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FJTalon

Rank IV
Launch Member

Enthusiast II

979
Tucson, AZ, USA
First Name
Vaughn
Last Name
Price
Member #

18617

Hello everyone! I joined at Overland Expo West 2019. I had been thinking about it since last year's Overland Expo and after watching MANY Overland Bound and others videos I did Mbr No.18617. Looking forward to meeting you all on the trails one day. I drive a pretty much stock 2007 FJ Cruiser I call the Battlestar Talon or Talon for short, which we bought in 2017. My wife and I have only done a few runs and 3 camping trips so far. I want to just get on a dirt road and see what is out there. That is our motto: "Let's see what's out there!" I have some armor on the bottom and did the scuba mod and mostly small mods to make the Talon uniquely mine. I am getting ready to go to the FJ Summit next month (Anyone going?). Really looking forward to that!
 

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Buyer1995

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast II

509
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States
First Name
Matthew
Last Name
Buyer
Member #

17310

Hello! New member here. I’ve been lurking and watching this community for a while now. I am glad to finally be a member! I currently have a 2018 Ram Power Wagon and have big plans for it in the future! I am currently outside of Austin, TX and am looking forward to getting to know other overlanders and learn from them!

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Eric Jakoby

Rank I
Launch Member

Traveler I

233
Tucson, AZ
First Name
Eric
Last Name
Jakoby
Member #

9192

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KG7QCZ
I have been a member for over a year but have yet to post. I live in Tucson AZ and am trying to get more involved in overlanding. I am a wilderness paramedic and volunteer with search and rescue and I am familiar with the back country but usually by foot or helicopter. Looking forward to personal adventure by vehicle. I currently have a 2013 Jeep JK but I should be receiving my gladiator within the next two weeks.
 

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Hank Outdoors

Rank VI
Launch Member

Member III

4,560
Robertson County, Tennessee, United States
First Name
Sean Hank
Last Name
Haney
Member #

9435

Please do Hank nice FJ by the way!
Thanks! So far so good with the Gazelle T4 Plus. Setup and tear down were as advertised. I wish the storage bag had a bit more room but it works and the tent stakes that come with it are getting trashed, they are very heavy and not worth using IMO. We had perfect weather so I can't speak to it's rain performance but the screens kept out the millions of black flys and mosquitos!!! So far...very happy!
 
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Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,372
Navina, Oklahoma
First Name
Jon
Last Name
B
Member #

16274

Hello John (@CommonDefense ), welcome from Oklahoma. That is a pretty blue color Wrangler you have.

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.
 

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
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Member

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3,372
Navina, Oklahoma
First Name
Jon
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Member #

16274

Hello Eric (@Eric Jakoby), welcome from Oklahoma. Hopefully you can join us on the weekly OB echolink net (more info in my signature below).

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.
 

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,372
Navina, Oklahoma
First Name
Jon
Last Name
B
Member #

16274

Hello Shane (@ninjacop), welcome from Oklahoma.

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.
 

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
Member

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3,372
Navina, Oklahoma
First Name
Jon
Last Name
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Member #

16274

Hello @Buyer1995 , welcome from Oklahoma. That's a nice platform to build on right there.

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.
 

Gabriel Bozeman

Rank V
Launch Member

Traveler II

2,902
Oak Harbor, WA, USA
First Name
Gabriel
Last Name
Bozeman
Member #

16950

We could always use another introduction, right? Just joined from Hillsboro, Oregon. Driving my new 2019 Tacoma TRD Off Road as a second vehicle. Getting ready to retire and explore form the seat of my pants.

Thanks,
Peter
Welcome! Make sure to check the local region (you are in NorthWest) forums for events and meet ups! See ya on the trail!
 

Gabriel Bozeman

Rank V
Launch Member

Traveler II

2,902
Oak Harbor, WA, USA
First Name
Gabriel
Last Name
Bozeman
Member #

16950

Hello! New member here. I’ve been lurking and watching this community for a while now. I am glad to finally be a member! I currently have a 2018 Ram Power Wagon and have big plans for it in the future! I am currently outside of Austin, TX and am looking forward to getting to know other overlanders and learn from them!

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Mototesto_Tim

Rank 0

Contributor I

60
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
First Name
Timothy
Last Name
Tuazon
Member #

17773

Ham/GMRS Callsign
mammoth1
Good day, Tim here from. Philippines
badge #17773
Rig Nissan Patrol y61 2002
with 380,000km on the clock ,
Ford Ranger 3.2 2017 with 60,000km on the clock
not as experienced as most of the overla ders here. here to learn form the experts.
 

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Huezee

Rank II

Enthusiast III

473
Troy, New York
First Name
B
Last Name
H
Hello all,

Brian here. I'm currently located in Troy, New York.

I recently bought a (new to me) '17 GJC Trailhawk. I'm fairly new to overlanding and I am looking forward to weekends exploring the Adirondacks and Vermont with my fiancé and St. Bernard. Still trying to figure out the logistics of camping with a ~185 dog.
 

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Vanlanding

Rank II
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

404
Lebanon, OH, USA
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Smith
Member #

18324

Had fun meeting the Overland Bound crew at Overland Expo West a few weeks ago. Recently joined and looking to start my explorations in the midwest where I live. I drive a 2013 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X and have added White Knuckle Rock Sliders and a trailer hitch. Also, BFG KO2's all around.
 
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RoarinRow

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Launch Member

Member III

2,771
Elk Grove, CA, USA
First Name
Rolando
Last Name
Nispiros
Member #

17011

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6JJS
Good day, Tim here from. Philippines
badge #17773
Rig Nissan Patrol y61 2002
with 380,000km on the clock ,
Ford Ranger 3.2 2017 with 60,000km on the clock
not as experienced as most of the overla ders here. here to learn form the experts.
Welcome from one Pinoy to another! I'm here to learn as well.
 
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ninjacop

Rank II
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

404
Burleson, TX, USA
First Name
Shane
Last Name
Wickson
Member #

18389

Hello everyone! New member here. Member number 18389 to be exact.

Location:
I live in the Ft. Worth side of the D/FW metroplex.

Rig:
2007 Ford F250 6.0 diesel 4x4. I leveled the front and put Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on it because I liked the look. Got a hold of some hand me down KC Hilites and mounted them to my grille guard. Otherwise, it's bone stock.

Experience:
Total newbie. Grew up camping, did bous scouts, and even went so far as a week of primitive camping with a group of friends. Loved it. But that was 25 years ago. Fast forward to now and my youngest son and I are camping again and want to get some more adventures under our belt. Our current goal is to start small and work up to BBNP next Spring Break.

Been reading a lot and researching like mad. Looking forward to getting out more.
Forgot to attach pics of my truck! Here's a recent front shot showing my light setup, and one of it at the state park campsite in all it's longbed glory.
 

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