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Member III
I'd say it is in the sense you're supporting the site and all the hard work that is done to keep it going and the benefits it offers, e.g. resource map, member deals and discounts, etc. But if you just want to meet like minds in your region, you don't need a membership for that, well unless you want to create a Rally Point in order to create a get together. My .02.
Off-Road Ranger I
Is a membership needed to be able to get together with like-minded people in your area? No.
Is a membership worth it to support an extremely valuable collection of resources such as the forums, rally point, maps, discounts, videos, and articles? Yes. At the end of the day, the one-time membership cost is money that pays for an ad free site, ongoing OB1 application development, and so much more behind the scenes.
Is a membership worth it to support an extremely valuable collection of resources such as the forums, rally point, maps, discounts, videos, and articles? Yes. At the end of the day, the one-time membership cost is money that pays for an ad free site, ongoing OB1 application development, and so much more behind the scenes.
Enthusiast III
I'm in same boat. Not a lot of activity in Illinois
Pathfinder II
I sprung for the membership. It unlocks a few more features with the app. I really like the map of trails and resources.
Pathfinder II
It's a one time fee? When I looked it appeared to be an annual fee
Boostpowered
Rank VI
Member III
They switched to yearly membership not too long ago. If you purchased a membership before then your supposed to be grandfathered in for life.
Traveler I
I was debating the same thing, but having sprung for the membership, the cost per year is low, imo, and it opens up valuable resources. The forums are great, but the moneys from membership fees goes towards a lot more. Like was pointed out, it helps to keep the website up and going as well as app development, you get resources that you won't get otherwise.
In the end, its a personal decision, and if it just isn't in the budget, I doubt anyone would think any less of you for paying for the membership. You don't have to get the pricier memberships either, you can get just the basic to get the access, that is what I did (aside from the store saying my address wasn't an address...that's a whole different issue that I'm having addressed)...anyway. It's all personal choice. Do the pros/benefits to you out weigh the cons/detriments to you?
Experimenter I
The subscription is $2.50 per month to support the site and its development. How many of us had $30 in subscriptions to some glossy paged magazine that was 50% ads, 25% glowing reviews of obviously crap products, and a 2 page article we actually found interesting? The rest were mailers for renewing the subscription at a discount if you referred a friend. If you read one good thread each month, you benefit more from this site than you did from the magazine.
Pathfinder III
If you are looking for members in your area to go on trips with just use the member map and send a message. You can also contact our local Member Representatives @James.Laidlaw & @Ohio Valley Overland who organize trips in your area.
Our Mid West Regional Director @Mike W is a wealth of regional knowledge and can help you make contacts.
In general the yearly membership fee is how the new Overland Bound 1 app is developed and improved upon.
If you need more information about the fee contact support@overlandbound.com or you can email me anytime Kent@OverlandBound.com
Traveler I
That's the biggest downside to being in the Chicagoland area. All the good trails and places to explore are either out west or way east. Nothing really happening around here.
Enthusiast III
Indeed. Kinda sucks. Looking forward to getting to Hoosier and Shawnee forest when I can get 3-4 days weekends
I like door county (esp in Winter), but I'm not sure of any dispersed camping or even paid camp[grounds that are open in Winter
I do want to do the WI Adventure Trail
Enthusiast III
I am out of mid MO, not to fare I suppose by "Overlanding" standards. I am sure more opportunities will open up next year to get out. This time of year and given the state of things its difficult to get groups together. OB also does Rigs and Rides through out the year, that would be a good opportunity to meet others. I am using this time to buy toys for my rig for next year. Plan on getting back to Moab and Colorado next year, lots of places to explore and full sized friendly for us full sized guys.
