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[Crissco83]

Hi everyone! My name is Chris (#27720) and I am new to all of this but have always had a passion for the outdoors and traveling. I’m an Army veteran and located near Waco. I am currently overseas for work where I work on Patriot missile Launchers for my company. Currently on the hunt for an overlanding rig and leaning towards the trusty ol’ Jeep XJ. I have two Ram 1500s and currently gifted my oldest son with his first rig (98 XJ). We are excited to start traveling as a family and exploring. I’ve seen more of the world than I have the United States and I look to remedy that. Any advice and criticisms are welcome. Thank yall for everything you do and I look forward to meeting and helping the community!

 

[T. Stanley]

Hi everyone! My name is Chris (#27720) and I am new to all of this but have always had a passion for the outdoors and traveling. I’m an Army veteran and located near Waco. I am currently overseas for work where I work on Patriot missile Launchers for my company. Currently on the hunt for an overlanding rig and leaning towards the trusty ol’ Jeep XJ. I have two Ram 1500s and currently gifted my oldest son with his first rig (98 XJ). We are excited to start traveling as a family and exploring. I’ve seen more of the world than I have the United States and I look to remedy that. Any advice and criticisms are welcome. Thank yall for everything you do and I look forward to meeting and helping the community!

Welcome to the OB crew, there is a lot of interesting and exciting places to see, start a list.

 

[Truckn]

Hello Overland Bound Folks!

I'm very new to the Overlanding concept. My wife and I love hiking, camping and just about anything outdoors.
I just purchased a 2021 Jeep Rubicon 4 Door. I also have a 1989 Toyota Pickup 4x4 that loves to get dirty.
I welcome any advice and especially trail recommendations near the San Francisco Bay Area.

I hope to learn a lot from all the experience on this forum!

 

[T. Stanley]

Hello Overland Bound Folks!

I'm very new to the Overlanding concept. My wife and I love hiking, camping and just about anything outdoors.
I just purchased a 2021 Jeep Rubicon 4 Door. I also have a 1989 Toyota Pickup 4x4 that loves to get dirty.
I welcome any advice and especially trail recommendations near the San Francisco Bay Area.

I hope to learn a lot from all the experience on this forum!

Welcome to the OB crew

 

[Kent R]

Hello Overland Bound Folks!

I'm very new to the Overlanding concept. My wife and I love hiking, camping and just about anything outdoors.
I just purchased a 2021 Jeep Rubicon 4 Door. I also have a 1989 Toyota Pickup 4x4 that loves to get dirty.
I welcome any advice and especially trail recommendations near the San Francisco Bay Area.

I hope to learn a lot from all the experience on this forum!

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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
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[Kent R]

Hi everyone! My name is Chris (#27720) and I am new to all of this but have always had a passion for the outdoors and traveling. I’m an Army veteran and located near Waco. I am currently overseas for work where I work on Patriot missile Launchers for my company. Currently on the hunt for an overlanding rig and leaning towards the trusty ol’ Jeep XJ. I have two Ram 1500s and currently gifted my oldest son with his first rig (98 XJ). We are excited to start traveling as a family and exploring. I’ve seen more of the world than I have the United States and I look to remedy that. Any advice and criticisms are welcome. Thank yall for everything you do and I look forward to meeting and helping the community!

Welcome to Overland Bound Chris
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
When you are home 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]

Hello All! I guess this is where I start.
My name is Brad I’m from Brentwood, Ca
Currently have a 2020 Tacoma Trd Pro 6 Speed
Mods: cornfed suspension 1.5” leveling up front, add a leaf in rear, Mud Trad 16” wheels, 33” wildpeak AT3, Rci mid height bed rack, Tuff stuff RTT, prinsu roof rack w/harbor freight boxes up top (the best). Cali Raised ditch lights/ and 42” light bar and WarFab rock sliders.
funny thing is I bought the pro thinking I wouldn’t touch it.. I was wrong. Future plans are King mid travel set up and full steel bumpers front and rear.
As far as experience this is my first 4x4 I’ve personally owned but I grew up off-roading a lot with other buddies. I’ve been able to tackle some tougher trails with my taco so far but I know I have much to learn so I’m eager to learn all I can from the OB community. View attachment 182501

Welcome to Overland Bound Brad
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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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[PapaDave]

Hello Overland Bound Folks!

I'm very new to the Overlanding concept. My wife and I love hiking, camping and just about anything outdoors.
I just purchased a 2021 Jeep Rubicon 4 Door. I also have a 1989 Toyota Pickup 4x4 that loves to get dirty.
I welcome any advice and especially trail recommendations near the San Francisco Bay Area.

I hope to learn a lot from all the experience on this forum!

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

US West - OLD East Bay Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA For info only

Please read Post #2 [/RP] Just come! Hang out for 2 hours discussing overlanding, looking at rigs, and planning trips! See post #2 for the current month’s info. See this month’s plan US West - East Bay Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA View Rally Point

www.overlandbound.com

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

 

[PapaDave]

Hello All! I guess this is where I start.
My name is Brad I’m from Brentwood, Ca
Currently have a 2020 Tacoma Trd Pro 6 Speed
Mods: cornfed suspension 1.5” leveling up front, add a leaf in rear, Mud Trad 16” wheels, 33” wildpeak AT3, Rci mid height bed rack, Tuff stuff RTT, prinsu roof rack w/harbor freight boxes up top (the best). Cali Raised ditch lights/ and 42” light bar and WarFab rock sliders.
funny thing is I bought the pro thinking I wouldn’t touch it.. I was wrong. Future plans are King mid travel set up and full steel bumpers front and rear.
As far as experience this is my first 4x4 I’ve personally owned but I grew up off-roading a lot with other buddies. I’ve been able to tackle some tougher trails with my taco so far but I know I have much to learn so I’m eager to learn all I can from the OB community. View attachment 182501

Great truck! 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

US West - OLD East Bay Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA For info only

Please read Post #2 [/RP] Just come! Hang out for 2 hours discussing overlanding, looking at rigs, and planning trips! See post #2 for the current month’s info. See this month’s plan US West - East Bay Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA View Rally Point

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Kent R]

Hello all, new guy here. My name is Kevin and while I’m new to the overlanding community, I’m not new to camping or traveling. I’m retired Army currently living in the PNW but will be relocating to Pensacola, FL in March when my wife Amber completes here career in the Navy. We have traveled all over the world and can’t wait to explore North America free of military restrictions. We have a 2020 Wrangler JLU Willys that we purpose built over the past few months and it’s our first true overlanding rig. We look forward to freedom of movement and are excited to be a part of the Overland Bound community!

Welcome To Overland Bound Kevin
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 will be iin 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 @Cendee & @radwelder
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[Kent R]

Hi Everyone!

I joined in 2017 but I don't think I ever introduced myself. I live in AZ and have a 2018 Tacoma SR (which I love) and my first truck when I joined OB was a 2004 Tundra SR5.
My overlanding experience has only been used for paleontology so far. Not all of the scientists I work with have vehicles with good ground clearance, so I pack them in with me.
I'm also a sculptor so having a vehicle that can carry heavy materials is essential.
I hope everyone is having a good 2021 so far and in good health.

Welcome to the introduction page.
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 Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
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[Prerunner1982]

Hello Christopher (@Crissco83 ), welcome from Oklahoma from a former grease monkey. XJs are nice little rigs, easy to work on.
We have meet ups in Round Rock and the DFW area pretty regularly, not all that close to you but then again in Texas close is a relative term.
Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Crissco83]

Ty Jon for reaching out! With my current career I hardly have time at home but would love to know whenever yall have meet ups and trail runs. I’m looking forward to hitting the trails and seeing sites with my family.

 

[JonnyAppleseed]

Hello! I'm Javier (go by Javi). Excited to be part of the community. I'm originally from NM where I use to do some overlanding a couple of decades ago, before I knew it was overlanding :) The pandemic has drawn me back outside and looking forward to new adventures this year.

Location: Maryland USA
Rig: 2014 Toyota FJ (stock)
Overlanding Experience Background: Novice

Man, I just sold my FJc for financial reasons after 4 years of ownership. It's a rock solid rig. it makes deep mud among other things boring. Post lots of pictures, and do enjoy!

 

[JonnyAppleseed]

Welcome from Central Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma leg of the TEAT is just part of the larger OAT (Oklahoma Adventure Trail).

Thanks Jon, Any further info would be eagerly accepted and appreciated. I can't wait to get started.

 

[Snapless]

1)
2) San Antonio, TX
3) 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk pulling a Cargo Craft off-road trailer and we use an SUV tent (currently) for extra space/changing room.
4) Experienced, but always looking to learn more!

 

[T. Stanley]

1) View attachment 182582
2) San Antonio, TX
3) 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk pulling a Cargo Craft off-road trailer and we use an SUV tent (currently) for extra space/changing room.
4) Experienced, but always looking to learn more!

Welcome to the OB crew, looks like you have a nice setup.

 

[Snapless]

Welcome to the OB crew, looks like you have a nice setup.

Thank you! Happy to have found so many like-minded people!

We're pretty proud of what we've accomplished in the year since we started. Both of us were already pro at camping, but this has taken it to a whole new level. We constantly get comments on our roof rack. Yes, those are lights AND cameras. We are both IT nerds and set up cameras not only for security, but to record our adventures on the NVR we have wired inside. The front light is 40k lumens and the side lights are 20k, so we can easily record at night as well.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Suzanne (@Snapless ), welcome from Oklahoma.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am one of the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.

 

[Snapless]

Hello Suzanne (@Snapless ), welcome from Oklahoma.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am one of the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.

Awesome! Thank you!