Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[GBGCR4x4]

Hi everyone, my name is Gianluca.

I'm originally from Costa Rica, I spend most of my time between San Jose, CR, and Florida, where I work. So, I kind of split my year going back and forth!

Here's a picture of my rig back in CR, where off road trails are some of the best.

I own a Nissan Armada Y61, or Patrol, 2005. It's slowly coming around, nice little project. Feel free to ask any questions about it.

I'd say I'm Intermediate. I've got some experience overlanding, and I've done some nice trips around California, Arizona, Utah, Costa Rica, and luckily New Zealand and Australia. Not exactly an expert as none of these have been the toughest trails, trips or situations, but I've been around!

 

[Tango Tiger]

Hi everyone, my name is Gianluca.

I'm originally from Costa Rica, I spend most of my time between San Jose, CR, and Florida, where I work. So, I kind of split my year going back and forth!

Here's a picture of my rig back in CR, where off road trails are some of the best.

I own a Nissan Armada Y61, or Patrol, 2005. It's slowly coming around, nice little project. Feel free to ask any questions about it.

I'd say I'm Intermediate. I've got some experience overlanding, and I've done some nice trips around California, Arizona, Utah, Costa Rica, and luckily New Zealand and Australia. Not exactly an expert as none of these have been the toughest trails, trips or situations, but I've been around!

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Welcome to OB. You’ve been to some great locations. I’m curious which of the places you’ve overlanded has been your favorite to this point. I’d love to make it to New Zealand some day.

 

[MSD]

Hi everyone, my name is Gianluca.

I'm originally from Costa Rica, I spend most of my time between San Jose, CR, and Florida, where I work. So, I kind of split my year going back and forth!

Here's a picture of my rig back in CR, where off road trails are some of the best.

I own a Nissan Armada Y61, or Patrol, 2005. It's slowly coming around, nice little project. Feel free to ask any questions about it.

I'd say I'm Intermediate. I've got some experience overlanding, and I've done some nice trips around California, Arizona, Utah, Costa Rica, and luckily New Zealand and Australia. Not exactly an expert as none of these have been the toughest trails, trips or situations, but I've been around!

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Welcome to the OB family

 

[roots66]

Hi everyone, my name is Gianluca.

I'm originally from Costa Rica, I spend most of my time between San Jose, CR, and Florida, where I work. So, I kind of split my year going back and forth!

Here's a picture of my rig back in CR, where off road trails are some of the best.

I own a Nissan Armada Y61, or Patrol, 2005. It's slowly coming around, nice little project. Feel free to ask any questions about it.

I'd say I'm Intermediate. I've got some experience overlanding, and I've done some nice trips around California, Arizona, Utah, Costa Rica, and luckily New Zealand and Australia. Not exactly an expert as none of these have been the toughest trails, trips or situations, but I've been around!

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Hello Gianluca, welcome to the OB family.

 

[MSD]

Hello everyone!
Location: Clayton, NC (near Raleigh)
Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer M1009 military with 6.2 diesel
Experience: Novice

Welcome to the OB family.

 

[MSD]

I've been lurking for a while. I had Forester but recently traded it in for an Outback Wilderness that the dealer had installed K02's. Quick Google search and I found Prairie City SRVA here in NorCal. I figured a controlled environment and having others arround incase I did something stupid wasn't a bad idea. What a blast! I asked the Park Ranger for a map and general idea of how things worked. I'm an off road noob and he was very skeptical about my vehicle, much less med lol. He made sure to emphasize how muddy it was. I had no issues. They were having a Bronco Experience event so I kind of followed them around for a bit I watched others to figure what lines to take and not take. Guy almost rolled his truck. Pulled out a Toyota as 2 Jeeps watched. I wasn't anymore confident than they were but I was there and hooked up by the time they got there. Meet a guy named Chris. He had an AWD Ford and turns out we were watching each other with the if he can I can thing happening. Sorry for the longish post, just excited and need somebody to talk to. Wife is mad because I ordered some Primitive Racing skid plates :) View attachment 214728

Welcome to the OB family

 

[ZRex]

Hello,

New member (Nick) from West Lafayette, IN

2018 Tacoma

Being stuck in Indiana looking to explore Michigan and Appalachia

Welcome to OB, Nick! We're glad to have you here. I've got some family up in Elkhart and I've been thinking about making a trip out of a visit. Enjoy OB!

 

[ZRex]

Hey everyone, my name is Jarrett and I live on the eastern shore of Maryland, near Ocean City. I have been following overlanding for a few years and when I got my license last year, I jumped in head first!

My current rig: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport (aka the Silver Slug)

Mod List:

1. 275/75/r17 General Grabbers
2. 1.5" Supreme Suspensions wheel spacers
3. 2.5" Supreme Suspensions strut spacer lift in the front
4. Torch 2" add-a-leaf in the rear
5. OV Valley Runner tune
6. 3" MBRP XP series exhaust
7. Hooke Road bed rack
8. Plano 42" Cases on bed rack (2)
9. X-Bull recovery boards and shovel mounted on bed rack

Welcome to OB, Jarrett! We're glad to have you here. Sweet rig. Enjoy OB!

 

[ZRex]

I've been lurking for a while. I had Forester but recently traded it in for an Outback Wilderness that the dealer had installed K02's. Quick Google search and I found Prairie City SRVA here in NorCal. I figured a controlled environment and having others arround incase I did something stupid wasn't a bad idea. What a blast! I asked the Park Ranger for a map and general idea of how things worked. I'm an off road noob and he was very skeptical about my vehicle, much less med lol. He made sure to emphasize how muddy it was. I had no issues. They were having a Bronco Experience event so I kind of followed them around for a bit I watched others to figure what lines to take and not take. Guy almost rolled his truck. Pulled out a Toyota as 2 Jeeps watched. I wasn't anymore confident than they were but I was there and hooked up by the time they got there. Meet a guy named Chris. He had an AWD Ford and turns out we were watching each other with the if he can I can thing happening. Sorry for the longish post, just excited and need somebody to talk to. Wife is mad because I ordered some Primitive Racing skid plates :) View attachment 214728

Welcome to OB, Tony! We're glad to have you here. Cool story and glad to hear it all went well. Enjoy OB!

 

[ZRex]

Hello everyone!
Location: Clayton, NC (near Raleigh)
Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer M1009 military with 6.2 diesel
Experience: Novice

Welcome to OB, Richard! We're glad to have you here. Love those old diesel blazers, my friend has one and it was a blast to wheel around in, inspired me to get my 6.5 burb. Enjoy OB!

 

[Rchamp2025]

Thanks!

 

[ZRex]

Hi everyone, my name is Gianluca.

I'm originally from Costa Rica, I spend most of my time between San Jose, CR, and Florida, where I work. So, I kind of split my year going back and forth!

Here's a picture of my rig back in CR, where off road trails are some of the best.

I own a Nissan Armada Y61, or Patrol, 2005. It's slowly coming around, nice little project. Feel free to ask any questions about it.

I'd say I'm Intermediate. I've got some experience overlanding, and I've done some nice trips around California, Arizona, Utah, Costa Rica, and luckily New Zealand and Australia. Not exactly an expert as none of these have been the toughest trails, trips or situations, but I've been around!

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Welcome to OB, Gianluca! We're glad to have you here. That's a good looking rig and some great experience, I think! Enjoy OB!

 

[freak4life]

Hello,

New member (Nick) from West Lafayette, IN

2018 Tacoma

Being stuck in Indiana looking to explore Michigan and Appalachia

Hello Nick, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Hey everyone, my name is Jarrett and I live on the eastern shore of Maryland, near Ocean City. I have been following overlanding for a few years and when I got my license last year, I jumped in head first!

My current rig: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport (aka the Silver Slug)

Mod List:

1. 275/75/r17 General Grabbers
2. 1.5" Supreme Suspensions wheel spacers
3. 2.5" Supreme Suspensions strut spacer lift in the front
4. Torch 2" add-a-leaf in the rear
5. OV Valley Runner tune
6. 3" MBRP XP series exhaust
7. Hooke Road bed rack
8. Plano 42" Cases on bed rack (2)
9. X-Bull recovery boards and shovel mounted on bed rack

Hello Jarrett, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

I've been lurking for a while. I had Forester but recently traded it in for an Outback Wilderness that the dealer had installed K02's. Quick Google search and I found Prairie City SRVA here in NorCal. I figured a controlled environment and having others arround incase I did something stupid wasn't a bad idea. What a blast! I asked the Park Ranger for a map and general idea of how things worked. I'm an off road noob and he was very skeptical about my vehicle, much less med lol. He made sure to emphasize how muddy it was. I had no issues. They were having a Bronco Experience event so I kind of followed them around for a bit I watched others to figure what lines to take and not take. Guy almost rolled his truck. Pulled out a Toyota as 2 Jeeps watched. I wasn't anymore confident than they were but I was there and hooked up by the time they got there. Meet a guy named Chris. He had an AWD Ford and turns out we were watching each other with the if he can I can thing happening. Sorry for the longish post, just excited and need somebody to talk to. Wife is mad because I ordered some Primitive Racing skid plates :) View attachment 214728

Hello Tony, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Hello everyone!
Location: Clayton, NC (near Raleigh)
Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer M1009 military with 6.2 diesel
Experience: Novice

Hello Richard, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Hi everyone, my name is Gianluca.

I'm originally from Costa Rica, I spend most of my time between San Jose, CR, and Florida, where I work. So, I kind of split my year going back and forth!

Here's a picture of my rig back in CR, where off road trails are some of the best.

I own a Nissan Armada Y61, or Patrol, 2005. It's slowly coming around, nice little project. Feel free to ask any questions about it.

I'd say I'm Intermediate. I've got some experience overlanding, and I've done some nice trips around California, Arizona, Utah, Costa Rica, and luckily New Zealand and Australia. Not exactly an expert as none of these have been the toughest trails, trips or situations, but I've been around!

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Hello Gianluca, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Kent R]

Hi everyone, my name is Gianluca.

I'm originally from Costa Rica, I spend most of my time between San Jose, CR, and Florida, where I work. So, I kind of split my year going back and forth!

Here's a picture of my rig back in CR, where off road trails are some of the best.

I own a Nissan Armada Y61, or Patrol, 2005. It's slowly coming around, nice little project. Feel free to ask any questions about it.

I'd say I'm Intermediate. I've got some experience overlanding, and I've done some nice trips around California, Arizona, Utah, Costa Rica, and luckily New Zealand and Australia. Not exactly an expert as none of these have been the toughest trails, trips or situations, but I've been around!

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Welcome to Overland Bound Gianluca
I would love to hear more about the trails in CR. Great looking rig.
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
“Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youth Tread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone!
Location: Clayton, NC (near Raleigh)
Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer M1009 military with 6.2 diesel
Experience: Novice

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
The closest Member Representative to you in NC is @NC-Trooper
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Kent R]

I've been lurking for a while. I had Forester but recently traded it in for an Outback Wilderness that the dealer had installed K02's. Quick Google search and I found Prairie City SRVA here in NorCal. I figured a controlled environment and having others arround incase I did something stupid wasn't a bad idea. What a blast! I asked the Park Ranger for a map and general idea of how things worked. I'm an off road noob and he was very skeptical about my vehicle, much less med lol. He made sure to emphasize how muddy it was. I had no issues. They were having a Bronco Experience event so I kind of followed them around for a bit I watched others to figure what lines to take and not take. Guy almost rolled his truck. Pulled out a Toyota as 2 Jeeps watched. I wasn't anymore confident than they were but I was there and hooked up by the time they got there. Meet a guy named Chris. He had an AWD Ford and turns out we were watching each other with the if he can I can thing happening. Sorry for the longish post, just excited and need somebody to talk to. Wife is mad because I ordered some Primitive Racing skid plates :) View attachment 214728

Welcome to Overland Bound
It was a really good idea to go to Prairie City, but you need to pressure wash that mud off the undercarriage it is corrosive. ;-)
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; Bay Area @PapaDave
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.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com