Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[jeepman]

Hello everyone! some what of a newbie to the overland community. I have been four wheeling for years in built Jeeps on 5+ rated trails but I am becoming more and more interested in over landing as opposed to beating the crap out of a Jeep for the sake of seeing who can make it. I just purchased a 2004 Grand Cherokee Overland with low miles to start modifying.

 

[=Jack=]

Hello. My name is Jack, and I live in Bentonville, Arkansas. I'm setting up my 2007 FJ Cruiser for overlanding. I joined this site to find trails and meet other people that enjoy camping, hiking, kayaking, traveling, etc.

 

[Aussie571]

Hello everyone! some what of a newbie to the overland community. I have been four wheeling for years in built Jeeps on 5+ rated trails but I am becoming more and more interested in over landing as opposed to beating the crap out of a Jeep for the sake of seeing who can make it. I just purchased a 2004 Grand Cherokee Overland with low miles to start modifying. View attachment 89892

Welcome nice WJ...I have a n 03 Overland here Australia...it is my daily driver!

 

[Vandeeman]

Hello there! My name is Mark, and I am excited to begin overlanding! I have experience with search and rescue, but most of that was more urban oriented, so I am excited to get off the beaten path. I have a 2016 Ford F150, and am currently building it out to be ready for this spring and summer! Looking forward to meeting some folks in the PNW!

 

[99CherokeeGuy73]

Hello everyone! My wife daughter and i are super excited to get outside and start adventuring. I am a long time oudoorsman experienced in things like hunting fishing camping etc. Overlanding is new to us and we can't wait to get started. I will be picking your brains for some ideas and hopefully meet some locals as well.

Location: Concord area NH
Rig: 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ lifted with 32" M/Ts
Experience: Beginner overlander and off road driving

 

[Hank Outdoors]

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Alex and Jennifer
Location: New England - Massachusetts
Rig: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD offroad. Just starting to build this one...previously we had a 2016 Tacoma TRD Offroad and we also have a 2017 Toyota 4Runner.
Overlanding Experience Background: Still consider myself a novice when it comes to overlanding and trying to learn all I can. My wife and I love to be outdoors and she doesn't like to fly so we drive every where. It's a good thing we travel well together :)

Welcome to OB and the East Region!!!
If you have any questions feel free to message me @Hank Outdoors

Here is a link to the East Region Forums to help you get started!
U.S. East (VA WV MD DE NJ PA NY CT RI MA NH VT ME)

 

[Hank Outdoors]

Hello! Newbie from Lancaster, PA here. I have some experience with multi-day camping on foot, and got the bug when I did a roadtrip from PA to Florida and back hitting every state east of the Mississippi. I currently live in Bahrain, but I am looking to start on a rig when I get back. Thank you all for the opportunity to be a member of this forum!

Welcome to OB and the East Region!!!
If you have any questions feel free to message me @Hank Outdoors
When you get back look me up and I can fill you in on any events coming up near you!

Here is a link to the East Region Forums to help you get started!
U.S. East (VA WV MD DE NJ PA NY CT RI MA NH VT ME)

 

[Hank Outdoors]

Hello everyone! My wife daughter and i are super excited to get outside and start adventuring. I am a long time oudoorsman experienced in things like hunting fishing camping etc. Overlanding is new to us and we can't wait to get started. I will be picking your brains for some ideas and hopefully meet some locals as well.

Location: Concord area NH
Rig: 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ lifted with 32" M/Ts
Experience: Beginner overlander and off road driving
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Welcome to OB and the East Region!!!
If you have any questions feel free to message me @Hank Outdoors or @Team Harrington who is your local Member Rep.

Here is a link to the East Region Forums to help you get started!
U.S. East (VA WV MD DE NJ PA NY CT RI MA NH VT ME)

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Hello there! My name is Mark, and I am excited to begin overlanding! I have experience with search and rescue, but most of that was more urban oriented, so I am excited to get off the beaten path. I have a 2016 Ford F150, and am currently building it out to be ready for this spring and summer! Looking forward to meeting some folks in the PNW!

Welcome from Whidbey Island, Washington!

 

[Burban13]

Hey all. Another Canadian on board, super excited to start hitting the trails around Nova Scotia. Just picked up an 84 suburban diesel that were going to tweek some to make our best memories

 

[Tennessee Adventure Tank]

Hi Folks, someone at work told me about this forum today, so I'm here to check it out.

My last few overland trips have been split between my Toyota and my Volvo wagon:

I need to know more about this wagon. As an owner of a 1985 240 wagon that sometimes has trouble going to the store, this caught my attention. Do you have all wheel drive?

 

[Tennessee Adventure Tank]

Long time listener, first time caller. My 7 year old son and I have seen all the overland videos. All of them. And next month we are taking my wife and 2 year old daughter on our first day trip to Big Frog Wilderness! And probably a little of the Cohutta Wilderness, which I will pretend is still Big Frog so she doesn't realize we are lost.

We drive a pretty much stock 2003 Chevy Suburban 1500 we call our Tennessee Adventure Tank. We have had lots of adventures all over the South and Southeast and we are ready to take it off road. In preparation for our trip, in addition to all of our youtube research, we have done lots of repairs and maintenance to get our "rig" ready. So far our only off road upgrade is a set of new Falken AT3W tires. Gathering gear and memories along the way, I'm looking forward to learning from this forum and our adventures.

Any suggestions and tips are appreciated.

Kevin

 

[Hyeti]

Hello all,
Ravi from New England - Massachusetts
Overlanding Experience Background: Still consider myself a novice, just started exploring New England and campgrounds.
Vehicle - 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sahara. Just starting to build.

Hope to get more memories through this group.

 

[TacomaDave]

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 Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”

North America

www.overlandbound.com

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
Overland Bound Regions!

Thank you. I'll check out those links.

 

[Trudog]

Hello there! My name is Mark, and I am excited to begin overlanding! I have experience with search and rescue, but most of that was more urban oriented, so I am excited to get off the beaten path. I have a 2016 Ford F150, and am currently building it out to be ready for this spring and summer! Looking forward to meeting some folks in the PNW!

Welcome! I share your excitement concerning the magic of over-landing! It means different things to different people but it’s all good stuff! Looking forward to seeing you on the trails, I suggest hitting the NW overland rally in June!

http://www.nwoverlandrally.com/home.html

 

[Trudog]

Thank you. I'll check out those links.

I figured a name like TacomaDave you would be NW, you mean Tacoma truck? Nothing wrong with that!

 

[Raul B]

Hey Everyone! I have been looking for a better overlanding recourse and finally found you guys. I'm still on the F-150 forums for vehicle specific stuff, but their off-road activity is super limited.

Location: Concord (Bay Area) California

Rig: 2015 Ford F-150. She is my daily driver and do everything else vehicle, and I'm excited to see what else she can do. I have made some modifications to her over the last few years that include wheels, tires, suspension, skids and a few others. Always in the process of adding as my budget and experience allows. A rooftop tent and bed rack is in the works for this summer.

Overlanding Experience Background: I am newer to overlanding, but am somewhat experienced in the outdoors. I love to travel, camp, hunt, backpack, and everything water related, and I was also a Boy Scout. I'm super excited to learn as much as I can, and hopefully even help some other people in the process.
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Welcome aboard. Nice to see another f150 on here. I have been overlanding with mine for years now... If you have any questions feel free to ask.

 

[Vandeeman]

Welcome! I share your excitement concerning the magic of over-landing! It means different things to different people but it’s all good stuff! Looking forward to seeing you on the trails, I suggest hitting the NW overland rally in June!

http://www.nwoverlandrally.com/home.html

Thanks! I’m hoping to get over at least for a day or so!

 

[Jedi]

Hello there! My name is Mark, and I am excited to begin overlanding! I have experience with search and rescue, but most of that was more urban oriented, so I am excited to get off the beaten path. I have a 2016 Ford F150, and am currently building it out to be ready for this spring and summer! Looking forward to meeting some folks in the PNW!

Welcome to Overland Bound, @Vandeeman. I can't wait to see your F150, hopefully you will document it here with a build thread. There are a number of great overlanding events occurring throughout the PNW, so 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.

 

[Jedi]

Hi Everyone! Been a member for a while but don't think I have ever posted up in this new member introductions yet.

I'm from Kelowna, BC Canada and have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler JK which I have moderately modified to enhance it for what we do. I also have a home built teardrop-like trailer.

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My experience I would say is moderate. I have grown up camping my whole life, while serious off-roading is a little newer to me. (I suppose now 5 or 6 years in I have acquired some skill and knowledge).

I try to document my vehicle modifications and custom projects at okanaganoverland.com as well as try stay current on social media such as Instagram under the same username.

Welcome to Overland Bound, @OkanaganOverland , from your neighbor a little south of the border. As I am sure you have already experienced, your province is filled with beautiful sites to see for an overlander. It is also a fast growing area for Overland Bound members, so I recommend checking out the Overland Bound Canada West (B.C.) 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.

You might also want to check in with @CR-Venturer, as he as explored a great number of areas throughout the province and might be able to give you some tips on where to go and what to see.

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