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Bad River Runner

Rank IV
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,116
Milwaukee, WI, USA
First Name
Philip
Last Name
Gagnon
Member #

16479

Hello. New member here. My name is Tony. I’m from Modesto CA. I drive a black 2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner with loving read differential, those have made an incredible difference when off road. I have very little Overlanding experience. I’ve done maybe 10 trips on relatively easy roads and lands over the last coupe years, having a 2x4 kinda limits me a lot. Didn’t even know about Overlanding until after having my truck for a year, now I want to do as much as I can, just gotta pick better lines and a lot of research on trails.

I’m a paramedic, father of two, HAM radio operator, woodworker, and fitness enthusiast.

I’ve got a Yaesu FTM-100dr in the truck and a Cobra 29 CB radio. I’ve got KO-2 A/T tires and I’m running stock everything, I still have 75,000 miles on my warranty on the truck and can’t do too much to my truck just yet. Might get a 4x4 so that’s also keeping me from doing much to my truck.

Can’t wait to meet people and hit the trails that I can though!
Very nice welcome to the team thank you for your service
 
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MunsterGeo Overland

Rank IV
Launch Member

Contributor II

1,346
Mid West Ireland
First Name
John
Last Name
C
Member #

17170

Hello fellow Overlanders,

My name is John and I live in the mid-West of Ireland.

I love the outdoor life and involve myself in various outdoor activities from Overlanding, Ham Radio portable and mobile operations, Scouting, Kayaking, Hillwalking, Camping, Geocaching etc... I'm also interested in outdoor First Aid and to date have certified to Rescue Emergency Care Level 4 and will be furthering my training.

This is my first time since 1999 not having a full time 4WD vehicle but am currently driving a small 4WD capable car until I get a Subaru Forester later this year. It won't stop me undertaking trips with my family and to that end I've been busy putting a box on a trailer to take all our gear so we can get out and about as much as possible this year.

I'm looking forward to interacting with you on the forum and love the YouTube content from this pretty amazing site and people.

Patiently awaiting my member number :)
 
Hello everyone. My Name is Angel Figueroa (Fig). I lost my travel trailer to a storm and decided to explore alternatives. Been captivated by overlanding since I have a 07 F150 and would love to take my Harley when I travel. I purchased a Cross Tread "renegade" bed rack to put it on top of the camper shell and then buy the RTT. I'm still undecided between the Tepui Autana and Smittybuilt 2883. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 

Kent R

OB 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
Hi all,

Excited to join this group and getting out there!

Location: Columbus, OH
Vehicle: 2008 FJ Cruiser
Experience: Novice

WDE
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/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director or Representative they are there to help.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

Kent R

OB 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
Just wanted to say hello.
We are from Utah
We have several vehicles that we use to explore but the one that we use the most is a pretty stock 2000 suburban.
Thank for having us along for this adventure.
Welcome to Overland Bound!
There is a meet-up in the SLC area, the information is on the calendar.
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/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director or Representative they are there to help.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

Kent R

OB 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
Hello everyone. My Name is Angel Figueroa (Fig). I lost my travel trailer to a storm and decided to explore alternatives. Been captivated by overlanding since I have a 07 F150 and would love to take my Harley when I travel. I purchased a Cross Tread "renegade" bed rack to put it on top of the camper shell and then buy the RTT. I'm still undecided between the Tepui Autana and Smittybuilt 2883. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to overland Bound! Your regional director is @Hank Outdoors and your Member Representative is @Wawa Skittletits
 

Hank Outdoors

Rank VI
Launch Member

Member III

4,560
Robertson County, Tennessee, United States
First Name
Sean Hank
Last Name
Haney
Member #

9435

Hello everyone. My Name is Angel Figueroa (Fig). I lost my travel trailer to a storm and decided to explore alternatives. Been captivated by overlanding since I have a 07 F150 and would love to take my Harley when I travel. I purchased a Cross Tread "renegade" bed rack to put it on top of the camper shell and then buy the RTT. I'm still undecided between the Tepui Autana and Smittybuilt 2883. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
First off welcome to OLB and the East Region!
Secondly, I have the Smittybilt Overlander XL and I love it! Take care of it and it will be a great tent!


When looking for events near you check the Calendar at:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/calendar

Looking for a meetup? Check this link:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-meetups.24/

Looking for the U.S. East Forum? Check this link:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/u-s-east-va-wv-md-de-nj-pa-ny-ct-ri-ma-nh-vt-me.83/

If you have any questions or want help planning a trip or meetup of your own feel free to message me.
 
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Kent R

OB 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
Hello. New member here. My name is Tony. I’m from Modesto CA. I drive a black 2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner with loving read differential, those have made an incredible difference when off road. I have very little Overlanding experience. I’ve done maybe 10 trips on relatively easy roads and lands over the last coupe years, having a 2x4 kinda limits me a lot. Didn’t even know about Overlanding until after having my truck for a year, now I want to do as much as I can, just gotta pick better lines and a lot of research on trails.

I’m a paramedic, father of two, HAM radio operator, woodworker, and fitness enthusiast.

I’ve got a Yaesu FTM-100dr in the truck and a Cobra 29 CB radio. I’ve got KO-2 A/T tires and I’m running stock everything, I still have 75,000 miles on my warranty on the truck and can’t do too much to my truck just yet. Might get a 4x4 so that’s also keeping me from doing much to my truck.

Can’t wait to meet people and hit the trails that I can though!
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/

There is meet-up in the Ripon/Modesto area;
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-central-california-monthly-meet-up-01-20-2019.21005/

If you have any questions message me on the forum @Kent R
 
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Kent R

OB 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
Hello fellow Overlanders,

My name is John and I live in the mid-West of Ireland.

I love the outdoor life and involve myself in various outdoor activities from Overlanding, Ham Radio portable and mobile operations, Scouting, Kayaking, Hillwalking, Camping, Geocaching etc... I'm also interested in outdoor First Aid and to date have certified to Rescue Emergency Care Level 4 and will be furthering my training.

This is my first time since 1999 not having a full time 4WD vehicle but am currently driving a small 4WD capable car until I get a Subaru Forester later this year. It won't stop me undertaking trips with my family and to that end I've been busy putting a box on a trailer to take all our gear so we can get out and about as much as possible this year.

I'm looking forward to interacting with you on the forum and love the YouTube content from this pretty amazing site and people.

Patiently awaiting my member number :)
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/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director @Polaris Overland he is a wealth of knowledge.
 

Kent R

OB 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
Hey! My name is Daniel Castleberry. I am a new member. I have a 2006 Toyota 4 runner sport 4wd.
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/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director or Representative they are there to help.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/
 

Kent R

OB 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
Hello, I'm Darin Grzywa, friends call me Griz because they can't figure out my last name. I drive a 92 Jeep YJ that I haven't been able to part with since I bought her new in 2/92. This might be the year I upgrade. The 4 door didn't get my attention but 4 doors and a truck bed, yes please!
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/

If you have any questions message your Regional Director or Representative they are there to help.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-regions.5928/

And yes the four door truck will be very nice.
 

Polaris Overland

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Member

Pioneer I

11,171
Newtonhill, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, UK
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Spinks
Member #

3057

Service Branch
Royal Navy Veteran
Hello fellow Overlanders,

My name is John and I live in the mid-West of Ireland.

I love the outdoor life and involve myself in various outdoor activities from Overlanding, Ham Radio portable and mobile operations, Scouting, Kayaking, Hillwalking, Camping, Geocaching etc... I'm also interested in outdoor First Aid and to date have certified to Rescue Emergency Care Level 4 and will be furthering my training.

This is my first time since 1999 not having a full time 4WD vehicle but am currently driving a small 4WD capable car until I get a Subaru Forester later this year. It won't stop me undertaking trips with my family and to that end I've been busy putting a box on a trailer to take all our gear so we can get out and about as much as possible this year.

I'm looking forward to interacting with you on the forum and love the YouTube content from this pretty amazing site and people.

Patiently awaiting my member number :)
Hi John welcome to Overland Bound. I am the West Europe Region Director so if you need any help, info, clarifications or anything else you can think of please do not hesitate to drop me a message.
My job is to facilitate you getting the most out of your OB membership and building our community so please lean on me when ever you need to.
 

Michael Jewett

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

617
Smithville, MO, USA
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Jewett
Member #

7357

Hi everyone, been a member for a little while but just now starting to post more so I thought I would start here. Names Michael Jewett and I drive a 2008 4runner limited that started to turn into an overland rig mid-2017. It seems like I'm constantly changing something on it. This is what it currently looks like.