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audigato

Rank 0
Launch Member

Contributor I

60
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Member #

15139

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 (General area is fine)
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

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.
Hi all! Stoked to be a member of such a cool community.

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Rig: 99’ Toyota 4Runner SR5 Auto/4WD
XP: I’m a noob but that hasn’t stopped me so far. I’ve driven easy to medium trails. willing to learn and venture out! :)
 

Runtble

Rank II

Member I

404
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Member #

42967

Hello All! Just starting off with an adventure rig and exploring the outdoors.
Location: SLC, UT
Rig: 1994 Triple Locked FZJ80 Landcruiser
XP: Have driven competitively for most of my life. First venture into offroad and have done a few trails in Moab to break in the truck.
IG is @runtble for more pictures
 

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Traveler I

Hello everyone! Getting back into offroading, camping, and fishing after multiple years.

Location: New to Chicago, IL (Originally from Georgia, USA)
Rig: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) Laredo 4x4 (RR leveling kit in hand, new ATs after leveling kit install)
Experience: Grew up building a mud truck (1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71, 5.7L 350, 9in. of lift (6" suspension, 3" body), 37" MTs, cat back exhaust, a few mounted KCs, etc etc.) and would take it out almost every weekend to fish/ride. That was multiple years ago but itching to get back outdoors!
 

Cohofius

Rank 0

Traveler I

60
Kennesaw, GA
First Name
Connor
Last Name
Hofius
Kennesaw, GA
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 3.5L V6
I’m a novice but I really want to get into some easy trails around my area I know I cannot get into too much with my RAV4 just yet but I’m gonna be building it up slowly but surely..
I have always loved camping and that drove me to this new look into vehicle travel I also, love to mtn bike
 
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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! Stoked to be a member of such a cool community.

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Rig: 99’ Toyota 4Runner SR5 Auto/4WD
XP: I’m a noob but that hasn’t stopped me so far. I’ve driven easy to medium trails. willing to learn and venture out! :)
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

If you have any questions message @brien he is your local Representative.
 

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 All! Just starting off with an adventure rig and exploring the outdoors.
Location: SLC, UT
Rig: 1994 Triple Locked FZJ80 Landcruiser
XP: Have driven competitively for most of my life. First venture into offroad and have done a few trails in Moab to break in the truck.
IG is @runtble for more pictures
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

Here is a meet-up you might be interested in.
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/meet-greet-plan/

If you have any questions message me on the forum @Kent R
 

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! Getting back into offroading, camping, and fishing after multiple years.

Location: New to Chicago, IL (Originally from Georgia, USA)
Rig: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) Laredo 4x4 (RR leveling kit in hand, new ATs after leveling kit install)
Experience: Grew up building a mud truck (1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71, 5.7L 350, 9in. of lift (6" suspension, 3" body), 37" MTs, cat back exhaust, a few mounted KCs, etc etc.) and would take it out almost every weekend to fish/ride. That was multiple years ago but itching to get back outdoors!
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director or Representative can help.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

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
Kennesaw, GA
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 3.5L V6
I’m a novice but I really want to get into some easy trails around my area I know I cannot get into too much with my RAV4 just yet but I’m gonna be building it up slowly but surely..
I have always loved camping and that drove me to this new look into vehicle travel I also, love to mtn bike
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director or Representative can help.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

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 Overlanders!
I'm Craig from Chandler AZ. I have a 2008 FJ named Odin.
I've been exploring Arizona trails, and loving it.
I'm looking forward to "building" my rig, and improving my skills.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

If you have any questions message @brien he is your local Member Representative.
 

Bobby B

Rank I
Launch Member

Traveler I

233
Fort Lauderdale
Member #

15805

Hello Everyone!
My name is Bob, I live in Fort Lauderdale. I am new to overlanding but ready and eager. Willing to travel to explore. Outdoorsman but new to Overlanding. I have a Jeep Wrangler four door. Active kayak camper in and around the Everglades, I love dirt roads too, especially Arizona and Utah.
Member number 15805
Email. Kwswim@hotmail.com

Hope to hear from you, Bob
 

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 there fellow Overlanders!

I am Leon from Seattle, WA.

I drive a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel also known as project Mall Crawler.

Fairly new to the concept of overlanding, but super excited to get prepared and start venturing out.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

If you have any questions @Jedi is your Member Representative.
 

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!
My name is Bob, I live in Fort Lauderdale. I am new to overlanding but ready and eager. Willing to travel to explore. Outdoorsman but new to Overlanding. I have a Jeep Wrangler four door. Active kayak camper in and around the Everglades, I love dirt roads too, especially Arizona and Utah.
Member number 15805
Email. Kwswim@hotmail.com

Hope to hear from you, Bob
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director or Representative can help.
ttps://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

Grey Ghost

Rank I
Launch Member

Traveler I

233
Trinity Florida, USA
Member #

16043

Hello name is Mike.
Vehicle-Toyota 4Runner Off Road
Previous vehicle-Toyota Tundra4x4
Experience- Been riding in the dirt/mud/mountains for over 30 years
Location-Trinity Florida been near 2 years ready to go back to Georgia I’ve got about to more years here to do here
About me- Love to explore I’ve lived in all corners of Georgia, East Tennessee for 7,Colorado for 2. Explored every back road and side road while in each of those locations.
 

Jedi

Rank VI
Staff member
Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger I

3,402
Ferndale, WA USA
First Name
Brian
Last Name
McClory
Member #

12406

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6JDI
Hi there fellow Overlanders!

I am Leon from Seattle, WA.

I drive a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel also known as project Mall Crawler.

Fairly new to the concept of overlanding, but super excited to get prepared and start venturing out.
Hiya @leonbmx and welcome to Overland Bound! You are in a great place to start the Overlanding addiction. Washington is very active and Seattle is smack-dab in the middle of the activity, with events happening to the North and South of you. To start off, I recommend checking out the Overland Bound NorthWest Region forum [link] for meetups and to get to know your “neighbors”.

Coming up in just a few weeks is the Northwest Washington Meet and Plan get together at Ft. Casey on January 19th [link]. There is also a South Puget Sound Member Meetup that is working towards becoming a regular thing [link].

Events are also posted on the Rally Point system [link], so you might want to check that out as well.

I look forward to seeing you out there! If you need anything, feel free to hit me up on the forums: @Jedi.
 
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Nomadik Nova

Rank VI
Staff member
Member

Member III

3,278
Falmouth, MA, USA
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Nova
Member #

10331

Hello name is Mike.
Vehicle-Toyota 4Runner Off Road
Previous vehicle-Toyota Tundra4x4
Experience- Been riding in the dirt/mud/mountains for over 30 years
Location-Trinity Florida been near 2 years ready to go back to Georgia I’ve got about to more years here to do here
About me- Love to explore I’ve lived in all corners of Georgia, East Tennessee for 7,Colorado for 2. Explored every back road and side road while in each of those locations.
Welcome Mike!

Be sure to check in on the 4Runner Owner’s Registry.
 
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