep ...Welcome to the group! Please tell us some stories and upload some pics!

 

[davidpick]

Hi all,
New member here from the Pacific NW (Everett area). I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma that I've spent the past 4+ years building into my expedition rig. I love my dog Titus, the outdoors, road trips, camping, hiking, climbing, biking, photography, and hammocks. I'm currently gearing up for a 10-day trip down to Yosemite, Mono Lake, Tahoe, Crater Lake, and Bend. It's gonna be rad.

Follow along, if you'd like (and check out my photography / previous trip write-ups): http://nwxpdtn.com

 

[Crispy]

Hi all,
New member here from the Pacific NW (Everett area). I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma that I've spent the past 4+ years building into my expedition rig. I love my dog Titus, the outdoors, road trips, camping, hiking, climbing, biking, photography, and hammocks. I'm currently gearing up for a 10-day trip down to Yosemite, Mono Lake, Tahoe, Crater Lake, and Bend. It's gonna be rad.

Follow along, if you'd like (and check out my photography / previous trip write-ups): http://nwxpdtn.com

Sounds like a awesome adventure!