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tacoman said:
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.
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Newknees4me said:
located in San Jose California driving right now 2003 Honda CRV novice at best looking forward to learning from others planning on doing a build and hopefully building up on a good solid foundation.
Love being outdoors and as a young child always traveled in camp and broke down along the way but I always made it home.
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Bofire20 said:
My name is Jason Boggs, I live in Sherrills Ford, NC. Been camping most of my life, now it’s mostly with my kids and scouting.

Rig is a 2017 Toyota Tundra 4x4 with Leer Shell & Decked system in the back. Top it off with a CVT Mt Baker RTT.
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hooks88 said:
Hello, Mike here from Redwood City, Ca.

‘17 Lexus GX-not built out, but things are happening

Experience: yes, no, kind of,

50’s retiree, I’ve always been a fan of exploring and being outdoors hiking, biking, backpacking. I have some additional time since retiring. I’m not 100% sure what I’m looking for yet re overlanding. I think OB can help, and I can possibly help others in return.
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kevr6 said:
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Kevin here...2016 Tacoma. Bought new and worked up. Initial bought the vehicle to access my reservation land in N. E. Just moved back to northeast after living in Atl for 20 years. Really joining to gain access to tips and tricks with overlanding. Finding reasons to use my topper.
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pate3420 said:
Hi, I’m Jason!

I live in the center of NC and drive a 2016 as our primary off highway vehicle.We also have a 5th gen 4Runner which is my wife’s daily driver we use as a hub/Basecamp every so often. I’m not new to “off-road” but new to the Overlanding style of travel. We’ve done parts of the TAT and a few small trips to test my route building skills. Hoping to do a cross country trip in the next few years but have a lot to learn and a few more pieces of gear to acquire.
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WsmT4R said:
Hi Overland Community!

New member here.

Name: Wes
Rig: 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
Experience: Novice

Really excited to join the group and can't wait to connect with folks and go exploring. Thanks for letting me join the crew!

Oh, I have a terrible picture of my rig that I'll share. Been building on it for a few years now. Looking to learn from y'all what works; doesn't work, etc...!!
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Hello. Paxton Ellis here. OB#24708. I live on the Treasure Coast of Florida with my beautiful wife and 4 kids, aged 16-6. I teach and coach at an independent school in the area. During Covid 19, I was stuck at home and discovered XOverland. For many years Long Way Round/Down was my inspiration but motorbike life was not compatible with father life. Watching XO and then OB and then Jason K and countless others, I made the choice to go vehicle based exploring on 4 wheels. I spent 2 months solid researching and sourcing my vehicle. I finally decided to just start fresh with a 2020 TRD Off-road 4Runner. I will pay it off in a few years and will have solid platform to build a heavy duty Overland Rig. In the meantime, I plan to practice camping in nearby areas that will help build experience and appreciation for the outdoors in myself and family. It will start with a cheap tent and cooking system for sure. I hope to be apart of this community as I grow in the skills. Thank for reading this and God Bless.

Paxton
 

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Paxls said:
Hello. Paxton Ellis here. OB#24708. I live on the Treasure Coast of Florida with my beautiful wife and 4 kids, aged 16-6. I teach and coach at an independent school in the area. During Covid 19, I was stuck at home and discovered XOverland. For many years Long Way Round/Down was my inspiration but motorbike life was not compatible with father life. Watching XO and then OB and then Jason K and countless others, I made the choice to go vehicle based exploring on 4 wheels. I spent 2 months solid researching and sourcing my vehicle. I finally decided to just start fresh with a 2020 TRD Off-road 4Runner. I will pay it off in a few years and will have solid platform to build a heavy duty Overland Rig. In the meantime, I plan to practice camping in nearby areas that will help build experience and appreciation for the outdoors in myself and family. It will start with a cheap tent and cooking system for sure. I hope to be apart of this community as I grow in the skills. Thank for reading this and God Bless.

Paxton
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BURT said:
Hello Everyone,

Here's my intro...

Location: Boulder, CO
Rig: 1994 Land Cruiser 80 Series
Experience: Self taught but becoming more and more advanced as I go. This is my 5th off road rig. Started with a 2001 4runner, then a 1992 Cherokee, 2008 Wrangler, 2012 FJ Cruiser, and now I've got the '94 Cruiser. Still building out the cruiser but she's been pretty capable so far. Here's some pics...
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Thanks guys! Stoked to be here
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Maukamakai said:
Hello, so happy to have come across this group!
I am just outside the Sacramento Ca area
Bought a 1992 Toyota deluxe cab, looking to outfit it for some adventure.
I don't have much experience and am looking to gain as much knowledge from this group as I can.
I did a little bit of off roading where I came from (Hawaii island), but it's been a while. I love vehicles and gear, I love adventure, camping, and road trips. I look forward to combining it all!
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Astott_overland said:
Hi all,

My name is Aidan,

I am a 23 year old student originally from Durban South Africa and now currently living in Phoenix AZ, I drive a 2008 JK 2door on 37s. My overland build has slowly but surely Improved over the last few years with more to go! I love camping, hiking, photography, fishing and pretty much anything outdoors.

I look forward to meeting some of you guys out on the trail!
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bring_it_on said:
Hello All, I'm Gaurav from Evanston IL having recently moved to the area from Austin Texas.

I own a 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off Road purchased last year that I'm still building to suite my families needs. Have driven to a few trails around New Mexico, California and west Texas in the year or so that I've owned it. Planned to explore the region more thoroughly but work brought me to Chicagoland so hoping to connect with fellow OB members here in the area and beyond to learn and to plan group trips. I really hope to one day be able to do long distance trips in my rig.

I would say my 4x4 experience is moderate (this is my 4th 4x4 vehicle ) with a bit of international experience as well.

Love the knowledge and information that OB provides and really hope to make some great connections here.
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