Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Kent R]

Greetings from Accra, Ghana, I wonder If I am the 1st Overland Member here in Ghana?
Rig: 1992 Toyota Landcruiser FJ80
Experience.....Well if you have ever driven in the bush in any African country you will understand.

Welcome to Overland Bound!
Don't hesitate to contact your Member Representative @Get Out GO for help or information.

 

[Kent R]

I’m a big fan of Overland Bound! I’ve attained two of the East Bay meet-ups in Pleasanton before joining And plan on attending more. I’ve been Overlanding since the late 1970’s... We called it car camping back then... I’m the manager of TAP Plastics in San Leandron and I’ve been with them for 40 years.

Welcome to Overland Bound!
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your You already know your local Member Rep @PapaDave.
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[Big G]

hello,

I’m located in Fort Worth, TX. For the global folks no, I don’t ride a horse. I do drive a 2015 Subaru Outback, 2.5i with a CVT transmission. I’ve owned it just over a year. Overland experience is definitely beginner, but I have mediocre off road experience. I can generally pick a good line and know my limits.

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Hello Marshall, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hey all,

Been a member here for a month or so, I am just now getting around to really explore the forums. Anyway name here is Travis and I hail in Oregon for now. Moving back to Wyoming sometime this summer... I think. I drive a 2012 Jeep JKU with a 3" lift with 35's and ride a 2015 BMW G650GS dualsport motorcycle. I enjoy car/motorcycle camping and exploring quite a bit. When I turned 16 (1993) I passed my license test shortly after. First thing I did was throw all my camping gear in the truck and took off in the Mt Hood National Forest for a few days. Been an addict ever since. Due to my career choice I haven't been able to do this for the past 15 years or so. Now that I work less and have more time I am getting back into overlanding. Mind you, it was never called overlanding back then... we just called it camping and exploring. I am a pretty big ham radio enthusiast so I usually take all my portable radio gear and nerd out after the camp is all set up. I've been on a few trips this year already and I am planing to get out there more. I am having fun re-hashing the past and re-discovering all the places that I used to explore back in the 90's. Hope to see you all out there on the trail and I am looking forward to posting and reading more on the forums.

Hello Travis, welcome to the OB community.

 

[M Rose]

Hey all,

Been a member here for a month or so, I am just now getting around to really explore the forums. Anyway name here is Travis and I hail in Oregon for now. Moving back to Wyoming sometime this summer... I think. I drive a 2012 Jeep JKU with a 3" lift with 35's and ride a 2015 BMW G650GS dualsport motorcycle. I enjoy car/motorcycle camping and exploring quite a bit. When I turned 16 (1993) I passed my license test shortly after. First thing I did was throw all my camping gear in the truck and took off in the Mt Hood National Forest for a few days. Been an addict ever since. Due to my career choice I haven't been able to do this for the past 15 years or so. Now that I work less and have more time I am getting back into overlanding. Mind you, it was never called overlanding back then... we just called it camping and exploring. I am a pretty big ham radio enthusiast so I usually take all my portable radio gear and nerd out after the camp is all set up. I've been on a few trips this year already and I am planing to get out there more. I am having fun re-hashing the past and re-discovering all the places that I used to explore back in the 90's. Hope to see you all out there on the trail and I am looking forward to posting and reading more on the forums.

Welcome Travis,
As @Kent R said, I’m the Northwest Director for Overland Bound. I had never heard of Birkenfeld before so had to look it up. Wow what a neat little town you live in. @Munga Brown is your closest Member Representative located in Yachts, Oregon. @Big G (Southern Oregon), @Gabriel Bozeman (Western Washington) , @Sandpoint Steve (Inland Northwest) , @David H (Southern Idaho) are also member reps for the region.

right now all physical meetups are postponed or cancelled. We the member Rep team are actively working on setting up virtual meetups throughout the Northwest.

@Kent linked a video in his welcome post, I highly encourage you to watch the video and keep your eyes open on the Northwest Meetups for members in need of help.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound
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[AirbossWiley]

Hello Everyone! I'm Shawn From Lower Michigan (Between Flint & Detroit). Always Been Into Off-roading, Mainly Mud Bogging. Used To Have A K5 On 54's And Now Have A Lawnmower On 44's. Getting Into The Overland Life With My 2012 Silverado And Newly Acquired 89 Suburban. Looking Forward To Hitting The Trails And Doing Some New Adventures! Looking Forward To Receiving My Member Number! Goal For 2020 Is Hit All Upper Peninsula Lighthouses

 

[TacomaKayaker]

Hello everyone Kevin here from Wall Township, NJ. This is my 3rd Toyota and I have finally decided I am keeping this one and going to start rigging it for overland and camping to help while I'm fishing. I had a Jeep Wrangler back in the day and was always in the woods wheeling but now its to hard near my location. I'm also going to be starting a overland trailer build very soon.

 

[marshallhaney]

Hello Marhsall (@marshallhaney ), welcome from Oklahoma.

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. Keep an eye out for a DFW meet up once the current situation blows over.
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.
If you are on Facebook feel free to join us there as well, Overland Bound – Southwest.

Hey! Thanks very much, very welcoming group and I’m really excited to start digging in.

 

[yfz450chuck]

Hey Guys, I just found the group today doing some research, seems interesting and helpful. I drive a 97 jeep wrangler long armed, lifted and locked on 35s and beadlocks. ive been offroading for around 20 years, doing overlanding trips for the past 3-4. i live in Woodland,WA do most of my exploring around Mt St Helens, but occasionally get out to other areas, I went to Moab last year, and am going again in October. I do a lot of offroad recovery, mostly in the snow. I also run the Gambler 500 every year with a heavily modded crown vic on 32" tires.

 

[M Rose]

Hey Guys, I just found the group today doing some research, seems interesting and helpful. I drive a 97 jeep wrangler long armed, lifted and locked on 35s and beadlocks. ive been offroading for around 20 years, doing overlanding trips for the past 3-4. i live in Woodland,WA do most of my exploring around Mt St Helens, but occasionally get out to other areas, I went to Moab last year, and am going again in October. I do a lot of offroad recovery, mostly in the snow. I also run the Gambler 500 every year with a heavily modded crown vic on 32" tires.

Welcome Chuck nice rigs,

I am the Northwest Director. @Gabriel Bozeman is your closest member representative. We are here to help you connect with others as well as keep you informed of what is going on through the region and globally related to Overlanding.

Do to the COVID-19 all meetups and public gatherings are postponed until further notice. But keep an eye on the Member Meetups directory for Support Alerts in the Northwest. We will also be posting virtual meetups as well to help fight the isolation boredom and to help raise awareness for ways we can help local communities.

Adventure Can Wait

Again Welcome Chuck and hope to see you active on the forums as well as meet you on the trails in the future.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

 

[PapaDave]

Aloha! Just joined. Hoping to get started an overland build on my new to me '05 Lexus GX 470, learn from this group as I am a total noob and meet up with other overlanders. From East Bay, CA.

Hey Jay!

I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Pleasanton CA there is a meet up on the second Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) group has number of plans already laid out for March, April, and beyond! Our next meet up is Saturday April 11th, 1-3pm at the Gay Nineties Pizza Co in Pleasanton CA. Normally we meet the second Sunday, but it’s Easter :)

This is the regular meet up info

Tri-Valley Meet Up
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Just come! :)View Rally Point Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA STARTS MONTHLY ON DECEMBER 8TH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY MEET UP 1-3pm We are looking to gather together those living in the East Bay (and greater Bay Area) in downtown Pleasanton CA. Everyone is welcome as we look to gather...

www.overlandbound.com
If you have questions feel free to reach out

 

[Big G]

Hey Guys, I just found the group today doing some research, seems interesting and helpful. I drive a 97 jeep wrangler long armed, lifted and locked on 35s and beadlocks. ive been offroading for around 20 years, doing overlanding trips for the past 3-4. i live in Woodland,WA do most of my exploring around Mt St Helens, but occasionally get out to other areas, I went to Moab last year, and am going again in October. I do a lot of offroad recovery, mostly in the snow. I also run the Gambler 500 every year with a heavily modded crown vic on 32" tires.View attachment 146303View attachment 146304

Hi Chuck, welcome to the OB community.

 

[frank369]

Heya all! Frank here in the Las Vegas, Nevada Valley. I would say I'm still a beginner and just starting to be part of something I see as great! I look forward to expanding my horizons in meeting new people, trails, skills and experiences. My helpful machine is a 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and I've been solo adventuring the Southwest since the purchase in mid 2018. Looking forward to learning, chatting and meeting y'all.

Here is from an overnight trip in Mormon Well Road, Nevada from this morning.

 

[Magic Mike]

Hey all,

Been a member here for a month or so, I am just now getting around to really explore the forums. Anyway name here is Travis and I hail in Oregon for now. Moving back to Wyoming sometime this summer... I think. I drive a 2012 Jeep JKU with a 3" lift with 35's and ride a 2015 BMW G650GS dualsport motorcycle. I enjoy car/motorcycle camping and exploring quite a bit. When I turned 16 (1993) I passed my license test shortly after. First thing I did was throw all my camping gear in the truck and took off in the Mt Hood National Forest for a few days. Been an addict ever since. Due to my career choice I haven't been able to do this for the past 15 years or so. Now that I work less and have more time I am getting back into overlanding. Mind you, it was never called overlanding back then... we just called it camping and exploring. I am a pretty big ham radio enthusiast so I usually take all my portable radio gear and nerd out after the camp is all set up. I've been on a few trips this year already and I am planing to get out there more. I am having fun re-hashing the past and re-discovering all the places that I used to explore back in the 90's. Hope to see you all out there on the trail and I am looking forward to posting and reading more on the forums.

Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[Magic Mike]

Heya all! Frank here in the Las Vegas, Nevada Valley. I would say I'm still a beginner and just starting to be part of something I see as great! I look forward to expanding my horizons in meeting new people, trails, skills and experiences. My helpful machine is a 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and I've been solo adventuring the Southwest since the purchase in mid 2018. Looking forward to learning, chatting and meeting y'all.

Here is from an overnight trip in Mormon Well Road, Nevada from this morning.
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Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[Magic Mike]

hello,

I’m located in Fort Worth, TX. For the global folks no, I don’t ride a horse. I do drive a 2015 Subaru Outback, 2.5i with a CVT transmission. I’ve owned it just over a year. Overland experience is definitely beginner, but I have mediocre off road experience. I can generally pick a good line and know my limits.

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Welcome to Overland Bound, nice Subi

 

[Magic Mike]

Thank you. Do you know who my local leader is? Looking for some summer rallies.

Welcome to Overland Bound, I am one of your U.S. West member representatives. if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me @Magic Mike, or you can contact our Regional Director @Narbob if the need arises.

Make sure to browse the New member threads for some great information that will help you navigate the Overland Bound website. Also make sure to keep an eye on Rally Points and the member calendar for upcoming trail runs. local meetups and trainings.

I look forward to meeting out on the trail...

Mike

 

[Magic Mike]

Hi all,

I'm Colby from Kansas City, MO. Currently own a '91 FJ80 and a 85 4runner. Previous experience-Drove a 03' Tundra with a campershell down through Mexico/Central America ending at the Costa Rica border with Panama. Didn't know there was such an extensive online community for this kind of thing until recently, so very grateful for this forum! Looking to get my FJ in shape for another drive down to Costa Rica this coming November 2020, spending a few weeks in the Yucatan. Happy to join up with anyone who wants to caravan part or all of the way.

Considering cutting the top off and attaching a Alucab Exp 3 or similar. Anyone had a good/bad experience doing this?

Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[Magic Mike]

Hey Guys, I just found the group today doing some research, seems interesting and helpful. I drive a 97 jeep wrangler long armed, lifted and locked on 35s and beadlocks. ive been offroading for around 20 years, doing overlanding trips for the past 3-4. i live in Woodland,WA do most of my exploring around Mt St Helens, but occasionally get out to other areas, I went to Moab last year, and am going again in October. I do a lot of offroad recovery, mostly in the snow. I also run the Gambler 500 every year with a heavily modded crown vic on 32" tires.View attachment 146303View attachment 146304

Welcome to Overland

 

[Magic Mike]

Aloha! Just joined. Hoping to get started an overland build on my new to me '05 Lexus GX 470, learn from this group as I am a total noob and meet up with other overlanders. From East Bay, CA.

Welcome to Overland Bound, I am one of your U.S. West member representatives. if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me @Magic Mike. You can also contact @PapaDave who probably closer to you, or you can contact our Regional Director @Narbob if the need arises.

Make sure to browse the New member threads for some great information that will help you navigate the Overland Bound website. Also make sure to keep an eye on Rally Points and the member calendar for upcoming trail runs. local meetups and trainings.

I look forward to meeting out on the trail...

Mike