Adventure Is Necessary
The pillars that guide us
Just as it is important to know where you are going, it is equally important to know what you stand for.
What We Stand For
Nine pillars, one community
Overland Bound was built on a simple idea. Adventure is necessary. These nine pillars are the compass behind that idea. They shape how we travel, how we treat the land, and how we treat each other on the trail and off it.
The Founding Principles
The nine that guide us
Overlanding is vehicle dependent travel
If you go much deeper than this, folks start being excluded. Overlanding is for everyone and anyone who wants to explore and take care of the Great Outdoors.
Adventure is necessary
Adventure has the power to change your life and provides a framework to rethink what is important.
It doesn't matter what you drive
We are not a vehicle specific organization. The only requirement is your rig has to be capable and safe for what you ask it to do and where you want to go.
A connection with nature is paramount
A connection with the great outdoors gives us perspective, keeps us grounded, and feeds the explorer and wanderer deep in our DNA. Ignore this, and things get messy.
Leave it better than you found it
Now more than ever, it is imperative that we all take ownership of our lands to counteract any damage that is done. Our natural environment is the key to survival. Preserve it.
Be prepared
Safety first. The trip defines the needs. Research, ask questions and investigate the requirements of any journey before you start. We prefer epic tales of adventure without bad endings. Keep the rubber side down.
No barriers to information
We don't own information any more than we own the great outdoors. No one has a patent on what it takes to survive. Share information freely and openly; we create a stronger community that way.
Be kind
Remember that no one has all the answers and we all started somewhere. Take being a decent person seriously. Human kindness is a valuable asset that could mean survival when traveling anywhere, and humility is essential.
Have fun
Being grounded creates stability and joy for you and everyone who comes into contact with you. Remember to have fun.
Adventure is necessary. It changes your life and gives you a framework to rethink what matters.The Overland Bound Mantra
Join Us
The trail is better together
If these pillars sound like the way you already travel, you belong here. Become a member and join the community that lives them.