Contributor III
Contributor III
Endurance III
Welcome to the OB forums Kyle. Beautiful puppy, that's their name?Hello all. My name is Kyle
Have 2022 4Runner. San Diego Based. Look forward to crossing paths on an adventure!
Contributor III
MeatballWelcome to the OB forums Kyle. Beautiful puppy, that's their name?Hello all. My name is Kyle
Have 2022 4Runner. San Diego Based. Look forward to crossing paths on an adventure!
Contributor II
Hello Brandon, welcome to Overland Bound.New Member here. Our family was sucked into the overlanding world a few years ago when we discovered XOverland and Lifestyle Overland on YouTube. So far we have made a few small trips and are working on larger plans within a few hours of Birmingham AL
We use two vehicles for our trips
1997 GMC K1500 suburban - we bought this from our pastor the day our state shut down for COVID and couldn’t title it for 6 months. It has been made mechanically sound, a 12k winch was added, new tires and wheels, and a Thule box holds maxtrax and other recovery gear. So far the suspension is stock but it’s been surprisingly capable. It has a 35+ gal fuel tank and lots of room for people and gear.
2004 Lexus GX470 - while primarily my daily driver, I wouldn’t mind it going on a few solo trips. We just added an OME 2.5” lift with Bilstein shocks and a Yakima rack. Fuel range is terrible but it’s considerably more comfortable than the Suburban.
Additionally we kayak a lot, so we pull a 6x12 enclosed trailer that hauls all our kayaks plus camping gear.
Contributor II
Hello Trevor, welcome to Overland Bound.Hey whats up everyone!!! Super excited to be here!!!
My Rig: 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Location: The biggest little city Reno NV.
Contributor II
Hello Kyle, welcome to Overland Bound. Meatball is a good looking dog.Hello all. My name is Kyle
Have 2022 4Runner. San Diego Based. Look forward to crossing paths on an adventure!
Pathfinder III
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Welcome to Overland Bound KyleHello all. My name is Kyle
Have 2022 4Runner. San Diego Based. Look forward to crossing paths on an adventure!
Pathfinder III
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Welcome to Overland BoundHey whats up everyone!!! Super excited to be here!!!
My Rig: 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Location: The biggest little city Reno NV.
Pathfinder III
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Welcome To Overland BoundNew Member here. Our family was sucked into the overlanding world a few years ago when we discovered XOverland and Lifestyle Overland on YouTube. So far we have made a few small trips and are working on larger plans within a few hours of Birmingham AL
We use two vehicles for our trips
1997 GMC K1500 suburban - we bought this from our pastor the day our state shut down for COVID and couldn’t title it for 6 months. It has been made mechanically sound, a 12k winch was added, new tires and wheels, and a Thule box holds maxtrax and other recovery gear. So far the suspension is stock but it’s been surprisingly capable. It has a 35+ gal fuel tank and lots of room for people and gear.
2004 Lexus GX470 - while primarily my daily driver, I wouldn’t mind it going on a few solo trips. We just added an OME 2.5” lift with Bilstein shocks and a Yakima rack. Fuel range is terrible but it’s considerably more comfortable than the Suburban.
Additionally we kayak a lot, so we pull a 6x12 enclosed trailer that hauls all our kayaks plus camping gear.
Pathfinder III
1632
Welcome To Overland Bound ChrisHi, I am Chris and am new to OB. Not done much overlanding but plan to change that. My primary rig is an 84' Landcruiser and just ordered a Runaway Venturist trailer that I should have by April. Interested in meeting fellow Overlanders in the area to do group meet and rides. I have a wife and daughter who enjoy the outdoors.
Pathfinder III
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Welcome to Overland Bound SeanHey everyone! I am Sean, I am new to overland bound as well as to overlanding. I own a 3rd gen Tacoma that I am building up. I am really excited to get input as well as see all the cool places people have gone. View attachment 216071
Off-Road Ranger I
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Hello and welcome to Overland Bound Sean!Hey everyone! I am Sean, I am new to overland bound as well as to overlanding. I own a 3rd gen Tacoma that I am building up. I am really excited to get input as well as see all the cool places people have gone. View attachment 216071
Off-Road Ranger I
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Hello and welcome to Overland Bound Chris!Hi, I am Chris and am new to OB. Not done much overlanding but plan to change that. My primary rig is an 84' Landcruiser and just ordered a Runaway Venturist trailer that I should have by April. Interested in meeting fellow Overlanders in the area to do group meet and rides. I have a wife and daughter who enjoy the outdoors.
Off-Road Ranger I
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Greetings and welcome to Overland Bound Brandon!New Member here. Our family was sucked into the overlanding world a few years ago when we discovered XOverland and Lifestyle Overland on YouTube. So far we have made a few small trips and are working on larger plans within a few hours of Birmingham AL
We use two vehicles for our trips
1997 GMC K1500 suburban - we bought this from our pastor the day our state shut down for COVID and couldn’t title it for 6 months. It has been made mechanically sound, a 12k winch was added, new tires and wheels, and a Thule box holds maxtrax and other recovery gear. So far the suspension is stock but it’s been surprisingly capable. It has a 35+ gal fuel tank and lots of room for people and gear.
2004 Lexus GX470 - while primarily my daily driver, I wouldn’t mind it going on a few solo trips. We just added an OME 2.5” lift with Bilstein shocks and a Yakima rack. Fuel range is terrible but it’s considerably more comfortable than the Suburban.
Additionally we kayak a lot, so we pull a 6x12 enclosed trailer that hauls all our kayaks plus camping gear.
Off-Road Ranger I
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Greetings Trevor and welcome to Overland Bound!Hey whats up everyone!!! Super excited to be here!!!
My Rig: 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Location: The biggest little city Reno NV.
Off-Road Ranger I
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Greetings and welcome to Overland Bound Kyle!Hello all. My name is Kyle
Have 2022 4Runner. San Diego Based. Look forward to crossing paths on an adventure!
Enthusiast III
Enthusiast II
Enthusiast III
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Welcome to the OB community! This is a great way to wind down and give yourself a break. Enjoy!Hi folks,
after lurking on YouTube for a while and dreaming of exploring eventually, I finally pulled the trigger and joined the community.
I had a few rough months on top of two already challenging years, and while there is light at the end of the tunnel, my batteries have been completely drained. Before jumping into anything new, I feel like I need to take some time for myself to settle down, recharge, and think about what I actually want to do in life. The last few years feel a bit like on autopilot, and I need to make some changes to prevent ending up in a similar situation again in a few years time.
While thinking about this situation I was reminded of some of the Overland Bound videos, and What I really Think about Overlanding in particular really resonated with me. I always talked about traveling Europe, hiking or mountain biking, and picking up photography as a hobby again. It didn't click for me until now, but with hindsight I feel like I've known for a long time that I needed to get into the outdoors again and reconnect with nature.
I live in the Netherlands, which is both very densely populated and in large parts artificial land. Especially where I live, everything piece of nature is a park and there isn't much wilderness to explore. As a complete novice when it comes to travel and camping, I'm looking to do smaller weekend trips through winter and stay in hotels/hostels/..., and then slowly extend my comfort zone into camping come spring. My mid-term goal is to spend a few weeks on the road exploring either Scandinavia or Iberia, hopefully in the summer of next year.
For now I'll be traveling with my Saab 9-7X (a re-badged Chevy Trailblazer), but I'm strongly considering treating myself to something that has better parts coverage in Europe and is easier to modify long-term. Think Land Cruiser 120 or similar.
Looking forward to meeting you on the trail!