Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Magic Mike]

Hey all,

I wanted to introduce myself. I'm excited to join this forum and learn more about overlanding. I've always had an adventure bug, but recently has gotten much worse (in a good way) and I've been wanting to get out and find new places to see/camp.

I've been into off-roading all my life, mostly fast paced pre-running, but I now have the bug to slow it down a bit and see the sights the world gave us. I know I might not have the best overlanding vehicle, but I gotta do the best I can with what I've currently got.

I live in San Francisco, only hours away from the sierras and all they have to offer.

heres a pic of my 2010 Ford Raptor when I was down in Baja with the EXO guys.

Welcome to Overland Bound. As @KentR stated I a your U.S. West Member Representative, so if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me here on the forums @Magic Mike or you can contact our Regional Director @Narbob

Make sure you browse through the New member threads this will allow you to see how much information that our site contains. Also take a look at Rally Points (US West) for Meetups in your local area. There is a monthly meetup in Dublin, which is basically in your backyard or at least within driving distance. Also check out the Calendar thread for trips, meetups and events.

 

[Magic Mike]

Welcome to the Team - My wife and I are starting our overlanding and looking to take it to the next level soon (along with our youngest son!) cant wait to tour the back country here in the west!)

--Arndt Lost

Welcome to you as well. If you have any question or concerns I am your Member rep, feel free to contact me @Magic Mike

 

[Prerunner1982]

Greetings, everyone! My wife and I have been avid RVers for the last 10 years, and plan to go full-time at some point after I can retire. We’ve also had dreams of visiting as many of the countless interesting places across the world. I’ve lurked and read about overlanding for a couple years now, and recently finally broached the idea to my wife: who said, “Great! When do we go?”

We’re currently in Hawaii with our 2008 Jeep WranglerJKU, and my plan is to gradually upgrade it for overland travel and have it fully ready (along with planning, etc.) by early 2023 when I can retire. In the meantime, I plan to continue learning and living vicariously through the travels of others!

Hello Mike (@Webman9113), welcome from Oklahoma. I see that you are a ham. We have a weekly Friday night net on Echolink.
If you don't have an Echolink, DMR, or Allstar repeater in your area you can use the Echolink app. If you use Android and need help with the app hopefully this thread will help you: Echolink App (Android)

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hi this is Pat , new member. How do we find out about stuff near me, like Rendezvous in the Ozarks and anything else I can get involved with.

Hello Pat, welcome from Oklahoma.
Since you are in the Midwest region check out the Midwest Region section and the Meet up section and the Trip Planning section to get involved with any local happenings.
Since you specifically mentioned the Rendezvous here is the link to the event page. Rendezvous in the Ozarks Overland Rally
@Iwata77 is a Member Rep for the MO area.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Chris (@Cornfed ), welcome from Oklahoma. Where abouts in NM are you currently residing? It's unfortunate that you don't have the truck with you as there are some nice places in NM to get away.

You are and will be in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Lance (@oneleglance) , welcome from Oklahoma. Would like to see pics of all your rigs. Sounds like quite a selection.
I see that you are a ham. We have a weekly Friday night net on Echolink.
If you don't have an Echolink, DMR, or Allstar repeater in your area you can use the Echolink app. If you use Android and need help with the app hopefully this thread will help you: Echolink App (Android)

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.

 

[KMDADV]

Hello all!

I'm Keith and I just joined the forum today. Looks like I'm to incude:

Picture: I didn't come that well prepared. lol I'll add one later
Location: I live in central Illinois near Peoria.
Experience: I used to do a little four wheeling as a younger guy. Had a 1985 toyota pickup with a small lift, tires, roll cage in the cab, etc. Was a fun little truck but underpowered for the tires! As far as overloading, I got really into ADV motorcycle riding a few years ago. I rode the mid atlantic BDR last year and have done many trips riding and camping off of my bike. My favorite was a trip last fall to ride the alps with a bunch of friends. We rode in Switzerland, France, and Italy. I had a lot of fun on the bike but was becoming more and more interested in back country travel, and my wife was worried I would drop the bike on myself and be stranded until help came along. We had a pretty bad bike wreck a few years ago and long story short she just never warmed up to me riding the bike again so over the winter I called it quits and sold my 2017 R1200GS Adventure that I had pretty well built up. I did a build thread on it at ADVrider.com under the title "meet gus". I absolutely loved that bike but I know it was the right decision for my family. I'm pretty excited to do these trips and be able to bring my wife and or kids along on some of them!
Rig: I just bought a 2010 4Runner trail.

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Hello all!

I'm Keith and I just joined the forum today. Looks like I'm to incude:

Picture: I didn't come that well prepared. lol I'll add one later
Location: I live in central Illinois near Peoria.
Experience: I used to do a little four wheeling as a younger guy. Had a 1985 toyota pickup with a small lift, tires, roll cage in the cab, etc. Was a fun little truck but underpowered for the tires! As far as overloading, I got really into ADV motorcycle riding a few years ago. I rode the mid atlantic BDR last year and have done many trips riding and camping off of my bike. My favorite was a trip last fall to ride the alps with a bunch of friends. We rode in Switzerland, France, and Italy. I had a lot of fun on the bike but was becoming more and more interested in back country travel, and my wife was worried I would drop the bike on myself and be stranded until help came along. We had a pretty bad bike wreck a few years ago and long story short she just never warmed up to me riding the bike again so over the winter I called it quits and sold my 2017 R1200GS Adventure that I had pretty well built up. I did a build thread on it at ADVrider.com under the title "meet gus". I absolutely loved that bike but I know it was the right decision for my family. I'm pretty excited to do these trips and be able to bring my wife and or kids along on some of them!
Rig: I just bought a 2010 4Runner trail.

Welcome to OLB ….. from the DMV (DC / MD / VA)!

As a Toyota 4Runner guy myself, be sure to check in on our Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Registry as well: 4Runner Owners Registry

 

[KMDADV]

Welcome to OLB ….. from the DMV (DC / MD / VA)!

As a Toyota 4Runner guy myself, be sure to check in on our Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Registry as well: 4Runner Owners Registry

Thanks! Will do!

 

[SD.Taco]

Hey everyone!

I’ve only been into the “overland” seen for about a year. I’m looking forward to learning more about it and meeting people. I’m from San Diego.


2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
IG @SD.Taco

 

[LostCoastNomad]

Hello All,

My name is Ryan and obviously brand new to the forum.
Currently based out of Las Vegas, NV
My truck is a 2014 Silverado that I'm just starting to outfit
Definitely a novice to the "overland" world, but not to the outdoors. I grew up in somewhat northern CA and spent a lot of time hiking and snowboarding around Tahoe. Also spent the last 9 years living in North Carolina near Charlotte.

 

[trav87]

Hello all, Travis from Sweet Home Oregon checking in.
2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport
Freespirit Recreation High Country tri-layer RTT
And lots of other goodies. I'll do a write up later, but just joined and introducing myself.
Looking forward to meeting fellow explorers

 

[EUBound]

New to Overland Bound, been catching up on many of the YouTube video’s. I live in Eastern EU (Kosovo) small developing country, not many overlanders here, and not too many places to go that I know of. If anyone has been here or is close to us, would love to start learning this community. I have a 2002 Nissan Patrol that honestly needs some work. But I do have a rooftop tent. Other wise it is pretty stock. And has some 4x4 issues, however I have not found anyone here that can work on it.

 

[fosgate]

I am new to Overland Bound. Just got my first Jeep and would like to get into overlanding and camping with my family. I have some friends that rock crawl but I would rather go on trails and find great places than sit for hours trying to get over one rock.

Naperville, IL (Western suburb of Chicago)
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Novice overlander, tent camping in past

I am looking forward to finding some like minded people/families and go on some trips.

 

[FL0verland]

Hey Everyone, new to the forum (obviously) and to the overlanding scene. I recently bought a 2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail. Excited to begin my overland journey and raise my son in the outdoors (not literally lol.) I previously owned an 88 gmc 1500, which was completely built for the mud.

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

Hello All,

My name is Ryan and obviously brand new to the forum.
Currently based out of Las Vegas, NV
My truck is a 2014 Silverado that I'm just starting to outfit
Definitely a novice to the "overland" world, but not to the outdoors. I grew up in somewhat northern CA and spent a lot of time hiking and snowboarding around Tahoe. Also spent the last 9 years living in North Carolina near Charlotte.

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Welcome from Reno. Check out the meet up thread to see what's happening in your area. If you have any questions, you can contact our regional director @Narbob or me. I'm one of the members reps.

 

[TheBronze]

Hello, I'm Brian and I'm brand new to the Overlanding concept. I recently retired after almost thirty years in law enforcement. I'm proud of the work I did, but I'm as equally glad that its behind me! I have always dreamed of traveling to remote locations, exploring things that are seldom seen and photographing them. I also want to practice my other passion from remote locations and that is ham radio. I recently bought a 1992 YJ Wrangler that is in the process of being rebuilt. I plan to keep it pretty basic as I'm not really a hard core off-roader. My only real experience in off-roading was driving an old M151 Jeep in the forests of Germany while in the Army. I'm hoping to learn a lot here about off-roading and Jeeps, and maybe help others that are interested in photography or ham radio.

 

[RealtorInSA]

Hey everyone, i just signed up :)

I'm in San Antonio, TX
Driving a stock '07 GX470
Only experience i have is camping out at Big Ben National Park (primitive campsites) before Overlanding even became a thing :)
I just need to get a rooftop tent and i'll be fishing a lot more :D

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

Hello, I'm Brian and I'm brand new to the Overlanding concept. I recently retired after almost thirty years in law enforcement. I'm proud of the work I did, but I'm as equally glad that its behind me! I have always dreamed of traveling to remote locations, exploring things that are seldom seen and photographing them. I also want to practice my other passion from remote locations and that is ham radio. I recently bought a 1992 YJ Wrangler that is in the process of being rebuilt. I plan to keep it pretty basic as I'm not really a hard core off-roader. My only real experience in off-roading was driving an old M151 Jeep in the forests of Germany while in the Army. I'm hoping to learn a lot here about off-roading and Jeeps, and maybe help others that are interested in photography or ham radio.

Welcome from Reno. There is a Ham group that meets via echolink every Friday at 5: 30 Pacific time. They have a thread you can go to and ask about info. Also, there are a whole bunch of us shutter bugs in OB. There is also a photography thread on the main forums thread page. If you have any questions, you can contact the regional diretor @Narbob or your local member rep @Magic Mike. If you come over to Reno, make sure to say hi.

 

[LostCoastNomad]

Welcome from Reno. Check out the meet up thread to see what's happening in your area. If you have any questions, you can contact our regional director @Narbob or me. I'm one of the members reps.

thanks for the intro. I hope to make it back up to your area/Tahoe before the snow season closes in