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Prerunner1982

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Hello Dana (@Dbowe), 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. We have an occasional DFW meet up: DFW Meet and Greet and we also have an East Valley meet up in Gilbert, AZ once you make it out that way.
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.
 

CryptidJeeper

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Greetings,

My wife and I would like to introduce ourselves. My name is Don and my wife is Red. We are located in Lakeland, FL.

We own a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon that I am in the process of outfitting for overlanding as well as a 2017 Jeep Wrangler that is already outfitted with some basic gear (tent, cooler etc.)that my wife and I have been using for the last few years to travel around the south eastern U.S. Looking to someday head out west and explore more as time permits.

Our experience level is novice to moderate (been camping and hiking for many years now and we are hoping to pick up some good overlanding info from the group to help explore this next chapter in our lives.

Looking forward to getting acquainted with everyone...

Picture of the Gladiator and Wrangler below.Jeep Gladiator.jpgJeep Wrangler.jpg
 

Winterx86

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Payson, AZ, USA
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Hey All!

My name is Austin, happy to meet yall
Located in Northern AZ
My 2000 P38 is converting to her second phase in life in the great outdoors after years of being the princess. Look forward to seeing everyone on the trails!
New to overlanding but spent tons of time as a kid camping and finding cool spots. Looking to go further now with my daughter.

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Magic Mike

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Hello, so happy to have come across this group!
I am just outside the Sacramento Ca area
Bought a 1992 Toyota deluxe cab, looking to outfit it for some adventure.
I don't have much experience and am looking to gain as much knowledge from this group as I can.
I did a little bit of off roading where I came from (Hawaii island), but it's been a while. I love vehicles and gear, I love adventure, camping, and road trips. I look forward to combining it all!
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 anytime. You can also contact our Regional Director @Narbob if the need arises.

Make sure to browse the New member thread for great information and it will help you navigate the Overland Bound website. Also keep an eye on Rally Points and the member calendar. These are great places to find information on Local meetups, trail runs and training opportunities.

There is a good local meetup close to you every month. It is Auburn, California. The next meetup is on the 27th of June, from 2:00 to 5:00pm at the Gold Country fairgrounds parking lot. If you can make it we'd love to have you there. Check Rally points for further details.

Look forward to meeting you on the trail or at a meetup
 
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masudadventures

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Hey Overland family!

I am excited to be among fellow overland enthusiasts!! I am in Portland, OR with a 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-road. I am a novice when it comes to overlanding, and I am excited to learn from this community. I am working on building out my rig and look forward to chatting, meeting, and potentially joining some of you on an adventure.

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M Rose

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Hey Overland family!

I am excited to be among fellow overland enthusiasts!! I am in Portland, OR with a 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-road. I am a novice when it comes to overlanding, and I am excited to learn from this community. I am working on building out my rig and look forward to chatting, meeting, and potentially joining some of you on an adventure.

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Welcome Derek,
I am the Northwest Regional Director for Overland Bound. @Munga Brown and @Greg Eigsti are your closest Member Representatives.

The Member Maps (Map - Overland Bound) is starting to fill up with Rally Points in the Northwest. Click on the Red icons in areas you are interested in to see what event is going on.
The Member Representative Team is restructuring as things start opening back up. Be looking for trips and special invite trips from myself or your Member Representative.


Mike Rose
NW Director
Overland Bound
 

Edyspugedy

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Brentwood, California, United States
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Hey everyone, my name is Eddie. I’m located in Tracy, CA or east Bay Area. Been doing some form of camping since I was a kid and I’m a huge car buff so it was only natural for me to get into overlanding. While I would say I’m an experienced camper, I don’t have as much experience with off-roading and vehicle recovery. Currently building a 2020 Jeep Gladiator to be a full time expedition rig. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
 

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Ubiety

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Hey Overland family!

I am excited to be among fellow overland enthusiasts!! I am in Portland, OR with a 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-road. I am a novice when it comes to overlanding, and I am excited to learn from this community. I am working on building out my rig and look forward to chatting, meeting, and potentially joining some of you on an adventure.

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Welcome to OB! Let me know if I can answer any questions for you. Nice truck!
 

Kent R

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Hey everyone, my name is Eddie. I’m located in Tracy, CA or east Bay Area. Been doing some form of camping since I was a kid and I’m a huge car buff so it was only natural for me to get into overlanding. While I would say I’m an experienced camper, I don’t have as much experience with off-roading and vehicle recovery. Currently building a 2020 Jeep Gladiator to be a full time expedition rig. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Welcome to Overland Bound Eddie.
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representatives; Bay Area @PapaDave, Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike
You have two meet-ups fairly close to you if your interested.
Tri-Valley Livermore CA
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Central California Monthly Meet-up Ripon/Modesto area;
US West - Central California Monthly Meet Up -BACK ON, With Social Distancing
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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Kent R

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Hello all. Joined a bit ago but never posted. Have a 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 that I am slowly building out. Based out of Madison, WI.View attachment 159644
Welcome to Overland Bound
Great picture!
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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 closest Member Representative to you for local information is @MTB-WI
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Kent R

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Hey Overland family!

I am excited to be among fellow overland enthusiasts!! I am in Portland, OR with a 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-road. I am a novice when it comes to overlanding, and I am excited to learn from this community. I am working on building out my rig and look forward to chatting, meeting, and potentially joining some of you on an adventure.

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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
Overland Trip Planning
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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Kent R

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Hey All!

My name is Austin, happy to meet yall
Located in Northern AZ
My 2000 P38 is converting to her second phase in life in the great outdoors after years of being the princess. Look forward to seeing everyone on the trails!
New to overlanding but spent tons of time as a kid camping and finding cool spots. Looking to go further now with my daughter.

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Welcome to Overland Bound Austin.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Prerunner1982
Your Regional Director is @brien for additional help or information.
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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Kent R

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Just want to say Hello. I'm a new member with little experience. Glad I found you guys.
Just want to say Hello. I'm a new member with little experience. Glad I found you guys.
Welcome to Overland Bound Ron.
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representatives; Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike, North State @Cottonwoody
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
Here is the link to the closest meet-up.
Gold Country Monthly Meet-up. Auburn CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/gold-country-monthly-meetup/
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Kent R

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Greetings,

My wife and I would like to introduce ourselves. My name is Don and my wife is Red. We are located in Lakeland, FL.

We own a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon that I am in the process of outfitting for overlanding as well as a 2017 Jeep Wrangler that is already outfitted with some basic gear (tent, cooler etc.)that my wife and I have been using for the last few years to travel around the south eastern U.S. Looking to someday head out west and explore more as time permits.

Our experience level is novice to moderate (been camping and hiking for many years now and we are hoping to pick up some good overlanding info from the group to help explore this next chapter in our lives.

Looking forward to getting acquainted with everyone...

Picture of the Gladiator and Wrangler below.View attachment 159562View attachment 159563
Welcome To Overland Bound Don & Red.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned 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 Representatives to you for local information are @radwelder & @Cendee
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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Kent R

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Hello we are Dana and Cherlon Bowe. We are in Texas in the Fort Worth area. For now. Will be moving to Phoenix AZ soon. We are new to vehicle dependent camping but very enthusiastic about it. We are member number 21949. We have two small dogs that will join us on our adventures. We have a 2009 2500hd silverado crew cab with topper. Lifted on 35”s. A 1999 2500 suburban and a 1993 fzj80 cruiser. All are on 35” tires.
Welcome to Overland Bound Dana & Cherlon.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director once you move to Phoenix is @brien. The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
Brien can help you find the local Phoenix meet-up if your interested.
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Kent R

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Hi Everyone,

I'm Joel, and I am in San Diego, CA
I have a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (KL).
I used to have a 1988 Jeep Cherokee which I bought new and drove for 13 years, exploring and camping all over the western US. I bought the new Trailhawk to be able to get back to doing similar kinds of things.
Welcome to Overland Bound Joel
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @FrankRoams
FYI, All Overland Expo shows have been cancelled this year. Due to Covid 19 concerns.
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PapaDave

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Hey everyone, my name is Eddie. I’m located in Tracy, CA or east Bay Area. Been doing some form of camping since I was a kid and I’m a huge car buff so it was only natural for me to get into overlanding. While I would say I’m an experienced camper, I don’t have as much experience with off-roading and vehicle recovery. Currently building a 2020 Jeep Gladiator to be a full time expedition rig. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Hey Ed

You made it! I recognize that good looking gladiator. As you know the Pleasanton meet up is the second Sunday of the month, and there’s a Ripon meet up that is the 3rd Sunday of the month. My role here is I am the Bay Area member rep and I help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you.
This is the Ripon info:

www.overlandbound.com
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Kent R

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1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
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Sorry, not a great or really new picture of the rig, but it's the most convenient one I could find on my phone at the moment!

2) Location (General area is fine)
Malcolm, NE (right outside of Lincoln)

3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited (V8 4WD)
I've done a good bit of work to it, I'll probably do a build thread at some time just to have it all consolidated in one place, if for no other reason than for myself to go back and review!

4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)
I really don't have any "Overlanding" experience, but spending extensive time in the elements isn't new to me!

Looking forward to the sharing of knowledge and experience here!
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
Overland Trip Planning
You are in our Rocky Mountain Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Social Media:
RM FB; Overland Bound - Rocky Mountain
The closest Member Representatives to you are @the_runn4r & @Iwata77
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