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Alertchief

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Advocate III

1,559
Henderson, Nevada, United States
First Name
David
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mountain
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26520

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Alertchief
New member who divides time between Henderson Nevada and Oregon ( not multnomah county lol) and love to meet new people and adventure. Love being out in all seasons and terrains. Picture is a rare time the twins are together. I am retired USAF and have lots of time to get out. Say hi if you are in my areas.
 

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Huntington Beach CA
First Name
WESTON
Last Name
BECHTOLD
Hey my name is Weston, I live in Huntington Beach CA and own a 2016 Chevy Colorado. Just got my body armor RTT in the mail yesterday and waiting on my bed rack from victory 4x4. I have zero overlanding experience, currently doing tons of research and starting to plan my first trip.
 
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Big G

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

2,040
Grants Pass, OR, USA
First Name
Gary
Last Name
Cloud
Member #

20763

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KJ7MZB
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
Hello Mike, welcome to the OB community.
 

Wouts

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Member

Contributor III

327
Rockwood, ON, Canada
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Wouters
Member #

26116

Hey everyone...Kevin here, based just outside of Toronto in Rockwood ON. Have been over landing for about 8 years starting with a JK Rubi and a home made trailer with RTT. Have just recently changed over to a Gladiator Rubicon and will still be hauling the trailer (after a new paint job...). There are 2 other TJs in the family motor pool as well.


Looking forward to being part of the community!
 

Kent R

OB Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

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K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hey everyone...Kevin here, based just outside of Toronto in Rockwood ON. Have been over landing for about 8 years starting with a JK Rubi and a home made trailer with RTT. Have just recently changed over to a Gladiator Rubicon and will still be hauling the trailer (after a new paint job...). There are 2 other TJs in the family motor pool as well.


Looking forward to being part of the community!
Welcome to Overland Bound
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Kent R

OB Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hey y'all James here in El Paso TX the wife and I have been into adventure travel and overlanding for a couple of years happy to be here.
Welcome to Overland Bound James.
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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Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Kent R

OB Executive Director
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Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hey my name is Weston, I live in Huntington Beach CA and own a 2016 Chevy Colorado. Just got my body armor RTT in the mail yesterday and waiting on my bed rack from victory 4x4. I have zero overlanding experience, currently doing tons of research and starting to plan my first trip.
Welcome to Overland Bound Weston.
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/SD)
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Kent R

OB Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
New member who divides time between Henderson Nevada and Oregon ( not multnomah county lol) and love to meet new people and adventure. Love being out in all seasons and terrains. Picture is a rare time the twins are together. I am retired USAF and have lots of time to get out. Say hi if you are in my areas.
Welcome to Overland Bound
Don't hesitate to contact your West Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @HappyOurOverlanding (NV) When you are in OR the Regional Director is @M Rose.
Where in OR do you spend your time?
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Alertchief

Rank V

Advocate III

1,559
Henderson, Nevada, United States
First Name
David
Last Name
mountain
Member #

26520

Ham/GMRS Callsign
Alertchief
New member who divides time between Henderson Nevada and Oregon ( not multnomah county lol) and love to meet new people and adventure. Love being out in all seasons and terrains. Picture is a rare time the twins are together. I am retired USAF and have lots of time to get out. Say hi if you are in my areas.
Welcome to Overland Bound
Don't hesitate to contact your West Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @HappyOurOverlanding (NV) When you are in OR the Regional Director is @M Rose.
Where in OR do you spend your time?
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.
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Thanks Kent! My Oregon time is spent near Portland with lots of trips to central and eastern Oregon. Lots of ideas for exploring some remote areas of Oregon this next year as I venture out more. Will for sure watch the trips and get out as often as possible to connect with members. Looking forward to the next Mohave trip also. Happy Holidays.
 
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Contributor I

30
Huntington Beach CA
First Name
WESTON
Last Name
BECHTOLD
Welcome to Overland Bound Weston.
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/SD)
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.
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Thanks a lot Kent!
 
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PapaDave

Local Expert Northern ID and North East WA
Member

Protector II

8,868
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Addington
Member #

10123

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6BKH
Hello, I’m from southern California and a newbie to overlanding.
I have a 2021 Toyota Tacoma off road and I love taking it out on the trails even stock.
Looking forward to getting out adventuring soon!!
That’s a great rig, but I’m heavily biased :)
 
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M Rose

Local Expert
Mod Team
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Advocate III

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

20990

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W7FSB
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US ARMY Retired
New member who divides time between Henderson Nevada and Oregon ( not multnomah county lol) and love to meet new people and adventure. Love being out in all seasons and terrains. Picture is a rare time the twins are together. I am retired USAF and have lots of time to get out. Say hi if you are in my areas.
Hello David, Welcome to Overland Bound.
I am the Northwest Director. What part of Oregon do you reside in? This information helps us know who your closest member representative is.

To help navigate through the forums, here are some links that can be filtered by “Region” prefix. We are in the Overland Bound North America US Northwest Region (US Northwest for short).

Overland Bound Meetups- is where all member generated rally points are posted in forum format for discussion of Rally Point and other types of Meetups. A meetup can be as simple as a group getting together for coffee, a trail ride, or a full in expedition with other Overland Bound Members.

Overland Bound Trip Planning- is a great place to talk about planning a trip wether by your self or as a group.

Overland Bound Routs: Downloadable- is exactly what it sounds like. Search, or share your GPX files here with a description of the route and POIs.

Share your Overland Routes- is similar time the downloadable posted above, but doesn’t require you to share the actual GPX file.

Overland Bound By Region < North America < US Northwest- is where you can find regional members discussing local events, Overland News, and general topics. It’s a great recourse to mete others in the regions.

Member Maps- a great trip planning tool. It can also be used to send out messages to members near your location, or a location you plan to visit.

Rally Point- a tool used to creat Meetups or send out an SOS.


Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome David, and I hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound
 

Moondogg

Rank I

Contributor III

154
Saratoga Springs, UT, USA
First Name
Vince
Last Name
Mooney
Member #

7726

Service Branch
USMC
Hi Folks,

Vince here. 2005 Tacoma DCLB. Had it for 4 years, so far have added only suspension & tires. Just had it painted, starting to order overlanding gear starting with sliders. Live in Georgia, hoping to move somewhere in UT/CO/WY in a year or so. No overlanding experience, just lots of annual backpacking in Montana & Wyoming...ready to start exploring with my truck also!TacoMoondoggNewPaint.jpg
 

Alertchief

Rank V

Advocate III

1,559
Henderson, Nevada, United States
First Name
David
Last Name
mountain
Member #

26520

Ham/GMRS Callsign
Alertchief
New member who divides time between Henderson Nevada and Oregon ( not multnomah county lol) and love to meet new people and adventure. Love being out in all seasons and terrains. Picture is a rare time the twins are together. I am retired USAF and have lots of time to get out. Say hi if you are in my areas.
Mike thank you for saying hello. I live in Beaverton but most of my adventures are central and eastern Oregon. I’ll scan all the links when I have a bit more time but look forward to connecting on some fun adventures.
Hello David, Welcome to Overland Bound.
I am the Northwest Director. What part of Oregon do you reside in? This information helps us know who your closest member representative is.

To help navigate through the forums, here are some links that can be filtered by “Region” prefix. We are in the Overland Bound North America US Northwest Region (US Northwest for short).

Overland Bound Meetups- is where all member generated rally points are posted in forum format for discussion of Rally Point and other types of Meetups. A meetup can be as simple as a group getting together for coffee, a trail ride, or a full in expedition with other Overland Bound Members.

Overland Bound Trip Planning- is a great place to talk about planning a trip wether by your self or as a group.

Overland Bound Routs: Downloadable- is exactly what it sounds like. Search, or share your GPX files here with a description of the route and POIs.

Share your Overland Routes- is similar time the downloadable posted above, but doesn’t require you to share the actual GPX file.

Overland Bound By Region < North America < US Northwest- is where you can find regional members discussing local events, Overland News, and general topics. It’s a great recourse to mete others in the regions.

Member Maps- a great trip planning tool. It can also be used to send out messages to members near your location, or a location you plan to visit.

Rally Point- a tool used to creat Meetups or send out an SOS.


Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome David, and I hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound
 
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MT_AYON

Rank III

Enthusiast I

874
West Covina, CA, USA
First Name
Ayon
Last Name
Mitra
Member #

28342

Hi Everyone!

New member here in the SoCal area and new to overlanding. Hoping to learn from the more experienced overlanders and off-roaders here. Very excited to start!

This is my rig! Its a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4. I have had it since April, 2019 and have already put 25k miles on it. I am always making small updates to my vehicle and equipment and would love your input on that. So far I have added the following:

1. Better wheels and tires - Falken Wildpeaks on Method rims
2. Snugtop Campershell to secure and weatherize the bed
3. Electrical Upgrades like SwitchPros and additional outlets
4. Installed a CB for comms
5. Some cockpit mounts and upgrades
6. Upgraded headlight and fog lights
7. Added an air compressor

I have a 9-5 office job but I love the outdoors and photography. To that I am also adding overlanding and camping. I hope to one day explore all 50 states and most of the National Parks in the country. I think overlanding is the best way to do it! I hope to meet you on a trail some time soon!

Thank you!
 

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