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Hank Outdoors

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Sean Hank
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View attachment 87362 View attachment 87363 Hello everyone!!!
I’m Regnell (ree-nel), a newbie to the site. Currently living in Catonsville, Maryland. I own a 2013 TT Edition... Cement Grey. Hoping to downsize to a smaller vehicle, I found this beauty on the showroom floor, never looked back after that. I’ve met some wonderful friends in the off-road community, hope to meet more here!!!
Welcome! And I must say it is always nice to have another FJ in the Overland Bound East Region!
If you have any questions or want help planning a trip or meetup of your own feel free to message me or @NovaBound who is you local Member Rep.

When looking for events near you check the Calendar at:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/calendar
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Looking for the U.S. East Forum? Check this link:
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Hank Outdoors

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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Reynolds
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View attachment 87122Wanted to say hello and introduce myself! We live dead center in the middle of the country in Omaha Nebraska and love to get out camping and exploring anywhere that we can. The truck is a 2004 Tundra with mild suspension upgrades. The camper that I made and you see in the picture is no longer in the truck and we have switched to a rooftop tent. Way lighter! Glad to finally be part of the community! John
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

You are in the Rocky Mountain Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/north-america.107/

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Reynolds
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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hello my name is George... well it actually is Gyorgy but it is easier for everyone to say it the other way. I live in St.louis Missouri. I have wanted to join the Overlanding community for a while now. I had a few problems along the way, but doesn't everyone? Well anyway thank you for the opportunity to be in the Overlanding community.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/north-america.107/

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Reynolds
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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hello I am New
Just moved to Fort Dix, New Jersey. Look forward to learning and experiencing as much as possible. I just got a new 4X4 pick up and can't wait to get it out there.
love to do / try anything outdoors fishing, hunting, driving. and am open to any information or ideas that will create an opportunity.
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Retired Firefighter
My name is Mark.

I live in Fort st John, Canada. Originally from Vancouver Island where I did lots of off-road camping (nothing extreme), hiking etc.
I'd say im a novice to overlanding, slowly setting up my rig and trying to find the time to get out there and explore!
I have a fairly stock 2002 Nissan Xterra (has a few issues that need sorting) and a 2018 Ram 1500 which I am debating on turning into an overland rig (its currently my dd, and work vehicle)

I look forward to getting your guys advice and ideas toward my future endeavors!
Thanks
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Kent R

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Kent
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Reynolds
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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hi all,

Just joining the OB community, but have been watching the YouTube channel for some time and love the content. I live in Southern California and love the mountains and deserts in this region. I currently own a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and do light camping out of that. In the past I have owned various Jeeps and trucks and have had many amazing adventures in them. My favorite past vehicle was my 2006 Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) which I still kick myself for letting go. Within the next year or so I plan on purchasing a new rig while retaining my Subaru for daily driving. Currently looking at mid-sized trucks and 4-door wranglers as options but am open to just about anything (including another LJ.

My overlanding experience background has traditionally been centered around rock crawling on weekend trips and I am excited to learn more and begin taking longer trips in the future. I am fairly familiar with recovery and off-roading, but have a lot to learn in terms of vehicle setup, camping equipment and gear specific to overlanding.

Pic is of my old LJ in Big Bear, CA.
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

You are in the West Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/north-america.107/

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Reynolds
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1632

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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Greetings all from Eastern PA! I am brand new to the concept of overlanding and all-wheel drive/4x4's. I recently switched from a VW Jetta which I ran for years and just acquired this 2014 Subaru Forester XT Touring. At this point the only modification I am aware of is the roof basket and the new emblem, but I think the previous owner may have updated the headlights to Morimoto and it has twin Hella horns.

It is my daily driver and was purchased primarily so I would have a car that I could easily transport a kayak and that I could drive places our two Jetta's couldn't. Some video's and posts on overlanding got me thinking that I could do a whole lot more with my vehicle and hope to do some basic mods in the future to improve its offroad ability. @Wawa Skittletits build thread has been inspirational. Funds are extremely tight with my wife pursuing a degree to lead into medical school and myself planning on starting into college soon as well but a few small mods here and there are on the radar.

By night I am a Paramedic in Lebanon and Lancaster Counties and by day I am an excit.... nevermind, by day I mostly sleep LOL. Other than fishing, hunting, hiking and backpacking my primary hobby is leatherworking, you can see my extremely small stock of leather products on Etsy - JEleathercraft

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Jeffroe189

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Enthusiast II

808
Wallburg, NC, USA
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Jeff
Last Name
Courtney
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15387

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Hey everyone my name is Jeff and I am just now getting into overlanding. I have a family of 5. (wife, 3 kids ages 1, 5, 7 and myself) so I am still trying to figure out how to overland with such a large family. I grew up in the mountains of NC but now live in Winston Salem NC.

I bought a 2012 Jeep JKU about a year ago. It was then that I came across overlanding while watching some YouTube videos. It was Expedition Overland and Venture4WD that really inspired me to pursue an overland build on my Jeep.

So far I have added the Teraflex performance leveling kit and some BFG KO2's. My next addition will likely be a roof rack and hopefully a RTT.

I would love to explore the Daniel Boone Back Country Byway this summer and make it my first official overland trip.

I look forward to chatting with everyone and learning all there is about the art of overlanding.

Jeff
 

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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hi!
Location: Tustin, CA
Rig: 2013 Chevy Tahoe, 2WD, locking diff
Overlander XP: NoviceView attachment 87230 Berdoo Canyon
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

You are in the West Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/north-america.107/

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hi everyone!

New member from Orangeville, Ontario Canada. Driving a 2017 Nissan Murano at the moment, but hoping to get something more capable in the next little while. Very novice overlander, but lots of outdoors experience. Have done a fair amount of motorcycle riding and dirt biking.

Looking for some easy trails in the area to get started with my wife and toddler.

Dane
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Gabriel Bozeman

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Traveler II

2,902
Oak Harbor, WA, USA
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Gabriel
Last Name
Bozeman
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16950

Hey everyone my name is Jeff and I am just now getting into overlanding. I have a family of 5. (wife, 3 kids ages 1, 5, 7 and myself) so I am still trying to figure out how to overland with such a large family. I grew up in the mountains of NC but now live in Winston Salem NC.

I bought a 2012 Jeep JKU about a year ago. It was then that I came across overlanding while watching some YouTube videos. It was Expedition Overland and Venture4WD that really inspired me to pursue an overland build on my Jeep.

So far I have added the Teraflex performance leveling kit and some BFG KO2's. My next addition will likely be a roof rack and hopefully a RTT.

I would love to explore the Daniel Boone Back Country Byway this summer and make it my first official overland trip.

I look forward to chatting with everyone and learning all there is about the art of overlanding.

Jeff
Welcome! I've got a rather large family as well. We have 8 in total. It's hard to fit that many into a good overlanding vehicle. For most of the years, we had a minivan that took us everywhere. That poor minivan just got battered. We took it where most people would be afraid to take a vehicle that close to the ground! Now though, we have a P38 Range Rover that is just amazing!

Good luck and welcome!
Gabriel Bozeman
 

Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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Kent
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Hello! My name is Joe and I just joined up a few days ago.
Location: Louisville KY
Rig: 2017 jeep wrangler jku willys wheeler
Overland experience: novice. tons of Tent camping in campgrounds all over the place. Looking forward to learning more about the Overland lifestyle
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/north-america.107/

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Reynolds
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1632

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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hey everyone my name is Jeff and I am just now getting into overlanding. I have a family of 5. (wife, 3 kids ages 1, 5, 7 and myself) so I am still trying to figure out how to overland with such a large family. I grew up in the mountains of NC but now live in Winston Salem NC.

I bought a 2012 Jeep JKU about a year ago. It was then that I came across overlanding while watching some YouTube videos. It was Expedition Overland and Venture4WD that really inspired me to pursue an overland build on my Jeep.

So far I have added the Teraflex performance leveling kit and some BFG KO2's. My next addition will likely be a roof rack and hopefully a RTT.

I would love to explore the Daniel Boone Back Country Byway this summer and make it my first official overland trip.

I look forward to chatting with everyone and learning all there is about the art of overlanding.

Jeff
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/north-america.107/

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 
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BlueLineOverland

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Hey everyone my name is Jeff and I am just now getting into overlanding. I have a family of 5. (wife, 3 kids ages 1, 5, 7 and myself) so I am still trying to figure out how to overland with such a large family. I grew up in the mountains of NC but now live in Winston Salem NC.

I bought a 2012 Jeep JKU about a year ago. It was then that I came across overlanding while watching some YouTube videos. It was Expedition Overland and Venture4WD that really inspired me to pursue an overland build on my Jeep.

So far I have added the Teraflex performance leveling kit and some BFG KO2's. My next addition will likely be a roof rack and hopefully a RTT.

I would love to explore the Daniel Boone Back Country Byway this summer and make it my first official overland trip.

I look forward to chatting with everyone and learning all there is about the art of overlanding.

Jeff
WELCOME!!!!
 

Kent R

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Hello everyone. I am living in Houston, TX. I have 2 overlander vehicles. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and a 1998 ZJ Jeep that I am slowly working in modifying. I would love to find some trails and friends in this area to go out on weekends with.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

The DFW area has a Meet-Up that meets monthly, if your interested check out the meet-up page on the forum for details. https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-dallas-fort-worth-dfw-meet-up.18113/page-5#post-265965

If you have any questions your Regional Director is @brien on the forum
 

Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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Hey all!!

Just joined today. Used to off-roading and trail riding. Haven’t been out on the trails for over 8 years. Looking to get back into the wheeling community. Co founded JT4X4 down in Connecticut when I was in the Navy with a bunch of buddies. (Club is very active) Had all types of fun in my truck. But haven’t done much lately. Just got a ton of work done and can’t wait to try out all the new stuff!! View attachment 87333View attachment 87334
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Reynolds
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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
Hello,

I just joined up on Saturday. I'm from Fate, TX and grew up riding ATVs and going camping. I have had multiple Jeeps, but in 2017 we got a 4Runner and Tundra after hearing so many great things about Toyota. Our first child was born a little over a week ago and I want to make travelling and adventuring a priority in our lives now. The goal is to build up the Tundra to make it great for long distance road trips, as well as exploring mild trails throughout the U.S.

Here is a picture of the Tundra in Colorado last August:

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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

The DFW area has a Meet-Up that meets monthly, if your interested check out the meet-up page on the forum for details. https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-dallas-fort-worth-dfw-meet-up.18113/page-5#post-265965

If you have any questions your Regional Director is @brien on the forum
 
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Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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Reynolds
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1632

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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
View attachment 87362 View attachment 87363 Hello everyone!!!
I’m Regnell (ree-nel), a newbie to the site. Currently living in Catonsville, Maryland. I own a 2013 TT Edition... Cement Grey. Hoping to downsize to a smaller vehicle, I found this beauty on the showroom floor, never looked back after that. I’ve met some wonderful friends in the off-road community, hope to meet more here!!!
Welcome to Overland Bound, our trailer is that color
 

Kent R

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Pathfinder III

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El Dorado, Ca
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Kent
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K6KNT
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Retired Firefighter
newbie in a new to me 13 crosstrek... yeah not super serious offroad but when i had those i never used them (original earthroamer ER2K, 13 jeep "truck" conversion, lj jeeps, suzi tracker)... hoping to go light offroading around here... anyone have ideas for bumpers/winches that can be purchased (i see alot supposedly being made but by whom!) ty! gord
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-trip-planning.21/

You are in the Central Canada Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/north-america.107/

Here is the link to contact your Regional Director.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/