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[Khael]

Thanks, added some pictures. We love the sprinter!

Mike. 2017 Sprinter with Agile rip and winch looking for other Sprinter owners who want to do some over landing. I’m heading down to do the Bradshaw trail in the next couple of weeks and would sure like some company. Wife and dog are with me.
I live in the North Bay.

Sounds like fun but we're probably not heading out that far during the next few weeks, max is roughly 4 hours away. I'd love to hear about your trip.

I'm always traveling with my wife and 1 young boy, sometimes 2 teenage boys come too. My wife and little guy love it, teens - not so much. I'm guessing we're going to get some snow seeking travel in the coming weeks - little kids love snow! Any pointers on nice snow trips?

 

[Franc0]

Finally downloaded the app to join the community. Been a long time subscriber on YouTube. We live in Jacksonville Florida so we’ve done a few trails and camped at the beach many times. Looking forward to more trips out of state.

 

[Kent R]

Finally downloaded the app to join the community. Been a long time subscriber on YouTube. We live in Jacksonville Florida so we’ve done a few trails and camped at the beach many times. Looking forward to more trips out of state.

Welcome To Overland Bound
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Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Cendee & @radwelder
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[Kent R]

Hello from north Texas. Land Rover enthusiast here just starting to branch out into overlanding. Have spent most of my time patching together Series trucks but now have a new Discovery and looking to build it up. In fact, I have my first trip in it to the Big Bend area between Christmas and New Year's. Looking forward to diving in here.
Cheers.

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The closest Member Representative is @USStrongman & @Prerunner1982
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[Kent R]

Just joined after finding this community on YT. I live in Orange County, CA. Have been "Overlanding" since before the term existed. Started off with a FJ-40, then to Toyota pickups and am now in a Tundra. Will be getting a new Tundra soon and outfitting that for Overlanding.

Experience includes many multiple week long off-road trips to Baja, The Socal Deserts, Angeles Forrest off-roading, Sierras, AZ, Utah, New Mexico etc...

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Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @FrankRoams (OC/SD)
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[Kent R]

Joined after I stumbled into this forum while looking for offroad trails in New Jersey. Already found some useful info. Thanks!

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The closest Member Representative to you is @diabetiktaco
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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[Kent R]

new member here,

Always wanted a Landcruiser and somehow managed to end up with a 97 LX450 and 04 LX470. Looking to build up my 80 for overlanding. Right now its just got a 2.5” lift but I have a few things planned, hope to get out on the trails soon!

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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)
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[Mog n Loopy]

Hello from Charlotte, NC. We're just getting started good after alot of research since the Expo East mud fest where we got the fever. Slainte!

 

[MMc]

Welcome from So CAL. There is only one to cure the fever, get out there!

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Finally downloaded the app to join the community. Been a long time subscriber on YouTube. We live in Jacksonville Florida so we’ve done a few trails and camped at the beach many times. Looking forward to more trips out of state

Merry Christmas

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Joined after I stumbled into this forum while looking for offroad trails in New Jersey. Already found some useful info. Thanks!

Welcome Naidu!

 

[Lil Bear]

Finally downloaded the app to join the community. Been a long time subscriber on YouTube. We live in Jacksonville Florida so we’ve done a few trails and camped at the beach many times. Looking forward to more trips out of state.

Welcome to the community! Im a couple hours up the road from ya. Nice looking rig you have there!

 

[Iwata77]

picture of the jeep before and right now:
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Now:
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Ouch! Looks like quite a project.

 

[WolfDen]

Good evening from Santa Cruz, California.

I've been lurking off-road forums for a few years now but have decided to commit fully after a year without distractions... Right?

I owned a 2000 4Runner from 2009-2018 when I traded it in for a 2018 Tacoma TRD Pro. On the 4Runner (limited white/tan) I ran it bone stock save for some all terrain Michlen tires.

I have 2 huskies and family in Southern Washington so long distance vehicular travel has been a part of my life for the last decade+

I have been fortunate enough to have friends and families with access to open land in the eastern Sierra's and up and down the California coast which has always provided my access to the great outdoors.

My challenges have more recently been (other than getting time off work ) finding places where me and my dogs can roam free.

My current rig, the 3rd gen Tacoma has already been through a couple of evolutions. My first accessory was a Can-Back canvas topper to provide shade for gear and my mutts. I ran that for about a year and a half before finally finding a roof rack that would fit around it. (SOS concepts "Bedstop Bedrack"). At the time this was paraise! I could keep my soft top and carry more gear up top (With a thule force XL cargo box I had used for my 4runner). Well, as it turns out, having a rack with a 700+ lbs static load rating opened up a whole new world to me.

With me and my 160lbs of dogs, I never had any qualms diving in the back of the 4runner or 5ft tacoma bed with topper but a couple of years ago we added some more members to the family. My girlfriend and her small shepard mix. Needless to say, 3 dogs and 2 humans require a bit more room!

Enter the world of the RTT and my full exposure to what I have learned to be the overland community.

 

[Cmac89]

Hello! Excited to be a part of all this. Grew up in a small town camping and hiking and still never seemed to get enough mountains and desert and familiar “long way there” dirt roads. Nothing like having a “THAT’S where this road goes!” Day(s). Recently purchased a 2015 Jeep renegade latitude and am eager to go burn around all the dusty hidden corners of my county, it’s neighbors and anywhere that awakens my childlike wonder. Also excited to begin the process of building up my rig. Happy exploring to y’all!

 

[Kent R]

Hello! Excited to be a part of all this. Grew up in a small town camping and hiking and still never seemed to get enough mountains and desert and familiar “long way there” dirt roads. Nothing like having a “THAT’S where this road goes!” Day(s). Recently purchased a 2015 Jeep renegade latitude and am eager to go burn around all the dusty hidden corners of my county, it’s neighbors and anywhere that awakens my childlike wonder. Also excited to begin the process of building up my rig. Happy exploring to y’all!

Welcome to Overland Bound
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You are in our Rocky Mountain Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Social Media:
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Our Rocky Mountain Regional Director is @Neal A. Tew
The closest Member Representatives to you are @A-Aron & @Knitron
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[Kent R]

Good evening from Santa Cruz, California.

I've been lurking off-road forums for a few years now but have decided to commit fully after a year without distractions... Right?

I owned a 2000 4Runner from 2009-2018 when I traded it in for a 2018 Tacoma TRD Pro. On the 4Runner (limited white/tan) I ran it bone stock save for some all terrain Michlen tires.

I have 2 huskies and family in Southern Washington so long distance vehicular travel has been a part of my life for the last decade+

I have been fortunate enough to have friends and families with access to open land in the eastern Sierra's and up and down the California coast which has always provided my access to the great outdoors.

My challenges have more recently been (other than getting time off work ) finding places where me and my dogs can roam free.

My current rig, the 3rd gen Tacoma has already been through a couple of evolutions. My first accessory was a Can-Back canvas topper to provide shade for gear and my mutts. I ran that for about a year and a half before finally finding a roof rack that would fit around it. (SOS concepts "Bedstop Bedrack"). At the time this was paraise! I could keep my soft top and carry more gear up top (With a thule force XL cargo box I had used for my 4runner). Well, as it turns out, having a rack with a 700+ lbs static load rating opened up a whole new world to me.

With me and my 160lbs of dogs, I never had any qualms diving in the back of the 4runner or 5ft tacoma bed with topper but a couple of years ago we added some more members to the family. My girlfriend and her small shepard mix. Needless to say, 3 dogs and 2 humans require a bit more room!

Enter the world of the RTT and my full exposure to what I have learned to be the overland community.

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; 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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[Kent R]

Hello from Charlotte, NC. We're just getting started good after alot of research since the Expo East mud fest where we got the fever. Slainte!

Welcome To Overland Bound
Expo East is now at a great location, even if it rains allot the area stays fairly mud free. ;-)
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 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
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[MarioT'sCJResto]

Good evening from Santa Cruz, California.

I've been lurking off-road forums for a few years now but have decided to commit fully after a year without distractions... Right?

I owned a 2000 4Runner from 2009-2018 when I traded it in for a 2018 Tacoma TRD Pro. On the 4Runner (limited white/tan) I ran it bone stock save for some all terrain Michlen tires.

I have 2 huskies and family in Southern Washington so long distance vehicular travel has been a part of my life for the last decade+

I have been fortunate enough to have friends and families with access to open land in the eastern Sierra's and up and down the California coast which has always provided my access to the great outdoors.

My challenges have more recently been (other than getting time off work ) finding places where me and my dogs can roam free.

My current rig, the 3rd gen Tacoma has already been through a couple of evolutions. My first accessory was a Can-Back canvas topper to provide shade for gear and my mutts. I ran that for about a year and a half before finally finding a roof rack that would fit around it. (SOS concepts "Bedstop Bedrack"). At the time this was paraise! I could keep my soft top and carry more gear up top (With a thule force XL cargo box I had used for my 4runner). Well, as it turns out, having a rack with a 700+ lbs static load rating opened up a whole new world to me.

With me and my 160lbs of dogs, I never had any qualms diving in the back of the 4runner or 5ft tacoma bed with topper but a couple of years ago we added some more members to the family. My girlfriend and her small shepard mix. Needless to say, 3 dogs and 2 humans require a bit more room!

Enter the world of the RTT and my full exposure to what I have learned to be the overland community.

Welcome to the Team
Like you I also have 3 dogs that I had to tailor my build around.
I went with the Softopper for my Ram, Decked, Prinsu, and a few more mods. The only thing I have left is the KB Voodoo Softopper Rack with MTB side mounts.

Happy Holiday's from Upstate NY

 

[paleri]

Hi All,

Rahul here, from Dubai.

Super excited to be part of this community. My rig currently consist of a 2017 Ford Ranger 3.2 (mainly) and a 2015 Suzuki Jimny 1.3. None are prepped (except decent tires) , but both my boys all capable enough to get me around UAE.

Been adventurous ever since getting my drivers license in 2014, but now realize there is more to just going over dunes after following this community online.

Looking forward to learning and being part of this community.

Regards
RP