Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Khael]

Hi everyone,
Mike here from the San Francisco Bay Area, driving a 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 144 4x4 that I'm building out as an adventure van for the family. We spent a month getting from CA to Alabama and back in a van and loved it. We particularly loved camping on our way through Valley of the Gods!
Now we go out a much a we can.
Edit: I added some pictures of the rig and a shot from its maiden voyage to Yankee Jims bridge.

Welcome to Overland Bound
That van will go more places than you might think, a couple of years ago we had one with us on a trip to the Mojave Road and the owner took in places that I would never had thought he could.
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; Bay Area @PapaDave
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
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Here it the van that was on the trip going down into Watson Wash. The driver did a great job.
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Thanks for the welcome. Great to hear a sprinter went on the Mojave Road, I'd love to take ours on that journey!

 

[Kent R]

Thanks for the welcome. Great to hear a sprinter went on the Mojave Road, I'd love to take ours on that journey!

We will be back there in March for another cleanup.

 

[doodahoops]

Hi, I have finally got round to it and am proud to now be a member. Based in Dorset, UK with a Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (Lexus 470) that I use as my daily driver and am slowly adapting all my camping kit for overlanding. Have already done a couple of trips, looking forward to many more. This picture from the Pyrenees a year ago... (Oh and I will be asking questions... )

 

[PapaDave]

Hi everyone,
Mike here from the San Francisco Bay Area, driving a 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 144 4x4 that I'm building out as an adventure van for the family. We spent a month getting from CA to Alabama and back in a van and loved it. We particularly loved camping on our way through Valley of the Gods!
Now we go out a much a we can.
Edit: I added some pictures of the rig and a shot from its maiden voyage to Yankee Jims bridge.

Hey Michael

Welcome to OLB! 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 had a big year with 7 trips and we are beginning to plan out 2021. Our next meet up will be January 10th, 1-3pm. Below is a link to the meet up page and thread with information.

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

 

[Khael]

Thanks for reaching out PoppaDave! Glad to be here and looking forward to engaging with the community near and far. We're just finishing up a weekend in Mount Diablo in your back yard.

 

[trail_runn4r]

Location: Parker, CO
Current Vehicle: 2021 4Runner
Overland Experience: Complete Novice
Why Overlanding?: We've been looking for more ways to get out into nature, and this is a natural progression from car camping. Keeping it very simple for now as we build up trust in our vehicle and our abilities.

Welcome Chris! Hope to see you out there soon.

 

[trail_runn4r]

Okay I’m new here and obviously new to forums lol I didn’t mean to repost that! Anyways pretty new to overland but excited to be here!
2006 Ram 2500
Fort Collins, Co

Welcome Aaron!

 

[PapaDave]

Thanks for reaching out PoppaDave! Glad to be here and looking forward to engaging with the community near and far. We're just finishing up a weekend in Mount Diablo in your back yard.

Great shots! Have fun

 

[Kent R]

Hi, I have finally got round to it and am proud to now be a member. Based in Dorset, UK with a Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (Lexus 470) that I use as my daily driver and am slowly adapting all my camping kit for overlanding. Have already done a couple of trips, looking forward to many more. This picture from the Pyrenees a year ago... (Oh and I will be asking questions... )

Welcome to Overland Bound
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @professorpool
Your Regional Director is @Polaris Overland for additional help or information.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[syrtus]

Hi all,
I just stumbled onto overland bound. I live in southern Maryland(new to the area). My Rig is a 2015 Unlimited Jeep Wrangler JK. I am looking forward to exploring the Northeast. Still learning wrt to off-road skills and overloading.

Cheers!
Jay

 

[EastSiideRyda]

Thanks for the welcome!
Location: MD
Rig: F150 XLT
Experience: Novice, trying to learn

 

[EastSiideRyda]

Hi all,
I just stumbled onto overland bound. I live in southern Maryland(new to the area). My Rig is a 2015 Unlimited Jeep Wrangler JK. I am looking forward to exploring the Northeast. Still learning wrt to off-road skills and overloading.

Cheers!
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Hey neighbor, I'm in Maryland PG county. Let's hook up

 

[syrtus]

Hey neighbor, I'm in Maryland PG county. Let's hook up

For sure. I am still settling in so I haven't done any exploring locally yet. Do you have any particular trails/camping you use locally?

 

[EastSiideRyda]

For sure. I am still settling in so I haven't done any exploring locally yet. Do you have any particular trails/camping you use locally?

I actually haven't done anything. I use my truck for hunting, kayaking and camping so far

 

[syrtus]

Apparently I am still learning spelling...*overlanding, not overloading per my initial post.

 

[syrtus]

No worries. I have found a couple fun OHV roads in Virginia that were pretty fun. I generally look for locations with some moutain bike trails. Camp and ride, weather permitting.

 

[Big G]

New guy Neil here.

I've been overlanding since the late 80s but it wasn't called that then. My new rig, 2021 4runner will be my first dedicated overland vehicle.

I've done a couple of mods already, ie: pulled down the armrest in the back, adjusted the seat and added a molle panel for the driver seat. Other than that its bone stock.

In going to drive it that way for awhile before doing anything major. Figure out what it can do before making it better.

In in the east valley of Arizona.

Hello Neil, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Lil Bear]

1. See: Attached
2. Location: No real general area. I bounce around between Utah, Colorado, Idaho, NM, Montana, Nevada, and SoCal. I currently live out of my vehicle so I'm a nomad.
3. 2016 F150 XL, 2.7L ecoboost, 4x4. Just bought the thing since someone hit my previous rig (Honda Pilot).
4. Novice. I've been living on the road for nearly a year now however.

I am fairly experienced when it comes to backcountry travel on foot however. I love to hike, backpack, and run. I love climbing mountains and jumping into lakes. I love getting deep into the wilderness, finding the end of the road, and then parking the rig and continuing on foot.

I love the wilderness. I love the freedom that comes with it and the solitude. I love the intimacy and deepening my connection with all of life. I love people too however and love the connections I make in the great outdoors. Looking forward to being a part of this community :D

Welcome to the group!! I must say i'm a bit jealous. I would love to travel around living out of my rig if I could afford it that is. I also enjoy going on foot into the wilderness! I used to pack everything I needed into my backpack but now I pack it into the back of my truck lol!!

 

[Aspect Overland]

Hey guys, Mike here, from Long Island, New York. I look forward to getting out and planning some overland trips with my new Gladiator Launch Edition. Have already started building it up and will continue to do so until I’m completely broke haha. I have a pretty deep back ground with jeeps and off-roading. Have built probably 7-8 rigs at this point, I also have a 2005 wrangler rubicon unlimited(LJ). That vehicle will be going back under the knife to become a full time rock crawler/trailer queen since the gladiator showed up.

Am currently planning to run a bit of the Trans New Jersey Trail this upcoming weekend with a buddy, in the gladiator and his JL, if any one will be out there let us know, would love to link up with some other members.

Glad to be here, Mike D,
Aspect Overland

 

[Delicafordays]

New Member Here
Location: SLC, UT
Rig: 1992 MITSUBISHI DELICA
Experience: Have a little experience but have the need for adventure.