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Kent R

Executive Director
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Moderator
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
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1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello Everyone: Michael and Sharon, from Chino Valley, AZ. We are very new to over landing, but something we’re interested in getting into. We recently bought my wife a Jeep JLU Rubicon that she loves more than me I think. We just started outfitting it with the “basics” before we start trying some off-road trails. We’re going to take baby steps as we go along and this organization was recommended to us. So we are hoping to learn as much as we can as we begin this new adventure...
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hey guys. My names Matt, i currently live in southern california but I've been on the road for the last 6 years, from Alaska to Michigan and many states in between. I finally picked up my dream car, a 96 fzj80 and I'm currently outfitting it to meet my overland needs and preferences. Im open to any tips and suggestions. Excited to be here and connect with you all!
Welcome to Overland Bound Matt
You will get plenty of info regarding your 80, it is probably one of the best platforms to overland with.
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC/SD) @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Well hello fellow overlanders! Love the vibe of the community so far! I guess I’m supposed to introduce myself here.
Grew up in Germany, met my beautiful wife in Colorado, stayed, wheeled all over the Rockies overland style, before “overlanding” was a thing. My favorite motto in the Offroad world: Go prepared! (Warn). That’s why my Beemer is lifted with custom springs, has a Warn M8000 winch, two extra batteries and I carry all sorts of gear from MaxTrax to a welder. Volunteered 8 years for Search & Rescue in La Paz County AZ, am a Ham Radio operator, Private Pilot ASEL, own an HVAC company and love me a good adventure! Let’s go ‘sploring!!
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
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hi everyone,
Mike here from the San Francisco Bay Area, driving a 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 144 4x4 that I'm building out as an adventure van for the family. We spent a month getting from CA to Alabama and back in a van and loved it. We particularly loved camping on our way through Valley of the Gods!
Now we go out a much a we can.
Edit: I added some pictures of the rig and a shot from its maiden voyage to Yankee Jims bridge.
Welcome to Overland Bound
That van will go more places than you might think, a couple of years ago we had one with us on a trip to the Mojave Road and the owner took in places that I would never had thought he could.
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
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Here it the van that was on the trip going down into Watson Wash. The driver did a great job.
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Greeting from Belmont, CA. I am currently working on an interior building on my 2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel. The installation of the ARB dual compressor with manifold and tank is in progress. I am also installing a tertiary battery in the rear. While I have the entire interior out, I have installed Dynamat and Dynapad throughout this loud beast. Lastly, the ARB 35L refrigerator will replace the center console.

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Welcome to Overland Bound Scotty
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
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello Everyone!

Pandemic boredom brought me to overland and camping videos on YouTube earlier in the summer. Started just absorbing it all in as I haven't' been camping in 20+ years.

Early fall we finally go out to our first camp at Pawtuckaway State Park in NH. I hope to build up the truck with things that will make our experience a bit better and hopefully by next spring hit up the North Maine Woods before the bugs come out.

Currently have a 16 Colorado LT. First thing to be added will be a bed topper because squeezing things in under the tonneau cover was a little tight for the 3 of us. Then tires as the stock ones that came with the truck 4 years ago are pretty much on their way out.

Hope to start going through the forums and reading up more and hopefully find a meetup.

Anyway, just wanted to say "Hello World!"
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 East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @Mathes
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hi All,
We just picked up our first ever vehicle to be built into a purpose-built overlanding rig and I’m very excited to learn and share with the community here. I have a family of five so intend to engage our three young kids with exploration.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area peninsula
RIg: 2017 GX460
Experience: I’ve done a ton of backpacking, car based camping, hiking, and fishing and have very limited off-road experience past fire roads. I look forward to next level exploration enabled by a vehicle built up to do so. After tearing off various plastic skid plates and getting stuck in my BMW wagon the clearance and low range are welcomed additions!!
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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 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
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KRAZPILOT

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Member
Member
Investor

Traveler III

998
Ruger Road, Prescott, Arizona 86301, United States
First Name
Rob
Last Name
Kunzmann
Member #

27320

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K7RUK
Well hello fellow overlanders! Love the vibe of the community so far! I guess I’m supposed to introduce myself here.
Grew up in Germany, met my beautiful wife in Colorado, stayed, wheeled all over the Rockies overland style, before “overlanding” was a thing. My favorite motto in the Offroad world: Go prepared! (Warn). That’s why my Beemer is lifted with custom springs, has a Warn M8000 winch, two extra batteries and I carry all sorts of gear from MaxTrax to a welder. Volunteered 8 years for Search & Rescue in La Paz County AZ, am a Ham Radio operator, Private Pilot ASEL, own an HVAC company and love me a good adventure! Let’s go ‘sploring!!
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
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
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Thank you for the info, Mr. Kent! Looking forward to the adventures!
 
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Khael

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Traveler II

327
Redwood City, CA, USA
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Alba
Member #

26033

Hi everyone,
Mike here from the San Francisco Bay Area, driving a 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 144 4x4 that I'm building out as an adventure van for the family. We spent a month getting from CA to Alabama and back in a van and loved it. We particularly loved camping on our way through Valley of the Gods!
Now we go out a much a we can.
Edit: I added some pictures of the rig and a shot from its maiden voyage to Yankee Jims bridge.
Welcome to Overland Bound
That van will go more places than you might think, a couple of years ago we had one with us on a trip to the Mojave Road and the owner took in places that I would never had thought he could.
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.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
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Here it the van that was on the trip going down into Watson Wash. The driver did a great job.
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Thanks for the welcome. Great to hear a sprinter went on the Mojave Road, I'd love to take ours on that journey!
 
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Kent R

Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Thanks for the welcome. Great to hear a sprinter went on the Mojave Road, I'd love to take ours on that journey!
We will be back there in March for another cleanup.
 
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doodahoops

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Enthusiast I

404
UK
First Name
Phil
Last Name
Hooper
Member #

28335

Hi, I have finally got round to it and am proud to now be a member. Based in Dorset, UK with a Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (Lexus 470) that I use as my daily driver and am slowly adapting all my camping kit for overlanding. Have already done a couple of trips, looking forward to many more. This picture from the Pyrenees a year ago... (Oh and I will be asking questions... )
 

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PapaDave

Local Expert Northern ID and North East WA
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Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
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Dave
Last Name
Addington
Member #

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Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6BKH
Hi everyone,
Mike here from the San Francisco Bay Area, driving a 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 144 4x4 that I'm building out as an adventure van for the family. We spent a month getting from CA to Alabama and back in a van and loved it. We particularly loved camping on our way through Valley of the Gods!
Now we go out a much a we can.
Edit: I added some pictures of the rig and a shot from its maiden voyage to Yankee Jims bridge.
Hey Michael

Welcome to OLB! I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Pleasanton CA there is a meet up on the second Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) group had a big year with 7 trips and we are beginning to plan out 2021. Our next meet up will be January 10th, 1-3pm. Below is a link to the meet up page and thread with information.

This is the regular meet up info

Tri-Valley Meet Up
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Just come! :)View Rally Point Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA STARTS MONTHLY ON DECEMBER 8TH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY MEET UP 1-3pm We are looking to gather together those living in the East Bay (and greater Bay Area) in downtown Pleasanton CA. Everyone is welcome as we look to gather...
www.overlandbound.com
If you have questions feel free to reach out
 
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Khael

Rank II

Traveler II

327
Redwood City, CA, USA
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Alba
Member #

26033

Thanks for reaching out PoppaDave! Glad to be here and looking forward to engaging with the community near and far. We're just finishing up a weekend in Mount Diablo in your back yard.
 

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trail_runn4r

US Rocky Mtn. Local Expert. Colorado: Denver Area
Member

Pathfinder III

4,815
Denver, CO, USA
First Name
Carlo
Last Name
Donzelli
Member #

16845

Location: Parker, CO
Current Vehicle: 2021 4Runner
Overland Experience: Complete Novice
Why Overlanding?: We've been looking for more ways to get out into nature, and this is a natural progression from car camping. Keeping it very simple for now as we build up trust in our vehicle and our abilities.
Welcome Chris! Hope to see you out there soon.
 
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PapaDave

Local Expert Northern ID and North East WA
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8,868
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
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Dave
Last Name
Addington
Member #

10123

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6BKH
Thanks for reaching out PoppaDave! Glad to be here and looking forward to engaging with the community near and far. We're just finishing up a weekend in Mount Diablo in your back yard.
Great shots! Have fun
 
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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
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Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hi, I have finally got round to it and am proud to now be a member. Based in Dorset, UK with a Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (Lexus 470) that I use as my daily driver and am slowly adapting all my camping kit for overlanding. Have already done a couple of trips, looking forward to many more. This picture from the Pyrenees a year ago... (Oh and I will be asking questions... )
Welcome to Overland Bound
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @professorpool
Your Regional Director is @Polaris Overland for additional help or 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.
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syrtus

Rank III
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Enthusiast I

874
California, MD
First Name
Justin
Last Name
Young
Member #

27172

Hi all,
I just stumbled onto overland bound. I live in southern Maryland(new to the area). My Rig is a 2015 Unlimited Jeep Wrangler JK. I am looking forward to exploring the Northeast. Still learning wrt to off-road skills and overloading.

Cheers!
JayIMG_9113.jpg
 

EastSiideRyda

Rank 0

Contributor I

30
Maryland, USA
First Name
Tyric
Last Name
Randolph
Hi all,
I just stumbled onto overland bound. I live in southern Maryland(new to the area). My Rig is a 2015 Unlimited Jeep Wrangler JK. I am looking forward to exploring the Northeast. Still learning wrt to off-road skills and overloading.

Cheers!
JayView attachment 178692
Hey neighbor, I'm in Maryland PG county. Let's hook up