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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
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We are new to Overland Bound and the forums. We are really looking forward to adventures to come in our 2020 Jeep JLU.
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

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello quick introduction, new to overlanding via a 4 wheel vehicle, but have been doing it on motorcycles, both dual sport and sport bikes for years. Started a 2019 Nissan Frontier Pro4X build this year after I broke it in with 5K miles on it. Scratches are character... Plan to do lots of trip unfortunately there are no areas near me so will be doing some miles to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Have for lack of a better word, wondered into Wonderlost at a car wash and have really enjoyed the films you two have put together. Looking forward to meeting some of you in the future. View attachment 127052View attachment 127053View attachment 127054
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

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
I previously had a Land Rover Disco II and took that off-road a bit, but not a lot. Just bought a 2017 4Runner and looking to get out into the wild. Limited experience, but a fast learner. Looking forward to learning from all of you.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Magic Mike
 

PapaDave

Local Expert Northern ID and North East WA
Member

Protector II

8,868
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Addington
Member #

10123

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6BKH
Hello Overland Bound community. I am brand new to Overland Bound and overlanding in general. Going to be heading out with some buddies late February 2020 to give the Mojave Road a shot and see what it's all about. My starting platform in a 2006 F-250 which I have owned since new, done nothing to and only put 60k miles on in the last 13 years. Looking forward to getting out there and exploring.
Hey Adam, Dec 8th we have our first meet up happening just south of you in Pleasanton CA
 

Cendee

SE Member Representative
Launch Member
Supporter

Influencer III

4,483
West Haven, UT, USA
First Name
Cendee
Last Name
Bjerregaard
Member #

16487

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Cendee 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.
Welcome to OB. @Neal A. Tew is our member rep for CO. Keep an eye on the rally points for your area and join in on the fun.


 
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Cendee

SE Member Representative
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Supporter

Influencer III

4,483
West Haven, UT, USA
First Name
Cendee
Last Name
Bjerregaard
Member #

16487

Hey we’re Justin & Jessica or better known as JJ

Location: Ogden Utah

Current Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Rubicon (Ovie)

Experience: Experienced backpackers and solo off-road adventurers. Skilled in maps, recovery gear, off-road driving, vehicle repairs, camping, conversation, and finding adventure!
I would say welcome but I think we have already had many amazing trips to welcome you 2. However I can say Welcome to the forums. You know us all so reach out if we can help you with anything. Also thanks for the great Gaia training at camp last time.

Keep an eye on the rally points and feel free to create your own.


 
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Cendee

SE Member Representative
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Influencer III

4,483
West Haven, UT, USA
First Name
Cendee
Last Name
Bjerregaard
Member #

16487

Hi Everyone,
Been a observer (stalker) for quite a while and decided to finally join!
1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
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2) Location - Colorado Springs, CO
3) Rig - 2012 Jeep Wrangler
4) Overlanding Experience Background - I'd say Intermediate. Completed the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route in September 2019 with a great group of friends as my first major trip.
That sounds like a fun route. Cant wait to spend more time in CO next year.
 

Neal A. Tew

US Rocky Mountain Local Expert
Mod Team
Member
Member

Member III

3,817
Pueblo West, CO
First Name
Neal
Last Name
Tew
Member #

12384

Ham/GMRS Callsign
N1TEW
Hi Everyone,
Been a observer (stalker) for quite a while and decided to finally join!
Welcome, Jake! Have you seen the meetup and trail run planned for 11/23?


Please RSVP if you think you can make it!

-neal
 
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slystrx

Rank III

Enthusiast II

509
Meyers, CA, USA
First Name
Supreeth
Last Name
Shanthakumar
Member #

26812

HI guys,

I live and work in San Francisco, moved up here from San Diego in 2013.
I'm completely in love about all the outdoorsy adventures Northern California has to offer.
I turned into an avid snowboarder, so if there are any pow chasers out here please do reach out. Hence i'm not phased by winter that will be upon us soon to go on winter/snow overland trips. In fact, my current dream experience is to go hit the slopes all day, soak in a natural hot spring, BBQ and camp the night out :)

After following a childhood dream of owning/modding a Jeep for about a year & half now, I would love to find fellow adventure goers around my area to join and explore - overland style.
I just joined this forum, so please feel free to reach out or point me in the right direction. Looking forward to meeting the community and building new friendships. Anyways here's a few pics and details requested.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!

(Photo taken on May 12th 2019, exactly one year from the lot)

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(Photo taken on Nov 2nd 2019. Location : Signal Peak, Tahoe area)

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(Photo taken on Nov 13th 2019, just installed my iKamper X-Cover couple of days ago)

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2) Location - San Francisco, CA
3) Rig - 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JKU
4) Overlanding Experience - I've been on a bunch of "wheeling" trips with my local Jeep community. I'll still consider myself a novice when it comes to overlanding. But since I recently installed my rooftop tent, I'd wanna change my novice status.

Excited and looking forward to all the future, possible adventures.

Thanks,
Supreeth

PS: My rig's name is SLYSTRX (also my username here)
 

PapaDave

Local Expert Northern ID and North East WA
Member

Protector II

8,868
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Addington
Member #

10123

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6BKH
HI guys,

I live and work in San Francisco, moved up here from San Diego in 2013.
I'm completely in love about all the outdoorsy adventures Northern California has to offer.
I turned into an avid snowboarder, so if there are any pow chasers out here please do reach out. Hence i'm not phased by winter that will be upon us soon to go on winter/snow overland trips. In fact, my current dream experience is to go hit the slopes all day, soak in a natural hot spring, BBQ and camp the night out :)

After following a childhood dream of owning/modding a Jeep for about a year & half now, I would love to find fellow adventure goers around my area to join and explore - overland style.
I just joined this forum, so please feel free to reach out or point me in the right direction. Looking forward to meeting the community and building new friendships. Anyways here's a few pics and details requested.

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!

(Photo taken on May 12th 2019, exactly one year from the lot)

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(Photo taken on Nov 2nd 2019. Location : Signal Peak, Tahoe area)

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(Photo taken on Nov 13th 2019, just installed my iKamper X-Cover couple of days ago)

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2) Location - San Francisco, CA
3) Rig - 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JKU
4) Overlanding Experience - I've been on a bunch of "wheeling" trips with my local Jeep community. I'll still consider myself a novice when it comes to overlanding. But since I recently installed my rooftop tent, I'd wanna change my novice status.

Excited and looking forward to all the future, possible adventures.

Thanks,
Supreeth

PS: My rig's name is SLYSTRX (also my username here)
Glad you are here, Dec 8th we have a meet up across the Bay in Pleasanton CA so come if you can, we will start planning out 2020 for trips. We Just got back from 4 days in Death Valley
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ThrawnRunner

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

327
United States
First Name
Derek
Last Name
Ruggiero
Member #

20482

Hey everyone!

1) Picture to come soon; don't really have any good pictures at the moment.
2) I'm in the Northern Virginia area
3) 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
4) Pretty much a complete novice. I've driven up a grassy hill before, but that's pretty much it. :astonished:

I'm really interested in learning how to get the most out of my TH, and getting out to see the best our planet has to offer. A good friend spoke really highly of how excellent this community is and I am really excited to be a part of it! Very much looking forward to learning more about the journey and having more than a few of my own!

Cheers!
- D.
 

duneseajeep

Rank V
Launch Member
Member

Enthusiast III

2,172
Leesburg, VA, USA
First Name
Matt
Last Name
Williams
Member #

20263

Service Branch
Army / CIA
Hey everyone!

1) Picture to come soon; don't really have any good pictures at the moment.
2) I'm in the Northern Virginia area
3) 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
4) Pretty much a complete novice. I've driven up a grassy hill before, but that's pretty much it. :astonished:

I'm really interested in learning how to get the most out of my TH, and getting out to see the best our planet has to offer. A good friend spoke really highly of how excellent this community is and I am really excited to be a part of it! Very much looking forward to learning more about the journey and having more than a few of my own!

Cheers!
- D.
Welcome Derek! Great username!
 

HazMatt79

Rank IV
Launch Member

Member III

1,184
Houston County, TX, USA
First Name
Matt
Last Name
Husted
Member #

21559

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN4ZYZ
Well, I suppose I should make this official. I joined a few weeks ago, but became a member this past week with badging on the truck now.
1. Pictures attached
2. I live in the Florida Panhandle near Destin.
3. 2019 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax TRD Sport
4. I'm new to "overlanding" but am prior military and no stranger to traveling, camping and fishing. I love cars, the outdoors and photography. Can't wait to do a meetup with fellow members!IMG_2972.JPGIMG_2974.JPG
 

Mac903

Rank I
Launch Member

Member I

233
Mar Vista Ca
First Name
Mike
Last Name
McCormick
Member #

20483

1. Pictures Attached
2. Live in Mar Vista California
3. 2006 Sportsmobile EB Diesel / 1989 Land Cruiser FJ62
4. Numerous Baja trips under my belt.


Newbie here from Mar Vista California. Have myself two worthy rigs. 2006 EB Sportsmobie/89 Landcruiser 62
 

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keith.gowan

Rank IV
Launch Member

Influencer II

1,183
Omaha, NE, USA
First Name
Keith
Last Name
Gowan
Member #

21678

Greetings crew.

1. Picture coming soon.
2. Santa Monica, CA
3. 2010 Lexus GX460 (currently stock)
4. Novice.

Growing up, I was big into nature (living in Kentucky) did a lot of dirt bike weekend expeditions, just me, a fishing pole, sleeping bag, and what not.

Now that I'm older (than dirt?), I want to get back to a different version of that.

A few months back, the wife and I decided to find a trail close to LA (ended up in Orange county). We picked a spot, drove out there, then put the GX to work. The trail was fun - rather mild with decent rocks and some ruts, but nothing that challenged the GX. We really enjoyed the micro-adventure.

We both have decided that we want to get more involved in this as a hobby. We like it, the dogs loved it, and everyone we ran across was pleasant and geeked to see the grocery-getter getting dirty.

I decided to join after watching several of the OB vids on youtube. Seems like an awesome and large community of cool folks. Definitely looking forward to some adventures.
 

Byrnie Mac

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

327
Las Cruces, NM, USA
First Name
James
Last Name
Byrne
Member #

20304

Hey everybody! I'm James and currently call southern New Mexico home.

My family rig is a work in progress, a 1994 Ford Club Wagon Chateau with several mods.

General overlanding experience is marginal.. I was in the Marine Corps infantry for 5 years, so I've lived in vehicles and became accustomed to the austere. I've got a decent amount of offroad driving and camping experience so I know what I'm in for... for the most part.

Glad to be here!

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