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Kent R

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,

We have been looking for new things to do as a family and overlanding sounds like an awesome way for the family to get away and enjoy the great outdoors. For now we are just starting with the basic stuff and hope to learn more as we start making trips. I hope this site will help me find awesome places to go, meet new people, and serve as a guide for me when I have a question. For now we will be making our trips in the wife’s 4X4 Suburban. If it’s something we really enjoy we will look at buying a better off-road vehicle in the future. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

I almost got forgot to add my location. I am located in Conroe, Texas.
Welcome to Overland Bound
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You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @USStrongman & @Prerunner1982
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Kent R

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
Howdy,
I've lurked here and off and on for a couple of years, but recently decided to go ahead and join up. I'm located on the Eastern Shore of VA, but am originally from NE Florida (Duuuuuval).
My current rig is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (known affectionately as the JEEPASAUR):
  • 4.7L H.O. V8
  • 4" IRO Adjustable Short Arms w' 4" Springs and Bilstein 5125s
  • 242HD/Selec-Trac transfer case swap
  • Dana 30 up front, Dana 44a in the rear. Both w/ factory Vari-Lok diffs.
  • General Grabber X3s in 265/70/17
  • 3" Catback w/ Flowmaster series 70 muffler (original exhaust fell apart from trail damage)
I've been off-roading/exploring for 15+ years, almost exclusively in the Southeast. My game plan is a new vehicle in the next year, and hopefully start heading out west. As much as I love the ol' girl, I don't think she has a cross-country trip in her at this point.
I recently started filming some of my offroad shenanigans and putting it on Youtube. It's nothing special, but check it out if you have a minute: JEEPASAUR on Youtube
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. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @JRElaxED & @Zombie
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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Kent R

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 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!
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/SD) @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
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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Kent R

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 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!View attachment 179193
Welcome To Overland Bound
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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 & @Hank Outdoors
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Kent R

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, 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!!
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 @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
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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mick_n_ca

Rank II

Enthusiast I

404
California, USA
First Name
Mick
Last Name
G
Member #

25703

Good day Overland Bounders,

My name is Mick. I have some overland experience throughout the years but most recently been modifying my G55 to spend more significant time out and about. Hope to meet up with members and go overland exploring!

Hope everyone is being safe and enjoying time with family in these challenging times.

Keep rubber side down
Mick
 

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AdventureMule

Rank II

Enthusiast II

336
Wilmington, DE
First Name
Brad
Last Name
Hunter
Welcome to Overland Bound Brad
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
You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @diabetiktaco
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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Thanks, Kent! I'll be checking it all out!
 
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Kent R

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 day Overland Bounders,

My name is Mick. I have some overland experience throughout the years but most recently been modifying my G55 to spend more significant time out and about. Hope to meet up with members and go overland exploring!

Hope everyone is being safe and enjoying time with family in these challenging times.

Keep rubber side down
Mick
Welcome to Overland Bound Mick.
If you could narrow down your location a bit it would help the Member Representatives steer you in the right direction.
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 Representatives; Bay Area @PapaDave, Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike, North State @Cottonwoody, Central Valley @TOMB
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
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Britt'sPilot

Rank I

Steward I

229
Wahiawa, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
First Name
Sawyer
Last Name
Sumrall
Service Branch
US Army Active Duty
Hey all! So, Overlanding. Long story short, I'm not an overlander or anything near it yet. Currently driving a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD, and located in the FT. Drum, NY area. Active duty soldier, outdoor lover, my outdoor experience is backpacking, camping, a little army survival stuff. Overlanding is something I really want to get into, and my wife and I are already looking at Rubicon's so we can get off on a good solid foot.
 

Kcswarren

Rank II

Traveler III

421
North Baltimore, OH, USA
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Warren
Member #

26841

Hello everyone,
Complete newb, wanting to get started.
I have a '15 Power Wagon that I'm wanting to build out.
I'm in NW Ohio, I've already found that there isn't much for overlanding in Ohio, other than some back roads in southern Ohio. Nice to learn of opportunities in nearby states tho.
 

Matt Bagne

Rank II
Member

Contributor III

327
Placentia, CA, and Lake Arrowhead, CA
First Name
Matt
Last Name
Bagne
Member #

27304

Hello All
I have 4WD experience more than 30 years ago in a Chevy Blazer with my family growing up, but I am really a Ford enthusiast (learned to drive in a Mustang in the 70's). Don't have a rig now but a Ford Bronco is reserved so it will be a handful of months yet . . . just getting an early start here, LOL!
I live fulltime in Placentia, CA (Orange County) but spend a lot of time in Lake Arrowhead CA as well.
Looking forward to this renewed passion unfolding, and happy to be a member as I learn more about today's world of overland adventure.
 

Unclejell

Rank II
Member

Contributor III

421
Birmingham, Alabama 35210, United States
First Name
Freedom
Last Name
Beardgood
Member #

27305

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.
Hi everyone. New member here from Alabama.
Daily Driver Rig: 2011 Tacoma Off Road Prerunner.
Cali Raised LED overland rack with a Body Armor 4x4 Skyridge rooftop tent.

Just getting started!
 
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Western

Rank V
Member

Member II

1,753
Johns Creek, GA, USA
First Name
Jeff
Last Name
Bowman
Member #

24839

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.
Hi everyone. New member here from Alabama.
Daily Driver Rig: 2011 Tacoma Off Road Prerunner.
Cali Raised LED overland rack with a Body Armor 4x4 Skyridge rooftop tent.

Just getting started!
Welcome! I’d love to see your rig! That brand always pops up as an add on Instagram for me so I’d love to see some real life experiences!
 
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Kent R

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
Hey y'all. This is Jerry. My new to me FJ is getting her suspension upgrade tomorrow. Looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting off the beaten path!
Welcome to Overland Bound Jerry
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
You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @diabetiktaco
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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