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Amarousio, Attica, Greece
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ALEXANDROS
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BONOTIS
Γεια σας. Είμαι ο Αλέξανδρος από την Αθήνα Greece. Χαίρομαι που σας γνώρισα όλους.
Hi Alexander. Welcome to OB. I will be travelling in Greece a lot and my base will be Athens. Happy to meet you and do some trails together. Please feel free to message me.

Best Regards,

Dimitri
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M Rose

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Northeast Oregon, United States
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Michael
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Rose
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20990

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W7FSB
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US ARMY Retired
Hello everyone!

I think I skipped the whole introducing myself.

Southern Oregon.
Guide for Team Overland and help with trail clean up and trips with Jefferson State Four Wheel Drive Association.

I think I have a pretty fair amount of experience. Since I started wheeling in 2007.

Got a 02 jeep tj for a wheeler on 37s soon to be 40s I hope

And a 17 tacoma on 35s for the overlander.

Also working on a little trailer.

Thank you guys for having this app. It's pretry neat. I don't see a ton of activity, but I plan to put some more events on here.
Welcome to Overland Bound. @Big G is your closest member representative.
 

Haggy

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Medford, Oregon.
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Dustin
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Hagglund
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26630

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Army Guard and USMC
Hello everyone!

I think I skipped the whole introducing myself.

Southern Oregon.
Guide for Team Overland and help with trail clean up and trips with Jefferson State Four Wheel Drive Association.

I think I have a pretty fair amount of experience. Since I started wheeling in 2007.

Got a 02 jeep tj for a wheeler on 37s soon to be 40s I hope

And a 17 tacoma on 35s for the overlander.

Also working on a little trailer.

Thank you guys for having this app. It's pretry neat. I don't see a ton of activity, but I plan to put some more events on here.
Welcome to Overland Bound. @Big G is your closest member representative.
Appriciate it.
 

Shahn

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Off-Road Ranger I

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Shahn
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Brown
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29302

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GMRS - WRQD549
Hey guys my name is Jorge I'm in San Diego CA. I have a 04 4th gen 4Runner. I'm fairly new to off-road and learning as we speak. I have a 94 Land Cruiser that's a new project that I'm trying to start soon.
Hello Jorge, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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Shahn

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Off-Road Ranger I

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Snohomish County, WA, USA
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Shahn
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Brown
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Okay team. I joined a few months ago. I just retired from the US Army and am slowly gaining experience and confidence. My particulars are that I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0, Selec-Trac. It's got open diffs and is all stock presently. It's in the warm-up cage for my daughter to learn to drive. I also have a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2 that I purchased non-running. It's about 80% fixed as of today, and hopefully I can get it back on the road in the next month. Payload-wise, the Jeep wins, but the rest is bone stock with road tires from previous elderly owner. Stock capability wise, the Blazer wins (OEM skid plates, rear G80 locker, and off road tires). I've 'car-camped' in a 2015 F150 (don't have anymore) and the Jeep. I've owned RVs for years (5th wheel, motorhome, and our current pop-up). I prefer sleeping in an SUV for camping. My current dilemma is whether I should throw $ at either of my current rides, or push these to my kids and go find something more capable. I've got a small anxiety problem, so reliability and self-reliance are key values of mine. Those are rarely supported by budget friendly options.

In any case, I've enjoyed getting out in northern Utah a few times, but want to get my rig (or a new rig) ready to go for multi-day explorations. I'm leaning towards improving the Jeep, but could be convinced to push efforts elsewhere. Would love to hear any thoughts from the group.View attachment 243961View attachment 243962
Hello Jeffery, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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jpcobe

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Enthusiast I

434
Ogden, Weber County, Utah, United States
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Jeffrey
Last Name
Coberly
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42307

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GMRS WRMV999
Service Branch
US Army (Retired)
You don't mention how old your kids are, but sounds like you will be spending on rides. The decision is who gets what.
Yep... one in college, one in high school. The Jeep is in good-ish shape. Needs rear brakes, and I suspect ball joints very soon. It's a Jeep, so it leaks a little, but 130k on the clock, and it's my daily. The Blazer, well, lets just say its seen better days; but no rust, 115k on the clock, and slowly getting put back together. Both kids like the Blazer, but I guess dibs goes to the oldest. But, if I build one out as a traveller, then I guess something else will have to be found for them!
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
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Mike
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Roots
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16968

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GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
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roots66

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Off-Road Ranger I

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Weir, TX, USA
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Mike
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Roots
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16968

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GMRS: WSGB862
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USAF
Hello world. I’m JJ.

Picture: coming in the spring after I build this one out
Location: Skagit Valley, Washington
Rig: Just upgraded to a 2021 Raptor from a 2017 F-150XLT
Experience: moderate in desert settings, novice in mountain/forest settings

Def interested in getting into the PNW groups as I am new to the area and would love some companions to adventure with.

Cheers all!
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
 
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
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Mike
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Roots
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16968

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GMRS: WSGB862
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USAF
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2)Western Mass.
3) 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4DR TRD Off Road
4) Born in Louisiana. Started Overlanding in 2002 after I bought a 2002 Tacoma. Hit the Ouachita Mountains hunting waterfalls. Then expanding to the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas. Bought this 2021 Taco. I plan on and look forward to adding way more to it and making Overlanding one of the main things I do here.
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
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Roots
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16968

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GMRS: WSGB862
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USAF
Hi. I am a new member today. I joined because I want to join some experience people to drive from USA down the path of the Baja 1000 to Cabo San Lucas and then back again on the scenic route along the coasts.
-Ben
-Portland, OR
-2022 Bronco Badlands 2-door
-2014 Land Cruiser 200 (purchased new...primary overland vehicle at this time)
-2009 Jeep Rubicon 2-door (lots of mods for the Rubicon trail and Moab)
-1984 Land Cruiser (purchased in 1991...heavily modified for overland but a little old now)
-1967 Bronco "restoration" project
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
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Mike
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Roots
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16968

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GMRS: WSGB862
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USAF
Hello from northern Indiana. I have a jeep TJ and JL. Also ride atvs and dirtbike/dual sport. Anything off-road is fun! Reformed backpacker lol

Always up to meet local off-roaders and overlanders
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
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Mike
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Roots
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16968

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GMRS: WSGB862
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USAF
Hi, I am Vitoria. Los Angeles, CA based. Drive a Nissan Sentra 2019. I am a complete novice and I don't know where to start. Any help is very much appreciated. I have done some backpacking and hike often, but that's it.
Thank you
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
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Roots
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16968

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
Hi everyone!
New member here from Reno, NV.

I bought my Tacoma 6 months ago with the intention of building it out to do some exploring and some adventuring in the surrounding area.
Slowing progressing my build and learning as I go.
It's my Daily Driver as well...so I try to be methodical with what I put on it.

I hope to learn from all you guys/gals and maybe meet up one day.

2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - Lunar Rock
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