Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[TacoCat64]

Greetings!

My name is Stuart and I’m in the northwest US, on the border between Washington and Idaho, to be specific.

I originally hail from South Africa and have spent a lot of time in Botswana, which is where the overloading bug first bit me.

Here in the States, I recently lost my stalwart Subaru Forester - who bravely ventured where no Forester has ventured before, only to die a violent death in traffic.

Consequently, I’ve finally upgraded: to a 2018 4Runner TRD Pro that was extensively modded by the previous owner for an adventurous life in Utah (lifted, shocks, armour, 35s, regeared, and more).

Bucketlist trips are now Canyonlands and Great Bear, but will be looking for more local adventures first in the E-WA/N-ID/NE-OR.

Pictures attached are of my 4Runner in northern Idaho, and the Landcruiser I (and a tetchy hippo) recently put through its paces in a very wet Botswana.

Cheers!

Hi Stuart! We're in the same general neck of the woods. I'm Cathy, I'm also new here, I'm also a Taco owner, and I'm in Spokane. Welcome!

 

[San_Diego_Overlanding]

Greetings!

My name is Stuart and I’m in the northwest US, on the border between Washington and Idaho, to be specific.

I originally hail from South Africa and have spent a lot of time in Botswana, which is where the overloading bug first bit me.

Here in the States, I recently lost my stalwart Subaru Forester - who bravely ventured where no Forester has ventured before, only to die a violent death in traffic.

Consequently, I’ve finally upgraded: to a 2018 4Runner TRD Pro that was extensively modded by the previous owner for an adventurous life in Utah (lifted, shocks, armour, 35s, regeared, and more).

Bucketlist trips are now Canyonlands and Great Bear, but will be looking for more local adventures first in the E-WA/N-ID/NE-OR.

Pictures attached are of my 4Runner in northern Idaho, and the Landcruiser I (and a tetchy hippo) recently put through its paces in a very wet Botswana.

Cheers!

Hi Stuart! We're in the same general neck of the woods. I'm Cathy, I'm also new here, I'm also a Taco owner, and I'm in Spokane. Welcome!

Welcome

 

[roots66]

Hi, I am Jennifer, and my husband is Gordon. We enjoy camping, hiking, and exploring nature on two wheels, 4 wheels, and taking our grandkids out to find new, exciting nature spots off the beaten path. We don't get out as much as we would like now that we have built Al's Hideaway in 2017, which is a campground on 20 acres designed for those who love to explore the Texas Hill Country.

Hello Jennifer & Gordon (@JenHarley2010), welcome to Overland Bound. I am one of your Local Experts for Texas. I'm familiar with Pipe Creek as we lived in Helotes way back when 1604 west was still a 2-lane road.

There is a San Antonio meetup here: San Antonio Monthly Meetup - Eisenhauer Park

If you're up for a drive, there's a couple other central Texas meetups:

South Central Texas has this meetup: Rigs and Coffee - South Central Texas

The one we attend for North Central Texas is in Georgetown: Recurring - North Central Texas Meet & Greet

We also have a Hill Country trip set up for April 12 if you're able to make it: Annual Texas Hill Country Route Trip

Local information and involvement opportunities can be found here: Southwest Region (AZ/NM/TX/OK)

Looking to meet fellow members? Check out the Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups

Events in the SW region can be found here: Overland Bound Events SW Region

Want to know what members are planning? You can find out here: Overland Trip Planning


If you have any questions, please just let me know.

 

[El-Dracho]

Hi, I am Jennifer, and my husband is Gordon. We enjoy camping, hiking, and exploring nature on two wheels, 4 wheels, and taking our grandkids out to find new, exciting nature spots off the beaten path. We don't get out as much as we would like now that we have built Al's Hideaway in 2017, which is a campground on 20 acres designed for those who love to explore the Texas Hill Country.

Hi Jennifer and Gordon,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[SquatchOnTheGo]

Current Rig is a 2024 WinnRevel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
Previous Rig: 1012 Toyo FJ Trails Team
We reside in the PNW
We typically make a multi-month trek ea year, but are looking to put together longer adventures.
We've been doing this for a bit, but theres always plenty to learn :)

 

[Bengt N]

Current Rig is a 2024 WinnRevel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
Previous Rig: 1012 Toyo FJ Trails Team
We reside in the PNW
We typically make a multi-month trek ea year, but are looking to put together longer adventures.
We've been doing this for a bit, but theres always plenty to learn :)

Hallo Robert
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[roots66]

Current Rig is a 2024 WinnRevel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
Previous Rig: 1012 Toyo FJ Trails Team
We reside in the PNW
We typically make a multi-month trek ea year, but are looking to put together longer adventures.
We've been doing this for a bit, but theres always plenty to learn :)

Hello and welcome to the OB family.

 

[El-Dracho]

Current Rig is a 2024 WinnRevel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
Previous Rig: 1012 Toyo FJ Trails Team
We reside in the PNW
We typically make a multi-month trek ea year, but are looking to put together longer adventures.
We've been doing this for a bit, but theres always plenty to learn :)

Hi Robert,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Nice rig. Enjoy.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[Lone Wolf]

Hello. Thanks for the add. I stay in the Baldwin Village area of Los Angeles and currently have a 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline. At the moment I have no experience in overlanding. I've only been watching a lot of overlanding videos recently.

 

[San_Diego_Overlanding]

Hello. Thanks for the add. I stay in the Baldwin Village area of Los Angeles and currently have a 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline. At the moment I have no experience in overlanding. I've only been watching a lot of overlanding videos recently.

Welcome to ob, if you need more info on overlanding your welcome to fallow my weekly blog and check out SanDiegoOverlanding.com, we have weekly specials and great information.

 

[AnonymousDog]

Hello! Long time lurker here.
1) Picture - Badlands SD

2) Location - Missouri
3) Rig - 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x
4) Overlanding Experience Background - Experienced camper, novice off roader, enthusiastic overlander.

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello. Thanks for the add. I stay in the Baldwin Village area of Los Angeles and currently have a 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline. At the moment I have no experience in overlanding. I've only been watching a lot of overlanding videos recently.

Hi Rashad,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello! Long time lurker here.
1) Picture - Badlands SD
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2) Location - Missouri
3) Rig - 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x
4) Overlanding Experience Background - Experienced camper, novice off roader, enthusiastic overlander.

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for your introduction here.

Enjoy your travels.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[Bengt N]

Hello! Long time lurker here.
1) Picture - Badlands SD
View attachment 290991
2) Location - Missouri
3) Rig - 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x
4) Overlanding Experience Background - Experienced camper, novice off roader, enthusiastic overlander.

Hallo Kevin
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[Bengt N]

Hello. Thanks for the add. I stay in the Baldwin Village area of Los Angeles and currently have a 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline. At the moment I have no experience in overlanding. I've only been watching a lot of overlanding videos recently.

Hallo Rashad
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[jrza101]

Hello! Long time lurker here.
1) Picture - Badlands SD
View attachment 290991
2) Location - Missouri
3) Rig - 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x
4) Overlanding Experience Background - Experienced camper, novice off roader, enthusiastic overlander.

Hey! Welcome!

 

[jrza101]

Hello. Thanks for the add. I stay in the Baldwin Village area of Los Angeles and currently have a 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline. At the moment I have no experience in overlanding. I've only been watching a lot of overlanding videos recently.

Hey! Welcome!

 

[jrza101]

Current Rig is a 2024 WinnRevel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
Previous Rig: 1012 Toyo FJ Trails Team
We reside in the PNW
We typically make a multi-month trek ea year, but are looking to put together longer adventures.
We've been doing this for a bit, but theres always plenty to learn :)

Hey! Welcome!

 

[Shahn]

Hi, I am Jennifer, and my husband is Gordon. We enjoy camping, hiking, and exploring nature on two wheels, 4 wheels, and taking our grandkids out to find new, exciting nature spots off the beaten path. We don't get out as much as we would like now that we have built Al's Hideaway in 2017, which is a campground on 20 acres designed for those who love to explore the Texas Hill Country.

Greetings Jennifer & Gordon, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Shahn]

Current Rig is a 2024 WinnRevel Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
Previous Rig: 1012 Toyo FJ Trails Team
We reside in the PNW
We typically make a multi-month trek ea year, but are looking to put together longer adventures.
We've been doing this for a bit, but theres always plenty to learn :)

Greetings Robert, welcome to Overland Bound!