Contributor III
Hi, we are Thomas and Anna (plus our dog Chester). We live in Reno, NV and drive a 2017 Jeep JK Wrangler.
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Contributor III
Just became a member after talking with Michael at Overland Expo West. Looking to connect with other overlanders from the Northeast.
Vehicle: 2019 Jeep Rubicon, stock with a Gobi Stealth rack and IKamper Skycamper 2x RTT.
Experience: Novice, but just came off a 30 day, 7,200 mile solo trip to Arizona with 29 days in the RTT at dispersed and established campgrounds.
Remainder of 2019 goal is to explore New England - NH, VT, & ME
Looking to create memories from my overlanding through photography.
Vehicle: 2019 Jeep Rubicon, stock with a Gobi Stealth rack and IKamper Skycamper 2x RTT.
Experience: Novice, but just came off a 30 day, 7,200 mile solo trip to Arizona with 29 days in the RTT at dispersed and established campgrounds.
Remainder of 2019 goal is to explore New England - NH, VT, & ME
Looking to create memories from my overlanding through photography.
Contributor III
Location: North Idaho
Current Vehicle: 2019 Wrangler JLUR
Overland Experience: Novice (although plenty of camping)
Why Overlanding?: I want to start exploring with a fun/capable vehicle
Current Vehicle: 2019 Wrangler JLUR
Overland Experience: Novice (although plenty of camping)
Why Overlanding?: I want to start exploring with a fun/capable vehicle
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Contributor I
I'm located in Eastern Wisconsin
2017 Toyota 4Runner Trd Off Premium w/ KDSS and N-fab T1464R Nerf Bars. Otherwise currently bone stock. I have been looking into and researching some suspension and tire options at the moment.
Experience Level is novice/newbie. Have put the family, pets and some gear in the vehicle and made it into lightly wooded areas for a weekend. Always looking for more adventures to go on.
Looking forward to getting to interact within the community
2017 Toyota 4Runner Trd Off Premium w/ KDSS and N-fab T1464R Nerf Bars. Otherwise currently bone stock. I have been looking into and researching some suspension and tire options at the moment.
Experience Level is novice/newbie. Have put the family, pets and some gear in the vehicle and made it into lightly wooded areas for a weekend. Always looking for more adventures to go on.
Looking forward to getting to interact within the community
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Hi all,my name is Gary Tran ( not very much English)
From San Jose California
Rig 2003 gx470
Overland experience : no. Want to learn
Do I need to mod to overland? Please let me know
From San Jose California
Rig 2003 gx470
Overland experience : no. Want to learn
Do I need to mod to overland? Please let me know
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Traveler II
Welcome! No need to mod anything to Overland! I use a stock Land Rover and am just fine.
Contributor III
Hello Everyone,
Super excited to finally join the Community after 10+ years of wanting to get more involved.
Location:
I'm from the Austin, TX area (Georgetown)
Rig:
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (stock for now...)
Experience:
Being relatively new to Overlanding, I'll be combing the forum for knowledge and ideas. I've done plenty of car-based tent camping with friends, but have limited myself to local areas.
I love the idea of pushing further out to anywhere I can drive and accessing places that are not as commonly available.
Super excited to finally join the Community after 10+ years of wanting to get more involved.
Location:
I'm from the Austin, TX area (Georgetown)
Rig:
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (stock for now...)
Experience:
Being relatively new to Overlanding, I'll be combing the forum for knowledge and ideas. I've done plenty of car-based tent camping with friends, but have limited myself to local areas.
I love the idea of pushing further out to anywhere I can drive and accessing places that are not as commonly available.
Traveler II
Enthusiast I
Nice Vehicle, no need to mod, you have all you need, just know your limits, fun, and adventure awaits you just the way you are, Welcome.
Off-Road Ranger I
Welcome to Overland Bound @pnwcruiser. We're glad to have you here and that you are finding your way back to the adventure you experienced in your childhood. Your story is one that is shared by many among this group. There are a number of great overlanding events occurring throughout the PNW, so I recommend checking out the Overland Bound NorthWest Region forum [link] for meetups and to get to know your neighbors. Events are also posted on the Rally Point system [link], so you might want to check that out as well. If you are willing to make the drive up North, there is a monthly meetup of members in Burlington [link].
I look forward to seeing you out there! If you need anything, feel free to hit me up on the forums: @Jedi.
Off-Road Ranger I
Hi @BryanB. Welcome to the exciting, and addictive, world of overlanding. More importantly, welcome to Overland Bound. Being an experienced outdoorsman, you probably already realize what a great location you are in for access to great overlanding destinations. To add to that, there are a lot of overlanding events up here in the PNW. The best way to find out what is going on and who is in the area is to check out our Overland Bound NorthWest Region forum [link]. Most of our planned events are posted on the Rally Point system [link], so I always recommend keeping an eye on that as well.
I look forward to seeing you out there and meeting you in person! If you need anything, feel free to hit me up on the forums: @Jedi.
Contributor III
Hi Everybody!
New member here (18393).
Location:
Currently Afghanistan, but I live in North Carolina
Rig:
2013 JKU on 2.5" JSpec lift and 35's.
Experience:
I have some intermediate offroading experience, but I'd like to start spending more of my leave time exploring and camping with the family.
New member here (18393).
Location:
Currently Afghanistan, but I live in North Carolina
Rig:
2013 JKU on 2.5" JSpec lift and 35's.
Experience:
I have some intermediate offroading experience, but I'd like to start spending more of my leave time exploring and camping with the family.
New member from San Anselmo Ca
2017 Sprinter 4x4 high top 144
2017 Sprinter 4x4 high top 144
Contributor I
Hi Overland Bound, my name is Jason. I have been off roading and motorcycle riding most of my life. As I grew up I relaized being a full time "house cat" was not satisfying enough for me, I felt that I needed to be out in the world to have a better connection/understanding of life and environment we exist within. I chose to live in my vehicle fultime at age 22 so I can acheive stronger finacial stability and have more adventure in my life. I recently decided to change my overland vehicle of choice and sold my Jeep Cherokee XJ to purchace and build up a 2003 Model Range Rover Sport. The build is still in its youth but so far I am very happy I made the change. Although Rovers have their reputation, I refuse to allow that to stop me from building the vehicle to be a king of the trails. I see the Range Rover as a catalistic vehicle of its time for inovation, helping pave the way for off road enthusiasts like us. My plan is to use this stock model as a principle starting point, and upgrade/replace any components that may not be up to modern standards. I am a mechanic/engeneer at heart and in mind, so for me building a vehicle is a far more attractive decision opposed to purchasing a new one for a large sum of money. Dont get me wrong all these modern on road/off raod factory hybirds are amazing works of art and I admire them greatly. I would just prefer to spend that money on building my own machine to run with the big dogs at hopefully half the price. lol I discovered Overland Bound and several other like minded online accounts during my research and was beyond excited to see that the movment has become somthing so massive. I have also launched my own media platform in hopes to help bridge my following to communities like Overland Bound. In my free time I enjoy practicing audio engineering and music production. My goal is to be a sort of intersection from those rehlms to these, and hopefully spark as much inspiration as possible. I am a huge admirer of Michael and his team for their success and detail in their project. When I discovered this forum becoming a member and getting behind his movement was a no brainer. I look forward to getting more involved as my build pogresses, as of now I am parked so I can do some work on my projects and get ready to get back out on the road.
Safe travels,
Cheers!
Safe travels,
Cheers!
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Member I
Hi ya'
New member, from Orange County, CA.
' 19 Subie xtrek - Stock for now
New to overlanding. I have been backpacking/camping for years. Been following some youtube overlanding channels for sometime.
New member, from Orange County, CA.
' 19 Subie xtrek - Stock for now
New to overlanding. I have been backpacking/camping for years. Been following some youtube overlanding channels for sometime.
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Enthusiast I
Hello everyone! New member here. Member number 18389 to be exact.
Location:
I live in the Ft. Worth side of the D/FW metroplex.
Rig:
2007 Ford F250 6.0 diesel 4x4. I leveled the front and put Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on it because I liked the look. Got a hold of some hand me down KC Hilites and mounted them to my grille guard. Otherwise, it's bone stock.
Experience:
Total newbie. Grew up camping, did bous scouts, and even went so far as a week of primitive camping with a group of friends. Loved it. But that was 25 years ago. Fast forward to now and my youngest son and I are camping again and want to get some more adventures under our belt. Our current goal is to start small and work up to BBNP next Spring Break.
Been reading a lot and researching like mad. Looking forward to getting out more.
Location:
I live in the Ft. Worth side of the D/FW metroplex.
Rig:
2007 Ford F250 6.0 diesel 4x4. I leveled the front and put Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on it because I liked the look. Got a hold of some hand me down KC Hilites and mounted them to my grille guard. Otherwise, it's bone stock.
Experience:
Total newbie. Grew up camping, did bous scouts, and even went so far as a week of primitive camping with a group of friends. Loved it. But that was 25 years ago. Fast forward to now and my youngest son and I are camping again and want to get some more adventures under our belt. Our current goal is to start small and work up to BBNP next Spring Break.
Been reading a lot and researching like mad. Looking forward to getting out more.
Glad to be a part of the community. I've been watching OB youtube for a few years now. I have road tripped and camped for most of my life but most was never off any main roads.
Soon to be living in Columbus, GA
I have a 2006 Tacoma TRD sport
I would say I have a moderate level of experience.
Soon to be living in Columbus, GA
I have a 2006 Tacoma TRD sport
I would say I have a moderate level of experience.
Enthusiast II
Hi Gary, I think the biggest thing to have is the desire to go and explore. Sure all the mods are nice to have, but getting out is what I think overlanding is all about. I have 2007 FJ cruiser mostly stco. I have done small things to make it mine and unique that is about it. In time I probably will add major mods but they are not a priority for me. Welcome! I am new too.
