Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[roots66]

Hello everyone ...

Buck Here,
Just getting into overloading but have been off-roading and camping off and on most of my life.
I'm in the Fort Worth TX. area.
I have a 2014 Jeep Rubicon that I just got and am in the process of building it up and getting some of the overloading gear to get out and explore.
The jeep is stock at the moment but that is changing this weekend.
Ready to get out and play !!!!
This place looks like it is loaded with tons of info ..
Buck

Hello Buck (@Buck_f0d2b7 ), welcome to Overland Bound. I am one of your Southwest Region Member Rep for Texas. The other is Corey (@Coreymol).

There are a few DFW area meetups you can check out here: DFW OB meet and greet & DFW - Meet & Greet & Ft Worth West Meetup

Local information and involvement opportunities can be found here: Southwest Region (AZ/NM/TX/OK)

Looking to meet fellow members? Check out the Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups

Events in the SW region can be found here: Overland Bound Events SW Region

Want to know what members are planning? You can find out here: Overland Trip Planning

If you have any questions, please just let me know.

 

[freak4life]

Hi everyone, my name is Tyler. I would say I'm a novice when it comes to vehicle based skills on more complex trails. I have always loved camping and love hammock camping.

At the moment, I have a 2017/18(I think) Jeep renegade trail hawk. I have not done any mods to it. My idea vehicle I think will be thr jeep gladiator.

I just moved to the DFW area of Texas and have not done any exploring.

Hello Tyler, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Hello everyone ...

Buck Here,
Just getting into overloading but have been off-roading and camping off and on most of my life.
I'm in the Fort Worth TX. area.
I have a 2014 Jeep Rubicon that I just got and am in the process of building it up and getting some of the overloading gear to get out and explore.
The jeep is stock at the moment but that is changing this weekend.
Ready to get out and play !!!!
This place looks like it is loaded with tons of info ..
Buck

Hello Buck, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[SwampFox]

Hello,

I am James. My wife and I enjoy travel and off-roading. We are moving into an RV full time so we will be able to travel the country and use the RV as a mobile home base.


1. Charlotte, NC (until the end of the week)
2. 2009 Wrangler (SwampFox)
3. Began hiking and camping as a Cub Scout. Enjoy visiting historical sites. Love getting off the paved roads.

 

[Bengt N]

Hello,

I am James. My wife and I enjoy travel and off-roading. We are moving into an RV full time so we will be able to travel the country and use the RV as a mobile home base.


1. Charlotte, NC (until the end of the week)
2. 2009 Wrangler (SwampFox)
3. Began hiking and camping as a Cub Scout. Enjoy visiting historical sites. Love getting off the paved roads. View attachment 239516View attachment 239517

Hallo James & Wife
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden

 

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Hello,

I am James. My wife and I enjoy travel and off-roading. We are moving into an RV full time so we will be able to travel the country and use the RV as a mobile home base.


1. Charlotte, NC (until the end of the week)
2. 2009 Wrangler (SwampFox)
3. Began hiking and camping as a Cub Scout. Enjoy visiting historical sites. Love getting off the paved roads. View attachment 239516View attachment 239517

Welcome to Overland Bound this is a great group and resource.

 

[Kent R]

Hello,

I am James. My wife and I enjoy travel and off-roading. We are moving into an RV full time so we will be able to travel the country and use the RV as a mobile home base.


1. Charlotte, NC (until the end of the week)
2. 2009 Wrangler (SwampFox)
3. Began hiking and camping as a Cub Scout. Enjoy visiting historical sites. Love getting off the paved roads. View attachment 239516View attachment 239517

Welcome To Overland Bound James
As full timers your best contact is @Magic Mike and @Firemom, they are our full time Member Representatives.

Full-time & Long Term Overland Travel

For our esteemed full-timers.

www.overlandbound.com

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. The map will work very well for you when on the road full time.
RESOURCE MAP
Adventure and Expedition App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Check out the four Overland Expo events https://www.OverlandExpo.com
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 everyone ...

Buck Here,
Just getting into overloading but have been off-roading and camping off and on most of my life.
I'm in the Fort Worth TX. area.
I have a 2014 Jeep Rubicon that I just got and am in the process of building it up and getting some of the overloading gear to get out and explore.
The jeep is stock at the moment but that is changing this weekend.
Ready to get out and play !!!!
This place looks like it is loaded with tons of info ..
Buck

Welcome to Overland Bound Buck
Overloading is a great term for what you rig will be up against. Just remember JEEP stands for Just Empty Every Pocket ;-)
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
Some great local contacts are; in Texas @Roots66 & @Coreymol, and in the DFW area you can also contact @Prerunner1982
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
Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Here is a Midwest expo in MO MOORE OVERLANDING AND OFF-ROAD EXPO // APRIL 21-22, 2023 // OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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]

Hi everyone, my name is Tyler. I would say I'm a novice when it comes to vehicle based skills on more complex trails. I have always loved camping and love hammock camping.

At the moment, I have a 2017/18(I think) Jeep renegade trail hawk. I have not done any mods to it. My idea vehicle I think will be thr jeep gladiator.

I just moved to the DFW area of Texas and have not done any exploring.

Welcome to Overland Bound Tyler
The Trail Hawk is a capable rig, the Gladiator is just more capable. The only way to know what you really need is to get out and explore.
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
Some great local contacts are; in Texas @Roots66 & @Coreymol, and in the DFW area you can also contact @Prerunner1982
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
Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Here is a Midwest expo in MO MOORE OVERLANDING AND OFF-ROAD EXPO // APRIL 21-22, 2023 // OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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

 

[Shahn]

Hello,

I am James. My wife and I enjoy travel and off-roading. We are moving into an RV full time so we will be able to travel the country and use the RV as a mobile home base.


1. Charlotte, NC (until the end of the week)
2. 2009 Wrangler (SwampFox)
3. Began hiking and camping as a Cub Scout. Enjoy visiting historical sites. Love getting off the paved roads. View attachment 239516View attachment 239517

Hello James, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[wcblanco]

Hello!

Warren here. Although I learned to drive by driving on trails and gravel, most of my off-road experience is from many years ago. I first got behind the wheel of a vehicle at age 11 in my uncle's Series III Land Rover.

1. Asheville, NC
2. 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Lime Rush
3. Been driving in muck for years but I'd say I'm still a novice. I grew up in Costa Rica driving Land Rovers and Land Cruisers through all sorts of trails and have lived in Montana, Oregon, and North Carolina. My gf and I spend most of our free time outdoors and this vehicle fits our lifestyle.

 

[El-Dracho]

Hi everyone, my name is Tyler. I would say I'm a novice when it comes to vehicle based skills on more complex trails. I have always loved camping and love hammock camping.

At the moment, I have a 2017/18(I think) Jeep renegade trail hawk. I have not done any mods to it. My idea vehicle I think will be thr jeep gladiator.

I just moved to the DFW area of Texas and have not done any exploring.

Hi Tyler,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello everyone ...

Buck Here,
Just getting into overloading but have been off-roading and camping off and on most of my life.
I'm in the Fort Worth TX. area.
I have a 2014 Jeep Rubicon that I just got and am in the process of building it up and getting some of the overloading gear to get out and explore.
The jeep is stock at the moment but that is changing this weekend.
Ready to get out and play !!!!
This place looks like it is loaded with tons of info ..
Buck

Hi Buck,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetimgs from across the pond,
Bjoern

 

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Hello!

Warren here. Although I learned to drive by driving on trails and gravel, most of my off-road experience is from many years ago. I first got behind the wheel of a vehicle at age 11 in my uncle's Series III Land Rover.

1. Asheville, NC
2. 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Lime Rush
3. Been driving in muck for years but I'd say I'm still a novice. I grew up in Costa Rica driving Land Rovers and Land Cruisers through all sorts of trails and have lived in Montana, Oregon, and North Carolina. My gf and I spend most of our free time outdoors and this vehicle fits our lifestyle.

Welcome to Overland Bound Warren, Ashville is a beautiful area lived in Greenville for awhile got to do a little exploring

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello,

I am James. My wife and I enjoy travel and off-roading. We are moving into an RV full time so we will be able to travel the country and use the RV as a mobile home base.


1. Charlotte, NC (until the end of the week)
2. 2009 Wrangler (SwampFox)
3. Began hiking and camping as a Cub Scout. Enjoy visiting historical sites. Love getting off the paved roads. View attachment 239516View attachment 239517

Hi James,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello!

Warren here. Although I learned to drive by driving on trails and gravel, most of my off-road experience is from many years ago. I first got behind the wheel of a vehicle at age 11 in my uncle's Series III Land Rover.

1. Asheville, NC
2. 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Lime Rush
3. Been driving in muck for years but I'd say I'm still a novice. I grew up in Costa Rica driving Land Rovers and Land Cruisers through all sorts of trails and have lived in Montana, Oregon, and North Carolina. My gf and I spend most of our free time outdoors and this vehicle fits our lifestyle.

Hi Warren,

Welcome to Overland Bound,

Wow, that is a great color for that rig. Like it.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[Bengt N]

Hello!

Warren here. Although I learned to drive by driving on trails and gravel, most of my off-road experience is from many years ago. I first got behind the wheel of a vehicle at age 11 in my uncle's Series III Land Rover.

1. Asheville, NC
2. 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Lime Rush
3. Been driving in muck for years but I'd say I'm still a novice. I grew up in Costa Rica driving Land Rovers and Land Cruisers through all sorts of trails and have lived in Montana, Oregon, and North Carolina. My gf and I spend most of our free time outdoors and this vehicle fits our lifestyle.

Hallo Warren
Nice story
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden

 

[Bourbon Runner]

Hello!

Steve here, Baltimore Metro. Most of my off-roading has been the old Green Ridge State Forest, fire roads, and whatnot. There may have some light shenanigans in a rental Wrangler in a western desert state a long time ago.

I've been camping since I was a teen. Much of our traveling has been road-based camp site to camp site in New England, Glacier NP, Shenandoah, Assateague and tons of state parks. Usually just about every year I hit Assateague for a few days and drive my truck down the ORV area and fish. Pic is below.



The Porkchop Express: 2004 Tacoma TRD that is going to be parted out. Bought an OME suspension and found out the mount points on the frame were toast. RIP. I was always more rigged for campsite/heavy truck camping and now want to go the other direction. Overlanding has always intrigued me. I have had an M416 I've been sitting on to make a camping trailer out of for years but I'm going to sell that soon.

Planning on doing my first true overland trip over my birthday in March next year. I've found a couple rental setups in CA that might be able to make a Joshua Tree > Mojave Road > Death Valley > with maybe a trip to the Grand Canyon over 7 days. Thinking about a couple friends that are more aggressive campers than me to rent rigs as well.

Last thing: I have to replace my beloved Porkchop Express. Seriously considering after we get back from out west buying a Gladiator based on how it handles the terrain and making more and more overland trips on weekends and extended. I'm not into crawling and thinking about doing a Mojave. Coincidentally the rentals are Gladiators.

Cheers and safe travels.

 

[Bengt N]

Hello!

Steve here, Baltimore Metro. Most of my off-roading has been the old Green Ridge State Forest, fire roads, and whatnot. There may have some light shenanigans in a rental Wrangler in a western desert state a long time ago.

I've been camping since I was a teen. Much of our traveling has been road-based camp site to camp site in New England, Glacier NP, Shenandoah, Assateague and tons of state parks. Usually just about every year I hit Assateague for a few days and drive my truck down the ORV area and fish. Pic is below.

View attachment 239603

The Porkchop Express: 2004 Tacoma TRD that is going to be parted out. Bought an OME suspension and found out the mount points on the frame were toast. RIP. I was always more rigged for campsite/heavy truck camping and now want to go the other direction. Overlanding has always intrigued me. I have had an M416 I've been sitting on to make a camping trailer out of for years but I'm going to sell that soon.

Planning on doing my first true overland trip over my birthday in March next year. I've found a couple rental setups in CA that might be able to make a Joshua Tree > Mojave Road > Death Valley > with maybe a trip to the Grand Canyon over 7 days. Thinking about a couple friends that are more aggressive campers than me to rent rigs as well.

Last thing: I have to replace my beloved Porkchop Express. Seriously considering after we get back from out west buying a Gladiator based on how it handles the terrain and making more and more overland trips on weekends and extended. I'm not into crawling and thinking about doing a Mojave. Coincidentally the rentals are Gladiators.

Cheers and safe travels.

Hallo Steve
Thats sounds like a Awsome birthday trip
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden

 

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Hello!

Steve here, Baltimore Metro. Most of my off-roading has been the old Green Ridge State Forest, fire roads, and whatnot. There may have some light shenanigans in a rental Wrangler in a western desert state a long time ago.

I've been camping since I was a teen. Much of our traveling has been road-based camp site to camp site in New England, Glacier NP, Shenandoah, Assateague and tons of state parks. Usually just about every year I hit Assateague for a few days and drive my truck down the ORV area and fish. Pic is below.

View attachment 239603

The Porkchop Express: 2004 Tacoma TRD that is going to be parted out. Bought an OME suspension and found out the mount points on the frame were toast. RIP. I was always more rigged for campsite/heavy truck camping and now want to go the other direction. Overlanding has always intrigued me. I have had an M416 I've been sitting on to make a camping trailer out of for years but I'm going to sell that soon.

Planning on doing my first true overland trip over my birthday in March next year. I've found a couple rental setups in CA that might be able to make a Joshua Tree > Mojave Road > Death Valley > with maybe a trip to the Grand Canyon over 7 days. Thinking about a couple friends that are more aggressive campers than me to rent rigs as well.

Last thing: I have to replace my beloved Porkchop Express. Seriously considering after we get back from out west buying a Gladiator based on how it handles the terrain and making more and more overland trips on weekends and extended. I'm not into crawling and thinking about doing a Mojave. Coincidentally the rentals are Gladiators.

Cheers and safe travels.

Welcome to Overland Bound Steve.