Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Hi! New to overloading!
Rig is a 2015 F150 FX4. From Seattle. I caught the bug...
Did a few sections of the WABDR and looking to get out more and learn with all y'all!View attachment 115192

Welcome from Whidbey Island! Make sure to check out the local region's forums for events and meetups. Also the Rally Point system is very helpful. There happens to also be a FB page for this region. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or hit me up on the forums at @Gabriel Bozeman.

Cheers!
Gabe Bozeman
NW Member Rep

 

[WolfWings]

Hi everyone, got introduced to this site thanks to a friend down in Florida discovering it!

Rig: 2018 Subaru BRZ. Yes really.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Experience: Used to do it extensively growing up in the family Jeep Comanche (still in the family!), but I'm a decade out of practice so I'm re-learning the ropes with the vehicle I own currently. Good tire options are available, seats are very comfy for long drives and sleeping in without issue, and a shockingly large amount of storage for the vehicle size to carry supplies and tools. Do what you can with what you have, get more as you can to do more, and know your limits!

 

[PapaDave]

Hi everyone, got introduced to this site thanks to a friend down in Florida discovering it!

Rig: 2018 Subaru BRZ. Yes really.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Experience: Used to do it extensively growing up in the family Jeep Comanche (still in the family!), but I'm a decade out of practice so I'm re-learning the ropes with the vehicle I own currently. Good tire options are available, seats are very comfy for long drives and sleeping in without issue, and a shockingly large amount of storage for the vehicle size to carry supplies and tools. Do what you can with what you have, get more as you can to do more, and know your limits!

Welcome! Have fun with your Sub and getting out there!

 

[Downs]

New guy to the forums here. Member on lots of other Jeep and Motorcycle related forums

Ride: 1995 Jeep XJ Country (this is XJ #4 for me)
"Mods":
"UpCountry" clone lift
Factory T-case skid
Homebuilt rock rails
Power Trax No-Slip in the Dana 30
WJ Grand Cherokee Seats
2 Inch reciever hitches front and rear
UV50X2 radio mounted over head with antenna on driver's side fender. (KK6RBI / WQYH678)

About me: Been into Jeeps since I was a kid. Always enjoyed getting out and exploring in them and camping in out of the way places rather than conquering the hardest terrain around. I spent 13 years as Marine doing aviation side maintenance on CH-53s, C130s and V22s. I got out in 2016 and moved into a job as a Firefighter/EMT and have been enjoying that quite a bit. I currently live in Hunt County Texas about an hour east of Dallas and right now most of my wheeling/camping is done up in Oklahoma and Arkansas with a once a year trip further out when I can wrangle the time off.

Hope to contribute around here and maybe meet some of ya'll in the future. Have a great day/night.

 

[eagle_A40]

Welcome to OB.

 

[Sancruz]

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.

 

[Sancruz]

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.

Hey there...just a quick intro.

Am new to the who;e over landing experience. I live in Vancouver Canada on the North Shore. 2018 Raco seen below. Just starting to kit it out. Have been camping 12 days with the new RTT this season so far.

 

[Nanuka]

[emoji830]︎Location: Central Florida
[emoji830]︎Rig: 2000 Toyota 4runner SR5 RWD
[emoji830]︎Experience: Novice Spectator

I've had many-a-opportunity to participate in over landing as passenger only, until now. As of April 2019 I finally have my own beast to take lead with!

Consistently been a contributing part of my local Roadster (see; Miata) community for 5 years now. With a multitude of autocross ventures behind me, I'm hoping to literally and figuratively- take the road less traveled.

As of this very moment, I don't know of any regional overlanding events- (as shown, only seen Jeep groups at Ace Café). Cannot wait to change that!

 

[WolfWings]

[emoji830]︎Location: Central Florida
[emoji830]︎Rig: 2000 Toyota 4runner SR5 RWD
[emoji830]︎Experience: Novice Spectator

I've had many-a-opportunity to participate in over landing as passenger only, until now. As of April 2019 I finally have my own beast to take lead with!

Heyas, there you are, and thank you for pointing me this way too... it's been too many years and I missed doing this stuff. Here's to capital-A Adventure!

 

[OverlandJK]

Hey welcome Mr Lurker... come join us in September the 3rd Sunday at Mountain Mike’s in Ripon Ca, 1-3pm. We usually do about a trip a month. So far this summer we have done Mojave Road, Usal Beach and Road, Bodie, and last weekend Plumas NF.

Come if you can,

Dave

Thanks I do hope to make it out. I have followed the meetup thread for awhile now. It seems I am always gone the third weekend.

 

[csmullins89]

Hi all,

I posted here once before but was in the process of purchasing my truck. Yesterday finally picked up my 2011 GMC Canyon and couldn't help but share. Not to just find some decent trails around northern Virginia to test out its capabilities. If anyone has suggestions on trails I'm all ears.

Thanks all,

 

[Iwata77]

Hi everyone, got introduced to this site thanks to a friend down in Florida discovering it!

Rig: 2018 Subaru BRZ. Yes really.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Experience: Used to do it extensively growing up in the family Jeep Comanche (still in the family!), but I'm a decade out of practice so I'm re-learning the ropes with the vehicle I own currently. Good tire options are available, seats are very comfy for long drives and sleeping in without issue, and a shockingly large amount of storage for the vehicle size to carry supplies and tools. Do what you can with what you have, get more as you can to do more, and know your limits!

Welcome from Oklahoma

 

[Iwata77]

New guy to the forums here. Member on lots of other Jeep and Motorcycle related forums

Ride: 1995 Jeep XJ Country (this is XJ #4 for me)
"Mods":
"UpCountry" clone lift
Factory T-case skid
Homebuilt rock rails
Power Trax No-Slip in the Dana 30
WJ Grand Cherokee Seats
2 Inch reciever hitches front and rear
UV50X2 radio mounted over head with antenna on driver's side fender. (KK6RBI / WQYH678)

About me: Been into Jeeps since I was a kid. Always enjoyed getting out and exploring in them and camping in out of the way places rather than conquering the hardest terrain around. I spent 13 years as Marine doing aviation side maintenance on CH-53s, C130s and V22s. I got out in 2016 and moved into a job as a Firefighter/EMT and have been enjoying that quite a bit. I currently live in Hunt County Texas about an hour east of Dallas and right now most of my wheeling/camping is done up in Oklahoma and Arkansas with a once a year trip further out when I can wrangle the time off.

Hope to contribute around here and maybe meet some of ya'll in the future. Have a great day/night.

Welcome from Oklahoma

 

[Kent R]

[emoji830]︎Location: Central Florida
[emoji830]︎Rig: 2000 Toyota 4runner SR5 RWD
[emoji830]︎Experience: Novice Spectator

I've had many-a-opportunity to participate in over landing as passenger only, until now. As of April 2019 I finally have my own beast to take lead with!

Consistently been a contributing part of my local Roadster (see; Miata) community for 5 years now. With a multitude of autocross ventures behind me, I'm hoping to literally and figuratively- take the road less traveled.

As of this very moment, I don't know of any regional overlanding events- (as shown, only seen Jeep groups at Ace Café). Cannot wait to change that!View attachment 115352View attachment 115353

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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The Regional Director will be able to get you in touch with a local Member Representative.

 

[Kent R]

Hey there...just a quick intro.

Am new to the who;e over landing experience. I live in Vancouver Canada on the North Shore. 2018 Raco seen below. Just starting to kit it out. Have been camping 12 days with the new RTT this season so far.

View attachment 115344

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Jedi for help or information. The Regional Director can also get you in touch with a Member Representative that might be close to you and have local information.

 

[Kent R]

New guy to the forums here. Member on lots of other Jeep and Motorcycle related forums

Ride: 1995 Jeep XJ Country (this is XJ #4 for me)
"Mods":
"UpCountry" clone lift
Factory T-case skid
Homebuilt rock rails
Power Trax No-Slip in the Dana 30
WJ Grand Cherokee Seats
2 Inch reciever hitches front and rear
UV50X2 radio mounted over head with antenna on driver's side fender. (KK6RBI / WQYH678)

About me: Been into Jeeps since I was a kid. Always enjoyed getting out and exploring in them and camping in out of the way places rather than conquering the hardest terrain around. I spent 13 years as Marine doing aviation side maintenance on CH-53s, C130s and V22s. I got out in 2016 and moved into a job as a Firefighter/EMT and have been enjoying that quite a bit. I currently live in Hunt County Texas about an hour east of Dallas and right now most of my wheeling/camping is done up in Oklahoma and Arkansas with a once a year trip further out when I can wrangle the time off.

Hope to contribute around here and maybe meet some of ya'll in the future. Have a great day/night.

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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

The DFW area is just getting going again with a meet-up, if your interested check out this Rally Point for details.
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/dfw-monthly-recurring-overland-bound-meet/

If you have any questions your Regional Director is @brien on the forum

 

[Kent R]

Hi everyone, got introduced to this site thanks to a friend down in Florida discovering it!

Rig: 2018 Subaru BRZ. Yes really.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Experience: Used to do it extensively growing up in the family Jeep Comanche (still in the family!), but I'm a decade out of practice so I'm re-learning the ropes with the vehicle I own currently. Good tire options are available, seats are very comfy for long drives and sleeping in without issue, and a shockingly large amount of storage for the vehicle size to carry supplies and tools. Do what you can with what you have, get more as you can to do more, and know your limits!

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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @Mike W . The Regional Director will be able to get you in touch with a local Member Representative.

 

[Kent R]

Hello! First post.... I'm Jeff, I have a 2016 Tacoma I'm outfitting for overlanding. It's really coming along. Suspension, Maxtrax, LED's, RotoPax, Bed Rack, recovery gear,..... I love this rig! Currently I'm in search of a RTT, so I can camp/play throughout Southern California. I hope to meet you folks out there.
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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.
Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

There is a meet-up in your area that meets monthly, check them out on the forum if your interested great group of people. https:/www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-inland-empire-meet-up-06-16-2018.10015/

You are in the West Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”

North America

www.overlandbound.com

Your Regional Director is @Narbob and the closest Member Representative is @Barclay

 

[Kent R]

Hello, everyone!
Relatively new to overlanding, but I've had the bug for years. About a year ago, I purchased my first real 4x4 and have been restoring its frame and body almost a year now (major rust damage, etc). Now the car is fixed and I'm about to start rigging it up so to speak.
The car is a 1991 Nissan Patrol GR (Y60/GQ), a Ford Maverick in USA. Absolutely in love with the car. Currently running a stock engine, but I have a BMW M57D30 ready for a swap.

Oh and, I'm located in Finland. Cheers!

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Polaris Overland for help or information. The Regional Director can also get you in touch with a Member Representative that might be close to you and have local information.

 

[Kent R]

First of all, thank you for the opportunity on becoming a new member of such a respected community.

Located in Miami, Florida.

Have a couple of FJ40's and an FZJ-80 Series on its way soon.

Love the outdoors, hiked and camped at Grand Canyon twice. Kids are grown up, wife and I planning road trips near future.

Life is good, respect one another.

Thanks again.
Fernando

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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The Regional Director will be able to get you in touch with a local Member Representative.