Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[PapaDave]

Hi All!

Location: Bay Area, CA
Rig: 2014 4Runner Limited
Experience: Years of experience backpacking, fishing, and exploring - on foot. Brand New to Overlanding. Looking forward to learning from and connecting with you all!
Bought the 4Runner to bring a young special-needs family member to the outdoors we all know and love!

Reach out anytime if you're into any of the following! Always interested in new adventures!
1) Fantastic Views
2) Fishing Opportunities
3) Gorgeous Hikes
4) Family Friendly Spots
5) Overnight Camping

Hey John!

I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Pleasanton CA there is a meet up on the second Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) group has number of plans already laid out for March, April, and beyond! Our next meet up is Saturday April 11th, 1-3pm at the Gay Nineties Pizza Co in Pleasanton CA. Normally we meet the second Sunday, but it’s Easter :)

This is the regular meet up info

Tri-Valley Meet Up
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Just come! :)View Rally Point Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA STARTS MONTHLY ON DECEMBER 8TH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY MEET UP 1-3pm We are looking to gather together those living in the East Bay (and greater Bay Area) in downtown Pleasanton CA. Everyone is welcome as we look to gather...

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If you have questions feel free to reach out

 

[Big G]

Hi everyone. Mike Kerby here.

I have a 2018 GMC Canyon Denali Diesel 4X4
I live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of Texas
I am a novice overlander but have always exploring new roads.

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Hi Mike, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hi All!

Location: Bay Area, CA
Rig: 2014 4Runner Limited
Experience: Years of experience backpacking, fishing, and exploring - on foot. Brand New to Overlanding. Looking forward to learning from and connecting with you all!
Bought the 4Runner to bring a young special-needs family member to the outdoors we all know and love!

Reach out anytime if you're into any of the following! Always interested in new adventures!
1) Fantastic Views
2) Fishing Opportunities
3) Gorgeous Hikes
4) Family Friendly Spots
5) Overnight Camping

Hello John, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

greetings, Stefan Fischer from ALLOFFROAD, my touring vehicle is a 2000 Landcruiser 105 with a 1HDFTE conversion and my Play vehicle is a 2016 Jeep Wrangler CRD JK

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Hello Stefan, welcome to the OB community.

 

[shocwav3]

Hi everybody, I am Anthony. I am from Bergen County NJ where there are zero places to overland! An hour or 2 in most directions get me to where I need to be. (open to suggestions)

Brand spanking new to overlanding. Been at it a few months, with just a handful of overnighters.
I figure getting out slow will help me figure out the gear I "need" vs. want.

Bought a 2002 Sequioa with 250k on the clock, rotten frame and a set of 2wd rav4 tires on it. Did all the baseline maintenance ( new T belt, thermo, vc gaskets, fluids, wheels bearings). Repaired all the frame rot, 2.5 Rancho quick lift in front, springs in rear, front diff spacers. I found a used set of FJ wheels and tires that fit right on (I think I will go up to 33's when she needs tires). Did a custom winch mount for under the stock bumper, sliders, custom roof rack I made from some random stuff I had laying around.

Really enjoying the build and the reward so far. Learning as I go!

 

[Kent R]

Hi everybody, I am Anthony. I am from Bergen County NJ where there are zero places to overland! An hour or 2 in most directions get me to where I need to be. (open to suggestions)

Brand spanking new to overlanding. Been at it a few months, with just a handful of overnighters.
I figure getting out slow will help me figure out the gear I "need" vs. want.

Bought a 2002 Sequioa with 250k on the clock, rotten frame and a set of 2wd rav4 tires on it. Did all the baseline maintenance ( new T belt, thermo, vc gaskets, fluids, wheels bearings). Repaired all the frame rot, 2.5 Rancho quick lift in front, springs in rear, front diff spacers. I found a used set of FJ wheels and tires that fit right on (I think I will go up to 33's when she needs tires). Did a custom winch mount for under the stock bumper, sliders, custom roof rack I made from some random stuff I had laying around.

Really enjoying the build and the reward so far. Learning as I go!

Welcome to Overland Bound Anthony.
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

Overland Expo East is this October. About EAST — Overland Expo®
You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova

 

[Kent R]

Hi everyone. Mike Kerby here.

I have a 2018 GMC Canyon Denali Diesel 4X4
I live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of Texas
I am a novice overlander but have always exploring new roads.

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Welcome to Overland Bound Mike.
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @brien for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Prerunner1982. There is a DFW meet-up that happens every once and awhile, contact Prerunner for details if you are interested.

 

[Sashimilvr]

Hello everyone. My name is Scott Matsuda and I'm in the Los Angeles County area of Southern California. I'm new to Overlanding and have very little prior off-road experience.

I have a '19 Jeep Wrangler Sport JLU which I have just started to build up.

I'm excited about the Overlanding experience and I look forward to hitting the trails.

 

[Iwata77]

Hi everyone. Mike Kerby here.

I have a 2018 GMC Canyon Denali Diesel 4X4
I live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of Texas
I am a novice overlander but have always exploring new roads.

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Welcome from NE Oklahoma

 

[RandyD]

Hi all,

Randy D, Chandler Arizona. Doc_Random on IH8MUD. 2007 4Runner and 1997 LX450. Fairly experienced but have not done much wheeling in recent years.

 

[Ubiety]

Hi all,

Randy D, Chandler Arizona. Doc_Random on IH8MUD. 2007 4Runner and 1997 LX450. Fairly experienced but have not done much wheeling in recent years.

Welcome Randy!

 

[Big G]

Hello everyone. My name is Scott Matsuda and I'm in the Los Angeles County area of Southern California. I'm new to Overlanding and have very little prior off-road experience.

I have a '19 Jeep Wrangler Sport JLU which I have just started to build up.

I'm excited about the Overlanding experience and I look forward to hitting the trails.

Hello Scott, welcome to OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hi all,

Randy D, Chandler Arizona. Doc_Random on IH8MUD. 2007 4Runner and 1997 LX450. Fairly experienced but have not done much wheeling in recent years.

Welcome to the OB community Randy.

 

[Big G]

Hi everybody, I am Anthony. I am from Bergen County NJ where there are zero places to overland! An hour or 2 in most directions get me to where I need to be. (open to suggestions)

Brand spanking new to overlanding. Been at it a few months, with just a handful of overnighters.
I figure getting out slow will help me figure out the gear I "need" vs. want.

Bought a 2002 Sequioa with 250k on the clock, rotten frame and a set of 2wd rav4 tires on it. Did all the baseline maintenance ( new T belt, thermo, vc gaskets, fluids, wheels bearings). Repaired all the frame rot, 2.5 Rancho quick lift in front, springs in rear, front diff spacers. I found a used set of FJ wheels and tires that fit right on (I think I will go up to 33's when she needs tires). Did a custom winch mount for under the stock bumper, sliders, custom roof rack I made from some random stuff I had laying around.

Really enjoying the build and the reward so far. Learning as I go!

Welcome to the OB community Anthony.

 

[Mountain Spirit Overland]

Hi Everybody! My name is Simon and I'm currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A British Army Veteran who's permanent home is in France. Have overlanded all over Western Europe for the past 30 years in a number of different vehcles- mainly Land Rovers and an Isuzu DMax. Been in Dubai since 2014 and currently running an overland kitted 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I enjoy the different range of tracks here from tight wadis to desert sand.
Our plan is to drive back to France when we finish our work contracts here, so looking forward to the big trip in a couple of years, but in the meantime will continue to experience what the region has to offer as much as possible.

 

[Ubiety]

Hi Everybody! My name is Simon and I'm currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A British Army Veteran who's permanent home is in France. Have overlanded all over Western Europe for the past 30 years in a number of different vehcles- mainly Land Rovers and an Isuzu DMax. Been in Dubai since 2014 and currently running an overland kitted 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I enjoy the different range of tracks here from tight wadis to desert sand.
Our plan is to drive back to France when we finish our work contracts here, so looking forward to the big trip in a couple of years, but in the meantime will continue to experience what the region has to offer as much as possible.View attachment 146618View attachment 146619View attachment 146620

Welcome Simon! Nice looking JKU! Sounds like a great adventure!

 

[DammOverland]

Hello everyone. My name is Lee, I'm new to the overland community but have a lot of offroading experience. I've owed a few Jeeps XJs CJs and YJs but only did offroad trails in them, never camped out of them. I am located in North Augusta, SC.

My truck is a 2012 GMC 2500HD crew cab 4x4. It may look like a pretty pavement queen but that's only because I run a vinyl wrap business, so I can wrap it regularly and keep it looking new!

 

[Ubiety]

Welcome to OB! Beautiful wrap!

 

[DammOverland]

Thank you

 

[Kent R]

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Hello everyone. My name is Lee, I'm new to the overland community but have a lot of offroading experience. I've owed a few Jeeps XJs CJs and YJs but only did offroad trails in them, never camped out of them. I am located in North Augusta, SC.

My truck is a 2012 GMC 2500HD crew cab 4x4. It may look like a pretty pavement queen but that's only because I run a vinyl wrap business, so I can wrap it regularly and keep it looking new!

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
Overland Expo East is this October. About EAST — Overland Expo®
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 closest Member Representative to you for local information is @NC-Trooper