Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Big G]

Hi everyone,
Earlier this year, I was able to fulfill the dream I've had since high school of owning a Jeep Wrangler. Somehow found the 2017 Chief Edition for sale here in the Bay Area. Can't wait to learn more about overlanding!

Location: San Jose, CA
Rig: 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Chief Edition
Experience: none, started watching overlanding videos on YouTube and can't stop!

Hello John, welcome to the OB community. The area in which you live has plenty of OB members to draw information from, as well as the many forums on the website.

 

[Big G]

Hi from OH-IO!! My two boys and I (7&10) have decided to start planning out first overland trip for next summer. We’re looking at doing a one week trip staying within surrounding states. We’re super excited, but have lots to learn and prepare for. I have a stock 2015 Wrangler Willys Wheeler that we have to get ready for the adventure. Glad to be part of the group!

Hello Adam, welcome to the OB community. That first picture tells me your boys are ready to get out there and explore.

 

[Big G]

Good morning, everyone! Finally an Overland Bound member and couldn't be more excited! I live in the Brooklyn, NY area with my wife and son. I'm in marketing, avid archer and mountain biker. Recently, gave my Tacoma a MAJOR overhaul and we are excited for the opportunities it will open up for us! Definitely looking to explore more trails on the East Coast and will getting out west a lot more in the coming months!

RIG:
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Built by Tactical Application Vehicles
AT Overland Habitat

Hello Ernesto, welcome to the OB community. Wow, that's quite the rig you're driving.

 

[Big G]

Well I wouldn’t say I’m new here but my vehicle is, used to be a Diehard Jeeper but have since branched out. Current rig is an 01 Isuzu Trooper, ARB front bumper w/(2) 9in led lights, led headlights, 2in lift Old Man Emu Coils and rancho shocks. Pro Comp wheels wrapped in Toyo Open Country’s full size spare. Rhino rack 2500 awning. Still building it up much is planned for its future. First 3 pictures are stock the others are how it sits now

Hello Chris, welcome to the OB community. Good looking Trooper.

 

[Big G]

Good Day everyone. Lordy it's hot in SF! I've been a voyeur member of the community for a couple of years now and finally decided to become an active member. I've been following some of the overland crew's adventures for about as long and have followed in some of their footsteps. Among them, couple of weeks ago spent a long weekend at BuckRock lookout.
In my young adult life I had always enjoyed being outdoors and spend a lot of weekends camping w friends. Since that time I unfortunately have not do it as much as I would have liked.
6 or so years ago, i was laying in bed watching TV and a commercial from Oregon's tourists department showing the '7 wonders of Oregon'. At that instant I was all in. Made a plan, set dates, booked places and my GF and I were off. We spent the next 2 weeks or so driving and seeing Oregon. We were only able to cover 5 of the 7 'wonders' but have since gone back and done them all. betweeen that first long road trip, we have also done Utah's Big 5 (couple of times), Jackson Hole, Grand Tetons, YellowStone, and few other places.
Upto last year, my road trips have consisted of a mix of Hotel stays and camping,. This year I've done more wild camping as the GF has gotten more comfortable with it.
Now looking forward to more similar adventures.
About my Primary Rig:
I purchased a 96 LX450 bone stock and garage maven from a friend 4 or 5 years ago without knowing what I was going to do with it. I just know that I liked it and when they offered it to me, it was a no brainer. Always dealer maintained and barely 100K miles, most of them freeway miles going back and forth to LA.
Since purchasing it:
I rebuilt the front BIRFs
3" OME lift
33" tires
Bowfin Cruisers roof rack
KISS drawers
Smitty Built center console
Recently replaced all the cooling and heater hoses with factory molded or silicone hoses (that was fun)
tons of other little things

I also have a 2nd Rig that I share with a friend; 2003 4x4 Tundra with TRD suspension (was not originally TRD)

Anyway, looking forward to being an active member of this great community.
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Hello Marco, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hello Overland Bound!

New to the site, but have been slowly working on the rig for a year or so now. As a mountain biker and rock climber, having a vehicle ready to haul gear on a moment’s notice was super important to me. Being based in Indianapolis means there’s often many highway miles to find the fun stuff, but the ability to dive off grid and be totally self contained has been so liberating. The ‘20 minutes and out the door’ has been totally possible, and even a short overnighter always helps reset the soul.

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2017 Tacoma TRD OR
2” Bilstein Lift
265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs
Caliraised LED Lighting
KB Voodoo Fabrications Lo Rise Bars

Hello Zach, welcome to the OB community. Good looking setup.

 

[Big G]

Hey, I’m new to the group. I live in Corbin Kentucky and have been trying out the Kentucky Adventure Tour in my 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 with the baby Duramax in it. Im anxious to find some more trails and rides close by in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Hello Austin, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

I am new here as well, in the Louisville KY area. I have been a Wrangler owner for about a year, and am starting to get serious about overlanding. I would like to meet some like minded folks to learn from!

Here is Timberwolf

Hello David, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Chevytau]

Hey! What's up Everyone?

I'm in the Portland, Oregon area. I'm a novice interested in getting into overlanding. I've done some light off-roading and into the dunes on the southern Oregon coast a bit. Excited to get out to some more remote and fun areas. Looking for some groups in the area that are open to newer folks. I have a 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road with upgraded tires (Ridge Grapplers) and a recovery point hitch but no other mods yet. I have traction boards and a decent assortment of light recovery and decent camping gear.

Looking forward to learning as much as I can from the forum!

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Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

Checkout the member map it will show members and meet ups in your area.

 

[ERod718]

Good morning, everyone! Finally an Overland Bound member and couldn't be more excited! I live in the Brooklyn, NY area with my wife and son. I'm in marketing, avid archer and mountain biker. Recently, gave my Tacoma a MAJOR overhaul and we are excited for the opportunities it will open up for us! Definitely looking to explore more trails on the East Coast and will getting out west a lot more in the coming months!

RIG:
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Built by Tactical Application Vehicles
AT Overland Habitat

Hello Ernesto, welcome to the OB community. Wow, that's quite the rig you're driving.

Thanks so much! It’s been a dream come true for sure.

 

[Kent R]

Wsp everyone! My name is Bon
And I have no overlanding experience but hopefully that will change soon!

Location: San Lorenzo, CA
Rig: 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition

Welcome to Overland Bound Bon,
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 Representative; Bay Area @PapaDave
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Here is a local meet-up you might be interested in;
Tri-Valley Livermore CA
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[cheekieduckie]

Hello from West Virginia
Thanks for adding me to the forum!
I've been watching Michael's videos in earnest haha, good stuff...thank you so much.
I'm primarily a motorcycle guy but have an ongoing camper-van conversion thing based on an ex-ambulance built on a Quigley e350.
100% inexperienced offroading.
Ken

 

[Kent R]

Hello from West Virginia
Thanks for adding me to the forum!
I've been watching Michael's videos in earnest haha, good stuff...thank you so much.
I'm primarily a motorcycle guy but have an ongoing camper-van conversion thing based on an ex-ambulance built on a Quigley e350.
100% inexperienced offroading.
Ken

Welcome to Overland Bound Ken
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
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
The closest Member Representative to you is @JRElaxED & @Zombie
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[cheekieduckie]

Thank you!
Ken

Welcome to Overland Bound Ken
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
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
The closest Member Representative to you is @JRElaxED & @Zombie
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[jastabe]

Hey everyone! I'm a new member in Cincinnati, OH. I'm completely new to overlanding, but really excited to get into it. I've loved exploring outdoors since an early age, and was always fascinated by the vintage VW vans and their pop up tents. I currently have a 2008 Pilot with non-functioning VTM-4, so my offroad capabilities are limited. But I'm always looking for something...well...at this point anything with a working 4wd. I'm still stoked to explore with what I have!

 

[LLopez]

Hello All!

My name is Luisa.
Just joined up today. Just bought a Toyota Tacoma and am slowly going to outfit it.
I have zero experience overlanding, but am super stoked to learn as much as I can from all of you:)
I’m in PNW

 

[Gray Hair Overland]

Just wanted to say hi to everyone as we start our adventure. Hopes its a dream come true and not a complete horror. We know there'll be some serious bumps just not mountains. Cheers everyone!

 

[RyanS]

Greetings from Washington DC
Driving a 2018 Honda Pilot
No experience. Looking forward to learn and see what this ride is capable of.

 

[M Rose]

Hello All!

My name is Luisa.
Just joined up today. Just bought a Toyota Tacoma and am slowly going to outfit it.
I have zero experience overlanding, but am super stoked to learn as much as I can from all of you:)
I’m in PNW

Welcome Louisa,
I am the Northwest Director. @Greg Eigsti is your local Member Representative. @Greg Eigsti hosts a monthly event in your area.

Be sure to check out Overland Bound Meetups (and select the Northwest Filter) to find trail rides, campouts, expeditions, and general meet-n-greet type events.

Overland Bound Maps is growing rapidly. Here you can find members close to you, use the group message system to send DMs to people in your area (or a crossed the world if you do choose) to help plan your own event. The maps section also shows trusted mechanics, places to dump your sewage on long expeditions, preferred gas stops, and all kinds of other neet goodies. View the Maps on the OB1 App (both IOS and Android, not chrome) and add your favorite trials, destinations, and other content. The map system is 100% member defined. This means the map is only as good as we make it.

Overland Bound By Region<North America<US Northwest is where you will find many topics pertaining to the Northwest. Trip planning, questions, and even general news ca be found here.

Lastly, I know long read and I’m sorry (not sorry ;) ) we strive to be the best advocates for our natural resources within the vast outdoor community. Overland Bound has teamed up with Tread Lightly. Take a few minutes to take the Tread Lightly 101 class. It’s common sense, but will give you better understanding of how to make a huge impact on keeping our public lands open for years to come.

Again, Welcome Louisa. I look forward to meeting you on the trails some day soon.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

 

[Line guru]

Hi Alfredo, great looking rig! 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 June through December. Our next meet up will be September 13th, in person!

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

Thank you Dave.

It would be nice to get to know a few locals. And get some tips as far as what are the must haves before heading joining a crew for a trip.

Thanks for making the newbies feel welcome.