Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[PatrickDerr]

Location: central Ohio
Vehicle: Jeep Gladiator
I'm a complete novice to overlanding. Just got my first jeep after wanting one for 20 years and love getting out and driving it. Hoping to find some beginner trails in my area to get me started.

 

[CubbyXL7]

Howdy from Central Texas

Excited about finding this organization. Used to be a Jeeper (still am at heart), but my travel requirements were just a bit much for my 89 YJ. So sold it and dumping the money into my 2007 Ford Expedition (2WD unfortunately for now) aka “Elmo”.

There have been many mods on Elmo with more to come. Biggest one right now is waiting on delivery of my Ironbull Defender 4 bumper which I will equip with a Smittybilt X20 12K winch.

On the list as well is potential for 4WD conversion and diesel conversion.

Pictures will follow once email the bumper and winch are installed.

In the meantime, got these in the mail today.

Retired Marine and been outside most of my life. So, this org seems right up my alley.

Looking forward to learning and participating.

#adventureisnecessary

 

[Kent R]

Howdy from Central Texas

Excited about finding this organization. Used to be a Jeeper (still am at heart), but my travel requirements were just a bit much for my 89 YJ. So sold it and dumping the money into my 2007 Ford Expedition (2WD unfortunately for now) aka “Elmo”.

There have been many mods on Elmo with more to come. Biggest one right now is waiting on delivery of my Ironbull Defender 4 bumper which I will equip with a Smittybilt X20 12K winch.

On the list as well is potential for 4WD conversion and diesel conversion.

Pictures will follow once email the bumper and winch are installed.

In the meantime, got these in the mail today.

Retired Marine and been outside most of my life. So, this org seems right up my alley.

Looking forward to learning and participating.

#adventureisnecessary

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 Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
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[Kent R]

Location: central Ohio
Vehicle: Jeep Gladiator
I'm a complete novice to overlanding. Just got my first jeep after wanting one for 20 years and love getting out and driving it. Hoping to find some beginner trails in my area to get me started.

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 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 @James.Laidlaw & @Ohio Overland
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[Msquare]

Hello! I'm brand new to the site and just beginning my journey! I will be retiring soon after a very rewarding career as a firefighter. I have a truck that so far is set up as capable. Looking to take it further and do some off the grid camping. I'm a big cycling fan, both road and mountain.

My wife and I just celebrated our 25th Anniversary, we enjoy a lot of the same activities, though this is one she is not to interested in....yet. :)

I'm looking forward to sharing info with you and being a sponge for your experiences!

 

[M Rose]

Hello! I'm brand new to the site and just beginning my journey! I will be retiring soon after a very rewarding career as a firefighter. I have a truck that so far is set up as capable. Looking to take it further and do some off the grid camping. I'm a big cycling fan, both road and mountain.

My wife and I just celebrated our 25th Anniversary, we enjoy a lot of the same activities, though this is one she is not to interested in....yet. :)

I'm looking forward to sharing info with you and being a sponge for your experiences!

Welcome Marty,
I am the Northwest Director. @PNW EXPLR is your closest member representative. We have a very active group in the Tri-Cities who go out almost every weekend on trail rides or campouts. I encourage you to head over to the Tri-Cities Clubhouse and introduce yourself in that thread.

I see you are already a Ham, the communications forum is a great spot to hang out and discuss equipment and theory. We have a weekly net on EchoLink every Friday at 5:30 pm. I encourage you to jump on if you’re able.

Check out Overland abound By Region<North America < US Northwest for news and information pertaining to our region.

Once again, welcome Marty. I look forward to seeing you on the trails.

Any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to myself or @PNW EXPLR.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

 

[Msquare]

Welcome Marty,
I am the Northwest Director. @PNW EXPLR is your closest member representative. We have a very active group in the Tri-Cities who go out almost every weekend on trail rides or campouts. I encourage you to head over to the Tri-Cities Clubhouse and introduce yourself in that thread.

I see you are already a Ham, the communications forum is a great spot to hang out and discuss equipment and theory. We have a weekly net on EchoLink every Friday at 5:30 pm. I encourage you to jump on if you’re able.

Check out Overland abound By Region<North America < US Northwest for news and information pertaining to our region.

Once again, welcome Marty. I look forward to seeing you on the trails.

Any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to myself or @PNW EXPLR.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

Hi Mike -

Thanks for the warm welcome and info! I will take a look at the Tri-Cities info/page.

What channel on Echolink?

Cheers - Marty

 

[A1miketaco]

Thank you for the add! I like to run “easy” stuff in Colorado in my Taco. Starting to look toward multi day adventures and this community is where it is at. I don’t have any recent photos on my phone as it’s new... but here is my butt

 

[Matt Meyers]

Welcome from Kingston Springs!
We have an event next weekend at LBL if you and Raleigh would like to join us! Link below.
LBL Rally Point event link.

I saw that and would love to go but he has soccer games Saturday mornings until November. Maybe it’ll get rained out and we can come up for a night!

 

[Borislander]

I'm a little over a week old as a member of this community. So I joined this community as way to meet and get to know people in my area and the world with same interest and to one day put together an ambitious plan for a long adventure, but I am a bit discouraged as of today. This is not my first car or adventure club, I belong to a couple of of land rover clubs that does off road events through out the year, but it is mostly a weekend kind of event. I was excited after I decided to join the community, I looked up for rally points in and around my area in Silver Spring , MD. I found that there was a rally scheduled for today 10-04-2020 from 0900 hours-1200 hours (9 am- 12 pm)in Sykesville, MD. I reached out to the event organizer a few days prior to the meet and greet. I got a replied informing to attend the meet up. Although I don't mind the drive, it takes me close to an hour to get from where I live to the meet up location. I got to the location at around 10 am and I was the only one there. waited around for about 30 mins, but still no one else showed up. I reached out to the organizer for the status but no response. An hour went by and still no one! so I decided to reach out to those that were on the attending list for inquiry. No response, None1! This is not what I expected from fellow members. I felt like I was stood up. I'm not giving up on this community yet because I know there are lots of friendly and welcoming members out there with the same adventurous souls. My first OB event left me with a bitter feeling with the event organizer due to lack of courtesy. Maybe I will organize a meet and greet sometime soon for all members new and old. Stay tune...Vennak

 

[AlamoCruiser]

Hey yall, my name is Michael and I'm a new member to OB. Idk my number yet since the badge is still enroute, but I'm excited to be here and hopefully meet some like-minded people to explore the trails with!

2) Location: I'm currently located in Texas, bouncing between San Angelo and San Antonio
3) Rig: 2003 Lexus LX470, two owners before me, zero rust whatsoever, and completely unmodified when I purchased it. So far I've just added 33" KM3s, but I'll be getting sliders here in the next month or so
4) Overlanding Experience Background: It's kind of a mixed bag. I've been on plenty of overlanding trips since I was young with my parents in old Land Rovers. As far as driving and recovery skills, I'd place them at an intermediate level. I've had plenty of time behind the wheel in race cars and have driven a decent amount offroad, but I've never really pushed the limit on anything. I have an okay knowledge on recovery tactics, but I'm not 100% confident in the actual execution.

Feel free to contact me and hit me up, especially if you're in my area. I don't know anyone that does this sort of thing, so I'm keen to meeting people!

 

[M Rose]

Hi Mike -

Thanks for the warm welcome and info! I will take a look at the Tri-Cities info/page.

What channel on Echolink?

Cheers - Marty

Friday Night Ham Net on ‘Grits N Gravy (G N’ G)

By using the “@“ fallowed by the members username (No space) you will tag the person you are trying to get the attention of. So @Username would show up as @Msquare

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Michael (@AlamoCruiser ), 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
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.

 

[Kent R]

Hey yall, my name is Michael and I'm a new member to OB. Idk my number yet since the badge is still enroute, but I'm excited to be here and hopefully meet some like-minded people to explore the trails with!

2) Location: I'm currently located in Texas, bouncing between San Angelo and San Antonio
3) Rig: 2003 Lexus LX470, two owners before me, zero rust whatsoever, and completely unmodified when I purchased it. So far I've just added 33" KM3s, but I'll be getting sliders here in the next month or so
4) Overlanding Experience Background: It's kind of a mixed bag. I've been on plenty of overlanding trips since I was young with my parents in old Land Rovers. As far as driving and recovery skills, I'd place them at an intermediate level. I've had plenty of time behind the wheel in race cars and have driven a decent amount offroad, but I've never really pushed the limit on anything. I have an okay knowledge on recovery tactics, but I'm not 100% confident in the actual execution.

Feel free to contact me and hit me up, especially if you're in my area. I don't know anyone that does this sort of thing, so I'm keen to meeting people!

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Welcome to Overland Bound Michael.
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 Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
There has been a meet-up in your area and if you check the meet-up page and filter for the Southwest region there should be a Rally Point for it. @Prerunner1982 can also help you with information about the area.
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[Kent R]

I'm a little over a week old as a member of this community. So I joined this community as way to meet and get to know people in my area and the world with same interest and to one day put together an ambitious plan for a long adventure, but I am a bit discouraged as of today. This is not my first car or adventure club, I belong to a couple of of land rover clubs that does off road events through out the year, but it is mostly a weekend kind of event. I was excited after I decided to join the community, I looked up for rally points in and around my area in Silver Spring , MD. I found that there was a rally scheduled for today 10-04-2020 from 0900 hours-1200 hours (9 am- 12 pm)in Sykesville, MD. I reached out to the event organizer a few days prior to the meet and greet. I got a replied informing to attend the meet up. Although I don't mind the drive, it takes me close to an hour to get from where I live to the meet up location. I got to the location at around 10 am and I was the only one there. waited around for about 30 mins, but still no one else showed up. I reached out to the organizer for the status but no response. An hour went by and still no one! so I decided to reach out to those that were on the attending list for inquiry. No response, None1! This is not what I expected from fellow members. I felt like I was stood up. I'm not giving up on this community yet because I know there are lots of friendly and welcoming members out there with the same adventurous souls. My first OB event left me with a bitter feeling with the event organizer due to lack of courtesy. Maybe I will organize a meet and greet sometime soon for all members new and old. Stay tune...Vennak

Sorry to hear about this meet-up being a bust. I will send you a direct message.
@Nomadik Nova FYI

 

[Kent R]

Thank you for the add! I like to run “easy” stuff in Colorado in my Taco. Starting to look toward multi day adventures and this community is where it is at. I don’t have any recent photos on my phone as it’s new... but here is my butt

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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. These pages can be filtered by region.
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:
Telegram; OLB - Colorado
RM FB; Facebook Groups
Our Rocky Mountain Regional Director is @Neal A. Tew
The closest Member Representative is @the_runn4r & @Fortis Overland
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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[Kent R]

Hello! I'm brand new to the site and just beginning my journey! I will be retiring soon after a very rewarding career as a firefighter. I have a truck that so far is set up as capable. Looking to take it further and do some off the grid camping. I'm a big cycling fan, both road and mountain.

My wife and I just celebrated our 25th Anniversary, we enjoy a lot of the same activities, though this is one she is not to interested in....yet. :)

I'm looking forward to sharing info with you and being a sponge for your experiences!

Welcome to Overland Bound
Welcome to the retired FF club so to speak, hope you are leaving healthy.
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

 

[Paula - Canadian Explorer]

I'm a little over a week old as a member of this community. So I joined this community as way to meet and get to know people in my area and the world with same interest and to one day put together an ambitious plan for a long adventure, but I am a bit discouraged as of today. This is not my first car or adventure club, I belong to a couple of of land rover clubs that does off road events through out the year, but it is mostly a weekend kind of event. I was excited after I decided to join the community, I looked up for rally points in and around my area in Silver Spring , MD. I found that there was a rally scheduled for today 10-04-2020 from 0900 hours-1200 hours (9 am- 12 pm)in Sykesville, MD. I reached out to the event organizer a few days prior to the meet and greet. I got a replied informing to attend the meet up. Although I don't mind the drive, it takes me close to an hour to get from where I live to the meet up location. I got to the location at around 10 am and I was the only one there. waited around for about 30 mins, but still no one else showed up. I reached out to the organizer for the status but no response. An hour went by and still no one! so I decided to reach out to those that were on the attending list for inquiry. No response, None1! This is not what I expected from fellow members. I felt like I was stood up. I'm not giving up on this community yet because I know there are lots of friendly and welcoming members out there with the same adventurous souls. My first OB event left me with a bitter feeling with the event organizer due to lack of courtesy. Maybe I will organize a meet and greet sometime soon for all members new and old. Stay tune...Vennak

Welcome from Okotoks, Alberta. Hope you’ll make it up North one day, after Covid.

 

[Borislander]

Hello Feom Silver Spring, MD Michael, welcome aboard! I'm too is a relatively new member. This is the primary reason why i took the leap to join thw OB community, too meet like minded people accross the nation and the globe. Who knows, maybe i will out out at your nwck of the woods one day and you can show me some great off roading spots. Same goes on my end if you are ever on this side of the cpuntry. like your rig, one of my choice of vehicle. I've been trying to get a buddy of mine to sell me his for sometime now, but he won't! He is the original.owner and he keeps it in pristine condition. As for vehicles goes, glad to hear that you had land rover in your blood in your young days. I have a few of them today. Well, welcome aboard. Vennak

 

[Borislander]

I'm a little over a week old as a member of this community. So I joined this community as way to meet and get to know people in my area and the world with same interest and to one day put together an ambitious plan for a long adventure, but I am a bit discouraged as of today. This is not my first car or adventure club, I belong to a couple of of land rover clubs that does off road events through out the year, but it is mostly a weekend kind of event. I was excited after I decided to join the community, I looked up for rally points in and around my area in Silver Spring , MD. I found that there was a rally scheduled for today 10-04-2020 from 0900 hours-1200 hours (9 am- 12 pm)in Sykesville, MD. I reached out to the event organizer a few days prior to the meet and greet. I got a replied informing to attend the meet up. Although I don't mind the drive, it takes me close to an hour to get from where I live to the meet up location. I got to the location at around 10 am and I was the only one there. waited around for about 30 mins, but still no one else showed up. I reached out to the organizer for the status but no response. An hour went by and still no one! so I decided to reach out to those that were on the attending list for inquiry. No response, None1! This is not what I expected from fellow members. I felt like I was stood up. I'm not giving up on this community yet because I know there are lots of friendly and welcoming members out there with the same adventurous souls. My first OB event left me with a bitter feeling with the event organizer due to lack of courtesy. Maybe I will organize a meet and greet sometime soon for all members new and old. Stay tune...Vennak

Welcome from Okotoks, Alberta. Hope you’ll make it up North one day, after Covid.

It's great that you brought up about Canada! I actually do plan to one day organize a trip to Churchill Canada. Not really about the destination, but I think the journey there will be memorable. My wife and I have been most of the eastern Canada to include PEI, Nova Scotiaand New Foundland ( all road trip in a 1985 Porsche 944n) it was packed to the brim!Thanks, Vennak