Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Shahn]

Hi folks,

after lurking on YouTube for a while and dreaming of exploring eventually, I finally pulled the trigger and joined the community.

I had a few rough months on top of two already challenging years, and while there is light at the end of the tunnel, my batteries have been completely drained. Before jumping into anything new, I feel like I need to take some time for myself to settle down, recharge, and think about what I actually want to do in life. The last few years feel a bit like on autopilot, and I need to make some changes to prevent ending up in a similar situation again in a few years time.

While thinking about this situation I was reminded of some of the Overland Bound videos, and What I really Think about Overlanding in particular really resonated with me. I always talked about traveling Europe, hiking or mountain biking, and picking up photography as a hobby again. It didn't click for me until now, but with hindsight I feel like I've known for a long time that I needed to get into the outdoors again and reconnect with nature.

I live in the Netherlands, which is both very densely populated and in large parts artificial land. Especially where I live, everything piece of nature is a park and there isn't much wilderness to explore. As a complete novice when it comes to travel and camping, I'm looking to do smaller weekend trips through winter and stay in hotels/hostels/..., and then slowly extend my comfort zone into camping come spring. My mid-term goal is to spend a few weeks on the road exploring either Scandinavia or Iberia, hopefully in the summer of next year.

For now I'll be traveling with my Saab 9-7X (a re-badged Chevy Trailblazer), but I'm strongly considering treating myself to something that has better parts coverage in Europe and is easier to modify long-term. Think Land Cruiser 120 or similar.

Looking forward to meeting you on the trail!

Greetings Jan and welcome to OB!

 

[Shahn]

Hey, we are a couple overlanding from Berlin to Cape Town. Currently in Turkey, next Iran, UAE, then ship to Kenya. Happy to connect with other travelers in the region.

Greetings Julian and welcome to OB! Sweet Rig!

 

[Sonic]

Hello All,

If there's a level below beginner that would be me.

Now, if there was a ranking for obessive youtube watching, web researching and forum reading, I'd be expert master supreme.

However, I am very quickly getting to that point where I need to actually start interacting with people who know and do this stuff vs reading and watching about it.

Therefore here I am and I look forward to picking your brains.

As for me, I'm in the Ottawa area up in Canada.

Current rig is so wholly incapable of overlanding it's not worth mentioning. Looking to change that in the new year and I'm currently targeting a late model Xterra Pro 4X.

I have some big plans for the new year so, assuming all the stars align, I'll be seeing you out on the trails soon enough!

 

[ShaneDrake]

Location: Monticello, GA
Rig: Frankenstein 3rd Gen 4Runner
‘96 Limited base, mostly parted from a ‘00 SR5
3.4 just shy of 430k miles
5 speed
E-Locker
Experience: Not sure how much technical overlandIng I’ve been doing; but She’s my hunting rig, so I’ve been using her to venture the National forests and other public lands in search of quail, woodcock, and ducks since 2012

 

[Bob Berryhill]

Greetings All,

Location: Birmingham, AL
Rig: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon - new rig for me and I’m working on prepping it for overlanding
Overlanding Experience: Novice
Looking forward to learning from the community and meeting new folks on the trail.

 

[lejouz]

As Rick has already written in the MidEurope section, some meetings are planned. Check out the RallyPoints please.

Dear Björn,

we are already in Turkey heading for Iran. Middle East seems to be poorly covered until now. Hope community grows.

Best
Julian

 

[El-Dracho]

As Rick has already written in the MidEurope section, some meetings are planned. Check out the RallyPoints please.

Dear Björn,

we are already in Turkey heading for Iran. Middle East seems to be poorly covered until now. Hope community grows.

Best
Julian

Hi Julian,

You could check on the member map who is nearby and along the planned route.

Safe travels
Bjoern

 

[lejouz]

As Rick has already written in the MidEurope section, some meetings are planned. Check out the RallyPoints please.

Dear Björn,

we are already in Turkey heading for Iran. Middle East seems to be poorly covered until now. Hope community grows.

Best
Julian

Hi Julian,

You could check on the member map who is nearby and along the planned route.

Safe travels
Bjoern

Thanks and yeah, I have seen that option. I meant more in terms of tracks, things to do and see and service points.

 

[El-Dracho]

As Rick has already written in the MidEurope section, some meetings are planned. Check out the RallyPoints please.

Dear Björn,

we are already in Turkey heading for Iran. Middle East seems to be poorly covered until now. Hope community grows.

Best
Julian

Hi Julian,

You could check on the member map who is nearby and along the planned route.

Safe travels
Bjoern

Thanks and yeah, I have seen that option. I meant more in terms of tracks, things to do and see and service points.

Understand. I have added some in Central Asia, Caucaus Area and Turkey. So if you see some interesting POIs along your route please add if you like. Every valuable contribution is welcome. Thanks a lot!

 

[HuffyWK]

Howdy Overlanders!

I’m a Bay Area Over landing novice, having picked up a 2005 Grand Cherokee this year. Ive put a “2 lift and some 32’s on it, and I’ve done some of Usal road and the Old Coast Road and I look forward to more adventures!
Cheers!
Huffy

 

[Kent R]

Howdy Overlanders!

I’m a Bay Area Over landing novice, having picked up a 2005 Grand Cherokee this year. Ive put a “2 lift and some 32’s on it, and I’ve done some of Usal road and the Old Coast Road and I look forward to more adventures!
Cheers!
Huffy

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
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
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.
https://www.treadlightly.org/learn/online-courses/
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Kent R]

Greetings All,

Location: Birmingham, AL
Rig: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon - new rig for me and I’m working on prepping it for overlanding
Overlanding Experience: Novice
Looking forward to learning from the community and meeting new folks on the trail.

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 can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Kent R]

Location: Monticello, GA
Rig: Frankenstein 3rd Gen 4Runner
‘96 Limited base, mostly parted from a ‘00 SR5
3.4 just shy of 430k miles
5 speed
E-Locker
Experience: Not sure how much technical overlandIng I’ve been doing; but She’s my hunting rig, so I’ve been using her to venture the National forests and other public lands in search of quail, woodcock, and ducks since 2012

Welcome To Overland Bound
Good looking build.
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 can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Kent R]

Hello All,

If there's a level below beginner that would be me.

Now, if there was a ranking for obessive youtube watching, web researching and forum reading, I'd be expert master supreme.

However, I am very quickly getting to that point where I need to actually start interacting with people who know and do this stuff vs reading and watching about it.

Therefore here I am and I look forward to picking your brains.

As for me, I'm in the Ottawa area up in Canada.

Current rig is so wholly incapable of overlanding it's not worth mentioning. Looking to change that in the new year and I'm currently targeting a late model Xterra Pro 4X.

I have some big plans for the new year so, assuming all the stars align, I'll be seeing you out on the trails soon enough!

Welcome To Overland Bound
You are in the East Region, local information can be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @ryancarman
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 can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
Quick adult & youth Tread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[freak4life]

Hello All,

If there's a level below beginner that would be me.

Now, if there was a ranking for obessive youtube watching, web researching and forum reading, I'd be expert master supreme.

However, I am very quickly getting to that point where I need to actually start interacting with people who know and do this stuff vs reading and watching about it.

Therefore here I am and I look forward to picking your brains.

As for me, I'm in the Ottawa area up in Canada.

Current rig is so wholly incapable of overlanding it's not worth mentioning. Looking to change that in the new year and I'm currently targeting a late model Xterra Pro 4X.

I have some big plans for the new year so, assuming all the stars align, I'll be seeing you out on the trails soon enough!

Hello Justin, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Location: Monticello, GA
Rig: Frankenstein 3rd Gen 4Runner
‘96 Limited base, mostly parted from a ‘00 SR5
3.4 just shy of 430k miles
5 speed
E-Locker
Experience: Not sure how much technical overlandIng I’ve been doing; but She’s my hunting rig, so I’ve been using her to venture the National forests and other public lands in search of quail, woodcock, and ducks since 2012

Hello Shane, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Greetings All,

Location: Birmingham, AL
Rig: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon - new rig for me and I’m working on prepping it for overlanding
Overlanding Experience: Novice
Looking forward to learning from the community and meeting new folks on the trail.

Hello Bob, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Howdy Overlanders!

I’m a Bay Area Over landing novice, having picked up a 2005 Grand Cherokee this year. Ive put a “2 lift and some 32’s on it, and I’ve done some of Usal road and the Old Coast Road and I look forward to more adventures!
Cheers!
Huffy

Hello Huffy, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[HuffyWK]

Howdy Overlanders!

I’m a Bay Area Over landing novice, having picked up a 2005 Grand Cherokee this year. Ive put a “2 lift and some 32’s on it, and I’ve done some of Usal road and the Old Coast Road and I look forward to more adventures!
Cheers!
Huffy

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
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
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.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

Thanks so much!!

 

[Ursa Major]

Howdy Overlanders!

I’m a Bay Area Over landing novice, having picked up a 2005 Grand Cherokee this year. Ive put a “2 lift and some 32’s on it, and I’ve done some of Usal road and the Old Coast Road and I look forward to more adventures!
Cheers!
Huffy

Welcome aboard! You've joined a fantastic community