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PappaBear18

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Petaluma, CA, USA
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eric
Last Name
wildt
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20648

Hello everyone! I’m Eric from Petaluma, CA, about 40min north of San Francisco. My family and I are avid mountain bikers, lover to hike and camp, etc, and love our TRD Off-road Taco. Looking to make it even more capable with everyone’s help and to build up an XJ for the Rubicon soon.
 

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Kent R

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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! I’m Eric from Petaluma, CA, about 40min north of San Francisco. My family and I are avid mountain bikers, lover to hike and camp, etc, and love our TRD Off-road Taco. Looking to make it even more capable with everyone’s help and to build up an XJ for the Rubicon soon.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Magic Mike

I am planing on having a large meet-up in Santa Rosa this spring you will receive an invite from the forum.
 

Kent R

OB Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
I currently daily drive a 1999 Land Cruiser. I am looking to get ‘out there further’ than just hiking and camping. Looking forward to learning more for this community. I live in The Middle TN area.
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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The Regional Director will be able to get you in touch with a local Member Representative.
 
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Kent R

OB Executive Director
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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 from the Northern California Area, and am familiar with camping and backpacking, and starting Overlanding.
Looking to get a Overland Vehicle, and I have a fair bit of experience with cars and mechanics so I can build it myself.

Thx
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Magic Mike.

Depending on your location in Northern CA, we have several monthly meet-ups @Magic Mike can help you find one if your interested.
 

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
I have a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, I'm from the New Jersey area.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Nomadik Nova for help or information. The Regional Director can also get you in touch with a Member Representative that might be close to you and have local information.
 
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TravelerGAL

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Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,653
Edgewood, NM, USA
First Name
Vicki
Last Name
Herst
Member #

20925

Hello,

My name is Vicki and I currently reside in Edgewood, NM about 25 miles East of Albuquerque. I've lived here since 2004. My prior locations can be found in CA, OR and NV.

I've run the fwys with my parents since before I could drive, I5, I40, I80, and Hwy 99 mostly. They started me camping when I was about 3 years old. Recently purchased a 25" Coachman BH. While I like it, its a little bigger than I want, its not as easy to just pack and go for the weekend and explore. I've camped in tents, a cab over, back of pick up, a hybrid, and now my fully enclosed RV.

I was part of NM4W for a while but my current vehicle is a bit bigger than a Jeep so I left the group, no runs for a full sized pick up. I started driving off road a few years ago when I purchased a 2016 Colorado (that vehicle kept up with the jeeps), but sold it to be able to pull a larger trailer. The Dodge Ram 1500 Crew 4x then came about. I've modded all of my vehicles (where my pay checks go) even the street ones since I was 18. Lowered/Raised etc.

I purchased my current ride in September, it's a 2019 Ford F250 Crew 4x. Its the largest vehicle every owned. I recently just purchased some 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ P3s.

Actual Overlanding experience... "Newbie"

Looking fwd to getting together and meeting you all...…..
 

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Narbob

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Pathfinder II

2,970
Culver City California
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Brann
Member #

0477

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very excited to have found this page. want to get into overlanding, but on a simple level. i have a 08 mercedes gl320 CDI. a diesel that don't use def. only started with tires and radio so far and continue to look for gear. hoping to learn from the experienced people and not so experienced people. also hoping to follow along on trips to learn, promise to try to keep up.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.

Overland Bound Meetups

If you have any questions message your Member Representative @Magic Mike or me, your Regional Director, on the forum at @Narbob
 
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Gabriel Bozeman

Rank V
Launch Member

Traveler II

2,902
Oak Harbor, WA, USA
First Name
Gabriel
Last Name
Bozeman
Member #

16950

Hi All, I have a 89 Land Cruiser and 2011 LX570
just sold a FJ. I have a chinese hard shell RTT. I travel from New Orleans to Lopez Island Wa. Trying to find my way offroad to camp when I can.
thanks for the add. D
Welcome from Whidbey Island, WA! Just south of Lopez! Next time you're up here, let me know!
 
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oaklandsc

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Contributor III

154
Oakland, CA, USA
First Name
Adam
Last Name
Schwarcz
Hello,
I'm from Oakland, CA, and I have a 1985 Toyota 4Runner with a 2LT Diesel engine. It's the only left hand drive/non JDM import CA legal diesel 1st gen 4runner I've ever come across. I use it to explore, road trip, mountain bike, and sleep in the back. This photo is from Poker Flat.
 

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M Rose

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Advocate III

5,584
Northeast Oregon, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Rose
Member #

20990

Ham/GMRS Callsign
W7FSB
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US ARMY Retired
Hello,
I'm from Oakland, CA, and I have a 1985 Toyota 4Runner with a 2LT Diesel engine. It's the only left hand drive/non JDM import CA legal diesel 4runner I've ever come across. I use it to explore, road trip, mountain bike, and sleep in the back. This photo is from Poker Flat.
welcome from Northeast Oregon
 
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Narbob

US West Region Director
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Founder 500
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Pathfinder II

2,970
Culver City California
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Brann
Member #

0477

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KJ6W0A
Hello,
I'm from Oakland, CA, and I have a 1985 Toyota 4Runner with a 2LT Diesel engine. It's the only left hand drive/non JDM import CA legal diesel 4runner I've ever come across. I use it to explore, road trip, mountain bike, and sleep in the back. This photo is from Poker Flat.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.

Overland Bound Meetups

If you have any questions message your Member Representative @Magic Mike ot me, your Regional Director, on the forum at @Narbob
 
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Bswiss

Rank II

Enthusiast II

336
Houston, TX, USA
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Schweiss
Hello all!
Fresh to the group and excited to be here. I’m in the Houston Texas area and working on expanding my travels.
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I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited Rubicon, she’s a little beat up and needs a few things before my big trip (Houston to Alaska) but she’s mine and very capable. I’m a beginner in the world of overlanding, moderate experience in camping, and experienced in knowing my limits off road with 12+ years of Jeeping. I’ve taken Jeeps to, Moab Utah, Ouray Colorado, Hot Springs Arkansas, and multiple off road parks in Texas a few times over but none have been in the overland way.
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So I have almost 9 months to plan my trip, prepare myself and my Jeep for my dream trip and I’m looking to pick some brains and borrow some knowledge from this group.
 

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 all!
Fresh to the group and excited to be here. I’m in the Houston Texas area and working on expanding my travels.
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I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited Rubicon, she’s a little beat up and needs a few things before my big trip (Houston to Alaska) but she’s mine and very capable. I’m a beginner in the world of overlanding, moderate experience in camping, and experienced in knowing my limits off road with 12+ years of Jeeping. I’ve taken Jeeps to, Moab Utah, Ouray Colorado, Hot Springs Arkansas, and multiple off road parks in Texas a few times over but none have been in the overland way.
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So I have almost 9 months to plan my trip, prepare myself and my Jeep for my dream trip and I’m looking to pick some brains and borrow some knowledge from this group.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @brien for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Prerunner1982
 

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
I'm up in Hidden Valley Lake, about an Hour north of Santa Rosa, which I commute to every day
Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Magic Mike

I am planing a regional meet-up in Santa Rosa in the Spring, you will receive a message from the forum if you are interested.