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freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

Hello everyone Jeff Jordan here. I am located in South East Alabama New Brockton. I have been camping and hiking for as long as I can remeber. I have 2009 Chevy Silverado setup to do Overlanding now aloing with a 12000lbs wench. No 4x4 just a 2wd with a locker. Done several trips now with my sons and we love it!
Hello Jeff, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

Hi. Alex from NJ here. Just signed up. Interested in learning more about overlanding. Currently own 2003 Toyota Sequoia which I am going to turn into a very mild camping/fishing/exploring rig. I have been camping for years but no real overlanding experience.
Hello Alex, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

tommyzito

Rank I

Traveler III

Hey guys! My name is Tommy. From Denver Colorado. Currently overlanding with my wife of 15yrs and 6yr old daughter. We run a 2018 Tacoma, and the last 2019 Patriot X1GT to come to the states.
We love the Rockies, but truly enjoy Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. We’re spoiled here in the mile high city!

Can’t wait to meet more of you all!
 

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JacksonRL

Rank VII

Educator I

Hey guys! My name is Tommy. From Denver Colorado. Currently overlanding with my wife of 15yrs and 6yr old daughter. We run a 2018 Tacoma, and the last 2019 Patriot X1GT to come to the states.
We love the Rockies, but truly enjoy Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. We’re spoiled here in the mile high city!

Can’t wait to meet more of you all!
Welcome to Overland Bound, Tommy! That’s a nice rig and trailer you have there.
 

Ethan N

Local Expert, East Region USA
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

Hello everyone, I'm Ethan. I live in Barnegat, NJ and drive a 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

I've been in love with the outdoors my whole life but only discovered overlanding a couple years ago. I've completed a ton of off road adventures all over the US and at Jeep events but my interests are changing. The excitement of just being off the grid for a while has outweighed my desires to get off-camber like in my younger days. So this year I'm taking my rig and adapting it to tackle the world, rather than the off road park. Thanks for having me!

Pictured in Moab at last year's Easter Jeep Safari;

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As far as real overlanding, I just completed my first trip last fall and (mostly) soloed the Trans NJ Trail - thanks to guides and routes I found right here on OB. ️
 

ericeobrien

Rank I

Contributor III

Eric from Nebraska here. All of my backcountry trips have been human powered: long, self-sufficient backpacking and bikepacking excursions. I’m comfortable being miles from anyone for days at a time. But there are also areas farther from cement roads I would like to explore by bike and foot, so I’m trying to educate myself about how to make a vehicle capable and self-reliant on forest service / BLM roads.

I have a 1998 CRV AWD manual with 170,000 miles that I bought as the second owner in 2005. It’s been driven very little in the last few years—we mainly use it for in-town travel during snowstorms. And, it’s totally stock.

For a trip this summer, I’ll be car camping and mountain biking with friends in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, so I want to install A/T tires, maybe a slight lift, and maybe a skidplate. I’ll be carrying recovery boards and an air compressor.

So, trying to decide how best to make the car safe and capable for a 10-hour interstate drive followed by 15-20 miles on rougher dirt roads through mountains.
 

Kozysnack

Rank VII
Member
Investor

Expedition Master I

Hello everyone, I'm Ethan. I live in Barnegat, NJ and drive a 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

I've been in love with the outdoors my whole life but only discovered overlanding a couple years ago. I've completed a ton of off road adventures all over the US and at Jeep events but my interests are changing. The excitement of just being off the grid for a while has outweighed my desires to get off-camber like in my younger days. So this year I'm taking my rig and adapting it to tackle the world, rather than the off road park. Thanks for having me!

Pictured in Moab at last year's Easter Jeep Safari;

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As far as real overlanding, I just completed my first trip last fall and (mostly) soloed the Trans NJ Trail - thanks to guides and routes I found right here on OB. ️
Welcome Ethan
 

Kozysnack

Rank VII
Member
Investor

Expedition Master I

Eric from Nebraska here. All of my backcountry trips have been human powered: long, self-sufficient backpacking and bikepacking excursions. I’m comfortable being miles from anyone for days at a time. But there are also areas farther from cement roads I would like to explore by bike and foot, so I’m trying to educate myself about how to make a vehicle capable and self-reliant on forest service / BLM roads.

I have a 1998 CRV AWD manual with 170,000 miles that I bought as the second owner in 2005. It’s been driven very little in the last few years—we mainly use it for in-town travel during snowstorms. And, it’s totally stock.

For a trip this summer, I’ll be car camping and mountain biking with friends in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, so I want to install A/T tires, maybe a slight lift, and maybe a skidplate. I’ll be carrying recovery boards and an air compressor.

So, trying to decide how best to make the car safe and capable for a 10-hour interstate drive followed by 15-20 miles on rougher dirt roads through mountains.
Welcome Eric!
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

Hey guys! My name is Tommy. From Denver Colorado. Currently overlanding with my wife of 15yrs and 6yr old daughter. We run a 2018 Tacoma, and the last 2019 Patriot X1GT to come to the states.
We love the Rockies, but truly enjoy Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. We’re spoiled here in the mile high city!

Can’t wait to meet more of you all!
Hello Tommy, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

Hello everyone, I'm Ethan. I live in Barnegat, NJ and drive a 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

I've been in love with the outdoors my whole life but only discovered overlanding a couple years ago. I've completed a ton of off road adventures all over the US and at Jeep events but my interests are changing. The excitement of just being off the grid for a while has outweighed my desires to get off-camber like in my younger days. So this year I'm taking my rig and adapting it to tackle the world, rather than the off road park. Thanks for having me!

Pictured in Moab at last year's Easter Jeep Safari;

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As far as real overlanding, I just completed my first trip last fall and (mostly) soloed the Trans NJ Trail - thanks to guides and routes I found right here on OB. ️
Hello Ethan, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

Eric from Nebraska here. All of my backcountry trips have been human powered: long, self-sufficient backpacking and bikepacking excursions. I’m comfortable being miles from anyone for days at a time. But there are also areas farther from cement roads I would like to explore by bike and foot, so I’m trying to educate myself about how to make a vehicle capable and self-reliant on forest service / BLM roads.

I have a 1998 CRV AWD manual with 170,000 miles that I bought as the second owner in 2005. It’s been driven very little in the last few years—we mainly use it for in-town travel during snowstorms. And, it’s totally stock.

For a trip this summer, I’ll be car camping and mountain biking with friends in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, so I want to install A/T tires, maybe a slight lift, and maybe a skidplate. I’ll be carrying recovery boards and an air compressor.

So, trying to decide how best to make the car safe and capable for a 10-hour interstate drive followed by 15-20 miles on rougher dirt roads through mountains.
Hello Eric, welcome to Overland Bound. Check your suspension system to be sure it is in good shape. Drive slowly and you’ll be fine. The tires and skids will certainly help protect your vehicle. Your right foot is the most important safety item, and some sense.
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

Hey guys! My name is Tommy. From Denver Colorado. Currently overlanding with my wife of 15yrs and 6yr old daughter. We run a 2018 Tacoma, and the last 2019 Patriot X1GT to come to the states.
We love the Rockies, but truly enjoy Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. We’re spoiled here in the mile high city!

Can’t wait to meet more of you all!
Hallo Tommy
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

Eric from Nebraska here. All of my backcountry trips have been human powered: long, self-sufficient backpacking and bikepacking excursions. I’m comfortable being miles from anyone for days at a time. But there are also areas farther from cement roads I would like to explore by bike and foot, so I’m trying to educate myself about how to make a vehicle capable and self-reliant on forest service / BLM roads.

I have a 1998 CRV AWD manual with 170,000 miles that I bought as the second owner in 2005. It’s been driven very little in the last few years—we mainly use it for in-town travel during snowstorms. And, it’s totally stock.

For a trip this summer, I’ll be car camping and mountain biking with friends in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, so I want to install A/T tires, maybe a slight lift, and maybe a skidplate. I’ll be carrying recovery boards and an air compressor.

So, trying to decide how best to make the car safe and capable for a 10-hour interstate drive followed by 15-20 miles on rougher dirt roads through mountains.
Hallo Eric
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Eric from Nebraska here. All of my backcountry trips have been human powered: long, self-sufficient backpacking and bikepacking excursions. I’m comfortable being miles from anyone for days at a time. But there are also areas farther from cement roads I would like to explore by bike and foot, so I’m trying to educate myself about how to make a vehicle capable and self-reliant on forest service / BLM roads.

I have a 1998 CRV AWD manual with 170,000 miles that I bought as the second owner in 2005. It’s been driven very little in the last few years—we mainly use it for in-town travel during snowstorms. And, it’s totally stock.

For a trip this summer, I’ll be car camping and mountain biking with friends in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, so I want to install A/T tires, maybe a slight lift, and maybe a skidplate. I’ll be carrying recovery boards and an air compressor.

So, trying to decide how best to make the car safe and capable for a 10-hour interstate drive followed by 15-20 miles on rougher dirt roads through mountains.
Welcome to Overland Bound Eric
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
Here is a page to ask about your build;
Small Rigs
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
You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
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
 

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Hello everyone, I'm Ethan. I live in Barnegat, NJ and drive a 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

I've been in love with the outdoors my whole life but only discovered overlanding a couple years ago. I've completed a ton of off road adventures all over the US and at Jeep events but my interests are changing. The excitement of just being off the grid for a while has outweighed my desires to get off-camber like in my younger days. So this year I'm taking my rig and adapting it to tackle the world, rather than the off road park. Thanks for having me!

Pictured in Moab at last year's Easter Jeep Safari;

View attachment 225612
View attachment 225616

As far as real overlanding, I just completed my first trip last fall and (mostly) soloed the Trans NJ Trail - thanks to guides and routes I found right here on OB. ️
Welcome To Overland Bound Ethan, great looking Gladiator
You are in the East Region, local information can be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
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 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 & 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

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Hi! I'm Sarah. My adventure vehicle is Beatrice (Bea). She's a 2014 Nissan Xterra. We're hoping to get a lot of miles and adventure in this year. I joined Overland Bound in hopes of discovering places to camp. I'm @Oregon.xterra on Instagram.
Welcome To Overland Bound Sarah
The Northwest Director is @M Rose, he can get you local 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
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 App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
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
 
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