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Maxterra

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Pathfinder I

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West Haven, Utah
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Dave
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Horting
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Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Carl Suding. I drive a 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro4X. I am a US Navy veteran, that is now a full time student on my last year of college at Texas A&M Corpus Christi getting a degree in Environmental Science. I have always had a love for the outdoors and using my vehicles to take me places off the beaten path. I'm excited to be apart of the Overland Bound community.

Very nice Carl.
Thinking I'll be doing a frontier as my next project overland rig. [emoji106][emoji41]
 

FrankR

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Enthusiast III

1,493
Chico, Ca
First Name
Frank
Last Name
Rebelo
Member #

2447

Hello everyone,
My name is Dmitriy. Im from Sacramento, CA.
Been a camper, offroader and overall explorer since I had a driver license. Done a few long distance trips as well. (Does that qualify me as a overlander?)
Welcome! That is a beautiful looking LC! It's great to see another NorCal member on here too!
 
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jkxranger

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Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger I

2,085
Oregon
First Name
Adrian
Last Name
Simms
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KC7CJB
Hello everyone,
My name is Dmitriy. Im from Sacramento, CA.
Been a camper, offroader and overall explorer since I had a driver license. Done a few long distance trips as well. (Does that qualify me as a overlander?)


Have had quite a few rigs over the years. My current project is a triple locked 80 Series Land Cruiser. I do fabrication on a side, so most of the work will be original design. Here is a pic of my 94. Its still a work in progress. Im just finishing up the suspension and drivetrain.







Here is my 92 LC that I sold last year.

http://s743.photobucket.com/user/eurosonik/media/1992%20Land%20Cruiser/IMG_1657_zpsmlhkxsj8.jpg.html





My first 4x4 was a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, I still have it. Its another work in progress thats kind of been on the backburner for a while. It was what got me really interested in 4x4 world.




Welcome to the group Dmitriy,
 
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TrailHawkZ71

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Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,721
Las Vegas, NV
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Howard-Dale
Member #

2722

Names Tyler

My rig is a 06 Sierra 2500HD
Been backpacking and hiking most my 20 years and decided to put that knowledge toward off reading an overloading

Pic of when I got it but haven't done much since then besides new rims and tires.
Nice truck! I'm the same way, I spent most of my 21 years backpacking and camping and such too. What engine do you have?
 

Big_Country

Rank II
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

404
Clearwater, Florida
Member #

2699

Hello Everyone. New to the site and forums, just want to introduce myself.
I grew up in a small farm community in east central Illinois. I loved being outdoors and camping in general. In my teens, I gained an interest in muscle cars and owned one until the age of 19.

At the age of 17 I joined the U.S. Army reserves as an X-ray specialist. Underwent Basic training at Fort Bliss Texas in the summer of 1985 on the split option training program. After returning home and completing high school, I reported to Fort Sam Houston Texas in June of 1986 and completed the X-ray specialist program in January of 1987. After kicking around back home for a few months working a crappy minimum wage job, I decided to enlist in the Regular Army. In June of 1987 I was sent to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for two weeks until I received my orders for my duty assignment.

I arrived in Hawaii in June of 1987, and was assigned to the 25th Medical Battalion 25th Infantry Division(L). I served in Hawaii for 6 year, and participated in several deployments throughout the Pacific Rim to include Korea, Japan, and several excercises on the Big Island of Hawaii.

After Hawaii, I served in several other locations around the world, Including Fort Knox Kentucky, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1st Support Battalion Sinai Egypt, Lyster Army Hospital Fort Rucker Alabama, and a brief temporary duty to Germany while at Walter Reed. My career culminated with a 2 year assignment as a Radiation Physics and EMT Basic(Basic Medical Orientation) Instructor at the Army Medical Department and School at Fort Sam Houston at the end of which I retired from the Army.

Toward the end of my Army career I married and we had two wonderful children. I have a Son who is 11 years old , and a Daughter that is 10 years old. Although divorced now, their Mother and I have a good relationship, and are friends. Sometimes things just don't work out, and in my opinion, there is no need for conflict, especially when children are involved.

After retiring I have worked as a Cat Scan technologist at a Level 1 trauma center, and for the last 8 year as an MRI technologist here in Clearwater. I have also rekindled my interest in the outdoors in the last 2-3 years, wanting to get out and disconnect from everyday life. I currently enjoy getting out, backpacking and hammock camping. The hammock camping lead me to sleep full time in a hammock, even at home, for the last 18 months or so.

Having followed Overland Bound on YT for the last year or so, I decided to get involved in Overlanding and combine it with my backpacking/hammocking interests. I am in the process of buying a 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport that has a partial build already performed. I plan on finishing up the build in the next few months, and going on a few outings to get familiar with some of the processes, and details of overlanding. I look forward to participating on the forums, and hopefully to meet some of the members in the Florida area.

Cheers,

Scott
 

Scott

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Launch Member

Influencer II

3,921
Bates City, MO, USA
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Heiser
Member #

2486

Welcome Scott! Thank you for your service! Sounds like you're ready to get started in this addiction and labor of love we call overlanding!
 

Michael Bollinger

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Launch Member

Contributor I

233
Alpharetta, GA
Member #

2644

Hey everyone,

I've been following this site for a while and finally got around to creating a profile and joining officially (my badge should be here soon). I'm not only into Overlanding as I have a lot of different vehicle-based passions, but it has certainly become one of my favorites in the last few years. I live in Alpharetta, GA and there are plenty of opportunities here and the surrounding states to explore and enjoy the outdoors.

I currently own a GMC Sierra 4x4 that I'm in the process of converting over to a more overland-capable rig. I understand that it's already capable because it will certainly do the job and there's no true definition of an what makes a vehicle worthy of the Overland distinction but I can definitely be more prepared. I know it's big vehicle for certain trails and obstacles but I love the size and power so I'm going to work with what I have. Plus I love the way it looks and that counts in my book, too. My fiance and I also have a 2007 FJ Cruiser that is mostly stock (outside of the wrap and LED lights) and we've taken it out a few times but have no real plans for it. I'm trying to convince her to trade it in for a 4Runner or Tacoma (we need four doors) and if we do, that may be our go-to vehicle for exploring. I've also had the opportunity to take multiple press vehicles (such as the 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro) on weekend excursions which further fueled my fascination with Overlanding.

And I recently purchased a 2017 Little Guy Silver Shadow that will be "done" soon. I'm currently getting it wrapped and prepped for travel. I'll probably do some minor suspension mods and bigger tires as it's pretty loaded otherwise.


Location: Alpharetta, GA
Current Vehicles: 2015 Sierra All Terrain 4x4, 2007 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Little Guy Silver Shadow
Overland Experience: Novice
 

Judge

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Launch Member

Pathfinder I

1,479
Woodland Hills, CA
Member #

1903

Greetings all my name is Jeff Zahnow

Location: Helena, Montana
Rig: 95 JEEP ZJ
Exp. Pretty good, spend most of my time wheeling and trail riding around Montana.
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Welcome to the forum, Jeff! Cool ZJ. I need to spend time in Montana...I hear it gets a bit chilly though. But like they say...there's no such thing as bad weather...only bad clothes.
 
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O.Dfj

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Launch Member

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3,689
Foothill Farms
Member #

1466

Hello everyone,
My name is Dmitriy. Im from Sacramento, CA.
Been a camper, offroader and overall explorer since I had a driver license. Done a few long distance trips as well. (Does that qualify me as a overlander?)


Have had quite a few rigs over the years. My current project is a triple locked 80 Series Land Cruiser. I do fabrication on a side, so most of the work will be original design. Here is a pic of my 94. Its still a work in progress. Im just finishing up the suspension and drivetrain.







Here is my 92 LC that I sold last year.

http://s743.photobucket.com/user/eurosonik/media/1992%20Land%20Cruiser/IMG_1657_zpsmlhkxsj8.jpg.html





My first 4x4 was a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, I still have it. Its another work in progress thats kind of been on the backburner for a while. It was what got me really interested in 4x4 world.




Hey Dmitriy there is a bunch of Sacramento members. We have a weekly meet up we just started doing every Wednesday night at 7:30 at 3511 truxel road sacramento ca 95834
 

jkxranger

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Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger I

2,085
Oregon
First Name
Adrian
Last Name
Simms
Member #

844

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KC7CJB
Hello Everyone. New to the site and forums, just want to introduce myself.
I grew up in a small farm community in east central Illinois. I loved being outdoors and camping in general. In my teens, I gained an interest in muscle cars and owned one until the age of 19.

At the age of 17 I joined the U.S. Army reserves as an X-ray specialist. Underwent Basic training at Fort Bliss Texas in the summer of 1985 on the split option training program. After returning home and completing high school, I reported to Fort Sam Houston Texas in June of 1986 and completed the X-ray specialist program in January of 1987. After kicking around back home for a few months working a crappy minimum wage job, I decided to enlist in the Regular Army. In June of 1987 I was sent to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for two weeks until I received my orders for my duty assignment.

I arrived in Hawaii in June of 1987, and was assigned to the 25th Medical Battalion 25th Infantry Division(L). I served in Hawaii for 6 year, and participated in several deployments throughout the Pacific Rim to include Korea, Japan, and several excercises on the Big Island of Hawaii.

After Hawaii, I served in several other locations around the world, Including Fort Knox Kentucky, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1st Support Battalion Sinai Egypt, Lyster Army Hospital Fort Rucker Alabama, and a brief temporary duty to Germany while at Walter Reed. My career culminated with a 2 year assignment as a Radiation Physics and EMT Basic(Basic Medical Orientation) Instructor at the Army Medical Department and School at Fort Sam Houston at the end of which I retired from the Army.

Toward the end of my Army career I married and we had two wonderful children. I have a Son who is 11 years old , and a Daughter that is 10 years old. Although divorced now, their Mother and I have a good relationship, and are friends. Sometimes things just don't work out, and in my opinion, there is no need for conflict, especially when children are involved.

After retiring I have worked as a Cat Scan technologist at a Level 1 trauma center, and for the last 8 year as an MRI technologist here in Clearwater. I have also rekindled my interest in the outdoors in the last 2-3 years, wanting to get out and disconnect from everyday life. I currently enjoy getting out, backpacking and hammock camping. The hammock camping lead me to sleep full time in a hammock, even at home, for the last 18 months or so.

Having followed Overland Bound on YT for the last year or so, I decided to get involved in Overlanding and combine it with my backpacking/hammocking interests. I am in the process of buying a 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport that has a partial build already performed. I plan on finishing up the build in the next few months, and going on a few outings to get familiar with some of the processes, and details of overlanding. I look forward to participating on the forums, and hopefully to meet some of the members in the Florida area.

Cheers,

Scott
Welcome to the group Scott,
 

Raul B

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Launch Member

Influencer II

4,521
Kyle, Hays County, Texas, United States
First Name
Raul
Last Name
Banuelos
Member #

2957

Hey everyone. Bit nervous about introducing myself here, but my name's Heather. I'm a culinary student at the CIA's campus in St Helena, and a cook in SF. I'm from rural Ohio, mostly. Connecticut is the other part. I joined the Army at 20 and was in Alaska for three years and Texas for a year and a half. Some time in North Carolina as well. I had my second car wrecked in Alaska during my last winter up there (hard-packed ice, a 10% slope at a stop sign and a blind corner), and so I was without a car for a good while. I bought my Jeep from some guys by Dallas for the trip back to Ohio and at the time I was just looking for something that would hold together, so many of the faults I ignored.

Buuut, on the way back, and especially on the trip to California, somewhere (I think it must've been the back roads of Colorado--I took the long way, through Oregon, and if that way isn't gorgeous in the winter...) I decided I'd fix her up, if she made it. Did, of course (sans alternator, battery, water pump and t-stat), and once more to Arkansas and back. So, for the past year I've been chipping away at the regular fix-er-up maintenance and repairs, and I think I'm finally getting close to the end to where I can start upgrading her with a bigger roof rack, air lockers, new gearing, etc. Work and school have been taxing up to this point, but now that things are slowing down I actually have time to go do the paperwork and do some offroading.
Welcome aboard Heather.