Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[B. Marsh]

Good evening everyone. I just joined today! I'm excited to join this community. Hopefully it will force me to get out more. I'm from Central California. I have a 73 CJ5, 99 Grand Cherokee, and a 97 F250. Depending on how many of the kids are going determines which vehicle goes.

 

[Wanderswild]

Welcome Heather and Boyfriend ,
I am the Northwest Regional Director for Overland Bound. @Greg Eigsti 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

Check out the Rally Point for events going on in your area.

Welcome once again
Stay well, stay safe

Mike Rose
NW Director
Overland Bound

Thanks Mike! I've connected with the local "meet-up" group, looks like its hosted by @Greg Eigsti ! We're looking forward to getting involved with the local community. Thanks for the extra resources to start! :)

 

[Kent R]

Good evening everyone. I just joined today! I'm excited to join this community. Hopefully it will force me to get out more. I'm from Central California. I have a 73 CJ5, 99 Grand Cherokee, and a 97 F250. Depending on how many of the kids are going determines which vehicle goes.

Welcome to Overland Bound
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representative closest to you is; Central Valley @TOMB
Here is a local meet-up you might be interested in;
Visalia/Fresno CA
US West - Visalia Meet up
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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[Kent R]

Hey there! I'm Heather, a new member here and also new to the world of overlanding. My boyfriend and I just brought home our dream adventure vehicle in January 2020 and are looking forward to expanding our outdoor activities with our two dogs.

Location: Seattle, Washington
Rig: 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Experience: None! We've just started figuring out off-roading and overlanding since bring home the Jeep. We've been on a few beginner runs the last few months.

Here's the Jeep!
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Welcome to Overland Bound Heather.
Looks like you have a good start on the vehicle.
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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[Kent R]

I may not have driven far (this wa taken on our farm) but I’m quickly getting comfortable with the Overlanding lifestyle!
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Welcome To Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
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 Representatives to you for local information are @rrjones2u & @NC-Trooper. @Hank Outdoors is a local member in Nashville that is very experienced and loves to help new members.
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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[Kent R]

Hello everyone, 2016 Rubicon Unlimited. I started out backpacking but my wife and I had our first kid backpacking became less practical. We started overlanding and have enjoyed every second of it.

Welcome To Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
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
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hey all. So, no good pics of my truck. I'm down in the Southeastern corner of California. My rig will be my daily driver, a 2019 Chevy TrailBoss crewcab. No mods or anything yet. I've got some to moderate camping and off road driving experience.
Been interested for awhile in Overland Bound so I decided to pull the trigger and join up. Looking to get out and adventure.

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 @FrankRoams
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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[Kent R]

Hello everybody!
After a long time enjoying the Overland Bound’s YouTube channel, I got in to the community. Glad I did!

1) I don’t have a nice picture yet to show you all my rig, but sure I will get one in the months to come.
2) I’m at San Ramon Valley, SF Bay Area.
3) My rig is a 2010 Chevy Suburban.
4) For several years I went to small off road day trips with a Land Cruiser which I sadly left behind when I moved from Spain to California 4 years ago.
Now, back to the adventure!!!
Longer & further!!!

Welcome to Overland Bound
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representative closest to you is; Bay Area @PapaDave,
Here is a very active local meet-up you might be interested in;
Tri-Valley Livermore CA
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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[Kent R]

Hey all, my names Thomas, I got my overland badge the other week and I’m an avid off-roader/overlander. I live in NC and I’ve taken my truck to uwharrie and Hurricane creek. Happy to be here.

Welcome To Overland Bound Thomas.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
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
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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[Thesummersummer]

Hey everyone, new member. Jimmy here, based out of Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay but currently on my way out west for this trip:

Hey! Check out this trip on Roadtrippers and let me know what you think:

New World Symphony

New World Symphony road trip makes stops at Deale, Maryland, United States, Lake Winola, Pennsylvania, United States, A Really Really Big Wooden Coin and others. Plan your road trip with Roadtrippers.

maps.roadtrippers.com

Driving my 2007 Tacoma that I built a camper setup into the bed. Cant wait to explore the west and see the Pacific ocean for the first time!

 

[PapaDave]

Hello everybody!
After a long time enjoying the Overland Bound’s YouTube channel, I got in to the community. Glad I did!

1) I don’t have a nice picture yet to show you all my rig, but sure I will get one in the months to come.
2) I’m at San Ramon Valley, SF Bay Area.
3) My rig is a 2010 Chevy Suburban.
4) For several years I went to small off road day trips with a Land Cruiser which I sadly left behind when I moved from Spain to California 4 years ago.
Now, back to the adventure!!!
Longer & further!!!

Hi guys!

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 June through November. Our next meet up will be July 12th, in person!

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...

www.overlandbound.com
If you have questions feel free to reach out

 

[mmssierra]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Charles, and i'm new to Overland Bound. I was fortunate to buy a 2014 4Runner trail, with a couple of mods to get me started. I look forward to being part of the community, exploring more of the outdoors and getting to meet you all. Pic below is from my 20hr drive back home from picking her up. Long drive, but i found what i wanted. I live in Loveland, CO so let me know if any of you are in the near area.View attachment 158989

Welcome to Overland Bound! That is a great picture! Sharp looking 4Runner. I like the front bumper, what is it?

 

[Muddy reindeer]

Good afternoon everyone! Just joined the forums to learn about new territories to explore and learn life hacks with everything out doors! I’ve browsed the forums for a while now but finally decided to join! I have a custom built 5x8 trailer I built to use camping and setup my “base” for when we’re out and about. I’ve attached a couple pictures just to show off my home made setup.

 

[Peace_Love_FJ]

New Members,

Welcome to the Overland Bound community! Please take a few moments to introduce yourself so we can get to know you!

A few things you might want to include in your introduction are:

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
2) Location (General area is fine)
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

We're glad you've found us and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

In addition to getting to know you, here are the guideline sent to all Moderators of the forums. It's a natural reflection of our community, and what Overland Bound is all about:

From @administrator

• Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
• We will not further define "overlanding".
• "Capable" depends on the requirements of the trip, and we take that very seriously.
• You are an Overlander: Overlanding is for everyone who has exploration and adventure in their heart, or, who need to be reinvigorated by connecting with nature. Nature is unforgiving. You must rise to a certain level of personal awareness to survive. Sound right? Overlanding is for you.
• Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
• Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
• Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
• It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
• We do not care about make or model.
• We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
• We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
• Humility.
• We respect, fear, and protect nature.
• "I don't know" is a great answer.
• We don’t brag about exploits.
• We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
• We engage in the very smallest of interactions.

Hey there! So happy to be here and can't wait to meet some of you. We are just starting out with adventures.
Location: Just West of Omaha, NE
Rig: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Experience: Very little :)

 

[tacoman]

Hey everyone,
I'm finally getting setup on here. Looking forward to my annual trip out West coming up in about a month!


Location: Louisville, KY
Current Vehicle: '15 Tacoma
Experience: I've been wheeling, overlanding, backpacking and camping for about 5 years now.

 

[Kent R]

Hey everyone,
I'm finally getting setup on here. Looking forward to my annual trip out West coming up in about a month!


Location: Louisville, KY
Current Vehicle: '15 Tacoma
Experience: I've been wheeling, overlanding, backpacking and camping for about 5 years now.

Welcome To Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southeast Region but as you go across the country you can access local resources, 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 @Ohio Valley Overland
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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[Kent R]

Hey there! So happy to be here and can't wait to meet some of you. We are just starting out with adventures.
Location: Just West of Omaha, NE
Rig: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Experience: Very little :)

Welcome to Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in our Rocky Mountain Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Social Media:
RM FB; Overland Bound - Rocky Mountain
The closest Member Representatives to you are @Iwata77 & @igtyr6
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.

 

[Kent R]

Good afternoon everyone! Just joined the forums to learn about new territories to explore and learn life hacks with everything out doors! I’ve browsed the forums for a while now but finally decided to join! I have a custom built 5x8 trailer I built to use camping and setup my “base” for when we’re out and about. I’ve attached a couple pictures just to show off my home made setup.View attachment 159219
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Welcome To Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
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 @rrjones2u
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hey everyone, new member. Jimmy here, based out of Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay but currently on my way out west for this trip:

Hey! Check out this trip on Roadtrippers and let me know what you think:

New World Symphony

New World Symphony road trip makes stops at Deale, Maryland, United States, Lake Winola, Pennsylvania, United States, A Really Really Big Wooden Coin and others. Plan your road trip with Roadtrippers.

maps.roadtrippers.com

Driving my 2007 Tacoma that I built a camper setup into the bed. Cant wait to explore the west and see the Pacific ocean for the first time!

Welcome to Overland Bound Jimmy.
Hope your having a great trip.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the East Region but as you cross the country check out the local regions for any help you might need. information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @cgflyer
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Cesar M]

Hey there! From the Texas coast. I try to drive around as far as I can but Texas is ginormous ha! I had a 3rd gen Tacoma but switched it for a Jeep for now! Slowing getting there !