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[Kent R]

Hello Everyone,

Location: near Annapolis, MD
Experience: Complete novice at overlanding, but I grew up camping quite a bit and need to get back into the wild
Rig: 2018 Nissan Frontier SV (crew cab, short bed, 4WD)

Here's a picture of my truck. I've installed a few skid plates, and have ordered a bumper that will be able to hold a winch. A small lift and some better tires are probably not far off!

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[Kent R]

Greetings all...just a little information. I've been exploring the great outdoors for many years, bird hunting, rockhounding and just getting out there, For the last 10 year or so most of the exploring and stuff has been done in my Tundra but for the last year and four months I have been have a 1970 Bronco built for overlanding by Deetz Offroad in Tracy.....expecting to fetch it home this week. Looking forward to all this group has to offer and sharing what I already know. Most of my activities have been in Nevada with some Oregon, Idaho, Arizona thrown in for flavor. Hope to see new friends out there somewhere seeing new places...bob

Welcome to Overland Bound
Just got off a trip with a 70 Bronco. Awesome vehicles!
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
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 are some local meet-ups that might be to far to attend the meet-ups but they do have open trips that you might want to jump in on. Just follow the post on the forum.
Sierra Foothills Overlanders, El Dorado County CA
US West - Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting.
Gold Country Monthly Meet-up. Auburn CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/gold-country-monthly-meetup/
Elk Grove, CA
US West - Overland Bound Elk Grove, CA Meetup
Central California Monthly Meet-up Ripon/Modesto area;
US West - Central California Monthly Meet Up
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[diabetiktaco]

Hello all, I'm Larry from central NJ, I'm a Telecommunications Senior Engineer, US Army Signal Corp Veteran, a retired NJ state certified EMT with our local rescue squad and Fire department and a FAA licensed Private Pilot.
Current rig is " Brutus " a 2001 Chevy Tahoe. 320,000 miles and runs like at TOP.
I love the outdoors, looking to get back into camping and exploring nature

Welcome. Marlboro here!

 

[robert young]

Greetings all...just a little information. I've been exploring the great outdoors for many years, bird hunting, rockhounding and just getting out there, For the last 10 year or so most of the exploring and stuff has been done in my Tundra but for the last year and four months I have been have a 1970 Bronco built for overlanding by Deetz Offroad in Tracy.....expecting to fetch it home this week. Looking forward to all this group has to offer and sharing what I already know. Most of my activities have been in Nevada with some Oregon, Idaho, Arizona thrown in for flavor. Hope to see new friends out there somewhere seeing new places...bob

Oh I should add Calif. since I have been living in the state since 1961,,,,,Slick Rock is about 20 miles away

 

[robert young]

Welcome to Overland Bound
Just got off a trip with a 70 Bronco. Awesome vehicles!View attachment 168056
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
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 are some local meet-ups that might be to far to attend the meet-ups but they do have open trips that you might want to jump in on. Just follow the post on the forum.
Sierra Foothills Overlanders, El Dorado County CA
US West - Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting.
Gold Country Monthly Meet-up. Auburn CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/gold-country-monthly-meetup/
Elk Grove, CA
US West - Overland Bound Elk Grove, CA Meetup
Central California Monthly Meet-up Ripon/Modesto area;
US West - Central California Monthly Meet Up
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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nice picture!

 

[PapaDave]

Greetings all...just a little information. I've been exploring the great outdoors for many years, bird hunting, rockhounding and just getting out there, For the last 10 year or so most of the exploring and stuff has been done in my Tundra but for the last year and four months I have been have a 1970 Bronco built for overlanding by Deetz Offroad in Tracy.....expecting to fetch it home this week. Looking forward to all this group has to offer and sharing what I already know. Most of my activities have been in Nevada with some Oregon, Idaho, Arizona thrown in for flavor. Hope to see new friends out there somewhere seeing new places...bob

Hey Bob

Thanks for saying hello and sounds like you’ve got a great rig coming soon! I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Ripon CA there is a meet up on the third Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Central California group has number of plans already laid out for June through November. The next meet up will be September 20th, 1-3pm at Mountain Mike’s in Ripon.

This is the regular meet up info

US West - Central California Monthly Meet Up

PLEASE NOTE...THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. For another nearby meet up please look for "Central Valley-Turlock Monthly Meetup". We will be meeting the FIRST SUNDAY of each month at Pedretti Park in Turlock. Lets get some trips on the books again! If you can make it we'll meet at the...

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[Mavilla]

Hi There Hello everyone!
From Washington DC metropolitan Area.
I am new ... in off road
I drive a 4runner 2006 limited
Iike out doors, ride Honda 2003 VTX1800
I think this is the way to be closer to nature and enjoy it. Hope to learn a lot here.
I love to cook :-) outdoors...

 

[OverlandingK9]

Hey Everyone! New member from Brier, WA, just outside of the Seattle limits. We own a 94 Toyota Landcruiser that has slowly been built over the last couple of years. We have two German Shepherd working dogs who go on our adventures with us. Our rig is just getting out of the shop and we are ready to get out in September and October. If anyone is interested in heading out we were thinking of hitting the WA BDR in the beginning of Sep and MOAB at the end of September! First time for both!

 

[robert young]

Greetings all...just a little information. I've been exploring the great outdoors for many years, bird hunting, rockhounding and just getting out there, For the last 10 year or so most of the exploring and stuff has been done in my Tundra but for the last year and four months I have been have a 1970 Bronco built for overlanding by Deetz Offroad in Tracy.....expecting to fetch it home this week. Looking forward to all this group has to offer and sharing what I already know. Most of my activities have been in Nevada with some Oregon, Idaho, Arizona thrown in for flavor. Hope to see new friends out there somewhere seeing new places...bob

Hey Bob

Thanks for saying hello and sounds like you’ve got a great rig coming soon! I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Ripon CA there is a meet up on the third Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Central California group has number of plans already laid out for June through November. The next meet up will be September 20th, 1-3pm at Mountain Mike’s in Ripon.

This is the regular meet up info

US West - Central California Monthly Meet Up

PLEASE NOTE...THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. For another nearby meet up please look for "Central Valley-Turlock Monthly Meetup". We will be meeting the FIRST SUNDAY of each month at Pedretti Park in Turlock. Lets get some trips on the books again! If you can make it we'll meet at the...

www.overlandbound.com

www.overlandbound.com

Thank you

 

[Big G]

Greetings all...just a little information. I've been exploring the great outdoors for many years, bird hunting, rockhounding and just getting out there, For the last 10 year or so most of the exploring and stuff has been done in my Tundra but for the last year and four months I have been have a 1970 Bronco built for overlanding by Deetz Offroad in Tracy.....expecting to fetch it home this week. Looking forward to all this group has to offer and sharing what I already know. Most of my activities have been in Nevada with some Oregon, Idaho, Arizona thrown in for flavor. Hope to see new friends out there somewhere seeing new places...bob

Hello Bob, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Overland Omnivore]

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!

I have always like the Pilot....We just held an event in Cincinnati a few weeks ago. I will be hosting an event Sept. 3-7...keep a look out for it on Rally Point...

 

[Kent R]

Hey Everyone! New member from Brier, WA, just outside of the Seattle limits. We own a 94 Toyota Landcruiser that has slowly been built over the last couple of years. We have two German Shepherd working dogs who go on our adventures with us. Our rig is just getting out of the shop and we are ready to get out in September and October. If anyone is interested in heading out we were thinking of hitting the WA BDR in the beginning of Sep and MOAB at the end of September! First time for both!

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

 

[Kent R]

Hi There Hello everyone!
From Washington DC metropolitan Area.
I am new ... in off road
I drive a 4runner 2006 limited
Iike out doors, ride Honda 2003 VTX1800
I think this is the way to be closer to nature and enjoy it. Hope to learn a lot here.
I love to cook :-) outdoors...

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. 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

 

[bucksandbrews]

Hello everyone! New member here from North Carolina. I'm new to the over landing community but as an avid camper and hunter who wants to get out and explore new areas this seemed like a good place to meet people with similar interests. Growing up in North Carolina I have ridden my share of 4x4 trails but never really gotten too far off the beaten path. Hope to get myself and my vehicle a bit more equipped to start venturing out further!

 

[Froggystyle.inc]

Hey gang! Dan here. I’m in Seattle. Long time camper/hiker/pescador etc. I’m getting old and sleeping on the ground is no longer pleasant. I started looking into building a comfortable sleeping and storage situation for the back of my truck and naturally that lead me to overlanding and to this community. Looking forward to an adventurous future (while sleeping comfortably)

 

[JefeDavis]

Hey everyone! Jeff here, currently residing in Madison, Wi Area. I've lived in several areas including central europe, and have always enjoyed travel and adventure. I'm now looking forward to combining my love of adventure with my love of modifying vehicles :)

Rig: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road
Overlanding Experience: Novice

 

[M Rose]

Hey Everyone! New member from Brier, WA, just outside of the Seattle limits. We own a 94 Toyota Landcruiser that has slowly been built over the last couple of years. We have two German Shepherd working dogs who go on our adventures with us. Our rig is just getting out of the shop and we are ready to get out in September and October. If anyone is interested in heading out we were thinking of hitting the WA BDR in the beginning of Sep and MOAB at the end of September! First time for both!

Hello and Welcome.
I am the Northwest Director, @Greg Eigsti and @ Gabriel Bozeman are your closest Member Representatives.

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Have you seen posts here about a meetup or maybe a trail run and thought “why didn’t I get invited to go?” If so, it may be as simple as an unchecked box or an overly vague entry in your profile. Having organized a few events in the NorthWest Region, I have found that there are a number of...

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Mike Rose
Northwest Director
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[Toddtraugott]

Picture: to follow
Location: Texas coastal bend (Victoria)
Rig: 1980 CJ-7....currently in the garage....I'm making it street legal and putting on a few upgrades
Overland experience: Minimal....we used to call it car camping

Glad to be here, and looking forward to getting involved!

Todd Traugott

 

[Icculus]

Greetings everyone. Can't wait to start digging into the info on this board. Already learned a ton from the Overland Bound youtube channel as well as from other great producers in the community. Can't wait to get out and do some more exploring and trying to plan a cross country trip to some National Parks. Rig is 2020 4Runner ORP White. Hoping for much more to and from this truck than I did with my 2014 Trail before I got rid of it. So far just a Toytec leveling kit with BFG KO2's 285/70/17. In the works are some Baja fogs (and some other lights with no where to mount yet but thats another story). I'm in WNC and would love to link up with some folks for some learning and fire road, etc drives. I'll update with some pics soon. Cheers

 

[Wayward Bones]

Hello everyone! I’m Sam. This is my first day here. I’ve been wanting to try Overlanding for a while now, and finally started towards making that happen. I recently traded in my road worthy but not very trail worthy Dodge Durango RT for a 2020 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon Recon. I love it and I’m so excited to build it into an overlanding rig and spend some nights under the stars. I think the final deciding event for me was when we visited Cape Lookout North Carolina a couple of months ago and I realized that with the right vehicle, we could have been sleeping beside the sea, under the stars in that gorgeous location. That was it. I instantly started researching some rigs. I was going to buy a new Ford Bronco, but my impatience got me into the seat of a new Rubicon instead. And I gotta tell ya, I’m hooked!! I’m an amateur photographer (website link on my profile) and can’t wait to see the images I capture on our Overlanding adventures! Thanks for having me!