Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[IntoArt]

Hello to everyone - I'm a new forum member who has been following Michael and Corrie's Overland Bound YouTube channel for some time. I have also been lurking the forums and have joined OB as a supporting Member (#4587) as well.

My name is Stuart and I have resided in South Florida since the early 80s and more specifically the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale. My wife and I love to travel and explore - and Overlanding (in something other than a sports car climbing twisties in the Alps) has always been something I have wanted to pursue further.

Mrs. IntoArt doesn't hike well, and so, to reach the destinations we want to explore (good excuse), I recently purchased a low mileage 2004 Land Cruiser Hundie for that premise. I will be outfitting her as time (and Mrs. IntoArt) allows. Here she is the day I first found her:



Yes, it is about the destinations, but also getting there. My wife and I are looking forward to being active member of the growing OB community.

Cheers! ~ Stuart

 

[Road]

Hello to everyone - I'm a new forum member who has been following Michael and Corrie's Overland Bound YouTube channel for some time. I have also been lurking the forums and have joined OB as a supporting Member (#4587) as well.

My name is Stuart and I have resided in South Florida since the early 80s and more specifically the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale. My wife and I love to travel and explore - and Overlanding (in something other than a sports car climbing twisties in the Alps) has always been something I have wanted to pursue further.

Mrs. IntoArt doesn't hike well, and so, to reach the destinations we want to explore (good excuse), I recently purchased a low mileage 2004 Land Cruiser Hundie for that premise. I will be outfitting her as time (and Mrs. IntoArt) allows. Here she is the day I first found her:

Yes, it is about the destinations, but also getting there. My wife and I are looking forward to being active member of the growing OB community.

Cheers! ~ Stuart

Well welcome, Stuart! Cool handle. Artist of some sort yourself?

It's an interesting, and diverse group of people here, as I'm sure you've seen after lurking awhile.

See you our there somewhere, someday!

Dry roads and open skies...

 

[Jorge Rodriguez]

Location Puerto Rico
Rig 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Experience: Some...

 

[IntoArt]

Well welcome, Stuart! Cool handle. Artist of some sort yourself?

It's an interesting, and diverse group of people here, as I'm sure you've seen after lurking awhile.

See you our there somewhere, someday!

Dry roads and open skies...

Thanks for the welcome Road. I'm actually an art dealer :) My gallery is Pocock Fine Art in Fort Lauderdale. Come and visit if you are ever in town!

 

[Road]

Thanks for the welcome Road. I'm actually an art dealer :) My gallery is Pocock Fine Art in Fort Lauderdale. Come and visit if you are ever in town!

I will, Stuart, most definitely. One of my fav things to do when wandering the country is visit art galleries and, even more, art museums. I've seen some amazing, and rare, shows everywhere from Boston to San Diego. Bouguereau to Parrish. I'm 2nd in direct line in a family of artists, and often fantasize about doing a 4-gen art show in some small gallery somewhere.

Let's keep an eye on each other's whereabouts and get together sometime, on or off the road. Pleased to meet you.

 

[SoftRoader]

Finally bought my first outback and have been reading build threads on this site. Here's the basics:

1) Picture! coming soon
2) Location: The Colony, TX
3) Rig: 2017 Subaru outback 2.5
4) Overlanding Experience Background: newb. Life gets in the way of off-roading.

So far only skid plates. When the factory tires are spent its getting the usual ADF 2/2.5 front/rear lift, 245/65/r17 tires. Can't decide if I want overload springs or not and to go with King or rallitek. I use this as my DD @60 miles a day.

 

[Tizzle240]

Hey Everyone,
New to the page and new to the concept over overlanding, but it sounds just like what i and my wife need. Everyone calls me Tizz.
1. Not familiar with a lot of picture hosting services so i decided to Just upload one for you guys.
2. We are located in western NC,
3. We plan to use our 2011 Subaru Outback, its probably the wrong edition to use as its the limited edition so it has leather and wood trim etc, lol but hey it works and besides getting it ready for overlanding will also help during the foot plus of snow we get each year.

I look forward to sharing in the adventure and appreciate any advice or suggestions anyone has to offer.

 

[Kaimana]

Greetings everyone!
I've been following the OB adventure for over two years now. Finally got a membership and got my emblems yesterday!
I live in San Jose,CA
For nearly 20 years I drove a 1995 Toyota 4Runner, but sadly I had to put it to rest.
I currently drive a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, and love it so far.
Its my daily driver and family rig for two little ones!

Upgrade plans are in the works but for now it works!

 

[Jesse Vazquez]

Hello,

My name is Jesse, I'm from Hayward, California. I am very exited to be part of this community.

I currently drive a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S.
Stock Suspension (I need help choosing and installing a lift kit!)
Running Kargo Master Congo Pro with hinge steps and Cat-Walk
Front and Rear AEV Bumpers
Smittybilt SRC Side steps
Cheepo Basket
ARB 2500 Awning
I ended up building my rig backwards since I've met people who bought parts and never installed or didn't like, and costed me half the retail price.


Expericne: Backpacking, and car camping. Overlanding - Noob.

I hope to meet more people in the bay area to start expanding my overland experience.

Cheers!

 

[GPfromCA]

Nice rig. Good to see JK's in Australia.

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Wow that is an inspirational build! Nice to see a global community, welcome!

 

[GPfromCA]

Greetings everyone!
I've been following the OB adventure for over two years now. Finally got a membership and got my emblems yesterday!
I live in San Jose,CA
For nearly 20 years I drove a 1995 Toyota 4Runner, but sadly I had to put it to rest.
I currently drive a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, and love it so far.
Its my daily driver and family rig for two little ones!

Upgrade plans are in the works but for now it works!View attachment 30170 View attachment 30171 View attachment 30172

Perfect way to start a rig, roof racks and kayaks! Welcome to you and your family, cheers!

 

[GPfromCA]

Hello,

My name is Jesse, I'm from Hayward, California. I am very exited to be part of this community.

I currently drive a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S.
Stock Suspension (I need help choosing and installing a lift kit!)
Running Kargo Master Congo Pro with hinge steps and Cat-Walk
Front and Rear AEV Bumpers
Smittybilt SRC Side steps
Cheepo Basket
ARB 2500 Awning
I ended up building my rig backwards since I've met people who bought parts and never installed or didn't like, and costed me half the retail price.


Expericne: Backpacking, and car camping. Overlanding - Noob.

I hope to meet more people in the bay area to start expanding my overland experience.

Cheers!
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Hi Jesse, welcome to the community! I'm located in Bakersfield, CA but I'm always down to visit the bay area for an adventure, keep me in mind if you are headed to a weekend meet-up, cheers!

 

[jimbob]

Hello! I'm here from Wiltshire, UK. My rig is a Land Rover Defender 90, with a custom built overland trailer. Jimbob.

 

[Jesse Vazquez]

Hi Jesse, welcome to the community! I'm located in Bakersfield, CA but I'm always down to visit the bay area for an adventure, keep me in mind if you are headed to a weekend meet-up, cheers!

Thanks for the warm welcome! I will keep you in mind for future meet-ups. If you ever come up let me know and we can hopefully to hit some trails.

Cheers!

 

[GPfromCA]

View attachment 30177 Hello! I'm here from Wiltshire, UK. My rig is a Land Rover Defender 90, with a custom built overland trailer. Jimbob.

Hey there Jimbob! Very cool rig you have, again I love seeing what the global community brings together, love the style and welcome; Cheers!

 

[GPfromCA]

Hello to everyone - I'm a new forum member who has been following Michael and Corrie's Overland Bound YouTube channel for some time. I have also been lurking the forums and have joined OB as a supporting Member (#4587) as well.

My name is Stuart and I have resided in South Florida since the early 80s and more specifically the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale. My wife and I love to travel and explore - and Overlanding (in something other than a sports car climbing twisties in the Alps) has always been something I have wanted to pursue further.

Mrs. IntoArt doesn't hike well, and so, to reach the destinations we want to explore (good excuse), I recently purchased a low mileage 2004 Land Cruiser Hundie for that premise. I will be outfitting her as time (and Mrs. IntoArt) allows. Here she is the day I first found her:

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Yes, it is about the destinations, but also getting there. My wife and I are looking forward to being active member of the growing OB community.

Cheers! ~ Stuart

Working in the Toyota Corporation makes me so happy to see such a strong presence in the used Toyota community; I can already tell Mrs. IntoArt will get her fair share of adventures. Welcome and Cheers!

 

[4WDCanoe]

Hello Overland Bound Community (thanks Michael and Mrs for developing this community!)

My name is Mike, and I'm in the Hamilton Area of Ontario, Canada
I pick up my new dd/rig tomorrow (one could say *slightly* excited): 2017 Toyota 4Runner Offroad (the Canadian version I believe is the same as the US Premium version with KDSS and Moonroof iirc)
As for experience - very limited 4 wheel offroad time, but extensive backcountry experience.

I'd like to learn from, and share with, the community and gain experience as I (slowly) build her up to a full blown expedition capable vehicle

I've also just ordered a membership, so hope to really take part in this OB community!

 

[Kelso]

Hey
New to the forum and just ordered my membership also, member 6611.
I live near Calgary, Alberta, just east of the Rocky Mountains. I used to do a lot of wheeling and had a 2nd gen Toyota Hilux Surf diesel, a 1st gen Toyota 4runner and a Nissan Xterra before I started driving full size trucks that I needed for work. When I found myself no longer in need of my own work truck this spring I decided to sell my 1 ton diesel and buy an older vehicle that I could use to take the family out into the bush and get back to the random camping and exploring I used to do. At the time we had two large dogs and I wanted to have room to transport them in their kennels and still have room for our stuff. I lusted over an 80 series cruiser but the cost is so high and they aren't getting any younger as time goes by, plus with the 2 large dog kennels it wasn't going to be big enough. A Ford Excursion was ideal but out of my price range and I found a great deal and decided to buy a 2004 Chevy Suburban 2500. I haven't done much with it yet and the picture is how it sits now with our tent trailer we have been using the last couple years. I've sold the trailer and have a RTT and awning waiting to be installed when I get back from my shift next week. We are heading out on a 6 day trip at the beginning of August doing some light off roading and I'll have some good pictures after that trip :)

 

[FX50]

14 f150 fx4
Novice over landing but have a decent amount of experience off-roading. Used to off-road my old f150 quite a bit. Loved camping and off-roading so why not do both.
Live in western Washington so hopefully get some good overlanding spots.

 

[PNW_Tundra]

Have been overlanding for about 2 years now. Was inspired by Expedition Overland. After watching those series I started to transform my last tundra into an Overland vehicle. After overlanding that truck for about a year I traded it in for a new 17 tundra. Promised I'd baby it and keep it stock. Now 6 months later it's been modified and Has been on multiple trips (with pin striping to prove it). The goal is to improve on stock off-road performance with out removing on road performance. So far it's been 200-300 mile trips but as of next Wednesday I'll be setting off on my first multi state Overland trip! 2017 Tundra, Seattle Wa.

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