Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Barclay]

Welcome!

 

[Sean S.]

Hi Sean and welcome to Overland Bound!

Nice 80 series Toyo. Is it a FZJ, HDJ or HZJ?

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

Hey Bjoern!
Betsy has an FZJ. It's showing its age a little these days, but she's still running strong!

 

[Sean S.]

@Sean S. Welcome from Navina, OK (NW of Edmond).
Hope to meet up with you sometime.

Awesome! More Okies!

 

[Sean S.]

Welcome from Tulsa Sean
@Prerunner1982 and I are your closest SW Region Member Reps so if you have any questions let us know.

We also have an Oklahoma sub-forum for more local chit chat Oklahoma overlanders where ya at?

Thank you. Ill jump on there and say Hey.

 

[Marvin_248d89]

Thank you all for the warm greeting!

 

[WPRountree]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Welcome Sean! Glad to have you.

 

[WPRountree]

Hello everyone! My name is Marvin.

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Location: From Fargo, North Dakota, periodically move around the US
Rig: 2014 Toyota 4runner
Experience: Moderate. Have done a descent amount of wheeling, but there is always so much more to learn!

Welcome to the crew Marvin! Great looking 4Runner!

 

[WPRountree]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Hey there JD! Love the Tacoma, always wanted one myself.

 

[Shahn]

Hello everyone! My name is Marvin.

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Location: From Fargo, North Dakota, periodically move around the US
Rig: 2014 Toyota 4runner
Experience: Moderate. Have done a descent amount of wheeling, but there is always so much more to learn!

Greetings Marvin, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Fat-Tire]

Thank you all for the warm greeting!

Welcome aboard!

 

[JaredThomsen]

Hello everybody! Newbie here, looking forward to getting to know you all and learning as much as I can!
First off my name is Sean and not only am I new to the forums, I'm pretty new to Overlanding as well.
I've got a 1994 Land Cruiser I'm currently building. It's been (and still is currently) my daily, but I've got plans to refurbish/rebuild her into a true Overlanding machine.
I currently live in OKC, and while I haven't in some years, I camp quite a bit in conjunction with my hobby, so I would like to be able to use the Cruiser to facilitate that.
I cant wait to hear from you all and become more knowledgeable!

This is Betsy, she's a 1994 Land Cruiser 80 series with 365k on the clock and still running strong!
She's got a heavy spring 3.5in Old Man Emu lift
HELO 878 16' wheels
Nitto Ridge Grappler LT275/70R16 tires

This is an older picture, and she's about to get some work done, so I'll upload some newer ones as I complete planned upgrades!

Hey Sean, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[JaredThomsen]

Hello everyone! My name is Marvin.

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Location: From Fargo, North Dakota, periodically move around the US
Rig: 2014 Toyota 4runner
Experience: Moderate. Have done a descent amount of wheeling, but there is always so much more to learn!

Hey Marvin, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Bad Sport]

Hi.

Mike from Carmichael, CA.

Looking forward to meeting others and gaining knowledge, experience on the way. Any advice or suggestions on gear of all types is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

2018 F150 4WD

Welcome to Overland Bound Michael.

 

[Bad Sport]

Hello OB!

Matt from Pearland, TX.

Rig #1: 2021 Ford F150 Powerboost - 33" Nitto Trail Grapplers, 18" matte black method wheels, 2.5" front leveling kit, 2" rear blocks, Airlift airbags on rear, KB Voodoo bed rack, Decked system, etc.
Rig #2: 2022 Ford Bronco Black Diamond - 4 door, hardtop, 32" AT on stock steelies
Rig #3: 2021 Taxa Woolly Bear Overland Trailer - Roam Vagabond XL RTT, Truma Fridge, Renogy Solar panels, etc. etc.

I would say we are a fairly experienced family. Visiting a lot of state parks, national parks, etc. but completely off-grid we are learning the tips/tricks. Always looking for a reason to get out, meet new people, and just be outside as much as possible.

F150 & Woolly Bear - full setup
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F150 & Woolly Bear - packed up
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Bronco & Woolly Bear
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Hi Matt. Welcome to Overland Bound from southern CA.

 

[Bad Sport]

Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking here a while finally decided to introduce myself. Old_school from the Jersey shore. Not sure I would consider myself an overlander or an off-roader or both. :) I have a 2 door wrangler JL , it’s to small to sleep in, so its tent camping in a Jeep on the beach, fishing. . Here is a 360 video of a relaxing sunday drive on the beach.. (yeah I know, hard to believe it’s New Jersey)

Welcome to Overland Bound Rich.

 

[Bad Sport]

Hey everyone!

New to the forums and wanted to introduce myself. I have a 2013 Tundra Crewmax that I've been building out and it's gone through a few different phases so far. Joined to find some build ideas but also lend a hand since I work at Front Runner Outfitters. Recently sold my SnugTop shell and got a Front Runner Bed Rack. Will be building my own camper shell soon!View attachment 249406View attachment 249407View attachment 249408View attachment 249409

Welcome to Overland Bound Jolo.

 

[Bad Sport]

My names Daniel and I'm from Charlotte,TN. Just getting started in the overland hobby although I've had jeeps for a long time and wheeled them from time to time. I have a 21 jeep gladiator mojave and a 01 jeep wrangler.The gladiator has a rtt and we have started using that lately. Looking to find new places to camp and meet people who like to do the same.

Hi Daniel. Welcome to Overland Bound from southern CA.

 

[Bad Sport]

Hi there, I am Kim and I have always been an outdoorsy chick due to being in the outdoors camping, fishing and hiking my whole life... I’m from North of Seattle, WA

Overlanding and Off-roading became real about 3 years after I purchased my Purple 2018 Jeep Rubicon!!

I’ve been Overlanding for almost 2 years now. I love the freedom and adventure it brings and I’m always looking forward to meeting new trail family, traveling and seeing the outdoors in a 4Wheel point of view.

My vehicle is a Purple 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JKU edition. By the way her name is Rubi... As for Modifications...she has a 2 1/2” lift, 35” BFG K02’s and She drives like a Cadillac!!

Rubi is definitely not a pavement princess and has gotten dirty on many trails over the past 2 years!! I have 2 older big dogs (ages 13 yrs & 11yrs) Keeta & Blaze who love to go for rides!! They’ve been on every trip!!

Mark and I Started out with ground tent, coolers and a lot of totes…. but soon after we started overlanding we upgraded to a RTT, and love it! We also have a fridge/freezer, and just changed over from kitchen totes to building a camp box so everything is in one box. We Also added a diesel heater that works great for when we do winter camping!!

I am Very anxious to get out there. My main goal is to be outdoors and living my best life having fun and meeting new people!

Opinions and advice are greatly appreciated!

Welcome to Overland Bound Kim. You'll find plenty of tips, recommendations and opinions in the forums.

 

[Bad Sport]

Hello there. I have been interested in off-roading since i was a kid. I now find myself in the position to actually start over-landing, as i love camping as well. I hope to learn a lot from everyone!!

A friend of mine is on this journey with me, he just picked up a 2022 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk (im kinda jealous). So anything taught to me will in turn be taught to him.

Vehicle-2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4x4

Hi Jesse. Welcome to Overland Bound from southern CA.

 

[Bad Sport]

Guess I should make one of these now. Hi there, I'm JD. I hail from the Southeast and live in what is probably the best part of Alabama. I daily drive my 2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I try to flirt with the line between fully capable, but also still affordable to commute to work or gettin the groceries. While I grew up riding dirt and muddy roads in South Alabama and Florida, I still consider myself a novice when it comes to offroading. I got very heavily into backpacking during college and have always loved the outdoors and nature. I got to walk through places like the Tetons backcountry or the Zion Wilderness and saw places I never thought a poor Alabama boy like me would ever get to experience. I've been following the Overland Bound approach for years starting back when I still drove a Nissan Rogue. Now that I'm settled into a career and can actually have some nice things, I've been easing into overlanding and just kinda got bit by the adventure bug. Between riding with friends I made on TacomaWorld and hanging around the good folks over in the Venture Unknown facebook group, I've been able to build up some confidence in being able to get out there and explore. I'm excited to keep learning and see where I can end up!

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Hi John. Welcome to Overland Bound.