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Magic Mike

US Full-time/Long Term Travel Ambassador
Launch Member
Member

Expedition Master I

11,455
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Lee
Member #

13728

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KM6YKV
Service Branch
Army & Marine Corps
1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!View attachment 167689
Location : San Jose CA
Rig : 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series
Overlanding Experience Background : Novice, always loved nature ,tent camping, hiking even working but, never overland in a rig before.

Looking forward to find places to enjoy the outdoors with the family and you all.
Welcome to Overland Bound, I am one of your U.S. West member representatives and if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me @Magic Mike. If the need arises you can also contact our Regional Director @Narbob

Make sure and browse the new member threads, for some great information and it will help you to navigate the Overland Bound website. Also keep an eye on the member calendar and Rally Points. These two sections will help you find upcoming local meetups, possible trainings and trail runs.

I look forward to meeting you out there on the trail.

Mike
 
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Colorado Overlander, grew a small family, left traditional off-roading, sold my Nissan Xterra and built up an overland Nissan Titan. We have taken overnight and multiday trips but now we are preparing for multi-week trips with little kids.
Welcome to Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in our Rocky Mountain Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Social Media:
Telegram; OLB - Colorado
RM FB; Overland Bound - Rocky Mountain
The closest Member Representative is @the_runn4r & @Neal A. Tew
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
New to group. Somewhat of a beginner in a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk near Philly on the Jersey side.
Welcome to Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @Wawa Skittletits
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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Kent R

Executive Director
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Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter

Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hi!,

Just wanted to introduce myself!

I have moderate offroading experience but a novice at true overlanding

Reno, NV
2019 Chevy ZR2
Stock tires and suspension, Peak Suspension tie rod sleeves, Smittybuilt 2" D ring receiver, CBI bed rack, Roam Adventure Co. Awning and a bed rack mounted high lift jack
Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Member Representative is @HappyOurOverlanding
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
The “Reno Overlanding” OLB Meet-Up meets monthly, if you're interested check out the meet-up page on the forum for details. @HappyOurOverlanding is the contact. This is a very active group with FB & IG pages.
US West - Reno Overlanding Recurring Meetings and Trail Runs Thread
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trail_runn4r

US Rocky Mtn. Local Expert. Colorado: Denver Area
Member

Pathfinder III

4,815
Denver, CO, USA
First Name
Carlo
Last Name
Donzelli
Member #

16845

Colorado Overlander, grew a small family, left traditional off-roading, sold my Nissan Xterra and built up an overland Nissan Titan. We have taken overnight and multiday trips but now we are preparing for multi-week trips with little kids.
Welcome Evan!
You should join us on the next trip, @Neal A. Tew would love another full size truck in the crew!
 
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ollovertheplace

Rank II
Member

Enthusiast I

404
Battle Ground, WA, USA
First Name
Oliver
Last Name
Niebur
Member #

26439

Hello All!
I’m based in SW Washington and have a 2000 Toyota Tundra that I lovingly refer to as my “Budget Taco.” I’m an experienced mountaineer but somewhat novice at overlanding. Have many miles under my tires, but not many nights under the stars. Oddly enough I got into this through my passion for night photography. I’m always trying to find the darkest places with the brightest stars so I can take Milky Way pictures without having to fight earthshine. Being in my Tundra let’s me travel much farther and bring more stuff with me for shoots than I would be able to on a hiking trip. I just recently installed an ARB compressor and locker and I’m now building a sleeping platform for the bed of my truck that lets me and my yellow lab sleep in somewhat “comfort “ for winter camping.9BB80300-38F8-4280-A296-8C8D82451E93.jpegCA46399A-F1E6-42A1-BA4B-5A01E50E43F5.jpeg
 

Ubiety

Rank VI
Member

Explorer I

5,221
Sammamish, WA, USA
First Name
Greg
Last Name
Ubiety
Member #

6193

Ham/GMRS Callsign
Ribs
Hello All!
I’m based in SW Washington and have a 2000 Toyota Tundra that I lovingly refer to as my “Budget Taco.” I’m an experienced mountaineer but somewhat novice at overlanding. Have many miles under my tires, but not many nights under the stars. Oddly enough I got into this through my passion for night photography. I’m always trying to find the darkest places with the brightest stars so I can take Milky Way pictures without having to fight earthshine. Being in my Tundra let’s me travel much farther and bring more stuff with me for shoots than I would be able to on a hiking trip. I just recently installed an ARB compressor and locker and I’m now building a sleeping platform for the bed of my truck that lets me and my yellow lab sleep in somewhat “comfort “ for winter camping.View attachment 168389View attachment 168390
Welcome to OB!
 

M Rose

Local Expert
Mod Team
Member

Advocate III

5,584
Northeast Oregon, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Rose
Member #

20990

Ham/GMRS Callsign
W7FSB
Service Branch
US ARMY Retired
Hello All!
I’m based in SW Washington and have a 2000 Toyota Tundra that I lovingly refer to as my “Budget Taco.” I’m an experienced mountaineer but somewhat novice at overlanding. Have many miles under my tires, but not many nights under the stars. Oddly enough I got into this through my passion for night photography. I’m always trying to find the darkest places with the brightest stars so I can take Milky Way pictures without having to fight earthshine. Being in my Tundra let’s me travel much farther and bring more stuff with me for shoots than I would be able to on a hiking trip. I just recently installed an ARB compressor and locker and I’m now building a sleeping platform for the bed of my truck that lets me and my yellow lab sleep in somewhat “comfort “ for winter camping.View attachment 168389View attachment 168390
Welcome Oliver,
I’m the Northwest Director. @Greg Eigsti is your closest Member Representative.

You have some skills behind that camera. Looks like your Co-pilot enjoys the trips with you.

Check out: OB Approved - "Why didn’t I get invited?" or "How to get more involved." Bootcamp article by the previous NW Director @Jedi

As always don’t hesitate to contact myself or any of the member representatives with any questions or concerns you might have.

Once again, Welcome Oliver.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound
 

Toddtraugott

Rank II
Member

Contributor III

327
Victoria, Texas, United States
First Name
Todd
Last Name
Traugott
Member #

24407

Welcome to Overland Bound Todd.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
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Thank you for your welcome message Kent. I have been learning how to navigate the site...hopefully this message gets to you.

Cheers,
Todd Traugott
 
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MI Overland

Rank III
Member

Enthusiast I

874
Michigan, USA
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Holmden
Member #

25714

My name is Dave

1. St Johns, MI
2. '10 Dodge Ram 1500 Still in the build process
3. I’ve been off roading and camping since I was a child. Currently I’m a Displaced Yooper, I was raised in da Upper Peninsula U.P. of Michigan.

I’ve been going to YouTube university for awhile now learning about “overlanding”. Now that I’m older and wiser I figure it’s best to enjoy the outdoors with my truck and not just trying to get up steep hills and through mud holes as fast as I can. One, you beat the heck outta the truck and two, it gets really expensive doing it that way. I’m a retired Army veteran, and would like to enjoy the outdoors with other like minded people..
 

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

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

16274

Thank you for your welcome message Kent. I have been learning how to navigate the site...hopefully this message gets to you.

Cheers,
Todd Traugott
Since you quoted his post he will be notified of your response.
I am the SW Region member rep so if you have any questions or need any help let me know.
 
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Kent R

Executive Director
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Mod Team
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Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
My name is Dave

1. St Johns, MI
2. '10 Dodge Ram 1500 Still in the build process
3. I’ve been off roading and camping since I was a child. Currently I’m a Displaced Yooper, I was raised in da Upper Peninsula U.P. of Michigan.

I’ve been going to YouTube university for awhile now learning about “overlanding”. Now that I’m older and wiser I figure it’s best to enjoy the outdoors with my truck and not just trying to get up steep hills and through mud holes as fast as I can. One, you beat the heck outta the truck and two, it gets really expensive doing it that way. I’m a retired Army veteran, and would like to enjoy the outdoors with other like minded people..
Welcome to Overland Bound Dave.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
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 @James.Laidlaw & @Ohio Valley Overland
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello All!
I’m based in SW Washington and have a 2000 Toyota Tundra that I lovingly refer to as my “Budget Taco.” I’m an experienced mountaineer but somewhat novice at overlanding. Have many miles under my tires, but not many nights under the stars. Oddly enough I got into this through my passion for night photography. I’m always trying to find the darkest places with the brightest stars so I can take Milky Way pictures without having to fight earthshine. Being in my Tundra let’s me travel much farther and bring more stuff with me for shoots than I would be able to on a hiking trip. I just recently installed an ARB compressor and locker and I’m now building a sleeping platform for the bed of my truck that lets me and my yellow lab sleep in somewhat “comfort “ for winter camping.View attachment 168389View attachment 168390
Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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uncompromise

Rank V
Member

Advocate I

1,421
Buzy, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
First Name
Cameron
Last Name
Burgess
Member #

29202

Location: South of France (via most of Australia and California)
Rig: 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD (LWB Gen 3 Montero with a diesel engine if you're not familiar)
Experience: It's been a while since I've done any truly 'vehicle dependent travel'. I used to own a Landcruiser Troopy that I drove all over Australia, but that was two decades ago. My wife and I hike, backpack and camp a lot, so we're using our vehicle as both an overlander, and as a base station for multi-day treks, or multiple day hikes from a central location. We are building out our Pajero for a combination of on and off-road travel throughout Europe, West Asia & North Africa.
 

OBGladiator

Rank III

Enthusiast I

874
Oxford, PA, USA
First Name
Josiah
Last Name
Cagle
Member #

25983

Hey everyone,

Location: SE Pennsylvania
Rig: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Experince: Got in to exploring and off road during my 6 years living in WA state. Had a 95' Wrangler that I did a number of mods to. It just wasn't big enough for me and my family. We sold it before we moved back to the east coast.

It didn't take long to get the itch to go exploring again. So we traded in my Grand Cherokee and got a Gladiator.

Its already lifted with 35's, so that helps. Planning on going to see family soon and we're going to go drive part of the MABDR. Once we inventory our gear, we're going to build from there. Really considering a half rack and roof top tent.