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[freak4life]

Hi All,
I live in the Southbay area of SoCal. I just purchased a 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro. I plan to keep it as stock as possible. I enjoy camping and hiking and hope to get to more challenging places that I didn't want to take my 2010 Honda Pilot 4WD. Our first trip last week was to Death Valley, where we did Titus Canyon and the Racetrack, camping overnight at Homestake Dry Camp. Planning on trying some beginner trails (Berdoo Canyon, Old Dale Road, Cleghorn, etc) to get offroad driving skills.

Hello Theodore, welcome to Overland Bound. Even stock you will be amazed at where that truck will take you, try trailsoffroad.com for finding local trails.

 

[freak4life]

Hi
I am from Happy Valley Oregon and I am building my 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ for over landing. I want to build a expedition trailer out of a MJ bees that matches my XJ - I have gone through this thing after buying it from an old couple - she only has 118k miles - new long arm suspension - all new or restored interior - just installed new JCR bumper with many new parts coming - hope to hook up and get out this year - Ron

Hello Ron, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

1) Picture! - Coming Soon! -
2) Location: Redwood City
3) Rig: 2021 Tundra
4) Overlanding Experience Background: been doing it amateurishly for years to rockhound or just get "away" but never called it "overlanding". Had kids, took a little hiatus, came back and found alllll kinds of fun folks and new gear and we're really excited to be back on the trail!

Hello John, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[_jeff]

- Central California
- currently have a 15 Honda CR-V, 14 Harley-Davidson FLD Switchback, 13 Trek FX, Emotion Kayak (from Costco)
- used to have an 04 Tacoma TRD, 14 Harley-Davidson XL1200T SuperLow
- Experienced Novice, approaching Intermediate.

Although my experience isn't very typical, I've done a few long distance motorcycle trips solo, with friends, and large groups that included camping, KOAs, and hotels. I've also done a fair amount of long distance driving across the states via motels or couch surfing back in my twenties. And I've relied on a bicycle to get me to and from trains, buses, and ferries on my old 2.5 hour commute into San Francisco. Now I mainly load up the kayaks and head up to the lake with the family for beach access, camping trips, or lightweight baja style on hardpan where I can. I used to own a 2004 Tacoma TRD and have some off-road experience in dunes but am now awaiting a Bronco on reserve but it won't be here until 2022.

I'm trading in the motorcycle trips for more family-friendly adventures and am glad to have found this community.

 

[deltafred]

Hello all, my name is Scott and I am new to this overland thing, but not new to being in the outdoors. I am excited to get my adventure going!

 

[Michael]

Hello all, my name is Scott and I am new to this overland thing, but not new to being in the outdoors. I am excited to get my adventure going!

Awesome, and welcome! Our community will help get you started!

 

[freak4life]

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- Central California
- currently have a 15 Honda CR-V, 14 Harley-Davidson FLD Switchback, 13 Trek FX, Emotion Kayak (from Costco)
- used to have an 04 Tacoma TRD, 14 Harley-Davidson XL1200T SuperLow
- Experienced Novice, approaching Intermediate.

Although my experience isn't very typical, I've done a few long distance motorcycle trips solo, with friends, and large groups that included camping, KOAs, and hotels. I've also done a fair amount of long distance driving across the states via motels or couch surfing back in my twenties. And I've relied on a bicycle to get me to and from trains, buses, and ferries on my old 2.5 hour commute into San Francisco. Now I mainly load up the kayaks and head up to the lake with the family for beach access, camping trips, or lightweight baja style on hardpan where I can. I used to own a 2004 Tacoma TRD and have some off-road experience in dunes but am now awaiting a Bronco on reserve but it won't be here until 2022.

I'm trading in the motorcycle trips for more family-friendly adventures and am glad to have found this community.

Hello Jeff, welcome to Overland Bound, we are glad you are here.

 

[freak4life]

Hello all, my name is Scott and I am new to this overland thing, but not new to being in the outdoors. I am excited to get my adventure going!

Hello Scott, welcome to Overland Boiund.

 

[Junjie]

Hi all! I'm new to overlanding but excited to learn and try something new this summer. I've watched way too many overlanding videos and now I'm itching to get out there.

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Vehicle: 2019 Honda Passport

 

[Team4M]

Hello all,
I’ve been a long-time visitor and have gained a ton of knowledge from the members on this site (and the great video content on YouTube!).
My name is Tony (Team4M) from the Tampa Bay Area and although free time is rare, I love to spend it outdoors.

I’m constantly evolving my rig (2016 Tundra) to meet the needs of our family.
As she sits today;
- Bilstein 6112/5160 suspension
- 34.8” Ridge Grapplers
- basic recovery gear, comms, & goodies

On order
- CBI overland bars
- Smittybuilt Overlander RTT

Future plans
- 18” Method or Fuel wheels
- 35x12.5’s
- Steel bumper & winch
- sliders & armor
- a whole bunch of cool stuff I’ll find here..

I got into overlanding because I spent a lot of time backpacking and always enjoyed going “a little farther out” and have always admired old land cruisers. Two summers ago, I rented a fully kitted out 4Runner and spent 5 days in the Colorado backcountry with my oldest son and immediately started shopping for a platform to build on. Since then we’ve done more camping than overlanding but have a few cool adventures on the horizon.
Just got back from a few days on the Georgia traverse and we’re doing a 2-week trek up through Tennessee & Kentucky with Drummond Island Michigan as the final destination. Hoping to get to cape lookout national seashore in the early fall as well.
I hope to learn a bunch and contribute what I can to this great community. Thanks all!
T

 

[grubworm]

I’m constantly evolving my rig (2016 Tundra) to meet the needs of our family.
As she sits today;
- Bilstein 6112/5160 suspension
- 34.8” Ridge Grapplers
- basic recovery gear, comms, & goodies

welcome, tony

gotta love the tundra! my wife has a jeep sahara and i have a tundra...we always go in the tundra
not sure how it is in florida, but not much here in louisiana so we go to georgia a lot. how was your trip on the traverse? we hadn't tried that yet, but we have camped and hiked all around the helen area and loved it

 

[Cheyenne.JKU]

Michael,

Member 26927

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport

So far she has steel front and rear bumpers. On order now is a roof rack for my tent I have.

Novice to Overlanding, but eager to learn and explore.

 

[Scubaferber]

Hey all Frank here. Along with my wife Eileen and son Declan. I am new to the overlanding but fairly experienced in off-roading owning multiple Jeeps in the past. Love getting the family outdoors and going camping. We currently have a 2020 Subaru Outback and plan on starting to outfit it. We live in the Orlando Florida area. Look forward to meeting new friends in this exciting community.

 

[grubworm]

Hey all Frank here. Along with my wife Eileen and son Declan. I am new to the overlanding but fairly experienced in off-roading owning multiple Jeeps in the past. Love getting the family outdoors and going camping. We currently have a 2020 Subaru Outback and plan on starting to outfit it. We live in the Orlando Florida area. Look forward to meeting new friends in this exciting community.

welcome, frank...glad to have you as a member!
there is a thread on here for subaru owners so definitely post your mods

 

[grubworm]

Michael,

Member 26927

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport

So far she has steel front and rear bumpers. On order now is a roof rack for my tent I have.

Novice to Overlanding, but eager to learn and explore.

hey, michael

i'm about an hour south of you. not much around here, so the wife and i hit arkansas and georgia lot. if you're ever interested in a trip to arkansas, let me know and maybe we can meet up for a trip

 

[freak4life]

Hi all! I'm new to overlanding but excited to learn and try something new this summer. I've watched way too many overlanding videos and now I'm itching to get out there.

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Vehicle: 2019 Honda Passport

Hello Tony, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Cheyenne.JKU]

Michael,

Member 26927

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport

So far she has steel front and rear bumpers. On order now is a roof rack for my tent I have.

Novice to Overlanding, but eager to learn and explore.

hey, michael

i'm about an hour south of you. not much around here, so the wife and i hit arkansas and georgia lot. if you're ever interested in a trip to arkansas, let me know and maybe we can meet up for a trip

Hey Grub,
Sounds good, just told my fiancee and she sounded pretty excited about it. As of right. now, we are planning a TX coast trip in June for her mom's birthday. After that we would definitely be interested.

 

[freak4life]

Hello all,
I’ve been a long-time visitor and have gained a ton of knowledge from the members on this site (and the great video content on YouTube!).
My name is Tony (Team4M) from the Tampa Bay Area and although free time is rare, I love to spend it outdoors.

I’m constantly evolving my rig (2016 Tundra) to meet the needs of our family.
As she sits today;
- Bilstein 6112/5160 suspension
- 34.8” Ridge Grapplers
- basic recovery gear, comms, & goodies

On order
- CBI overland bars
- Smittybuilt Overlander RTT

Future plans
- 18” Method or Fuel wheels
- 35x12.5’s
- Steel bumper & winch
- sliders & armor
- a whole bunch of cool stuff I’ll find here..

I got into overlanding because I spent a lot of time backpacking and always enjoyed going “a little farther out” and have always admired old land cruisers. Two summers ago, I rented a fully kitted out 4Runner and spent 5 days in the Colorado backcountry with my oldest son and immediately started shopping for a platform to build on. Since then we’ve done more camping than overlanding but have a few cool adventures on the horizon.
Just got back from a few days on the Georgia traverse and we’re doing a 2-week trek up through Tennessee & Kentucky with Drummond Island Michigan as the final destination. Hoping to get to cape lookout national seashore in the early fall as well.
I hope to learn a bunch and contribute what I can to this great community. Thanks all!
T

Hello Anthony, welcome to Overland Bound, nice Taco.

 

[freak4life]

Michael,

Member 26927

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport

So far she has steel front and rear bumpers. On order now is a roof rack for my tent I have.

Novice to Overlanding, but eager to learn and explore.

Hello Michael, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Hey all Frank here. Along with my wife Eileen and son Declan. I am new to the overlanding but fairly experienced in off-roading owning multiple Jeeps in the past. Love getting the family outdoors and going camping. We currently have a 2020 Subaru Outback and plan on starting to outfit it. We live in the Orlando Florida area. Look forward to meeting new friends in this exciting community.

Hello Frank, welcome to Overland Bound.