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Kent R

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Hi everyone,
Glad to have found this group.
Looking to get out and explore with new people.
I live in northern Utah and am excited to start overlanding as work permits.
Looking forward to this new experience.
Thanks,
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. There have been some meet-ups and trail runs in the SLC area that will be on the forum.
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/
 

Magic Mike

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Location: NW Arkansas (Rogers)
Rig: 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-road
Overlander XP: Novice unless you count living in the field from vehicles in the military.


We are looking for adventure and since we are in Arkansas we plan to start locally and build our mods and gear based on what we need, not what looks good bolted to trucks on YouTube or Instagram.

I look forward to meeting others near me and eventually meeting those farther away as we expand our horizons.
Welcome to Overland Bound, glad to see you here. Make sure you check the forums for your local Overland groups and meet ups.
 

torquenbeans

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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/
Thank you
 

roots66

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Hi everyone! Joined yesterday and am glad to finally find an actual "community" where the emphasis is on the outdoors and exploring vice how much you spent on your ride. Glad to be a member.
 
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Cendee

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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 from Utah!
 
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Cendee

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Hi everyone,
Glad to have found this group.
Looking to get out and explore with new people.
I live in northern Utah and am excited to start overlanding as work permits.
Looking forward to this new experience.
Thanks,
I'm in Northern Utah. We have a weekend camp trip planned for March check out the rally points for Rocky Mountain.
 
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Cendee

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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!!!
Love your vehicle.
 

Cendee

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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
So much you can do with your Jeep. You will have a blast here. Welcome from Utah
 

Magic Mike

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Expedition Master I

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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
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Michael
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Lee
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13728

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Army & Marine Corps
Hi everyone! Joined yesterday and am glad to finally find an actual "community" where the emphasis is on the outdoors and exploring vice how much you spent on your ride. Glad to be a member.

Does anyone know how long it takes for your member status to take effect? I can't seem to see anyone on the map.
Welcome to Overland Bound, glad to see you here. Make sure you check the forums for your local Overland groups and meet ups. Give it a few days and if you are still having issues go the start here thread. Post your issue there and there will be a person which can research and fix it!
 
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roots66

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Welcome to Overland Bound, glad to see you here. Make sure you check the forums for your local Overland groups and meet ups. Give it a few days and if you are still having issues go the start here thread. Post your issue there and there will be a person which can research and fix it!
Issue resolved. Thanks. Great support.
 

Magic Mike

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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
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KM6YKV
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Army & Marine Corps
Welcome to Overland Bound, glad to see you here. Make sure you check the forums for your local Overland groups and meet ups. Give it a few days and if you are still having issues go the start here thread. Post your issue there and there will be a person which can research and fix it!
Go to “Have an emblem, upgrade account” thread.
 

Roam Wild Overland

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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 to the forums Jeff, and the community. Im in the same boat as you, young kids and a 12JKU. This is a pretty awesome group, theres lots of info on here, and a ton of experience. We’re planning a trip to NC for next year as my sister lives there - you have a pretty amazing back yard to play in. Ill have to pick your brain on the family friendly to dos when the time comes.
 

Jeffroe189

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Welcome to the forums Jeff, and the community. Im in the same boat as you, young kids and a 12JKU. This is a pretty awesome group, theres lots of info on here, and a ton of experience. We’re planning a trip to NC for next year as my sister lives there - you have a pretty amazing back yard to play in. Ill have to pick your brain on the family friendly to dos when the time comes.
Absolutely! I would be more than happy to help you out while you're down. What area are you coming to?
 

Trudog

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Hello! This seems like a great resource to gain some knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the magic called over-landing! When Snowageddon happened in the lovely Northewest recently I found myself falling in love with overlanding. My rig is a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad with some simple mods however more to come with time. Can anyone lead me to the regional ambassador for the Puget Sound area?

Thank you and enjoy the trail!IMG_1307.JPG
 

OutOfStep

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Hello! This seems like a great resource to gain some knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the magic called over-landing! When Snowageddon happened in the lovely Northewest recently I found myself falling in love with overlanding. My rig is a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad with some simple mods however more to come with time. Can anyone lead me to the regional ambassador for the Puget Sound area?

Thank you and enjoy the trail!View attachment 87491
Cool camper shell, i have the same series from ARE
 

Magic Mike

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KM6YKV
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Army & Marine Corps
Hello! This seems like a great resource to gain some knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the magic called over-landing! When Snowageddon happened in the lovely Northewest recently I found myself falling in love with overlanding. My rig is a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad with some simple mods however more to come with time. Can anyone lead me to the regional ambassador for the Puget Sound area?

Thank you and enjoy the trail!View attachment 87491
Welcome to Overland Bound, glad your here! Try contacting @Jedi he is the assistant ambassador for the NW.
 

roots66

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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
Nice Jeep. I'd love to have one. My family is from Lenoir, so we may have stomped some similar grounds.

I've also got a family of five, so I can relate. One thing we learned was as the kids get older, i.e. bigger, you'll need more room. We found a mid-sized SUV works well, especially if there's a third row. Puts kids outside of "touching me" distance. Also, headrest mounted DVD players work wonders. Don't forget headphones for everyone. There's been as few trips when afterwards I could quote the entire Shrek movie. And snacks! Something they have to chew like jerky makes for quiet times on the trail.
 
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OutOfStep

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I have the prinsu rack. Pros: modular and light weight yet it can hold weight due to its multiple crossbars design special if you’re carrying a rooftop tent. I don’t really have cons for this rack so far. i love the way they look too. I use to run the bed rack and tent set up but i traded up for the camper shell set up and i love it
 
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