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CampWithChin

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate I

2,306
Lexington, MA
First Name
Alfred
Last Name
Chin
Member #

4942

Hey everyone,

I’m Paul from Rhode Island. I drive a 2010 Jeep JKU Sahara. Originally started building it up for crawling and mud, but have come to realize the fiancé and I prefer longer distance travel while avoiding the main roads. Starting off slow with the traditional type of camping gear, minimal recovery gear, and plan on doing the Maine loop that goes to the abandoned trains and the B-52 crash site in about a month. Open to any pointers people have and other routes in the New England area. Look forward to reading about everyone’s experiences and sharing our own. Also if anyone has any pointers on equipment and techniques for filming your adventures that would be a big help. We have a DSLR and i would love to be able to document our trips to share them.
@Paul91789 Welcome to OB. As @Hank Outdoors mention, I might can answer some question. Feel free to reach out if you need help. I'm in MA, just a hop from RI.
 
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Gunner_7361

Rank 0
Launch Member

Contributor I

60
Washington
First Name
Shane
Last Name
Comly
Member #

18186

Name: Shane
Loc: WA
Rig: 2018 Jeep JLUR
Exp: Rookie.

This is my first post here. Glad to be here, can't wait to meet new folks and excited to start these adventures with my family.
 
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Sandpoint Steve

US NorthWest Region Local Expert
Member
Member
Supporter

Pathfinder III

4,017
Sandpoint, Idaho
First Name
Steve
Last Name
Marchiando
Member #

11655

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KI7POE
Hi all! First post from a new member in SW Idaho. Hoping to meet some others close by for day trips and exploring.

Location: Boise, ID
Rig: 2018 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium, Bilstein 6112/5160's and ARB onboard air going on next week
Experience: lots of backpacking & tent camping, new to Overlanding
Welcome to the Overland Bound family.
You're a bit south of Sandpoint, but feel free to join us in our monthly conference call.

Keep an eye on the calendar and the resource map.
I know there is a get together in the Tri-Cities area in july. Check it out.

-Sandpoint Steve
 

Mud & Dust

Rank III
Launch Member

Member II

703
Cape Town, South Africa
First Name
Blaise
Last Name
Samoy
Member #

18866

Hi Guys,
I am a new member. I would like to introduce myself.
I am a Belgian. I am currently building my new car in Cape Town, South Africa.
I will be traveling around Africa for a year, then six months in South America and finally six months in Central Asia.
Actually, I have no real plan. I will just go with the flow and see where it leads me.

My goal is to get tips from overlanders who have done what I am about to do. If you know an amazing camp, fantastic scenery or a place to avoid, please let me know.
I am also happy to drive along with anyone friendly for a few days or a week.

My rig: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 79
Current location: Cape Town, South Africa
Experience: Experienced
 

Nomadik Nova

Rank VI
Staff member
Member

Member III

3,278
Falmouth, MA, USA
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Nova
Member #

10331

Hey y'all
I'm from Hampton Roads Virginia. I've got absolutely ZERO experience with overlanding, I just like camping and working on older cars, so I figured I'd combine the two! I'm currently building an '85 CJ-7 and I'm trying to get her ready for her maiden voyage in July!
Welcome from the DMV / Northern VA!!!
 

Drafter

Rank I
Launch Member

Member I

233
Arizona, USA
First Name
John
Last Name
Leach
Member #

17764

New member from West Phoenix. Been a while since the wife and I have been off road. Recently bought a newer Jeep Cherokee, our 7th Jeep overall, but its still been a while since we owned our last one. Looking forward to getting back off road and doing some camping. Nothing hardcore, just getting out to the desert and away from the city every now and then.
 

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,372
Navina, Oklahoma
First Name
Jon
Last Name
B
Member #

16274

Hello John (@Drafter) welcome from Oklahoma and welcome back to the world of outdoor adventure.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
 
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NineEyed

Rank 0

Contributor I

60
Los Angeles, CA, USA
First Name
John
Last Name
Stern
Hi all. New member here from Cincinnati, Ohio area. I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500. Love camping and love all of the overland content. Have done some minimal mods and additions to the Silverado: Leveling kit, BFG K02s, tinting, and bed cover. Looking forward to further mods!
Just curious - What leveling kit did you go with and how is it holding up off-road? Thanks!
 

Habsontheroad

Rank II
Launch Member

Enthusiast I

404
Cave Springs, Arkansas, USA
First Name
Vernon
Last Name
Habersetzer
Member #

17959

Hello, world! We’re in Cave Springs, AR. Vehicle is a 2010 4Runner SR5. New to overlanding and looking forward to the southeast rally in June! “habsontheroad” on Instagram. Vehicle mods below:

Southern Style Offroad rock sliders
RCI full aluminum skids
Superwinch TS9500 with Factor 55 Ultrahook mounted to a Budbuilt hidden winch mount
Proline Elite rear bumper / tire carrier
Toytec Ultimate 3” lift with SPC UCAs
Wheels: Konig Six Shooters 17”
Tires: Nitto Trail Grappler 285/75R17
ARB diff breather kit
CBI ditch light brackets, Auxbeam ditch lights
Odyssey 34R-PC1500T battery
Overland Equipped auxiliary fuse block mount
Blue Sea Systems auxiliary fuse block
Vgate WiFi iCar2 OBD scanner + Torque Pro
C&C Car Worx rain guards
ARB 2500 awning
ARB 2500 x 2500 awning tent room
Homemade wooden storage drawer and sleeping platform
Goal Zero YETI 400 with Boulder 50 panel
Yakima Megawarrior roof basket with extension
Scosche double DIN bezel with cheap head unit / backup cam
9 Moon 4 Hooks ceiling cargo net
Awesome wife who supports my money pit of a hobby!
 

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johnnyvee

Rank I
Launch Member

Contributor I

233
Shrewsbury, PA, USA
First Name
John
Last Name
Vernon
Member #

17072

What's up everyone? New member here dropping in to say hello.

Current Location: South Central Pennsylvania
Native to: Indiana
Navigator: Maryland
Experienced Off-Road : Novice to Overlanding
Vehicle: 2018 Rubicon JKU (AKA Sluggo) which sounds like slow go....it's a Jeep thing!
Goals: Tweek the rig over the next few years through some multi-day, off-grid trips along the East Coast. Then take off to the Yukon and into the Alaskan interior on an extended overland trip in retirement.
Previous Jeeps: TJ, 04 Sport, 2012 JKU
 

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Nomadik Nova

Rank VI
Staff member
Member

Member III

3,278
Falmouth, MA, USA
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Nova
Member #

10331

What's up everyone? New member here dropping in to say hello.

Current Location: South Central Pennsylvania
Native to: Indiana
Navigator: Maryland
Experienced Off-Road : Novice to Overlanding
Vehicle: 2018 Rubicon JKU (AKA Sluggo) which sounds like slow go....it's a Jeep thing!
Goals: Tweek the rig over the next few years through some multi-day, off-grid trips along the East Coast. Then take off to the Yukon and into the Alaskan interior on an extended overland trip in retirement.
Previous Jeeps: TJ, 04 Sport, 2012 JKU
Welcome Johnny... from the DMV/Northern VA.
 

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,372
Navina, Oklahoma
First Name
Jon
Last Name
B
Member #

16274

Hello Michael (@Michael Dean), welcome from Oklahoma. Nice looking rig. Hopefully you can join us for our Friday Echolink net, more info in my signature.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

June 7th – 9th is the OB Rally Southeast in the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas.

I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.
 
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Hank Outdoors

Rank VI
Launch Member

Member III

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

9435

What's up everyone? New member here dropping in to say hello.

Current Location: South Central Pennsylvania
Native to: Indiana
Navigator: Maryland
Experienced Off-Road : Novice to Overlanding
Vehicle: 2018 Rubicon JKU (AKA Sluggo) which sounds like slow go....it's a Jeep thing!
Goals: Tweek the rig over the next few years through some multi-day, off-grid trips along the East Coast. Then take off to the Yukon and into the Alaskan interior on an extended overland trip in retirement.
Previous Jeeps: TJ, 04 Sport, 2012 JKU
Welcome to OB and the East Region! You have a great plan for the future there!!!
If you have any questions or want help planning a trip or meetup of your own feel free to message me or @Wawa Skittletits who is your local Member Rep.

When looking for events near you check the Calendar at:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/calendar
Looking for a meetup? Check this link:
Overland Bound Meetups
Looking for the U.S. East Forum? Check this link:
U.S. East (VA WV MD DE NJ PA NY CT RI MA NH VT ME)
 

CBASSHD

Rank 0

Traveler I

60
Houston, TX, USA
First Name
David
Last Name
Barron
Hi Everybody (In Dr.Nicks voice "The Simpson's ")

location: Houston,TX
Rig: 2003 Land Rover D2
OEB: used to go camping back in the day. But guess you can say am a noob.


Am a husband and father of 6 and my wife is native American ( Tunica Biloxi tribe) and would love to get the family into overlanding. We see alot of YouTube of ppl overlanding and I want my wife and kids to experience it. I used to go camping with my family in Huntsville state park yes I know it wasn't true overlanding. So the progress of my D2 has become longer then expected. But soon it will be or ill.be able.to get me a land cruiser 80 series (hopefully)
Am.part of a group and we are called DRRS ( Disaster Rescue Response Specialist) check us out on FB .

God Bless You All

And Yukilatihchan means Adventures is Necessary well close to it . In my wifes Tribe Language .
 

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Roy & Kristin Zirpoli

US NorthWest Region Member Rep
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

2,352
Kirbyville, Texas
First Name
PoManOutdoorCollective
Last Name
Zirpoli
Member #

15250

Service Branch
Army
Hi Everybody (In Dr.Nicks voice "The Simpson's ")

location: Houston,TX
Rig: 2003 Land Rover D2
OEB: used to go camping back in the day. But guess you can say am a noob.


Am a husband and father of 6 and my wife is native American ( Tunica Biloxi tribe) and would love to get the family into overlanding. We see alot of YouTube of ppl overlanding and I want my wife and kids to experience it. I used to go camping with my family in Huntsville state park yes I know it wasn't true overlanding. So the progress of my D2 has become longer then expected. But soon it will be or ill.be able.to get me a land cruiser 80 series (hopefully)
Am.part of a group and we are called DRRS ( Disaster Rescue Response Specialist) check us out on FB .

God Bless You All

And Yukilatihchan means Adventures is Necessary well close to it . In my wifes Tribe Language .
Hey!!! Welcome! (Kristin part of our duo here)- native Houstonian here! Miss Sam Houston state park- nice area! We now live in Salem, Oregon. We are also on YouTube a lot! Welcome to the OB family- next time we are home visiting, we will have to hook up our families for a trip!
 
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johnnyvee

Rank I
Launch Member

Contributor I

233
Shrewsbury, PA, USA
First Name
John
Last Name
Vernon
Member #

17072

Welcome to OB and the East Region! You have a great plan for the future there!!!
If you have any questions or want help planning a trip or meetup of your own feel free to message me or @Wawa Skittletits who is your local Member Rep.

When looking for events near you check the Calendar at:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/calendar
Looking for a meetup? Check this link:
Overland Bound Meetups
Looking for the U.S. East Forum? Check this link:
U.S. East (VA WV MD DE NJ PA NY CT RI MA NH VT ME)
Thanks...good looking FJ!
 

Roy & Kristin Zirpoli

US NorthWest Region Member Rep
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

2,352
Kirbyville, Texas
First Name
PoManOutdoorCollective
Last Name
Zirpoli
Member #

15250

Service Branch
Army
Hi Everybody (In Dr.Nicks voice "The Simpson's ")

location: Houston,TX
Rig: 2003 Land Rover D2
OEB: used to go camping back in the day. But guess you can say am a noob.


Am a husband and father of 6 and my wife is native American ( Tunica Biloxi tribe) and would love to get the family into overlanding. We see alot of YouTube of ppl overlanding and I want my wife and kids to experience it. I used to go camping with my family in Huntsville state park yes I know it wasn't true overlanding. So the progress of my D2 has become longer then expected. But soon it will be or ill.be able.to get me a land cruiser 80 series (hopefully)
Am.part of a group and we are called DRRS ( Disaster Rescue Response Specialist) check us out on FB .

God Bless You All

And Yukilatihchan means Adventures is Necessary well close to it . In my wifes Tribe Language .
Hey!!! Welcome! (Kristin part of our duo here)- native Houstonian here! Miss Sam Houston state park- nice area! We now live in Salem, Oregon. We are also on YouTube a lot! Welcome to the OB family- next time we are home visiting, we will have to hook up our families for a trip!
 

CBASSHD

Rank 0

Traveler I

60
Houston, TX, USA
First Name
David
Last Name
Barron
Hey!!! Welcome! (Kristin part of our duo here)- native Houstonian here! Miss Sam Houston state park- nice area! We now live in Salem, Oregon. We are also on YouTube a lot! Welcome to the OB family- next time we are home visiting, we will have to hook up our families for a trip!



sounds good. but like i said i have no camping gear at the moment slowly will be buying our gear