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Hi All,

Justin from Seattle here. Finally got around to registering my membership - thanks pandemic.. The current overland rig of choice is a 2001 Toyota 4runner that's almost where I want to be. I have a history of building trucks/cars to the point of "completion" and then moving on to the next. This 4runner marks my 10th attempt to find the perfect rig. I've had everything from a brand new 2016 Tacoma TRDOR, a protype VW Alltrack, multiple 1st gen 4runners (1 that was solid axle swapped), and a host of IFS Toyota's / JDM cars sprinkled in between.

My wife and 3 dogs genuinely appreciate the experience of getting off the grid. Many of our weekends are spent roaming around the PNW, hunting for the newest spot to set up camp. If you have any suggestions we'd love to hear them (or would be happy to share some of ours). Right now we should be kicking off our annual National park road trip, which included a stop at Expo West, and the slickrock of Moab. Instead, I've been living vicrariosuly through others on Youtube and buying far too many car parts.. hah

Extremely thankful to be part of such a supportive and engaged community.

Cheers,
Justin

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JustinH said:
Hi All,

Justin from Seattle here. Finally got around to registering my membership - thanks pandemic.. The current overland rig of choice is a 2001 Toyota 4runner that's almost where I want to be. I have a history of building trucks/cars to the point of "completion" and then moving on to the next. This 4runner marks my 10th attempt to find the perfect rig. I've had everything from a brand new 2016 Tacoma TRDOR, a protype VW Alltrack, multiple 1st gen 4runners (1 that was solid axle swapped), and a host of IFS Toyota's / JDM cars sprinkled in between.

My wife and 3 dogs genuinely appreciate the experience of getting off the grid. Many of our weekends are spent roaming around the PNW, hunting for the newest spot to set up camp. If you have any suggestions we'd love to hear them (or would be happy to share some of ours). Right now we should be kicking off our annual National park road trip, which included a stop at Expo West, and the slickrock of Moab. Instead, I've been living vicrariosuly through others on Youtube and buying far too many car parts.. hah

Extremely thankful to be part of such a supportive and engaged community.

Cheers,
Justin

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Hello Justin, welcome to the OB community.
 
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Hey, guys!



Location: Pinckney, MI
Rig: 2006 Toyota 4Runner V8
Experience: Lots of road trips, Lots of camping (20 years ago), Just getting back into it.

Just joined up, but have been interested in the idea of Overlanding for the last 6 years or so. I bought an older K5 Blazer a while back, with the idea that in wanted to build it to drive from Michigan to Moab, spend a couple weeks wheeling and camping, and drive home. I didn’t realize at the time that sort of travel had a name or a following!

I still have the Blazer, but never made the trip. Now that we have a two year old, we decided it wasn’t the right vehicle for a trip like that. I bought a V6 06 4Runner as a daily driver a couple years ago, and just recently upgraded to a V8 4th gen.

I have a pretty good setup going so far, spent the weekend out exploring the backroads of northern Michigan. Can’t wait to get out for more!
 

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Hello Russell (@RLasiter), welcome from Oklahoma. Interesting Toyota you have there. You don't see many with utility beds on them, looks good.

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. Prior to this whole pandemic issue there was a DFW meet up, hopeful it will start up again when we are allowed to congregate. Keep an eye out for it.
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.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.
 
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Hello Luis (@Luisiker ), 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.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.
 
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Hello Brandon (@EpicOverland ), welcome from Navina, Oklahoma. Where in OK are you?

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.
 
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Hello Michael (@Rackmluzr ), welcome from Navina, 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.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.
 
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Hello Mitchell (@PistolPete1307 ), 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. There is a monthly meet up in Round Rock on the first Saturday of each month, so once the plague passes hopefully you can join in. https://www.overlandbound.com/event/reoccurring-north-central-texas-meet-greet/
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.
 
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Hello Yaniv (@Yaniv) welcome to OB. I see you are a ham, hopefully you can join our weekly Friday night (in the US) Echolink net.
Time : 5:30PM Pacific Standard Time or 17:30 hours Pacific Standard Time
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130
Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web
Sorry I don't know what day/time that is for you. Many of us use the Echolink app to join the net if that is easier for you to join.
 
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Hello Tommy (@Mitten2Mountains ), I also see you are a ham. Hopefully you can join our weekly Friday night Echolink net.
Time : 5:30PM Pacific Standard Time or 17:30 hours Pacific Standard Time
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130
Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web
Don't worry if you don't have access to an Echolink/DMR/Allstar enabled repeater, many of us just use the Echolink app.
 
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Hello Vasil (@Wolverine4x4 ), 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. We have an Easy Valley meet up in Gilbert so when things return to normal keep an eye out for that.
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.
 
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RivMan said:
Hey, guys!



Location: Pinckney, MI
Rig: 2006 Toyota 4Runner V8
Experience: Lots of road trips, Lots of camping (20 years ago), Just getting back into it.

Just joined up, but have been interested in the idea of Overlanding for the last 6 years or so. I bought an older K5 Blazer a while back, with the idea that in wanted to build it to drive from Michigan to Moab, spend a couple weeks wheeling and camping, and drive home. I didn’t realize at the time that sort of travel had a name or a following!

I still have the Blazer, but never made the trip. Now that we have a two year old, we decided it wasn’t the right vehicle for a trip like that. I bought a V6 06 4Runner as a daily driver a couple years ago, and just recently upgraded to a V8 4th gen.

I have a pretty good setup going so far, spent the weekend out exploring the backroads of northern Michigan. Can’t wait to get out for more!
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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
Overland Expo East is this October. https://www.overlandexpo.com/east
Overland Expo Mountain West is this August. Overland Expo Mountain West is this August.https://www.overlandexpo.com/mtnwest
You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @Mike W. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Ohio Valley Overland
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Prerunner1982 said:
Hello Vasil (@Wolverine4x4 ), 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. We have an Easy Valley meet up in Gilbert so when things return to normal keep an eye out for that.
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.
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Hey everyone. Im janne. I discover recently that you can sleep in car, i’ve always been in groung tent or somekind lean-to shelter.

my rig, mb ml-04 2,7tdi fotos from 2019 summer
Location. Lapland, Finland
Experience. Somwhere in midle of rookie and expert
 

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JustinH said:
Hi All,

Justin from Seattle here. Finally got around to registering my membership - thanks pandemic.. The current overland rig of choice is a 2001 Toyota 4runner that's almost where I want to be. I have a history of building trucks/cars to the point of "completion" and then moving on to the next. This 4runner marks my 10th attempt to find the perfect rig. I've had everything from a brand new 2016 Tacoma TRDOR, a protype VW Alltrack, multiple 1st gen 4runners (1 that was solid axle swapped), and a host of IFS Toyota's / JDM cars sprinkled in between.

My wife and 3 dogs genuinely appreciate the experience of getting off the grid. Many of our weekends are spent roaming around the PNW, hunting for the newest spot to set up camp. If you have any suggestions we'd love to hear them (or would be happy to share some of ours). Right now we should be kicking off our annual National park road trip, which included a stop at Expo West, and the slickrock of Moab. Instead, I've been living vicrariosuly through others on Youtube and buying far too many car parts.. hah

Extremely thankful to be part of such a supportive and engaged community.

Cheers,
Justin

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Welcome to Overland Bound Justin.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Gabriel Bozeman
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.

Overland Expo West is this July https://www.overlandexpo.com/west
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®
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Janne said:
Hey everyone. Im janne. I discover recently that you can sleep in car, i’ve always been in groung tent or somekind lean-to shelter.

my rig, mb ml-04 2,7tdi fotos from 2019 summer
Location. Lapland, Finland
Experience. Somwhere in midle of rookie and expert
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Welcome to Overland Bound Janne.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @WalkaboutKiwi
Your Regional Director is @Polaris Overland for additional help or information.

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Krzysztof Biernat said:
Hi all my name is Krzysztof. New to overlanding. Have done some off roading in the past.
08 Toyota Tacoma

Working on body protection at this time. Next is roof rack and maybe a tent.

Tacoma Washington USA
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Welcome to Overland Bound Krzysztof.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Gabriel Bozeman
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.

Overland Expo West is this July https://www.overlandexpo.com/west
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®
Quick online Tread Lightly! online awareness course
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Aaron Hagar said:
Hello everyone! excited to be part of this group! I’ve been working all year preparing my Land Rover Defender 110 as my family Overlanding rig. Anxious to exercise and get to know it offroad. Looking to get out if anyone is up for it! I’m up in Lake Tahoe. Trying to find some trails in Nevada as California is closed up. Kind of on the fence if it’s ok or not to get out on the trails. Not sure if it’s frowned upon right now. I’d love to get out. Please hit me up if anyone’s game. Cheers and be safe and well.

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Welcome to Overland Bound!
FYI the El Dorado NF is now open after the winter closure.
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal & NV Member Representatives; Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike,Reno NV @HappyOurOverlanding
Overland Expo West is this July https://www.overlandexpo.com/west
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®
Quick online Tread Lightly! online awareness course
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Some meet-ups you might be interested in.
Sierra Foothills Overlanders, Cameron Park CA
US West - Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting.
Gold Country Monthly Meet-up. Auburn CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/gold-country-monthly-meetup/
Reno Overlanding
US West - Reno Overlanding Recurring Meetings and Trail Runs Thread
 
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CRBIOGUY said:
Hi All

I'm a new member. Just joined last week. I'm based out of Davis CA after spending the last 3 year's living in Bothell WA. I'm originally from Carlsbad CA where my wife and I raised our 3 kids.

I drive a 2020 Subaru Forester (daily driver) and slowly upgrading it for overlanding. Last week I had a 2" hitch installed. My next step will be to have an Anderson Design 2" Lift installed (~2 week's). After that, tires.

I've been following Overland Bound (and many others) for some time and looking for my happy space of solitude and tranquility.

I hope to connect with like minded folks who also look for the peace and balance of adventure, nature and the experience of being self-sufficient.

I consider myself a novice. I have my HAM radio license (KJ6SIA) and very well practiced in advanced first aid. I also do a mean cup of Joe using my Alaskan organic whole beans and coffee press...

I appreciate all who take the time to read.

Kind Regards

Cesar
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Welcome to Overland Bound Cesar.
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representatives; Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike
Overland Expo West is this July https://www.overlandexpo.com/west
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®
Quick online Tread Lightly! online awareness course
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Local meet-ups you might be interested in.
Sierra Foothills Overlanders, Cameron Park CA
US West - Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting.
Gold Country Monthly Meet-up. Auburn CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/gold-country-monthly-meetup/
Elk Grove, CA
US West - Overland Bound Elk Grove, CA Meetup
 
Kent R

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Turtle said:
Hi,

I’ve been putting this off for awhile... not sure why. Now, I just need something to look forward to... Stupid covid!

Best intro ever!!!!
My name is Chris, by the way.
From Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

I’ve got a few rigs on the go:

Daily - 2014 4Runner, plans, plans, plans. Reliable, no soul.
Toy - 1989 Land Cruiser, BJ74. RHD.
Project - 1979 Land Cruiser, FJ40. In pieces, since 2004.
Retired - 1985 Land Cruiser, BJ70. 500,000 Km+, runs like new, slowly disappearing back to the earth and ore it came from.
Pipe Dream - 1976 Land Cruiser, FJ55.

Love getting out, but don’t get to often enough. Constant effort to get out more.

Enough for now.
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Welcome to Overland Bound Chris.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Sandpoint Steve

Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®
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