Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[T. Stanley]

Hey OB Community.

I’ve been a member for a couple years now but this is the first time exploring threads so figured I’d join in the introductions.

I drive a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team which I’ve had since 2016.
Currently reside in the Midwest, based around Kansas City. Previously spent almost a year living on the road across the U.S. in the FJ before which was based in the Northwest, and originally from the Northeast.
I am experienced, whether it’s off-roading, camping, hiking, or being off the grid, but am always looking to learn and explore more.

I have met a number of members all over the country and look forward to meeting many more.

You can follow me on IG @ travelfarside. Keep well and hope to cross trails someday.

Welcome from another Kansan Overlander

 

[T. Stanley]

Gene here from Charlotte, NC. Newb to overlanding, but hoping to change that soon. Just signed up, waiting with great expectation for my badge number
Rig: F250 Super Duty
Ham: KG4YPJ

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there are many many ideas that you could incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hey y'all!
New here from Elizabeth City, NC. I've been overlanding for a few years, but only just realized there's internet friends out there. I'm getting ready to do the KAT, DBBW, and some other bits in Mid-May. I'm gonna do a new-year shakedown on HWY12 and the beach in the next month or so. Hope to see some of you at some point.

Cheers,
Alex

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. If you are looking for the trip of a lifetime, there is a group of us that are going to tackle the TAT in June 2021, you can find a thread on the forums if interested.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hello Overlanders...
New member here as well as new to the Overlanding way. I have camped and been outdoors all my life. Have had bigger campers, medium campers, tents, but ever since it all started that meant load up, head to the lake, and park it for the weekend. We are ready for more. We are looking forward to new places, exploring, meeting great people, and learning. Just plain adventure as there are so many beautiful places and things we have never taken the opportunity to see. Based in south central Kansas we're pretty much right in the center of it all and ready to travel to find something that resembles a trail!

Starting with our 2020 Jeep Renegade because that's what we have. Also have a teardrop trailer we will be dragging along. Both are being rigged and geared up for the roads ahead. I'm sure wants and needs will change through the future but that's how we're starting out. Can't start until we just get out there. Should be fun and still room for the 2 furry ones!

Hope to see and meet many of you out there.
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Welcome to the OB crew from another Kansan Overlander, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. And remember, it isn’t about what gear you have, or what you drive, it is the adventure that matters, “you don’t have to spend your Last Dollar to overland”

 

[T. Stanley]

I’m up in the northwest part of “The Mitten” right on the coast of Lake Michigan. My rig is a 2007 Tundra RCSB, but I’ve had a few Land Cruisers (60 & 80 series’s) and a v8 4Runner too. Not much experience overlanding but I have traveled a bit.

My current rig:

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Greetings from the UK, just finishing our family off grid camper for some overland adventures when covid allows with wife, 2 boys and dog. Uk only this year hoping to push up to the artic circle in norway 2022.

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hello, my name is Benjamin Willis. I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and drive a 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat FX4. Pretty novice to the whole thing, Ive been on one trip to Colorado with my family before in my dads Cherokee and we’re getting ready for another trip to Colorado this summer.View attachment 187658

Welcome to the OB crew, I spent quite a bit of time in “red stick” back in the 90’s, I’m sure it has changed since then.
To get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hello everyone.
I am an old 4wheeler since buying my first Jeep Wrangler in 1991. Yes, I am a Jeep guy and still have my original 1991 YJ. It has been sidelined for several years, but I hope to make it my restoration project in the coming year. I have also owned a Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander (currently undergoing my own Overlander build) and a Compass. Not sure that I would consider the Compass a Jeep, but is makes a decent commuter car. I am also an avid backpacker and spend most of my backpacking in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia. Primarily in the Dolly Sods area.

I have been watching the Overland movement for some time and thought what a great way to combine two things I really enjoy. My 2006 Commander is currently stock, but I am slowly adding to it so that it will be more Overland worthy. You know, the typical cabinetry, food prep, tents and slightly more aggressive off road capability. I am not making a mudder, that was the old days with my YJ. I just want to get out and enjoy the primitive and seclusion of Overlanding. I am really looking forward to getting out into the Greenridge area of Maryland in the next few months to start testing gear.
Hopefully I will see some of you out on the trail.

Thanks,
Gilbert

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hi there!
1) Don't have a picture on my desktop yet, just phone. So those will come later.
2) Sacramanto, CA
3) 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i
4) Novice. I used to take my 2004 4Runner on lots of BLM roads and have continued to do the same in the Subie!

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Greetings from Europe - Slovenia my name is Jaka.
This is my rig: 2002 Land Rover Discovery 2
Been around overlanding for let's say 15 years mostly Europe and also a bit of Northern Africa.
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Welcome to the OB crew, it looks like you have been at this for a while, hopefully you can share your knowledge in the forums with newer overlanders

 

[Kirk M.]

Hi,
Kirk from So. Cal.
1997 Wrangler -I have been driving this one for the last 20 years! I get out when I can - Been off road traveling on Motorcycles and 4x4's since the 80's. Death Valley is a favorite place to wander. Looks like a great forum!

DRTYPLA is mine.

 

[Jim SoG]

Great Pic, Welcome!

 

[LBen]

Currently stationed in NC (retiring soon).
2019 Tacoma Pro

We enjoy subtle off-roading, service roads , and trails that require 4WD but don’t break the truck.

Looking forward to hearing and learning from everyone as well as sharing our own experiences. Hopefully we get to meet up up with some folks.

 

[Jim SoG]

Currently stationed in NC (retiring soon).
2019 Tacoma Pro

We enjoy subtle off-roading, service roads , and trails that require 4WD but don’t break the truck.

Looking forward to hearing and learning from everyone as well as sharing our own experiences. Hopefully we get to meet up up with some folks.

I was stationed SJAFB in Goldsboro for 5 years....

Welcome!

 

[Kent R]

Currently stationed in NC (retiring soon).
2019 Tacoma Pro

We enjoy subtle off-roading, service roads , and trails that require 4WD but don’t break the truck.

Looking forward to hearing and learning from everyone as well as sharing our own experiences. Hopefully we get to meet up up with some folks.

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 Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @NC-Trooper
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[Kent R]

Hi,
Kirk from So. Cal.
1997 Wrangler -I have been driving this one for the last 20 years! I get out when I can - Been off road traveling on Motorcycles and 4x4's since the 80's. Death Valley is a favorite place to wander. Looks like a great forum!

DRTYPLA is mine.
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Welcome to Overland Bound Kirk
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA)
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.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hey y'all!
New here from Elizabeth City, NC. I've been overlanding for a few years, but only just realized there's internet friends out there. I'm getting ready to do the KAT, DBBW, and some other bits in Mid-May. I'm gonna do a new-year shakedown on HWY12 and the beach in the next month or so. Hope to see some of you at some point.

Cheers,
Alex

Welcome To Overland Bound Alex
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 Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @NC-Trooper
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Greetings from Europe - Slovenia my name is Jaka.
This is my rig: 2002 Land Rover Discovery 2
Been around overlanding for let's say 15 years mostly Europe and also a bit of Northern Africa.
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Welcome to Overland Bound Jaka
You live in a beautiful part of the world
Your Regional Director is @Robert OB 33/48 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.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hi there!
1) Don't have a picture on my desktop yet, just phone. So those will come later.
2) Sacramanto, CA
3) 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i
4) Novice. I used to take my 2004 4Runner on lots of BLM roads and have continued to do the same in the Subie!

Welcome to Overland Bound
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 Representative; Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike
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.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

Here are some local meetups you might be interested in;
Sierra Foothills Overlanders, El Dorado County 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]

Hello everyone.
I am an old 4wheeler since buying my first Jeep Wrangler in 1991. Yes, I am a Jeep guy and still have my original 1991 YJ. It has been sidelined for several years, but I hope to make it my restoration project in the coming year. I have also owned a Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander (currently undergoing my own Overlander build) and a Compass. Not sure that I would consider the Compass a Jeep, but is makes a decent commuter car. I am also an avid backpacker and spend most of my backpacking in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia. Primarily in the Dolly Sods area.

I have been watching the Overland movement for some time and thought what a great way to combine two things I really enjoy. My 2006 Commander is currently stock, but I am slowly adding to it so that it will be more Overland worthy. You know, the typical cabinetry, food prep, tents and slightly more aggressive off road capability. I am not making a mudder, that was the old days with my YJ. I just want to get out and enjoy the primitive and seclusion of Overlanding. I am really looking forward to getting out into the Greenridge area of Maryland in the next few months to start testing gear.
Hopefully I will see some of you out on the trail.

Thanks,
Gilbert

Welcome to Overland Bound Gilbert
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 @cgflyer
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course