Member Stories

The miles are the same
the reasons are not

No two adventures are alike. Especially for our members. We've collected real overlanding stories from real people to explore what motivates them to outfit and explore.

Overland Bound Members

The people and the vehicles that inspire adventure

Long hauls, full time rigs, first trips, and the work that keeps trails open. Each story is unique but what motivates us is shared.

Blake M's modified Nissan Xterra SE on a ridge in the Pacific Northwest

Outdoors Exploration

Blake M.

OB #2055 · PACIFIC NORTHWEST · NISSAN XTERRA SE

You typically won't find a Nissan Xterra on any top 5 overland vehicle platform lists, but Blake's modifications and gear choices makes the Xterra a viable overland travel solution.

Read the Story

Every Mile Tells a Story

Somebody needs to hear yours

You do not need a finished build, a big trip, or a fancy camera. If the trail taught you something, then it's a story worth sharing.

Send a note

A paragraph is plenty. Where you went, what happened, and why it stuck with you.

We talk it through

An editor calls you, asks the questions readers would ask, and writes it up with you.

We run it

Your story goes out to the community with your photos and your member number on it.

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An editor will reach out from stories@overlandbound.com to talk it through with you.

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