Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[MarioT'sCJResto]

Welcome to the Team from Upstate NY

Great looking rig, I would love to get my hands on one. Happy New Year

 

[MarioT'sCJResto]

Welcome to the Team, you have a great platform to build off, can’t wait to see more of the build and you’re adventures.

Happy New Year

 

[diabetiktaco]

Good morning and happy new year. I just joined Overland and Im looking forward to getting my rig out into the wild. I'm located in Monmouth County, NJ.
Brian

Hey Brian, I'm in Monmouth County as well and head out on trips at least monthly.

 

[ProtonDecay]

Hello and Happy 2021 to all!

We are a recently retired couple from the Bay Area of California. Returning to overlanding after a mutli-decade hiatus (9 weeks out of a van in Alaska in '91). Upon arrival of Son #1 we segued into a trailer and then when Son #2 was old enough we got heavily into Scouting. Never really gave up camping along the way, but now we are in a position to return to more offroad advendtures. Now awaiting arrival of a suitable truck and offroad trailer. Will build them out over the next few months, then plan to hit some trails starting late Spring '21 (after vaccinations).

Our tastes lean toward mid-to-high elevation trails of easy to moderate difficulty (high clearance, limited winching). We plan to use several short trips over 2021 in preparation for a return to Alaska in Spring '22. Looking to meet similarly minded people, learn about best practices and great adventures. Hope to be able to post a photo or short clip from time to time.

 

[Iwata77]

Nice to meet everyone! I’m from Central Arkansas. I have quite a bit of off roading and camping experience, but I’m very new to overlanding, and I’ve always been intrigued by it. I can’t wait to see the day when I don’t have to “work” Monday-Friday, and I can really get out there. Here’s a pic of my 2000 Land Cruiser. I got a great deal on her a few months back, she had 220k miles, a couple of dents on the driver side, a very old looking timing belt, the valve covers were leaking, and the drivers side exhaust manifold was cracked. Otherwise she ran great, and was rust free. I replaced the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, crank and cam seals, serpentine belt along with a few new pulleys, then I tackled that drivers side manifold (not fun at all). Removed the running boards and put on a set of tundra steel wheels with 275/70/18s. I’m really wanting to add some more stuff to her, but I also really want to get an 80 Series or another GX470 to overland with instead of the 100 Series. Still can’t decide.

Hi Kevin! Welcome from NE Oklahoma

 

[Noahbarlow]

Hi all! New member located in the Okanagan valley area (Kelowna) and looking to start some group rides and open to tips on the overland build.
Just picked up a 2021 Chevy ZR2 and have some small upgrades so far, but that’s another post.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hi all! New member located in the Okanagan valley area (Kelowna) and looking to start some group rides and open to tips on the overland build.
Just picked up a 2021 Chevy ZR2 and have some small upgrades so far, but that’s another post.

Welcome to the OB crew and that is a nice truck!

 

[Prerunner1982]

@Kevlar71 welcome from central Oklahoma. You are in a pretty good place being close to the Ouachita National Forest and not all that far from the Ozark NF. They are both popular destinations for overlanders in Oklahoma and Texas.
Rendezvous in the Ozarks occurs in Oct in the Ozark NF at Byrds Adventure Center east of Cass, AR. Would be a good opportunity to meet up with other OB members.

 

[MarioT'sCJResto]

Hello from Columbus, Ohio. I have a 2015 Jeep JKU that I picked up used a few years back. Everything was stock originally. I do some wheeling with it via the local club and on friend’s land but haven’t done a lot of overlanding with it yet. Should also point out it’s my daily driver so I don’t get too insane with it. My wife and I love watching overlanding YT shows and that’s what drew us here. Hoping to find some opportunities in the year to come. Oh, and I’m also a drummer, hence the user name.View attachment 181643

Welcome to the Team, Happy New Year from Upstate NY

 

[MarioT'sCJResto]

Hello and Happy 2021 to all!

We are a recently retired couple from the Bay Area of California. Returning to overlanding after a mutli-decade hiatus (9 weeks out of a van in Alaska in '91). Upon arrival of Son #1 we segued into a trailer and then when Son #2 was old enough we got heavily into Scouting. Never really gave up camping along the way, but now we are in a position to return to more offroad advendtures. Now awaiting arrival of a suitable truck and offroad trailer. Will build them out over the next few months, then plan to hit some trails starting late Spring '21 (after vaccinations).

Our tastes lean toward mid-to-high elevation trails of easy to moderate difficulty (high clearance, limited winching). We plan to use several short trips over 2021 in preparation for a return to Alaska in Spring '22. Looking to meet similarly minded people, learn about best practices and great adventures. Hope to be able to post a photo or short clip from time to time.

Best Practices; now there's two words that are close to my heart, or I should say two words that I use on a weekly basis within my Sphere of Influence.
Happy New Year and Welcome to the Team from Upstate NY.

 

[Smurf Taco]

Greetings,

The name is Boojie, I'm a boot when it comes to overlanding. I drive a Blue 3rd gen Taco 2017 that I named "SMURF TACO". Still riding on stock equipment.
Located in Camarillo, CA
I'm a retired military, although still working on base. My wife and I try as much as we can to drive around during the weekends.
I've been following this group on YouTube for a while and am amazed at the groups friendliness. The main reason that i joined.
looking forward to tagging along on a not so hard trail run.



Say hello to my Smurf Taco

 

[Kent R]

Greetings,

The name is Boojie, I'm a boot when it comes to overlanding. I drive a Blue 3rd gen Taco 2017 that I named "SMURF TACO". Still riding on stock equipment.
Located in Camarillo, CA
I'm a retired military, although still working on base. My wife and I try as much as we can to drive around during the weekends.
I've been following this group on YouTube for a while and am amazed at the groups friendliness. The main reason that i joined.
looking forward to tagging along on a not so hard trail run.

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Say hello to my Smurf Taco

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)
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
Here is a local meet-up you might be interested in;

US West - Thousand Oaks Meet up in lower 805 to 818

A meet up of fun-centric people that get together for the purpose of talking Overlanding and rigs and the like...or whatever else comes to mind at the time :) View Rally Point

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Kent R]

Hi all! New member located in the Okanagan valley area (Kelowna) and looking to start some group rides and open to tips on the overland build.
Just picked up a 2021 Chevy ZR2 and have some small upgrades so far, but that’s another post.

Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @M Rose 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

 

[Kent R]

Hello and Happy 2021 to all!

We are a recently retired couple from the Bay Area of California. Returning to overlanding after a mutli-decade hiatus (9 weeks out of a van in Alaska in '91). Upon arrival of Son #1 we segued into a trailer and then when Son #2 was old enough we got heavily into Scouting. Never really gave up camping along the way, but now we are in a position to return to more offroad advendtures. Now awaiting arrival of a suitable truck and offroad trailer. Will build them out over the next few months, then plan to hit some trails starting late Spring '21 (after vaccinations).

Our tastes lean toward mid-to-high elevation trails of easy to moderate difficulty (high clearance, limited winching). We plan to use several short trips over 2021 in preparation for a return to Alaska in Spring '22. Looking to meet similarly minded people, learn about best practices and great adventures. Hope to be able to post a photo or short clip from time to time.

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, if you could narrow down your location in the Bay Area Dave can help better.
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

 

[Kent R]

Nice to meet everyone! I’m from Central Arkansas. I have quite a bit of off roading and camping experience, but I’m very new to overlanding, and I’ve always been intrigued by it. I can’t wait to see the day when I don’t have to “work” Monday-Friday, and I can really get out there. Here’s a pic of my 2000 Land Cruiser. I got a great deal on her a few months back, she had 220k miles, a couple of dents on the driver side, a very old looking timing belt, the valve covers were leaking, and the drivers side exhaust manifold was cracked. Otherwise she ran great, and was rust free. I replaced the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, crank and cam seals, serpentine belt along with a few new pulleys, then I tackled that drivers side manifold (not fun at all). Removed the running boards and put on a set of tundra steel wheels with 275/70/18s. I’m really wanting to add some more stuff to her, but I also really want to get an 80 Series or another GX470 to overland with instead of the 100 Series. Still can’t decide.

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 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 @BlueLineOverland in Ozark
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

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Location: Alaska
Rig: '18 Toyota Tacoma
Exp: Grew up in NM on a road that most would probably consider 4wd only, but for me was just going home. I definitely have a lot to learn. Right now I'm just trying to figure out the best layout for me and my pupper.

Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @M Rose 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

 

[Lost Viking]

Location: St. Louis
Rig: 2020 4Runner Off Road
Experience: Lots of time off the road and many nights on the hiking trail but not combined. In other words I'm an armature to Overland. Looking forward to learning from everyone and some day I can contribute.

 

[M Rose]

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Location: Alaska
Rig: '18 Toyota Tacoma
Exp: Grew up in NM on a road that most would probably consider 4wd only, but for me was just going home. I definitely have a lot to learn. Right now I'm just trying to figure out the best layout for me and my pupper.

Hello Spencer, Welcome to Overland Bound.

I am the Northwest Director. @beyondthepavement is your closest member representative.

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 Daniel and hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

 

[M Rose]

Hi all! New member located in the Okanagan valley area (Kelowna) and looking to start some group rides and open to tips on the overland build.
Just picked up a 2021 Chevy ZR2 and have some small upgrades so far, but that’s another post.

Hello , Welcome to Overland Bound.

I am the Northwest Director. @ is your closest member representative.

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 Daniel and hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

 

[LexGX470]

Hey newb here! Was in Old Forge, NY and came out to an OB card on my rig from KUDRA. We are up from Alabama on vacay. Rolling in an ‘07 Lexus GX470. Cool to find a group of overlander like-mindeds. Thanks for the invite! Troy