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French

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

1,798
Irvine California
First Name
Shane
Last Name
Frechette
Member #

7538

Service Branch
USMC
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2) North West Georgia (USA)

3) 2013 4Runner Trail - 4RunnerRudy

4) I've been practicing overlanding since 2014. It's an ever-evolving learning experience (hence the term "practicing") so while I have learned a lot along the way, I'm still learning with every trip.
Nice, 4Runner I have visited Hiawassee Georgia a few times and loved that area.
 
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Burrero

Rank I
Launch Member

Traveler I

Hello all!

Alberto Bañuelos
Location: Lake Forest CA
Vehicle: 1985FJ60, 2002UZJ100
Experience: Beginner..sorta
Why? To teach my boys, through their own experiences, skills of an old world
 
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Matt L.

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Enthusiast III

1,836
Midland, TX
Member #

7395

Matt from Midland, TX.
2015 Ford F-150 OffRoad
The Big Bend Region of Texas is my playground. In more recent years we have been adventuring in Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Utah, and Arizona. I am looking to get out more often and learn to be more prepared, especially for medical emergencies.
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Beee

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Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,721
Noblesville, IN
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Ruschak
Member #

7121

Hello Everyone from San Diego
Ride 2016 Toyota 4Runner Limited
I've always had an off-road Vehicle. When I was in the Military I was a Tank Mechanic and loved making new Roads with my M88. My new Ride isn't nearly as capable but its definitely a lot of fun. So far I've lifted my truck with a Daystar Suspension Lift, Ditched the 20inch stock rims for some SR5 ones and wrapped them in BFG KM2, I've put on a Front Runner slimline 2 rack with the High lift Mount, 2.5Meter Awning, and a Tepui Autana XL. Next few mods will be lighting, gobi ladder, and Comm gear! Looking forward to rolling out with a few of you!
My Friends all call me Uncle Joe
Sweet setup on your 4Runner! Welcome and happy adventures.


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Beee

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,721
Noblesville, IN
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Ruschak
Member #

7121

New member currently in Everett WA.

At this point I DD/Overland in a 2004 Toyota Tacoma DC, and a home built Teardrop trailer.
The Tacoma is in the process of getting some upgrades, thanks to an incident where I got rear ended in traffic. It is going to end up with a flat bed, with some storage underneath. In that storage there will be a 12 gallon water tank, with an RV demand pump, an air compressor, and an auxiliary battery. The rest of the space will hold my Hi-lift, shovel, axe, and a planned set of Maxtrax.
The front is getting an ARB, and a Warn M8000. The Interior front is getting a pair of Corbeau Sport seats.

The trailer started as a Harbor Freight frame, and has had the current form of the trailer on it for the last 7 plus years, and recently, this spring, I put a 3500lb axel underneath it, with a lug pattern to match the Tacoma.




I know you are going to want more pics of the teardrop, and well, I don’t really have many, I will try to get some when the Tacoma is back together, and add a few of the Tacoma after finishing,this stage, as well.

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Welcome to the OB crew. Like your setup. We just picked up a Hiker Trailer last month and have enjoyed a few outings already.


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MysticZT4R

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Launch Member

Member III

797
Bay Area, CA
Member #

7607

Greeting,

I am a new member to Overland Bound. My name is Masa aka MysticZ on other boards.
Been involved in the 4x4 communities since 2005. My baby is a 2005 Toyota 4Runner with mods.
 

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Northernlady

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Member
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Trail Blazer III

2,867
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Roberts
Member #

7089

New member currently in Everett WA.

At this point I DD/Overland in a 2004 Toyota Tacoma DC, and a home built Teardrop trailer.
The Tacoma is in the process of getting some upgrades, thanks to an incident where I got rear ended in traffic. It is going to end up with a flat bed, with some storage underneath. In that storage there will be a 12 gallon water tank, with an RV demand pump, an air compressor, and an auxiliary battery. The rest of the space will hold my Hi-lift, shovel, axe, and a planned set of Maxtrax.
The front is getting an ARB, and a Warn M8000. The Interior front is getting a pair of Corbeau Sport seats.

The trailer started as a Harbor Freight frame, and has had the current form of the trailer on it for the last 7 plus years, and recently, this spring, I put a 3500lb axel underneath it, with a lug pattern to match the Tacoma.




I know you are going to want more pics of the teardrop, and well, I don’t really have many, I will try to get some when the Tacoma is back together, and add a few of the Tacoma after finishing,this stage, as well.

Sent from the device I am using, from the spot I am at.
Welcome Hags! Very cool rig!
 

miguel_fzj80

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,721
Oakland, CA
First Name
Miguel
Last Name
Arevalo
Member #

5809

hello everyone. OB#5809 From Oakland CA.
I'm planing a camping/ overlandin trip with my family and friend for the 23-24 of this month to Tahoe National Forrest , I cant wait to bring back som pictures of the trip.
I finaly have a roof rack and some led light plus ARB bumper plus winch.
i will share and will try to take good picktures.
 

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Goose_W

Rank 0

Traveler I

60
Texas
Hello from central Texas! My wife and I permanently "overland" in our travel trailer. I daily drive my rig, a 2014 Ram 2500 Cummin CCLB. Currently stock, but soon to change. Minimal experience overloading, but a lifetime backpacker and camper. Hope to hear from and meet many of you soon!IMG_0492.JPG
 

Scarlet O Mikey

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Launch Member

Advocate III

1,402
Lincoln, Ca
Member #

6488

Kelly Robles from Bakersfield, CA
I drive a 2002 4Runner. This is my first 4WD vehicle.
I am a beginner with off roading/overlanding. I do love camping and exploring. I was a wildland firefighter for 4 years so the outdoors is my passion.
Welcome from Lincoln, Ca. Happy Trails!
 

sahib

Rank 0

Traveler I

60
Gilbert, AZ, USA
First Name
Sahib
Last Name
Singh
Member #

30411

Hello all! My name is Sam and I am a new resident of Orange County, CA. I love to explore and also have a passion for cars so overlanding was meant to be. I am a newbie so any socal overlanders willing to show me the ropes on some weekend runs let me know!

I drive a 04 GX470.
-FN wheels (TRD style)
-285/70/17 Terra Grapplers
-3" Bilstein /OME lift.

Iron man Bumper, winch and a few small things are in the garage waiting to be installed. Spending

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The_3rdway

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

327
Tennessee, United States
First Name
Doug
Last Name
Fisher
Member #

7336

IMG_1259.JPG Hey all, I've been a lurker for quite a while. Watched loads of OB videos before the launch of the forums/website.
Finally had my wallet in my pocket at the same time I was on OB and so here I am.

I'm an outdoorsman, worked for several years as a wilderness guide for a wilderness therapy company.
My first car was a 82 Jeep Scrambler, ever since then I have always owned 4wheel drive vehicles.
So overlanding and adventuring has been a part of me for a little while now. I guess I just didn't know it.
I'm so glad to see it growing in the US.

Currently driving a 05' 2500 Ram. It's on 37' MTZ p3's with a 4" fabtech lift with a long arm kit.
It's a great rig, but been considering migrating back over to the jeep world.

Anyway, I could ramble on and on, but I won't. Thanks for having me, look forward to meeting up with some of you soon.
 

Claymore F.T.E.

Rank III
Launch Member

Advocate II

666
Orange Beach, AL
Member #

7439

New member from West Point, Mississippi. This small town seems to have sheltered me from the awesomeness of overlanding. Needless to say I'm a noob. I've always loved camping and hunting though. I recently discovered OB by watching Venture4WD's YouTube videos. I've always wanted a Jeep and finally got one. Since it's purchase I've been slowly gathering intel on what adventures I can take it on, and what mods I'll need to make those adventures that more enjoyable. Overlanding seems to be the best of all worlds: Daily Driver, Trail Rigs, Light Mud and Light Rock Crawling. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions for the members here.

Rig: 2016 Jeep JKU, Back Country Edition
-Stock, with the factory installed AEV Bumpers

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