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[dpurdy85]

Nice rig and great photos! I am in Livermore as well. Second Sunday’s we meet in Pleasanton. We are headed to Prewitt Ridge at the end of the month and The Lost Coast on President's Day weekend.

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Thanks! I was going to join in on the Death Valley trip on the 14th to 17th. Seems like a very small group going so far lol

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[lknmud1995]

Im new to the overloading scene but this seems like the best place to start! Im a senior in High School and as my first car I bought a 1995 FZJ80 Land Cruiser. I've had it for a little over a year now and have added 33'' K02s, a winch bumper, and am working on redoing the suspension. I'm in the Charlotte area and am pretty new at this so thanks for all the helpful tips you all share on this website!

 

[finlayforprez]

Hello Overlanders!
Scott and Terra Mincey here from Murfreesboro, TN and we are about as green as our avatar at the moment! lol
We have been camping in campers for about 10 yrs, always plugged in, never off the grid. As much as I've wanted to pull our 2017 Cherokee Grey Wolf out and just rough it, it was always too easy to just pull it to one of the close nice state campgrounds, plug in and "glamp". Then I found the Lifestyle Overland crew on YouTube (man what an inspiration they are)....had Terra watch a few episodes and we soon realized what we have been missing.
We have a 2012 Nissan Armada that will be our introductory "rig" to get us a little more out in the wild than we are used to, nothing to demanding but definitely way more than we would ever go pulling a 27 ft camper. The RTT was also one of the big things that intrigued us so that will be our main purchase for now and making sure the Armada can handle it. I have acquired pretty much all the other essentials over the years for us to survive a couple of nights and get our feet "wet" with our 1st real adventures overland!

Welcome! I love those Nissan Armadas (or Patrols).

 

[Stumpalama]

Im new to the overloading scene but this seems like the best place to start! Im a senior in High School and as my first car I bought a 1995 FZJ80 Land Cruiser. I've had it for a little over a year now and have added 33'' K02s, a winch bumper, and am working on redoing the suspension. I'm in the Charlotte area and am pretty new at this so thanks for all the helpful tips you all share on this website!

Good choice on the Land Cruiser. Have you looked into the Old North State Cruisers (ONSC) club? They are a great resource and host several trail rides and events through out the year.

 

[lknmud1995]

Good choice on the Land Cruiser. Have you looked into the Old North State Cruisers (ONSC) club? They are a great resource and host several trail rides and events through out the year.

I’ve briefly looked into them, but haven’t joined just yet. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Kent R]

Im new to the overloading scene but this seems like the best place to start! Im a senior in High School and as my first car I bought a 1995 FZJ80 Land Cruiser. I've had it for a little over a year now and have added 33'' K02s, a winch bumper, and am working on redoing the suspension. I'm in the Charlotte area and am pretty new at this so thanks for all the helpful tips you all share on this website!

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 closest Member Representative to you is @NC-Trooper

 

[Kent R]

Hello Overlanders!
Scott and Terra Mincey here from Murfreesboro, TN and we are about as green as our avatar at the moment! lol
We have been camping in campers for about 10 yrs, always plugged in, never off the grid. As much as I've wanted to pull our 2017 Cherokee Grey Wolf out and just rough it, it was always too easy to just pull it to one of the close nice state campgrounds, plug in and "glamp". Then I found the Lifestyle Overland crew on YouTube (man what an inspiration they are)....had Terra watch a few episodes and we soon realized what we have been missing.
We have a 2012 Nissan Armada that will be our introductory "rig" to get us a little more out in the wild than we are used to, nothing to demanding but definitely way more than we would ever go pulling a 27 ft camper. The RTT was also one of the big things that intrigued us so that will be our main purchase for now and making sure the Armada can handle it. I have acquired pretty much all the other essentials over the years for us to survive a couple of nights and get our feet "wet" with our 1st real adventures overland!

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.

 

[Kent R]

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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob for local information about trips and meet-ups. Your closest Member Representatives are @Barclay @FrankRoams @Dominic OB0158

 

[Kent R]

Hey everyone! My name is Robb, joining the Overland Bound community from my new home of Raleigh, NC. I drive a series 100 Land Cruiser. I'm a novice to overlanding but am looking forward to making new friends and having some epic adventures.

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 closest Member Representative to you is @NC-Trooper

 

[Kent R]

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Fort Worth, TX
2018 Silverado Z71.
Not much by way of overlanding experience, but really looking forward to diving (driving?) down the rabbit hole.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact your local Member Representative is @Prerunner1982, he can set you up with the most recent DFW meet-up information.

 

[Kent R]

Hey All,

Second introduction because I think I accidentally deleted the first one. Whoops.

Name is Travis, I’ve been doing what I have now learned is called “Overlanding” for many years now. Cruising the old forestry roads of southern BC looking for that great new place place to camp and hitting every hot spring along the way. I’ve been known to travel ridiculous distances to soak in natural springs.

I do this with my 8 year old copilot who loves getting out and discovering new places just as much as me. It’s definitely in his blood. We have always tented up until now just because that’s what we liked to do. Now I’m at the point in my life where I want something with hard sides and off the ground to sleep in, so I’m having a trailer built by OffGrid Trailers in Canada. Have decided on the Expedition 2.0

I decided to go with the tow behind because I need the box of my truck for other parts of my life. Hunting, hauling firewood, ATV etc. The Expedition 2.0 seemed like the solution for me.

We are planning to do a two week tour through Idaho this year because we aren’t far from the border and I just love Idaho in general. Looking at the backcountry discover route from the Canadian border down to Nevada.

Seems like a great group here and I’m looking forward to picking up some Idaho info and am always willing to offer whatever assistance I can to anybody looking into my neck of the woods.

Cheers.

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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Currently I am your Regional Director @Kent R, don't hesitate to contact me for help or information. The NW Member Representatives are @Gabriel Bozeman @Sandpoint Steve @Slimpartywagon they are a great resource.

 

[Kent R]

Hows it going my name is Daniel,

Location: Salinas, Ca. (Monterey County)
Rig: 03 Xterra, 14 Cherokee KL
Experience: None (looking to modify both vehicles, (Xterra more of a single person/2 person build, Cherokee as a family oriented overland build).
Thanks for your time, I look forward to connecting with y'all!

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

 

[Kent R]

Hello all . Just happened to stumble across this site when researching GX470s. I have owned several Toyotas 22REs before the Tacomas, 4Runner, and a Tacoma. I am in the market for a new rig and was looking at V8 4Runners until a GX470 caught my eye. After doing much research and looking at total cost to make it what I want before I make a purchase I have been reading all I can on here.

I currently live in Maine.
Navy Vet
Made and raised in MO

Love everything outdoors and soon to be an overlander. I dont have the rig yet but have hundreds of remote ponds and Brooks I look forward to taking my family to on the weekends.

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

Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova

 

[Technician]

Hey All,

Second introduction because I think I accidentally deleted the first one. Whoops.

Name is Travis, I’ve been doing what I have now learned is called “Overlanding” for many years now. Cruising the old forestry roads of southern BC looking for that great new place place to camp and hitting every hot spring along the way. I’ve been known to travel ridiculous distances to soak in natural springs.

I do this with my 8 year old copilot who loves getting out and discovering new places just as much as me. It’s definitely in his blood. We have always tented up until now just because that’s what we liked to do. Now I’m at the point in my life where I want something with hard sides and off the ground to sleep in, so I’m having a trailer built by OffGrid Trailers in Canada. Have decided on the Expedition 2.0

I decided to go with the tow behind because I need the box of my truck for other parts of my life. Hunting, hauling firewood, ATV etc. The Expedition 2.0 seemed like the solution for me.

We are planning to do a two week tour through Idaho this year because we aren’t far from the border and I just love Idaho in general. Looking at the backcountry discover route from the Canadian border down to Nevada.

Seems like a great group here and I’m looking forward to picking up some Idaho info and am always willing to offer whatever assistance I can to anybody looking into my neck of the woods.

Cheers.

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Whoooo!! I love those Off-Grid Trailers. How much is yours going to be if you don't mind me asking. I'm just in Calgary, we head out to the crowsnest pass often. Riding and exploring along the way.

Maybe see you around! Cheers,

 

[Big G]

I have wanted to get to BC and do some exploring and was hoping that would be true this Summer but not sure that will happen. When I was a young kid my family took a vacation to Canada and went to Banff, Jasper, Calgary, Lake Louis, and other places. Those memories drive me to go back again. Don't know if you have heard about the NW Overland Rally held just north of Leavenworth, Wa., in a little community called Plain, but you and your traveling companion might really enjoy it. This year's dates are June 18-20. Just type it in on Google and you'll get the information. Your trip through Idaho sounds great.

 

[Ruffrnr]

Finally made the leap to join Overland Bound!
I'm Ross, I currently live in Tehachapi, CA and drive a 2019 Toyota 4runner.
I got my start overlanding in my Land Rover series II I bought with my friend Tim while living in the Transkei in South Africa back in the early 2000's, but was stuck in a 2x2 Tacoma for years when I returned stateside. I'm having a blast getting back out on the trails and exploring the Mojave and southern Sierras!

 

[finlayforprez]

Finally made the leap to join Overland Bound!
I'm Ross, I currently live in Tehachapi, CA and drive a 2019 Toyota 4runner.
I got my start overlanding in my Land Rover series II I bought with my friend Tim while living in the Transkei in South Africa back in the early 2000's, but was stuck in a 2x2 Tacoma for years when I returned stateside. I'm having a blast getting back out on the trails and exploring the Mojave and southern Sierras!

Welcome, Ross. Wow, I love that 4Runner. That's a really nice build. So beautiful. I had a 2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 and then jumped to a 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser. You are in a beautiful area, I miss exploring that area of CA when I lived there!

 

[Iwata77]

Hello, my actual real first name is Berlin. Novice to "Overlanding", but I started camping before I was born thanks to my dad, moved up to the boy scouts, and have been camping and hiking for 50 years now. Nearing retirement I asked myself "what do you want to do with the rest of your life?". Motorhomers may as well have stayed home. Vans and RV's are for wimps. I restored a 1987 Suzuki Samurai hardtop. If you can live in a Kei car, you've focused life to the absolute essentials. Folding seats from a minivan mean I have 6' 2" of room to lay a mattress front to back. Leaving for Big Bend February 7th.
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Welcome from Tulsa!

 

[Ruffrnr]

Welcome, Ross. Wow, I love that 4Runner. That's a really nice build. So beautiful. I had a 2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 and then jumped to a 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser. You are in a beautiful area, I miss exploring that area of CA when I lived there!

Thanks, glad to be here!

 

[TheWrexTerra]

Hey there! I'm Jake, Ifrom Ogden Ut. I drive a 2018 4Runner and I've been doing offroading since about 2010! I'm excited to be here

Welcome to the crew!