Traveler II
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Traveler II
Enthusiast III
Contributor I
Hello all!
My name is Matthew. I live in upper Upstate NY, about 20 miles from the Canadian border. My wife Kristy and I have been overlanding for about 8 years now. We started with all our gear in/on our 2007 Jeep Liberty, then to a utility trailer behind the Jeep, and finally to a custom (IE: home built) off-road teardrop trailer. Not long after the teardrop was finished, we replaced the Jeep with a 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. That brings us to the current (and, brand new to us) setup, which is just beginning the design phase: a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500HD 4x4 which will have a custom expedition camper on the back.
Once we get this project complete, we plan to either take a leave of absence from work (in Kristy's case) or quit (my case) and spend several months touring the western United States.
My name is Matthew. I live in upper Upstate NY, about 20 miles from the Canadian border. My wife Kristy and I have been overlanding for about 8 years now. We started with all our gear in/on our 2007 Jeep Liberty, then to a utility trailer behind the Jeep, and finally to a custom (IE: home built) off-road teardrop trailer. Not long after the teardrop was finished, we replaced the Jeep with a 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. That brings us to the current (and, brand new to us) setup, which is just beginning the design phase: a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500HD 4x4 which will have a custom expedition camper on the back.
Once we get this project complete, we plan to either take a leave of absence from work (in Kristy's case) or quit (my case) and spend several months touring the western United States.
Member III
Hello Matthew (@Combat Truck Monkey) welcome from Oklahoma.
Would like to see some pictures of the tear drop if you have any available and can't wait to see the new build.
Hopefully you can join us on the Weekly OB Echolink net. More info below in my signature.
Would like to see some pictures of the tear drop if you have any available and can't wait to see the new build.
Hopefully you can join us on the Weekly OB Echolink net. More info below in my signature.
Member I
Hello all, my wife and I live in Central NJ and new to the Overland scene. We primarily do a lot of hiking (Covered a bunch of the appalachian trail in several states) and have had talks of some road trips traveling/camping so I just picked up a Chevy Colorado to start working on and pushing us closer to some exciting adventures. As far as my vehicle it is brand new and ready to get dirty, so far just ordered a bed cap and working on a sleep system/storage plan. We usually camp in the middle of nowhere miles in on the trail so most of our gear is very lightweight and technical. Now looking out for some gear leaning towards car camping.
Contributor III
Hello everyone
I am Hector and I recently got my 4Runner, this is a new experience for me, just trying to hit the road and see new places, have new experiences, learn how to properly go off-roading, get better at camping, finding nice places to camp out or just capture the moments.
1) Picture!
2) San Diego
3) 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4
4) Novice experience.
5) I have gone to: Blair valley, Anza borrego, Yosemite.
6) Near future to go to: Baja, Joshua tree, and San Luis Gonzaga bay
I am Hector and I recently got my 4Runner, this is a new experience for me, just trying to hit the road and see new places, have new experiences, learn how to properly go off-roading, get better at camping, finding nice places to camp out or just capture the moments.
1) Picture!
2) San Diego
3) 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4
4) Novice experience.
5) I have gone to: Blair valley, Anza borrego, Yosemite.
6) Near future to go to: Baja, Joshua tree, and San Luis Gonzaga bay
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Hello from the Land of Enchantment.
Stumbled on this forum looking for reviews of the Gazelle T4 Plus and really liked how people treated each other when replying to posts.
Wife and I live in Albuquerque spent most of my life here in NM, experienced Overlander been doing Overlanding since before they called it Overlanding .
2016 Toyota 4R Trail , 3" lift, RSG sliders, 275R 70x17 BFG KO2's, Gobi Stealth rack. Her name is "Guilty Pleasure"
Stumbled on this forum looking for reviews of the Gazelle T4 Plus and really liked how people treated each other when replying to posts.
Wife and I live in Albuquerque spent most of my life here in NM, experienced Overlander been doing Overlanding since before they called it Overlanding .
2016 Toyota 4R Trail , 3" lift, RSG sliders, 275R 70x17 BFG KO2's, Gobi Stealth rack. Her name is "Guilty Pleasure"
Hi everyone! My wife and I are grassy green to overland travel and are looking for any advice or guidance anyone is willing to share.
We just purchased a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Off-Road and are looking to start getting it dirty. It drives great on road but I'm looking to start getting some dirt experience.
Would love any recommendations you have but specifically we are heading to Laughlin, Nevada next week and are looking for trails a stock vehicle can traverse. I'm finding lots of dedicated off-road, high clearance, high modification trails but few easy options.
Can't wait to share anything we find and be apart of this great community!
- Jordan
We just purchased a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Off-Road and are looking to start getting it dirty. It drives great on road but I'm looking to start getting some dirt experience.
Would love any recommendations you have but specifically we are heading to Laughlin, Nevada next week and are looking for trails a stock vehicle can traverse. I'm finding lots of dedicated off-road, high clearance, high modification trails but few easy options.
Can't wait to share anything we find and be apart of this great community!
- Jordan
Love that area! Welcome from another newbie!Hello from the Land of Enchantment.
Stumbled on this forum looking for reviews of the Gazelle T4 Plus and really liked how people treated each other when replying to posts.
Wife and I live in Albuquerque spent most of my life here in NM, experienced Overlander been doing Overlanding since before they called it Overlanding .
2016 Toyota 4R Trail , 3" lift, RSG sliders, 275R 70x17 BFG KO2's, Gobi Stealth rack. Her name is "Guilty Pleasure"
Hello all! I am new to the overlanding community and definitely got bit by the bug. I am currently starting from scratch and would love any advise on how to get started beginner wise. I just got a 2018 Jeep renegade (2WD) and haven't done many modes to it as of yet. I live the bay area, Napa to be exact. Any or all advise would be awesome.
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Advocate III
2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude
I’m from Humboldt County CA
I am a novice overlander and a pretty decent off-roader, definitely looking to get into more overland style adventures.
I’m from Humboldt County CA
I am a novice overlander and a pretty decent off-roader, definitely looking to get into more overland style adventures.
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Michael
Kentucky
2008 Wrangler Rubicon
Moderate experience
We mostly camp and explore the Daniel Boone National Forest. We also visit Land Between the Lakes occasionally. A Colorado trip is in the works for later this summer.
heep by retrorabbit87, on Flickr
Kentucky
2008 Wrangler Rubicon
Moderate experience
We mostly camp and explore the Daniel Boone National Forest. We also visit Land Between the Lakes occasionally. A Colorado trip is in the works for later this summer.
heep by retrorabbit87, on Flickr
Traveler II
Welcome and nice Wrangler!Michael
Kentucky
2008 Wrangler Rubicon
Moderate experience
We mostly camp and explore the Daniel Boone National Forest. We also visit Land Between the Lakes occasionally. A Colorado trip is in the works for later this summer.
Member III
Hello Berrett (@bearman512), welcome from Oklahoma. Looks like the NM I remember... no grass, rock yards, adobe houses... Been awhile since I have been back to NM, spent much of my childhood in SE NM.
You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.
Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning
I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.
Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning
I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
Member III
Welcome to OLB!
….. from the DMV (DC / MD / VA).
As a Toyota 4Runner guy myself, be sure to check in on our Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Registry as well: 4Runner Owners Registry
1) Picture!
Below! All stock atm.
2) Location (General area is fine)
Northern California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
I'm an overlanding novice. I've always loved to camp, hike, and mountain bike, and I've always owned a truck to get me there, but my focus has always been on the destination and never really on the journey itself. That's changed for me in recent years, so here I am! Very much looking forward to learning from you all and becoming an active member of this community!
Below! All stock atm.
2) Location (General area is fine)
Northern California
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
I'm an overlanding novice. I've always loved to camp, hike, and mountain bike, and I've always owned a truck to get me there, but my focus has always been on the destination and never really on the journey itself. That's changed for me in recent years, so here I am! Very much looking forward to learning from you all and becoming an active member of this community!
Member III
WELCOME TO OB!!! I can give you a first impression on the Gazelle on Sunday. Heading out today with my brand new T4 Plus.Hello from the Land of Enchantment.
Stumbled on this forum looking for reviews of the Gazelle T4 Plus and really liked how people treated each other when replying to posts.
Wife and I live in Albuquerque spent most of my life here in NM, experienced Overlander been doing Overlanding since before they called it Overlanding .
2016 Toyota 4R Trail , 3" lift, RSG sliders, 275R 70x17 BFG KO2's, Gobi Stealth rack. Her name is "Guilty Pleasure"
Nice rig! where did you get the decals from? I have been looking at getting some for my Renegade to add some flavor.
