Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Kent R]

Hello my name is Raul I'm from Mexico, more exactly Veracruz state , I started as an offroader but right now I'm more interested in overlanding that another thing, maybe some time do some light offroad, I live close to the volcano Pico de orizaba and all my life since I was a kid I do camping, acctually my grand pa and my father do hunting, I do that , not that frecuently but I do still, so thats way I already have all my gear for do some overlanding experiences.

When I was 16 years old my dad and I bought my firs car, and still have it 13 years ago Its a bronco II, I bought it in super nice conditions, sometimes I regret doing a lot of changes to my truck, but here we are:

Ford bronco ii 1987
302 + np435 + dana 20 (early bronco)
dana44hp / ford 9 and 4.88s with arb lockers
37x12.5 irock mounted in OEMl 7x15 ford rims warn 10000 winch
custom front bumper, rear modify original bumper to hold the weight of the tire
rancho 9000 shocks and rubicon express coil springs
interior as original as possible (original stereo lol)
custom made roof rack

planning of doing som drawing system to my truck (4 drawers)
doing it a custom made awning by myself

and the most improtant thing I'll love to overland from where I live to visit my sister in Madison Wi (a 3940 km travel from where I live, Cordoba Veracruz), do that travel would be amazing the problem its that maybe i don't have enough money to do that kind of trip. but as soon as I can I'll try to doit
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @brien 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.

 

[bmward64]

Hello all!

My name is Blair and I'm from SW Pennsylvania.

I'm and intermediate offroader, but brand new to overlanding.

I just bought a 2019 F150 4X4 SuperCrew short bed. I've already checked into the full size rig posts and said hello. It'll be a long build process, but I'm excited to start getting out there. A lot jealous of the folks out in the western states. ;)

 

[Ländi88]

Hi, I'm Jürg ...
Location: Gais, Switzerland
Current Vehicle: 1971 Land Rover 88
Previous Vehicle: 1961 Land Rover 109
Overland Experience: traveld 12 month around the US with the 109 Ländi back in 1982/83 ... and did some travels in Europe, Mexico, Canada
Why Overlanding?: Living outdoor in the nature is the best thing you can do

 

[eagle_A40]

Hi, Jürg. Welcome to OB.

 

[LostInThought]

Hello Jeff (@BCNP4runner ), welcome from Oklahoma. I spent much of my childhood in SW NM, would like to visit Los Alamos at some point. My mother lived there as a child (Nambe place over by the airport) as my grandfather was a scientist there.

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.

Thank you! Los Alamos is an interesting little town with some great trails nearby in the Jemez Mountains. I’m still learning my way around the site, but I’ll have a look at the forum.

 

[LostInThought]

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

Your Regional Director is @brien. The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982

Thank Kent! I received a reply from Brien too - I’ll check out the regional forum!

 

[JBryant65]

Hello, new member here
southern middle tennessee
this is my 5th jeep, all before were specific to hunting, this is going to be a trail, trip, exploring jeep
2018 JL white Sahara bone stock for now

 

[RicketyOnion]

Hello, new member here
southern middle tennessee
this is my 5th jeep, all before were specific to hunting, this is going to be a trail, trip, exploring jeep
2018 JL white Sahara bone stock for now

Welcome!

 

[MTN_SEEKER]

Matt from Lincoln, NE. Our Overlanding with 4 kids has mostly been in a minivan recently. We've done long trips and seen lots of national parks but at the end of the day we love exploring and we're always left wanting more when we hit the end of the pavement. Our 80 series Land Cruiser hasn't been a great option with so little space...and power for all of us and gear. We recently upgraded to a 200 series Land Cruiser and we're happy to finally get off the highway and find adventure. Our favorite spots to explore are Buena Vista to Ouray CO and hiking, mountain biking and climbing 14ers along the way.

Goals we set as a family this year are to explore all 50 states and 61 national parks over the next 5 years. By the end of this year we will be at 21 states and 19 parks.

 

[ged]

Hi all, Michael from Newberg, OR. I just found out about Overlanding via a local veteran's group this year, and bought a 2000 Toyota Tacoma to learn technical driving and build out a vehicle. I've upgraded the brakes and suspension so far, researching what to do next. My goals are just to spend more time in the outdoors, and to learn a bunch of new stuff.

My current truck with a truck tent on it until I figure out what bed rack/RTT to choose:

 

[Rover575]

Hello Michael (@Rover575), welcome from Oklahoma. Spent much of my childhood around Hobbs, but it's obviously been a while since I have been there as I either didn't know or didn't remember that the area had changed.

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.

 

[gothnate]

Hi. I'm Nate from Western North Carolina. I initially had an Isuzu Trooper I wanted to use for overlanding, but the trans took a dump, so now I have a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. It was already lifted when I bought it, so that's nice. One day having it, and I already have some pinstriping. Being in WNC, I've done a little off-roading, but not experienced.

 

[kson]

Hi, I'm Karen from New Mexico. I'm completely new to Overlanding and looking to learn.
Current Vehicle: 2013 Lexus LX 570
Overland Experience: newbie
Why Overlanding?: more comfortable access to hiking/climbing/skiing etc.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Karen (@kson) , welcome from Oklahoma. You are in a pretty good location with forest lands nearby in every direction.
I also see that you are a ham. We have a Friday night Echolink net.
Time : 17:30 hours PDT/2030 hours EDT
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130
If you don't have an Echolink/DMR/Allstar repeater that you can access don't worry many of us use the Echolink app. If you use an Android device and need help with the app hopefully this will get you headed in the right direction: 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.

 

[kjones]

hey y’all! From northern colorado, just bought a 2014 WK2 looking to build into an overlanding rig, but i also have a 1974 cj5 that’s been used for moderate off roading! excited to be here and build with everyone.

 

[Grumpy_old_guy]

Brand sparky new member in South Florida hoping to connect with people who want to explore Florida and beyond

 

[Grumpy_old_guy]

 

[eagle_A40]

Brand sparky new member in South Florida hoping to connect with people who want to explore Florida and beyond

Welcome to OB, Casey.
Beautiful 4Runner.

 

[eagle_A40]

Kjerstine,
Karen,
Nate,
Michael,
Matt,
John,
Blair,
Jeff,

Welcome to OB.

Enjoy the forums.

 

[Michael Hollis]

Hi, My name is Michael and I'm from Southeast Arkansas. I just bought a low mileage 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara JK. I have been holding on to the Overland Bound badge for sometime now, I have a 4wheel drive to put it on. My overlanding experience is at a novice level.