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Wk2_Beast

Wk2_Beast

Rank II
Member

Member I

Lifestyle Overland said:
New Members,

Welcome to the Overland Bound community! Please take a few moments to introduce yourself so we can get to know you!

A few things you might want to include in your introduction are:

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
2) Location Northern California, Bay Area
3) Rig (2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbo Diesel.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background , mid level experience

We're glad you've found us and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

In addition to getting to know you, here are the guideline sent to all Moderators of the forums. It's a natural reflection of our community, and what Overland Bound is all about:

From @administrator
  • Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
  • We will not further define "overlanding".
  • "Capable" depends on the requirements of the trip, and we take that very seriously.
  • You are an Overlander: Overlanding is for everyone who has exploration and adventure in their heart, or, who need to be reinvigorated by connecting with nature. Nature is unforgiving. You must rise to a certain level of personal awareness to survive. Sound right? Overlanding is for you.
  • Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
  • Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
  • Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
  • It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
  • We do not care about make or model.
  • We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
  • We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
  • Humility.
  • We respect, fear, and protect nature.
  • "I don't know" is a great answer.
  • We don’t brag about exploits.
  • We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
  • We engage in the very smallest of interactions.
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Wk2_Beast

Wk2_Beast

Rank II
Member

Member I

hi I'm Rick,

alittle bit about myself;


I'm originally born in Long Beach, but moved to the bay area when I was young and now currently reside In the 209 Tracy Ca.

Rig: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Turbo Diesel

I'm mainly looking to meet like minded individuals into overlanding and some offloading also.



I'm also the @dmv_jeeps California Chapter President. just a bunch of jeep guys that get-together and hang out and hopefully start overlanding with.



if your near by hmu let's hit the road , explore , and go on an adventure ✨️.



you can follow me on Instagram Wk2_Beast I will follow back!!! Happy Overlanding everyone!!!
 

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JacksonRL

JacksonRL

Rank VII

Educator I

Wk2_Beast said:
hi I'm Rick,

alittle bit about myself;

I'm originally born in Long Beach, but moved to the bay area when I was young and now currently reside In the 209 Tracy Ca.

Rig: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Turbo Diesel

I'm mainly looking to meet like minded individuals into overlanding and some offloading also.



I'm also the @dmv_jeeps California Chapter President. just a bunch of jeep guys that get-together and hang out and hopefully start overlanding with.



if your near by hmu let's hit the road , explore , and go on an adventure ✨️.



you can follow me on Instagram Wk2_Beast I will follow back!!! Happy Overlanding everyone!!!
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Welcome to Overland Bound, Rick!
 
Shahn

Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

Wk2_Beast said:
hi I'm Rick,

alittle bit about myself;


I'm originally born in Long Beach, but moved to the bay area when I was young and now currently reside In the 209 Tracy Ca.

Rig: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Turbo Diesel

I'm mainly looking to meet like minded individuals into overlanding and some offloading also.



I'm also the @dmv_jeeps California Chapter President. just a bunch of jeep guys that get-together and hang out and hopefully start overlanding with.



if your near by hmu let's hit the road , explore , and go on an adventure ✨️.



you can follow me on Instagram Wk2_Beast I will follow back!!! Happy Overlanding everyone!!!
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Hello Rick, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
freak4life

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

Wk2_Beast said:
hi I'm Rick,

alittle bit about myself;


I'm originally born in Long Beach, but moved to the bay area when I was young and now currently reside In the 209 Tracy Ca.

Rig: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Turbo Diesel

I'm mainly looking to meet like minded individuals into overlanding and some offloading also.



I'm also the @dmv_jeeps California Chapter President. just a bunch of jeep guys that get-together and hang out and hopefully start overlanding with.



if your near by hmu let's hit the road , explore , and go on an adventure ✨️.



you can follow me on Instagram Wk2_Beast I will follow back!!! Happy Overlanding everyone!!!
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Hello Rick, welcome to Overland Bound.
 
Big G

Big G

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

8teenEcho said:
Will here from Southern Oregon. I grew up out here wheeling and camping like most. Spent a bit of time in the Navy and later enlisted in the Army. My time in the Army was mostly spent on a "mobility team". My team moved around on snow machines, ATV's, and all sorts of trucks.

My family currently moves around in the wild via a 2010 Raptor with one of the first gas guzzling 6.2L. Right now we are expanding into a trailer set up so the furry family can cruise with us.

Glad to be here and looking forward to the adventure.
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Hello Will welcome to the OB community. As Mike Rose mentioned I am the Southern Oregon Members rep. I would love to meet up sometime and get to know you and answer any questions you might have. Glad you're here.
 
Overlanding Lawyer

Overlanding Lawyer

Rank IV
Member

Steward I

GSMcKee said:
Hello everyone!

My name is Graydon McKee and I live in Cumming, Ga. I’m new to Overlanding though I used to go “4Wheeling” quite a bit 20+ years ago. I preferred “low and slow” to the mud slinging. At least most of the time.
I used to be a Jeep guy but have recently inherited a 2007 Toyota 4Runner Sport. It is stock but I plan on some minor modifications over the next few years. First thing is new tires and fixing the 4Low actuator. My father ran it in 4High once a month but never bothered with 4Low. Use it or loose it they say.
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Hey, welcome! I live in Fayetteville, always out on the weekend in the N.GA Mtns, low and slow is my deal. Please hit me up if you ever want a traveling buddy. I have a gladiator and a mission overland trailer... See you on the trail - Tom
 
Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Wk2_Beast said:
hi I'm Rick,

alittle bit about myself;


I'm originally born in Long Beach, but moved to the bay area when I was young and now currently reside In the 209 Tracy Ca.

Rig: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Turbo Diesel

I'm mainly looking to meet like minded individuals into overlanding and some offloading also.



I'm also the @dmv_jeeps California Chapter President. just a bunch of jeep guys that get-together and hang out and hopefully start overlanding with.



if your near by hmu let's hit the road , explore , and go on an adventure ✨️.



you can follow me on Instagram Wk2_Beast I will follow back!!! Happy Overlanding everyone!!!
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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; Bay Area @PapaDave
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members. On the map you can find two local meet-ups, one in Livermore and one in Turlock.
RESOURCE MAP
Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
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
 
Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Emeryk13 said:
Good morning to everyone. North Texas area. Just new and getting into overlanding. Lots of questions to come. Thanks in advance.
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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 Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Some great local contacts are; in Texas @Roots66 & @Coreymol, and in the DFW area you can also contact @Prerunner1982
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Here is a Midwest expo in MO MOORE EXPO April 8-10, 2022
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
 
Bengt N

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

Wk2_Beast said:
hi I'm Rick,

alittle bit about myself;


I'm originally born in Long Beach, but moved to the bay area when I was young and now currently reside In the 209 Tracy Ca.

Rig: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Turbo Diesel

I'm mainly looking to meet like minded individuals into overlanding and some offloading also.



I'm also the @dmv_jeeps California Chapter President. just a bunch of jeep guys that get-together and hang out and hopefully start overlanding with.



if your near by hmu let's hit the road , explore , and go on an adventure ✨️.



you can follow me on Instagram Wk2_Beast I will follow back!!! Happy Overlanding everyone!!!
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Hallo Rick
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 
Bengt N

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

Wk2_Beast said:
hi I'm Rick,

alittle bit about myself;


I'm originally born in Long Beach, but moved to the bay area when I was young and now currently reside In the 209 Tracy Ca.

Rig: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Turbo Diesel

I'm mainly looking to meet like minded individuals into overlanding and some offloading also.



I'm also the @dmv_jeeps California Chapter President. just a bunch of jeep guys that get-together and hang out and hopefully start overlanding with.



if your near by hmu let's hit the road , explore , and go on an adventure ✨️.



you can follow me on Instagram Wk2_Beast I will follow back!!! Happy Overlanding everyone!!!
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Hallo Rick
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 
WTSMatt

WTSMatt

Rank V
Member

Advocate I

Marcus OBeard said:
Hey Everyone,

Newbiee to the Overlanding community.

I'm Marcus, Irish, living in the US for 7 years now. I currently own a 2016 Ford F150 Crew Cab FX4 (5.5') and the only modification I've made is add a Decked drawer system to the bed for camping equipment. I've also ordered a Leitner Forged rack for the bed which is on it's way.

I live in Berkeley California, have two young kids and would love to go on a basic ride to figure this stuff out.

My other passion is Adventure Motorcycle riding, but I have a weaker back these days, so riding around in the truck might be better.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

:)
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I’ve got same truck and have done quite a bit to mine if you ever have questions. I’m down in Monterey Bay.
Matt
 
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