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- Dale
- Last Name
- Gregory
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Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*
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Lief_WJ
Rank III
Enthusiast III
Hello from Missouri.
Hey everyone! I’m Forrest. I’m 30 and I’m a full-time business owner and student studying fisheries and wildlife science focusing on Ichthyology. I live in the mountains of central Idaho with my wife and 3 dogs. I’m an avid conservationist and angler and love venturing off the beaten path to find remote, secluded fishing spots.
I own a couple rigs, a 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2, a 2005 Jeep Wrangler, a 1990 Ford F-150 and a 2004 Honda Element that you’ll never see lol.
I just bought the 2005 Wrangler in minty stock form and am in the process of building it out and getting it ready for my needs. It’s a little bit of a mad dash before snow falls because it’s going to be a third La Nina winter and likely to bring over 5 feet of snow.
As far as experience, I’ve never really considered myself an overlander until recently. However, I have been taking my rigs on sketchy roads in the Idaho mountains since I got my permit 15 years ago. But I’m sure there is much to still learn! It may be unlikely but if anyone has a 87-91 F-series truck or bronco I’m happy to help troubleshoot, I know them quite well.
I own a couple rigs, a 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2, a 2005 Jeep Wrangler, a 1990 Ford F-150 and a 2004 Honda Element that you’ll never see lol.
I just bought the 2005 Wrangler in minty stock form and am in the process of building it out and getting it ready for my needs. It’s a little bit of a mad dash before snow falls because it’s going to be a third La Nina winter and likely to bring over 5 feet of snow.
As far as experience, I’ve never really considered myself an overlander until recently. However, I have been taking my rigs on sketchy roads in the Idaho mountains since I got my permit 15 years ago. But I’m sure there is much to still learn! It may be unlikely but if anyone has a 87-91 F-series truck or bronco I’m happy to help troubleshoot, I know them quite well.
Influencer I
- 3,037
- First Name
- Dale
- Last Name
- Gregory
- Member #
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31030
- Service Branch
- U.S. Navy
Member III
Advocate III
- 817
- First Name
- Bennie
- Last Name
- Hume
- Member #
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30894
- Service Branch
- USMC / Nat Guard
Welcome Forrest from another new guy here. The Rover looks awesome (coming from another Rover guy!)
Pathfinder III
- 5,200
- First Name
- Kent
- Last Name
- Reynolds
- Member #
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1632
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- K6KNT
- Service Branch
- Retired Firefighter
Welcome To Overland Bound Forrest
Good looking rigs! Could you edit your profile to add a city or town, this helps the app and members get you local and regional information.
@M Rose is the Regional Director who can get you in touch with a Member Representative for local 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
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.
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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
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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
Contributor II
Hello Forrest, welcome to Overland Bound.
Thanks! It’s been fun to drive!
Advocate III
- 5,584
- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Rose
- Member #
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20990
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- W7FSB
- Service Branch
- US ARMY Retired
Hello Forest , Welcome to Overland Bound.
I am the Northwest Director. @David H 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 and hope to see you on the trails.
Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound
Protector II
Welcome to Overland Bound Esteban. You are on the right track.
Protector II
Hi Bennie. Welcome to Overland Bound.
Protector II
Hi Lloyd, welcome. Better late than never.
Nice rig you have.
Advocate II
- 1,902
- First Name
- Mike
- Last Name
- Stern
- Member #
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24021
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KB7THL
- Service Branch
- USN Corpsman Veteran
Welcome Tonja! Beautiful area you're in! Lots of options to "test" as you build it.
Howdy all!
I'm about to head out on my first overland experience.
For years I have followed others on youtube and always felt "that could be me" and just kept the vision of me doing it in my mind as just a dream, but now it's time to do it for real.
My first experience will not be extreme or advanced in regards to being off the beaten path all the time but still be enough for me to answer the question to myself if this is my future me.
I have 21 days and a Jeep Wrangler.
I will start from LA and will head just about the route in the attached image and then return to LA.
The route is planned so I will be able to reconnect with some friends/veterans I did serve with in Afghanistan way back in the days so that might explain the unusual choices at some destinations.
Along these path I will do detours and find places where I will camp by myself, but some days will be at regular campsites, and some nights will be at hotels/friends places.
I travel by myself and I do love that. But along the path I will have a few social moments with old friends.
The Jeep is not a real rig but I do bring a tent, portable stove and all the outdoorsy things needed for shorter detours from civilization.
I will avoid the most demanding of road situations on this journey.
Any takes on the route? Doable in 21 without stress I assume?
The adventure starts on Tuesday! :)
/n
I'm about to head out on my first overland experience.
For years I have followed others on youtube and always felt "that could be me" and just kept the vision of me doing it in my mind as just a dream, but now it's time to do it for real.
My first experience will not be extreme or advanced in regards to being off the beaten path all the time but still be enough for me to answer the question to myself if this is my future me.
I have 21 days and a Jeep Wrangler.
I will start from LA and will head just about the route in the attached image and then return to LA.
The route is planned so I will be able to reconnect with some friends/veterans I did serve with in Afghanistan way back in the days so that might explain the unusual choices at some destinations.
Along these path I will do detours and find places where I will camp by myself, but some days will be at regular campsites, and some nights will be at hotels/friends places.
I travel by myself and I do love that. But along the path I will have a few social moments with old friends.
The Jeep is not a real rig but I do bring a tent, portable stove and all the outdoorsy things needed for shorter detours from civilization.
I will avoid the most demanding of road situations on this journey.
Any takes on the route? Doable in 21 without stress I assume?
The adventure starts on Tuesday! :)
/n
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Member III
Advocate II
- 1,902
- First Name
- Mike
- Last Name
- Stern
- Member #
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24021
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KB7THL
- Service Branch
- USN Corpsman Veteran
Welcome Nicklas! I'm not familiar with the area, so no comment on that. Awesome that you are doing it tied to reconnecting with service buddies. OORAH! As for "not a real rig", it is what you make of it, no need for the mega (and expensive) rigs. Just have fun and be safe.
Mike
Influencer I
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- Dale
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- Gregory
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Wife and I are just getting into this and have been exploring getting a hiker trailer for the past couple of years. We have traditionally tent camped when we go out but looking for more comfort and ease of travel that a small trailer could provide. Currently we have a 2017 GMC Terrain which is certainly not a capable off road vehicle but we are leaning towards a Bronco possibly in the next few years as they become more readily available. I am 6'4" and a big guy and have tried a jeep as well and do not find it comfortable for me but have plenty of room in the couple of broncos we have looked at.
We are located in southern NH near the Maine boarder and frequently get out into Maine and Northern NH on my Harley but wanting to add more camping trips.
We went to the northeast overland expo at Thompson Speedway in CT yesterday and finally got to put hands on a hiker and really thinking we are going to make the move to buy one to be ready for spring camping.
Currently just joining in to learn some new things and discover new areas.
We are located in southern NH near the Maine boarder and frequently get out into Maine and Northern NH on my Harley but wanting to add more camping trips.
We went to the northeast overland expo at Thompson Speedway in CT yesterday and finally got to put hands on a hiker and really thinking we are going to make the move to buy one to be ready for spring camping.
Currently just joining in to learn some new things and discover new areas.
Influencer I
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- First Name
- Dale
- Last Name
- Gregory
- Member #
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31030
- Service Branch
- U.S. Navy
