Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Bama_Kiwi]

Look like it's my turn to introduce myself!

I am a beginner in overlanding. I am however, or at least I'd like to think I am, quite experienced in camping, navigating and off roading. I am only 19 years old (born July 10th, 2000) but have been off-roading and camping all my life. drove my first mudhole when i was 6, lol!
I am located in Calgary, AB, Canada
My Rig: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab. Just starting to build it now. Would love all the help, advice and suggestions that I can get! I posted a thread about my build and the help I need (pretty much everything).

I am a very easygoing person who loves the outdoors and will do anything to be able to get out and just explore. I work as a paramedic and so I can be your personal, mobilized temporary hospital if you ever feel like showing me around. Once I get my rig some what fully built, I will be looking to explore all over north and south america with the thing.

Welcome Charlie!

 

[Andrew95]

I am a new member. My brother turned me on to this group over the past weekend. After i joined i started seeing facebook ads for new members recieving a patch. I was just wondering if this was a facebook only promotion. I recieved my members items in the mail today but not a patch as seen on facebook. No big deal im just more curious than anything. Thanks

 

[Prerunner1982]

I am a new member. My brother turned me on to this group over the past weekend. After i joined i started seeing facebook ads for new members recieving a patch. I was just wondering if this was a facebook only promotion. I recieved my members items in the mail today but not a patch as seen on facebook. No big deal im just more curious than anything. Thanks

Hello Andrew, welcome from Oklahoma.
Are you referring to the Adventure is Necessary patch? Adventure is Necessary Patch
It required you to add it to the cart when you joined and use the NEEDADVENTURE promo code at checkout.
You can send an email to Info@OverlandBound.com , explain the issue and see if there is anything they are willing to do.

 

[kamikazewatermelon]

Hello! I’m Zoe and live in the Denver, CO area. I recently got a 5th gen 4Runner that’s also my daily driver (named Rosie in honor of Rosie the Riveter). You’ll find me and my dog camping or traveling more weekends than not. I’m planning on going on longer, more remote trips, hence the vehicle upgrade (coming from a Rav4… got stuck one too many times for my liking while solo traveling).

I’d consider myself relatively novice and am looking forward to this community’s guidance as I continue to build out my rig!

Cheers,
Zoe

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

Hello! I’m Zoe and live in the Denver, CO area. I recently got a 5th gen 4Runner that’s also my daily driver (named Rosie in honor of Rosie the Riveter). You’ll find me and my dog camping or traveling more weekends than not. I’m planning on going on longer, more remote trips, hence the vehicle upgrade (coming from a Rav4… got stuck one too many times for my liking while solo traveling).

I’d consider myself relatively novice and am looking forward to this community’s guidance as I continue to build out my rig!

Cheers,
Zoe

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Welcome Zoe! Love that color.

 

[Munga Brown]

Welcome Zoe! Love that color.

Yeah, me too! Enjoy!

 

[Munga Brown]

I am a new member. My brother turned me on to this group over the past weekend. After i joined i started seeing facebook ads for new members recieving a patch. I was just wondering if this was a facebook only promotion. I recieved my members items in the mail today but not a patch as seen on facebook. No big deal im just more curious than anything. Thanks

Yeah, I'm bummed too. I got my membership as a gift, but it didn't have a patch. I got stickers, a T shirt and two emblems (my in-laws popped for the Ultimate package!). I heard they were sold out of the Adventure is Necessary patches.

Edit: But welcome to the forum! This is a great resource full of good folks & great info. Enjoy!

 

[Iwata77]

Hey everybody! My name’s Kory and I’m based out of the Little Rock Area. I’m excited to begin my overlanding journey here with Overland Bound. Looking to learn and find a crew of folks who know what they’re doing and where to go. This is my 2006 GMC Yukon XL 2500. It’s a daily driver but I’d like to make it as versatile as possible to tackle whatever adventure might arise. I’ve got a few upgrades I want to make of course but I hope to begin figuring out what she’s capable of now and adjust as I go. View attachment 136700

Welcome from Tulsa, OK The Moore Expo is coming up next month. Might want to check it out and meet some fellow overlanders if you have the time.

 

[Iwata77]

Hello everyone. I’m Jeff and I live in the Dallas, TX metro area. I have enjoyed camping and hiking for years, but over the last year I became aware of overlanding. I drive a 4Runner TRD Off Road. I look forward to getting to know people and learning from others.

Welcome from NE OK

 

[Dkham87]

Welcome from Tulsa, OK The Moore Expo is coming up next month. Might want to check it out and meet some fellow overlanders if you have the time.

Is that the one in Springfield?

 

[Iwata77]

Yes it is. There are several OBer’s going.

Is that the one in Springfield?

 

[Abreu93]

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 the Forums! :D

 

[Andrew95]

Yeah, I'm bummed too. I got my membership as a gift, but it didn't have a patch. I got stickers, a T shirt and two emblems (my in-laws popped for the Ultimate package!). I heard they were sold out of the Adventure is Necessary patches.

Edit: But welcome to the forum! This is a great resource full of good folks & great info. Enjoy!

Yeah thats unfortunate i bought the same package. But regardless im glad to be here

 

[Kent R]

Hello! I’m Zoe and live in the Denver, CO area. I recently got a 5th gen 4Runner that’s also my daily driver (named Rosie in honor of Rosie the Riveter). You’ll find me and my dog camping or traveling more weekends than not. I’m planning on going on longer, more remote trips, hence the vehicle upgrade (coming from a Rav4… got stuck one too many times for my liking while solo traveling).

I’d consider myself relatively novice and am looking forward to this community’s guidance as I continue to build out my rig!

Cheers,
Zoe

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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Cendee for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Neal A. Tew

 

[Kent R]

Look like it's my turn to introduce myself!

I am a beginner in overlanding. I am however, or at least I'd like to think I am, quite experienced in camping, navigating and off roading. I am only 19 years old (born July 10th, 2000) but have been off-roading and camping all my life. drove my first mudhole when i was 6, lol!
I am located in Calgary, AB, Canada
My Rig: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab. Just starting to build it now. Would love all the help, advice and suggestions that I can get! I posted a thread about my build and the help I need (pretty much everything).

I am a very easygoing person who loves the outdoors and will do anything to be able to get out and just explore. I work as a paramedic and so I can be your personal, mobilized temporary hospital if you ever feel like showing me around. Once I get my rig some what fully built, I will be looking to explore all over north and south america with the thing.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact your local Member Representative is @Sandpoint Steve

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to join this group. It seems like an amazing resource

I live in North Dakota and drive a 2015 Jeep JKUR Hard Rock, 2.5 inch lift and 35's.

I'm a fairly novice Overlander, but hope to change that soon!

Welcome to Overland Bound!

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

 

[Andrew95]

Welcome

 

[Kent R]

Hello fellow Overland Bound members, my name is Brian and I'm excited to be a part of this great community! I was introduced to the site/group by my good buddy Wabi-Sabi-FJ60
We recently moved to Waco, TX from San Diego, CA and wanted to be more involved in getting outdoors and exploring with my wife and two daughters (and the dog). I'm a newbie with overlanding but have a lot of experience with camping/backpacking and being outdoors.

I'm looking forward to new adventures with our 2014 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X. I haven't done much with it other than add a 1.5" leveling kit in the front and 1.25" wheel spacers on all 4. I am currently working on designing/building a roof rack to attach to the factory rails.

Cheers,
B

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Welcome to Overland Bound!

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

 

[Kent R]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Kyle Metzloff
I live in Madison Wisconsin and have a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara that is mostly for fun and my Son mostly drives it.
I mostly overland in South Africa and the surrounding countries. I have a 1994 Land Rover Defender kitted out fairly well for several weeks of overland at a time.
This summer I will be in Botswana for three weeks. I am fairly new to this, but have some good guides over there.
I plan on importing one in the next few years, but leaving the current one named TOTO in South Africa. I would like to go to Alaska and up into Canada mostly when I get my rig over here sorted. I could do a Jeep, but I like the larger cab and heavy duty frame of the Land Rover Defender. Not sure if there any like minded people around me?

Hope to meet some of you!

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 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.

In Botswana our local Member Representative is @Get Out GO. Just in case we can be of any assistance when you are on your trip.

 

[finlayforprez]

Hello! I’m Zoe and live in the Denver, CO area. I recently got a 5th gen 4Runner that’s also my daily driver (named Rosie in honor of Rosie the Riveter). You’ll find me and my dog camping or traveling more weekends than not. I’m planning on going on longer, more remote trips, hence the vehicle upgrade (coming from a Rav4… got stuck one too many times for my liking while solo traveling).
I’d consider myself relatively novice and am looking forward to this community’s guidance as I continue to build out my rig!
Cheers,
Zoe

Hello Zoe! Welcome! I love your rig! :) I sort of wish they offered the Land Cruiser in that color.