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freak4life

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1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hello fellow adventurers,
My name is Shane, and i am currently stuck here in SoCal. I currently have a '17 GMC Sierra fitted with all the cool gear......
I've been camping and offroading for over 30 years, but only had an "Overland" rig for 2 years. I usually get out every other weekend, whether it be a day trip or a 3-4 expedition.

I'm always down for a new adventure, and hopefully get to see some of you on the trails!!!!
Hello Shane, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

freak4life

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Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
I made a account on the forum years ago but now back active so figured I should reintroduce myself. I’m Eric from Long Island been over landing for close to 8 years. Mostly spend my time in the north east but starting to venture west more with the purchase of my new truck. 2023 Silverado trail boss with the 3.0 duramax
Hello Eric, welcome back to Overland Bound.
 

James_6cefa5

Rank 0

Contributor II

38
First Name
James
Last Name
Ash
Good morning! My name is James and I am new to this forum. I have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro in Lunar Rock, C4 fab front bumper with a Warn 12k synthetic winch. I also JUST bought a 1992 Land Cruiser this last week and am in the process of renovating it. I'm very new to overlanding, but my wife and I are avid backpackers, so the concept of "carry what you need" is quite familiar to us. I am a US Marine veteran (2001-2008) and am interested in self sufficiency in all matters of things, and Overlanding is an amazing way to continue the adventures!! Thanks for having me. I'll post some images in the next week or so when I get back home.
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

Good morning! My name is James and I am new to this forum. I have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro in Lunar Rock, C4 fab front bumper with a Warn 12k synthetic winch. I also JUST bought a 1992 Land Cruiser this last week and am in the process of renovating it. I'm very new to overlanding, but my wife and I are avid backpackers, so the concept of "carry what you need" is quite familiar to us. I am a US Marine veteran (2001-2008) and am interested in self sufficiency in all matters of things, and Overlanding is an amazing way to continue the adventures!! Thanks for having me. I'll post some images in the next week or so when I get back home.
Hallo James
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Good morning! My name is James and I am new to this forum. I have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro in Lunar Rock, C4 fab front bumper with a Warn 12k synthetic winch. I also JUST bought a 1992 Land Cruiser this last week and am in the process of renovating it. I'm very new to overlanding, but my wife and I are avid backpackers, so the concept of "carry what you need" is quite familiar to us. I am a US Marine veteran (2001-2008) and am interested in self sufficiency in all matters of things, and Overlanding is an amazing way to continue the adventures!! Thanks for having me. I'll post some images in the next week or so when I get back home.
Hello James, welcome to Overland Bound. Thank you so much for your service.
 

Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
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Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Good morning! My name is James and I am new to this forum. I have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro in Lunar Rock, C4 fab front bumper with a Warn 12k synthetic winch. I also JUST bought a 1992 Land Cruiser this last week and am in the process of renovating it. I'm very new to overlanding, but my wife and I are avid backpackers, so the concept of "carry what you need" is quite familiar to us. I am a US Marine veteran (2001-2008) and am interested in self sufficiency in all matters of things, and Overlanding is an amazing way to continue the adventures!! Thanks for having me. I'll post some images in the next week or so when I get back home.
Welcome To Overland Bound James
Could you add a country, city or town to your profile so the app and members can get your 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.
RESOURCE MAP
North America
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
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

Executive Director
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Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
My name is Brian I drive a 2016 Jeep wrangler six lift 35 inch tires and a winch to get anywhere
Welcome to Overland Bound Brian
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
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
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 Midwest 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
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

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
I made a account on the forum years ago but now back active so figured I should reintroduce myself. I’m Eric from Long Island been over landing for close to 8 years. Mostly spend my time in the north east but starting to venture west more with the purchase of my new truck. 2023 Silverado trail boss with the 3.0 duramax
Welcome To Overland Bound
You are in the East Region, local information can be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
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
U.S. East (VA WV MD DE NJ PA NY CT RI MA NH VT ME)
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
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/east/
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
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Off-Road Ranger III

13,288
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
I made a account on the forum years ago but now back active so figured I should reintroduce myself. I’m Eric from Long Island been over landing for close to 8 years. Mostly spend my time in the north east but starting to venture west more with the purchase of my new truck. 2023 Silverado trail boss with the 3.0 duramax
Hi Eric and welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from across the pond,
Bjoern
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Off-Road Ranger III

13,288
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Good morning! My name is James and I am new to this forum. I have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro in Lunar Rock, C4 fab front bumper with a Warn 12k synthetic winch. I also JUST bought a 1992 Land Cruiser this last week and am in the process of renovating it. I'm very new to overlanding, but my wife and I are avid backpackers, so the concept of "carry what you need" is quite familiar to us. I am a US Marine veteran (2001-2008) and am interested in self sufficiency in all matters of things, and Overlanding is an amazing way to continue the adventures!! Thanks for having me. I'll post some images in the next week or so when I get back home.
Hi James and welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

I made a account on the forum years ago but now back active so figured I should reintroduce myself. I’m Eric from Long Island been over landing for close to 8 years. Mostly spend my time in the north east but starting to venture west more with the purchase of my new truck. 2023 Silverado trail boss with the 3.0 duramax
Hallo Eric
Welcome back to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 

Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
Good morning! My name is James and I am new to this forum. I have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro in Lunar Rock, C4 fab front bumper with a Warn 12k synthetic winch. I also JUST bought a 1992 Land Cruiser this last week and am in the process of renovating it. I'm very new to overlanding, but my wife and I are avid backpackers, so the concept of "carry what you need" is quite familiar to us. I am a US Marine veteran (2001-2008) and am interested in self sufficiency in all matters of things, and Overlanding is an amazing way to continue the adventures!! Thanks for having me. I'll post some images in the next week or so when I get back home.
Greetings James, welcome to Overland Bound!
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,477
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Service Branch
USAF
Good morning! My name is James and I am new to this forum. I have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro in Lunar Rock, C4 fab front bumper with a Warn 12k synthetic winch. I also JUST bought a 1992 Land Cruiser this last week and am in the process of renovating it. I'm very new to overlanding, but my wife and I are avid backpackers, so the concept of "carry what you need" is quite familiar to us. I am a US Marine veteran (2001-2008) and am interested in self sufficiency in all matters of things, and Overlanding is an amazing way to continue the adventures!! Thanks for having me. I'll post some images in the next week or so when I get back home.
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
 

Woutert

Rank 0

Contributor I

68
Rotterdam, Netherlands
First Name
Wouter
Last Name
deKok
WOW! Thats my first reaction on all the information here, but can I find what I'm looking for ...?

As a Dutch starter, coming from the lowest country in the world, I can only go up. (In The Netherlands 26% is below sealevel and the area I live is almost 7 meters below sea level)

What am I doing here? While the kids are getting older, we are thinking about what we like most. I can work location independent and we like to travel. Past few years we used my BMW xDrive diesel to find nice spots, but always dependent on appartments or other places. Also we could not come to all the places because of the car limitations. We thought about a camper, but that has its limits in mobility, we don't like a caravan. So the interest goes in the direction of (building) an overlander.

At this stage my interest goes out to meeting people, seeing and experiencing different setups, options, destinations. Can I rent before buy as an example. I seems that most of the forum and events are US oriented, so i'm eager to know if there is a community in The Netherlands. I saw some posts about belgium and a spring event in germany.

So keen to meet and learn and see what the future brings!
But mostly interested in the gear before we start to travel (unless you think different :-)

Feel free to leave starter tips and tricks!
 

A Duffield

Rank VI

Advocate I

3,605
Folsom, Sacramento County, California, United States
First Name
Anne
Last Name
Duffield
Member #

44351

WOW! Thats my first reaction on all the information here, but can I find what I'm looking for ...?

As a Dutch starter, coming from the lowest country in the world, I can only go up. (In The Netherlands 26% is below sealevel and the area I live is almost 7 meters below sea level)

What am I doing here? While the kids are getting older, we are thinking about what we like most. I can work location independent and we like to travel. Past few years we used my BMW xDrive diesel to find nice spots, but always dependent on appartments or other places. Also we could not come to all the places because of the car limitations. We thought about a camper, but that has its limits in mobility, we don't like a caravan. So the interest goes in the direction of (building) an overlander.

At this stage my interest goes out to meeting people, seeing and experiencing different setups, options, destinations. Can I rent before buy as an example. I seems that most of the forum and events are US oriented, so i'm eager to know if there is a community in The Netherlands. I saw some posts about belgium and a spring event in germany.

So keen to meet and learn and see what the future brings!
But mostly interested in the gear before we start to travel (unless you think different :-)

Feel free to leave starter tips and tricks!
Welcome to Overland Bound. I do hope you can hook up with others in the Netherlands.

There is a lot of information here. What I am finding is the more I go out the more I realize what works and what doesn’t. We travel with 2 adults and 2 medium dogs. We tent camp because we watch the weight added to our rig. This does however add to setup and breakdown time. A trade off that we are willing to take on.

Maybe renting the type of vehicle you think will work for you will help you understand what will work for you. It really depends on the type of driving you intend to do and where you want to go. Go out and enjoy the ride.
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

WOW! Thats my first reaction on all the information here, but can I find what I'm looking for ...?

As a Dutch starter, coming from the lowest country in the world, I can only go up. (In The Netherlands 26% is below sealevel and the area I live is almost 7 meters below sea level)

What am I doing here? While the kids are getting older, we are thinking about what we like most. I can work location independent and we like to travel. Past few years we used my BMW xDrive diesel to find nice spots, but always dependent on appartments or other places. Also we could not come to all the places because of the car limitations. We thought about a camper, but that has its limits in mobility, we don't like a caravan. So the interest goes in the direction of (building) an overlander.

At this stage my interest goes out to meeting people, seeing and experiencing different setups, options, destinations. Can I rent before buy as an example. I seems that most of the forum and events are US oriented, so i'm eager to know if there is a community in The Netherlands. I saw some posts about belgium and a spring event in germany.

So keen to meet and learn and see what the future brings!
But mostly interested in the gear before we start to travel (unless you think different :-)

Feel free to leave starter tips and tricks!
Hallo wouter
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
I’m coming your way in late August
WBR
Bengt N