Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Kent R]

Joined last week.

Live in Southwestern Ohio.
Love to spend time in Michigan on my dirt bike or "two-tracking"
Just upgraded from a 1990 Isuzu Tropper to a 2003 Lexus GX470
Looking at building an overland trailer to haul dirt bikes as well.

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Welcome to Overland Bound!

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

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

 

[Kent R]

HI all,
New member from Southampton in the UK.
I'm currently driving a VW Amarok and dragging a KTM 250 2 stroke round for fun!
I'd say I'm reasonably new to Overlanding but I have done quite a few multi week trips throughout Europe over the last 10 or so years.
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Polaris Overland 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.

 

[Kent R]

Hello and Happy New Year.

I am an Overland Novice, but am experienced camper. Looking to start building my Overland Experience.
I have two vehicles that I am going to building out:
2012 Jeep Unlimited Sahara
2019 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4x4
Looking forward to learning from you all.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events.
Overland Bound Meetups

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

Your Regional Director is @brien. The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982

 

[Kent R]

Hello, everyone! I'm new here so here's my intro.

I currently live in western Mass but my mind is always out west. I have a 2010 Jeep JKU that I've been slowly modifying myself as time and money permits. Soon I'll be adding a trailer to my kit!

My overlanding experience is varied. I'm a military vet of 22 years and now that I look back on it I did tons of overlanding during that time. My kids and I take off every summer for a different destination and the goal is always to find remoteness and wilderness. My biggest trip to date was a grand tour of the USA in 2016. We covered over 11,000 miles in 32 days in my Jeep hitting the major National Parks and finding our share of wild. We traveled without an itinerary so we were able to go in any direction on any given day to explore. I had gear on my roof, gear on a hitch rack, and gear inside. We looked like gypsies but had an experience that will never be forgotten.

I'm hoping to use Overland Bound as an information resource and maybe even stop travelling solo and join a trip!View attachment 133155

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.

 

[overpakd]

Hello, everyone! I'm new here so here's my intro.

I currently live in western Mass but my mind is always out west. I have a 2010 Jeep JKU that I've been slowly modifying myself as time and money permits. Soon I'll be adding a trailer to my kit!

My overlanding experience is varied. I'm a military vet of 22 years and now that I look back on it I did tons of overlanding during that time. My kids and I take off every summer for a different destination and the goal is always to find remoteness and wilderness. My biggest trip to date was a grand tour of the USA in 2016. We covered over 11,000 miles in 32 days in my Jeep hitting the major National Parks and finding our share of wild. We traveled without an itinerary so we were able to go in any direction on any given day to explore. I had gear on my roof, gear on a hitch rack, and gear inside. We looked like gypsies but had an experience that will never be forgotten.

I'm hoping to use Overland Bound as an information resource and maybe even stop travelling solo and join a trip!View attachment 133155

Your USA tour sounds like an epic adventure! I'd love to take the kids on something like this in the future.

 

[Clark Griswold]

Your USA tour sounds like an epic adventure! I'd love to take the kids on something like this in the future.

If you have the time do it. You won't regret it. I'm not sure how old your kids are but if they're little I'd wait. My kids were 13, 15, and 17 when we went. They were old enough to endure long days, big enough to be a genuine help, and more importantly able to really appreciate what we were doing and seeing. I saw many families at various parks with cranky, tired, crying young kids and parents doing their best make the most of the trip. Having no itinerary is also a huge plus. Good luck and I hope you make it!

 

[AlexDennany]

Hello everyone! I'm new here so I figured i would introduce myself.

I live in the Eugene/Springfield area in western Oregon. I moved here from Michigan in January of 2019. Love it out here!

My overlanding experience is pretty minimal. I worked for a timber company here so I spent tons of time driving in the woods and that has taught me a lot about navigation and knowing the limits of a vehicle. My girlfriend and I have spent many days exploring what we can in her 2015 Jeep Renegade including a trip from Seattle to Detroit in summer 2018 and spending 10 days in the Sawtooth mountains of Idaho that same summer. Summer of 2019 we spent a week in North Cascades and explored the surrounding areas. Fall of 2019 we went to the Alvord Desert here in Oregon and I cannot wait to go back.

My current rig is a stock 2004 Ram 2500 with the Hemi V8. I just got it so I'm hoping to work on it this winter to be ready to camp when the rain stops.

Looking forward to learning and exploring more this year!

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Hello everyone,

I would call my self a novice here in the PNW. I am just a simple submariner on fast boats and been doing it for the past 20 years. The rig i had and was almost ready to start modifying was a 2007 Land Rover LR3, however when the exhaust leak started and my wife said there was no more money to put into it and I had to get something else. I have had it for three years 40,000 miles, a new engine, all new air suspension, 20 plus states from Hawaii to Maine to Washington, and to the top of Pikes Peek. She can rest now
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Now in with the new rig. It is a 2017 Ram Rebel and I love it so far and cant wait to get it out there. It had the 5.7 Hemi, skid plates and the 32 gallon fuel tank.
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Welcome from Whidbey Island!

Here are a few tips to get you started:
-Check out the local region's forums for events and meetups in your area.
-Check out the Rally Point system and the Member Map for events and other people around you. Super helpful.
-Our region also has a FB page.

We have a meetup (usually in the North Cascades area) that occurs monthly on the first Friday. We usually camp and explore the area. You are more than welcome to join us next time! Sadly, there will not be one this weekend due to some out of my control issues.

If you need anything, feel free to PM me or tag me in the forums at @Gabriel Bozeman.

Cheers!
Gabe Bozeman
NW Member Rep

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Hello everyone! I'm new here so I figured i would introduce myself.

I live in the Eugene/Springfield area in western Oregon. I moved here from Michigan in January of 2019. Love it out here!

My overlanding experience is pretty minimal. I worked for a timber company here so I spent tons of time driving in the woods and that has taught me a lot about navigation and knowing the limits of a vehicle. My girlfriend and I have spent many days exploring what we can in her 2015 Jeep Renegade including a trip from Seattle to Detroit in summer 2018 and spending 10 days in the Sawtooth mountains of Idaho that same summer. Summer of 2019 we spent a week in North Cascades and explored the surrounding areas. Fall of 2019 we went to the Alvord Desert here in Oregon and I cannot wait to go back.

My current rig is a stock 2004 Ram 2500 with the Hemi V8. I just got it so I'm hoping to work on it this winter to be ready to camp when the rain stops.

Looking forward to learning and exploring more this year!

Welcome from up North!

Here are a few tips to get you started:
-Check out the local region's forums for events and meetups in your area.
-Check out the Rally Point system and the Member Map for events and other people around you. Super helpful.
-Our region also has a FB page.

If you need anything, feel free to PM me or tag me in the forums at @Gabriel Bozeman.

Cheers!
Gabe Bozeman
NW Member Rep

 

[M Rose]

Welcom

Hello everyone! I'm new here so I figured i would introduce myself.

I live in the Eugene/Springfield area in western Oregon. I moved here from Michigan in January of 2019. Love it out here!

My overlanding experience is pretty minimal. I worked for a timber company here so I spent tons of time driving in the woods and that has taught me a lot about navigation and knowing the limits of a vehicle. My girlfriend and I have spent many days exploring what we can in her 2015 Jeep Renegade including a trip from Seattle to Detroit in summer 2018 and spending 10 days in the Sawtooth mountains of Idaho that same summer. Summer of 2019 we spent a week in North Cascades and explored the surrounding areas. Fall of 2019 we went to the Alvord Desert here in Oregon and I cannot wait to go back.

My current rig is a stock 2004 Ram 2500 with the Hemi V8. I just got it so I'm hoping to work on it this winter to be ready to camp when the rain stops.

Looking forward to learning and exploring more this year!

welcome to Oregon and Overlland Bound. You are in the Northwest Region, @Kent R is our acting Regional Director. your @Gabriel Bozeman @Sandpoint Steve and @Slimpartywagon are Pacific North West Regional Representatives. Check out the Rally Point and calendar for events and meetups close to you.

 

[prcjeep]

Location: Houston, TX (General area is fine)
Rig 06 Xterra - This Rig is new to me, always had Jeep XJ's previously. Looking to build this one up for a RTW trip. This Xterra has already been to 17 countries with no modifications, i think it knows the way...
Love "overlanding", whatever your definition is is fine by me, load up and drive off until you run out of vacation days.

 

[Kent R]

Location: Houston, TX (General area is fine)
Rig 06 Xterra - This Rig is new to me, always had Jeep XJ's previously. Looking to build this one up for a RTW trip. This Xterra has already been to 17 countries with no modifications, i think it knows the way...
Love "overlanding", whatever your definition is is fine by me, load up and drive off until you run out of vacation days.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

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

Your Regional Director is @Brien . The closest Member Representative to you is @Prerunner1982 .

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello prcjeep, welcome from Oklahoma. I thought that user name looked familiar. Welcome to OB!

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.

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone! I'm new here so I figured i would introduce myself.

I live in the Eugene/Springfield area in western Oregon. I moved here from Michigan in January of 2019. Love it out here!

My overlanding experience is pretty minimal. I worked for a timber company here so I spent tons of time driving in the woods and that has taught me a lot about navigation and knowing the limits of a vehicle. My girlfriend and I have spent many days exploring what we can in her 2015 Jeep Renegade including a trip from Seattle to Detroit in summer 2018 and spending 10 days in the Sawtooth mountains of Idaho that same summer. Summer of 2019 we spent a week in North Cascades and explored the surrounding areas. Fall of 2019 we went to the Alvord Desert here in Oregon and I cannot wait to go back.

My current rig is a stock 2004 Ram 2500 with the Hemi V8. I just got it so I'm hoping to work on it this winter to be ready to camp when the rain stops.

Looking forward to learning and exploring more this year!

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

Your Regional Director is @Kent R. The closest Member Representative in Oregon is @Gabriel Bozeman

 

[Andrew Fieldhammer]

Hello everyone,

My name is Andrew.

Location: Raleigh, NC
Rig: 2011 Toyota 4Runner
Experience: I've done a fair amount of off-roading however now that I have a family, I think I'll stick to Forest Service roads and not quite as dispersed camping.

 

[04D2_Rover1]

Loc: St. Louis
Rig: 04 Discovery 2
Moderate Experience (most of Moab as driver/ Spotter Some snow recovery)

 

[Road]

Joined last week.

Live in Southwestern Ohio.
Love to spend time in Michigan on my dirt bike or "two-tracking"
Just upgraded from a 1990 Isuzu Tropper to a 2003 Lexus GX470
Looking at building an overland trailer to haul dirt bikes as well.

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Hey there - welcome.

I've spent a ton o' time in and around the 513 and still get through there on a regular basis going to and from the coast of Maine and Texas borderlands and beyond.

I've owned a couple vintage 1/4 ton military trailers and now have a kick-ass 1ton severe-duty trailer made by a military trailer mfg. You can see my trailer and adventures around North America best at @roaddude

If I can be of help in any way, finding your way 'round in here, with trailer info, or sharing a pint somewhere when I roll through the Queen City, let me know.

~ Road

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Roaddude - On the Road In North America - ROADDUDE

Roaddude - Traveling Photographer/Writer/Artist On the Road In North America. Gear, reviews, people, places, and culture.

roaddude.com

 

[p373rk]

Hi Guys,

Time to introduce myself.

Location: Bay Area
Rig: 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel (w/ EcoDiesel)
Experience: None

Planned Mods (next few months): Diamondback Cover, iKamper RTT, Leveling Kit

Looking for easy/medium trails in proximity to the Bay Area (Tahoe, Eldorado, Sierra, Stanislaus). Also, if you know of any trails for winter/snow camping please let me know. Went to Eldorado National Forest last weekend and all camping spots were closed.

Thanks,

Peter

 

[Mulli - Jax]

Mulli & Jax
2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
RSM CA (SOCAL)
Novice: Oregon 3 weeks
Idaho 3 weeks
Local out and abouts
Looking to hook up with a small group to head down to CABO, more interested in the travel down and camping on the beaches; and/or SouthWest Colorado circuit; and/or Oregon Backcountry Rd (couple of routes).

 

[Mulli - Jax]

ID trip.....ready to get back out!