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PonoAdventures

Rank IV
Launch Member

Advocate I

1,308
Orange County, CA
First Name
Jason
Last Name
Nguyen
Member #

22713

Hello All,
I'm JD... Live in Orange County, CA
Have owned mostly Subaru or Land Rovers, but now have a 2000 LX470.
I've camped a lot and Overlanding just seemed like the natural progression. So I'm a full time novice but excited to hear and learn from you all.

Rig is bone stock now... but that will be changing quickly and a research and find the right parts.

Thanks again.

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Welcome from South OC! I still have my 05 WRX...can't let it go especially since it is manual. Hope to see you around!
 
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Trevor C

Rank I
Launch Member

Traveler I

233
Las Vegas
Member #

13721

Trevor here, LVRider, started out with a rzr and a 18 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Loved getting on the trails but found myself wanting to get more out of the experience. Went and bought a 2020 Rubicon. Love the trails now. They are so capable. Was out on the trail the second day. Have about a third of my breakin miles off-road. my GSP loves the fact that we go out all the time. I look forward to meeting new people and sharing info related to Overlanding.
 

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Ubiety

Rank VI
Member

Explorer I

5,221
Sammamish, WA, USA
First Name
Greg
Last Name
Ubiety
Member #

6193

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Ribs
Trevor here, LVRider, started out with a rzr and a 18 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Loved getting on the trails but found myself wanting to get more out of the experience. Went and bought a 2020 Rubicon. Love the trails now. They are so capable. Was out on the trail the second day. Have about a third of my breakin miles off-road. my GSP loves the fact that we go out all the time. I look forward to meeting new people and sharing info related to Overlanding.
Welcome to OB! Nice rig, it will take you places... Mine goes places where my courage has to catch up to :) Check out Rally Point to connect with locals and find group adventures in your area. My group does a lot of overlanding N of you around Winnemucca/Elko and love the area.
 
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Ol' Scooter

Rank I
Launch Member

Member I

233
Tyler, TX, USA
First Name
Scotty
Last Name
Shuffield
Member #

22651

Scooter here, live and direct from East Texas (Tyler, TX). I don't have a photo of my rig but at present I'm running in a 1998 Chev Silverado 1500 Extended Cab, which is actually in really good condition. I have a few ideas for a replacement in the future and I'll update that info when I can. Been following OB for a couple of years and wanted to join but just didn't quiet get there until now. I'm retired (but that may be changing as getting new rig may require getting a job again) and spent most of my life in the Navy working as a Hospital Corpsman. I'm looking forward to doing some backcountry camping and adventure traveling. I also have many years of experience driving miltary 4X4 "Cracker-Box" style ambulances in the worst of heavy weather scenarios.
 
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CubbyRunner

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

498
Bend, OR, USA
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Harro
Member #

22866

Good to be here!

I am Mark. Living in Bend Oregon.

My Covid-project has been bring my 1988 Toyota 4Runner back to life. I just finished a new paint job and am focusing on reliability-oriented overland build-out. It’s good to be here and I’m just starting to dig in to OB.
 

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Kent R

OB 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
Good to be here!

I am Mark. Living in Bend Oregon.

My Covid-project has been bring my 1988 Toyota 4Runner back to life. I just finished a new paint job and am focusing on reliability-oriented overland build-out. It’s good to be here and I’m just starting to dig in to OB.
Welcome to Overland Bound!
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.

Overland Expo West is this July About WEST — Overland Expo®
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
 

Kent R

OB 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 everyone, 2013 2 door jk from Las vegas! Excited to be part of the community!
Welcome to Overland Bound!
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @HappyOurOverlanding
Your Regional Director is @Narbob for additional help or information.

Overland Expo West is this July About WEST — Overland Expo®
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
 

Kent R

OB 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
Hi All,
Excited to be apart of the Overlanding community, looking forward to going on some adventures and meeting new people.


2) Virginia Beach, VA
3) Rig 1991 Land Rover Defender 90, 200 tdi
4) Overlanding Experience Background NoviceView attachment 148455
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 East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
 
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Kent R

OB 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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Location: Oxnard, CA
Rig: 2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road
Exp: Overall Novice
Welcome to Overland Bound!
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC) @DominicOB0158 (Inland Empire)

Overland Expo West is this July About WEST — Overland Expo®
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
 

DirtVan

Rank I

Contributor III

154
Orange County, CA, USA
First Name
Chase
Last Name
Flores
What’s going on good people?
My name is Chase.
I have been following OB on YouTube for quite awhile now and finally joined the forum for even more great info, meeting great people and going on adventures.

I live in Orange County Ca.

You may have guessed it my rig is an 03 Ford Econoline. (Slowly turning into a self built “Sportsmobile”)

I am a novice when it comes to Overlanding, but I’m excited to build my rig so my family and I can build some memories. 457DA696-A99B-4542-B499-248F6186DB58.jpeg
 

Kent R

OB 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
Scooter here, live and direct from East Texas (Tyler, TX). I don't have a photo of my rig but at present I'm running in a 1998 Chev Silverado 1500 Extended Cab, which is actually in really good condition. I have a few ideas for a replacement in the future and I'll update that info when I can. Been following OB for a couple of years and wanted to join but just didn't quiet get there until now. I'm retired (but that may be changing as getting new rig may require getting a job again) and spent most of my life in the Navy working as a Hospital Corpsman. I'm looking forward to doing some backcountry camping and adventure traveling.
Welcome to Overland Bound Scooter.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Prerunner1982
Your Regional Director is @brien for additional help or information.

Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®
 
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Kent R

OB 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
What’s going on good people?
My name is Chase.
I have been following OB on YouTube for quite awhile now and finally joined the forum for even more great info, meeting great people and going on adventures.

I live in Orange County Ca.

You may have guessed it my rig is an 03 Ford Econoline. (Slowly turning into a self built “Sportsmobile”)

I am a novice when it comes to Overlanding, but I’m excited to build my rig so my family and I can build some memories. View attachment 148480
Welcome to Overland Bound Chase.
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC) @DominicOB0158 (Inland Empire)

Overland Expo West is this July About WEST — Overland Expo®
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
 

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,372
Navina, Oklahoma
First Name
Jon
Last Name
B
Member #

16274

Hello Scotty (@Scooter51 ), welcome from Oklahoma.

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. Hopefully when this lockdown blows over the DFW meet ups with pick up again. It's the closest meet up to you, not real close I realize but then again in Texas close is a relative term.
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.
 

M Rose

Local Expert
Mod Team
Member

Advocate III

5,584
Northeast Oregon, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Rose
Member #

20990

Ham/GMRS Callsign
W7FSB
Service Branch
US ARMY Retired
Good to be here!

I am Mark. Living in Bend Oregon.

My Covid-project has been bring my 1988 Toyota 4Runner back to life. I just finished a new paint job and am focusing on reliability-oriented overland build-out. It’s good to be here and I’m just starting to dig in to OB.
Welcome Mark,
I am the Northwest Regional Director for Overland Bound. @Big G is your closest Member Representative.

Due to “Social Distancing” and “Shelter In Place” practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have temporarily postponed group meetups, trail rides, and Campouts. Instead the Northwest Member Rep Team has incorporated weekly conference calls each Sunday at 7:30 PM PST (8:30) Mountain Time). A full list with scheduling can be found at Sunday Night Regional Conference Call

Welcome once again Mark.
Stay well, stay safe

Mike Rose
NW Director
Overland Bound
 

Kent R

OB 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
Trevor here, LVRider, started out with a rzr and a 18 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Loved getting on the trails but found myself wanting to get more out of the experience. Went and bought a 2020 Rubicon. Love the trails now. They are so capable. Was out on the trail the second day. Have about a third of my breakin miles off-road. my GSP loves the fact that we go out all the time. I look forward to meeting new people and sharing info related to Overlanding.
Welcome to Overland Bound Trevor.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @HappyOurOverlanding
Your Regional Director is @Narbob for additional help or information.

Overland Expo West is this July https://www.overlandexpo.com/west
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®
 

tttomasi

Rank II
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

404
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
First Name
Travis
Last Name
Tomasi
Member #

18689

Hello all!

My name is Travis, and I recently upgraded from a 2013 Subaru Outback 6MT that I used to get into the overlanding lifestyle (wagons are great for storage and sleeping!) to a 2010 F150 SCrew FX4. I am currently located in northern Alabama, and just ordered in an RCI 12" bed rack for the truck, starting the process of turning the new rig into an overland rig! I am an ultralight backpacker that wants to be able to have some creature comforts now and then while out enjoying the outdoors. That's one of the main reasons I started overlanding, but all things considered, I am a novice and I am looking forward to getting out more and learning!

Note - I noticed I didn't have any pictures of the truck without the bike, so 2 for 1 today!

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