Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Big G]

Hello All!
2019 Jeep Wrangler JLUR

Me and the wife just starting out in overlanding.

Wish we could’ve made the meeting today. Hope to meet up soon.

We’re live in Hollister, Ca but have done two 10,000 mile road trips in the recent past in our old XTerra. No real camping involved though. Just looking to get out there.

Hello Russell, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hello from Ocala, FL. My name is Daryle and pictured is one of my Mitsubishi Monteros. This is a 1998 Gen 2.5 winter package and the otherr one is a 2002 Montero Limited. Looking forward to meeting and overlanding with you all.

Hello Daryle, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hi, my name is Edgar. I'm near Cleveland, OH. Looking to try some fun outdoor adventures with my son and dog. Really looking forward to meeting others to do this with and get some suggestions that don't require traveling too far.

Looking forward to becoming part of the community!

Hello Edgar, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

I just joined last week and look forward to slapping the Overland Bound medallion on my YJ when it arrives later today.

I'm on the wrong side of middle agedom, family man, a veteran with gallows humor, charmingly obnoxious (debatable), and based out of the Columbia Basin, Eastern Washington.

My vehicle is a 1991 Jeep Yj w/ 4.0 and three-speed automatic. Like all offroading/expedition vehicles, the project is never "done" and I keep plugging away at it. The build is geared more towards expedition than wheeling, but I do plan on upgrading the rear axle, installing lockers, and putting some 35s on it to tackle some trails like the Rubicon.

I'm a lifelong outdoorsman but new to Overlanding. One of my Backpacking buddies and I are going out once or twice per month and learning as we go. We plan on driving the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route next summer and taking a couple months to meander up to Deadhorse when I retire in a little less than two years.

My other passions include backpacking, photography, traveling, spending time with my family, and interrupting conversations to show people pictures of whatever upgrade I made to my Jeep that week.

Thanks for having me.

Hello Ian, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

My name is Kent Walters from Central KY
I drive a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
I’ve had experience traversing not so travelled places out and about in the world but wouldn’t call myself an expert by any meansView attachment 175777

Hello Kent, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hi everyone,
Ed Scharnhorst here. Living in the Hill Country outside San Antonio. Been 4 wheeling off and on for years at a moderate level. Mostly beaches, fire roads and mountain trails on the east coast. Started making trips out Big Bend (NP & SP) for camping with my wife & son (he's in the '97 3rd gen) over the last few years. Looking forward to getting out further and staying longer! Our short list for next trips are Padre, 4 corners area and Colorado. Driving a '12 4runner that's never finished.


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Hello Ed, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Howdy All,
Randy here. Just joined today. I'm from Southeast PA but I'm with my 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 4X in CA for a couple of months.

Planning to visit a few places while I'm here. This week I want to take a short ride to McCabe Flats on BLM land. I spent quite a bit of time in the area growing up here as a kid. Just hope the weather holds out.

Hello Randy, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hello everyone!

2019 Toyota Highlander SE

San Jose, California

I’m between a novice and a experience overlander!

Excited to join the community! Stay safe everyone!

Hello Jason, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Big G]

Hi all! I found out about your community while watching youtube videos on how to outfit my rig - as well, i believe a former co worker os a pretty prolific overlander.

i reallyjust want to explore and camp along some of the easier trails within a fewhundred miles of my AO (im from Norman OK)
I am an avid motocrosser and DH mountain biker, but am really looking forward to something new i can do with my fiance and she has expressedinterest in camping. I dont think she is interested in padding up and hitting the slopes for downhill runs, but this would be a wonderful way to bond

We kayak a bit when the weather permits too.

My vehicle is a ‘18 Tacoma Sport 4wd. Im not interested in any vehicle mods outside of doing a few things to maximize storage and safety, but i love looking at the cool builds with the rack systems , roof tents and bed decks etc.


thanks for the add and i look forward to reading the great information here

Doug

Hello Doug, welcome to the OB community.

 

[Ramman]

Hey! Ramman Here from central Ma. Wife and I are in the middle of our build and gear gathering for the up coming spring.
We have a 19 ram that we will be traveling with our two young kids. I have a little off road expierence and a little camping exp as well. I know being in MA I don’t have the highest expectations for off highway travel but will be looking to be all over the east coast and North east once we are closer to the end of our build. Hopefully some people are nearby that can help steer us in the right direction.

 

[Jim SoG]

Hey! Ramman Here from central Ma. Wife and I are in the middle of our build and gear gathering for the up coming spring.
We have a 19 ram that we will be traveling with our two young kids. I have a little off road expierence and a little camping exp as well. I know being in MA I don’t have the highest expectations for off highway travel but will be looking to be all over the east coast and North east once we are closer to the end of our build. Hopefully some people are nearby that can help steer us in the right direction.

Welcome to OB!

Make contact with those in your region: U.S. East (VA WV MD DE NJ PA NY CT RI MA NH VT ME)

Jim

 

[Chapman]

Hey all!

Bay Area, CA
2013 Toyota Tacoma
I'm between a beginner and intermediate.
Look forward to meeting everyone here!

 

[NVHoonigan]

Hey everyone!

Northern Nevada here, just down the hill from Lake Tahoe.
2019 Ford Ranger XLT
Definitely a beginner aside from getting into trouble in High School in my 89 Ford Ranger.
Looking forward to building the truck up more over the winter and exploring come spring time!

 

[Nivar3]

Hello...new member checking in



- Location: Miami, Fl
- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Z71 4x4
- Overland Experience: Novice.

I had a Jeep TJ about 10yrs ago and did plenty of mudding in S.FL. and also did my share of rock crawling in N.FL. and GA. The Silverado currently has a leveling kit w/ upgraded UCAs, Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 275/55r20, ARB dual compressor, and Bakflip tonneau cover. Looking to do a BDS 4” Fox coilovers setup soon with rear Deaver leaf spring upgrade. The goal is family camping. My wife and I both love this and we have a 16 month old baby boy and a newborn baby girl that we want to get exploring ASAP.

I’m on here to gain more knowledge...and to get pointers on the Silverado. It seems like there aren’t many in the overland game...

 

[Jaking1591]

Located in lynchburg, VA 2012 4runner trail (stock at the moment) with a smittybuilt xl that I put on a 8ft trailer. Still a novice. Glad to be here.

 

[redquatquat]

Hi All, I am new here! Living in San Jose, CA. My ride is a red Jeep Wrangler JLUR 2019.
I'm kind of new to overlanding however, I did a lot of camping (dispersed).



-emmanuel

 

[Hodgespa]

Hello everyone...
I live in the Tucson, AZ area. I have a 2015 Jeep JKU Rubicon that I initially started wanting to build as a rock crawler, but decided I didn't like the idea of having to smash it up to be "one of the guys". I've had a lot of experience with camping and backpacking as a kid and recently getting back as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Overlanding seems like the next logical step for me and I am excited to learn this aspect of getting back to the outdoors. I can't wait to get out there and keep building my "escape" vehicle as I define my needs for trips.

 

[ROUGEONE]

Thanks for the add. My name is Bryon. Out of eastern indiana. Looking to make some overlanding friends. I like to go out as often as possible

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Erik (@Hodgespa ), 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 had monthly meet ups in the Tucson area, but like most things they have been put on hold. Keep an eye out for info.
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.

 

[Jonster]

Hi

I joined about a month ago, but didn't have time to get around to introducing myself until now. I have a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE that i just acquired in June and have been slowly been adding features to it so I can go overlanding. I live in the South Bay SF, CA area. I am new to offroading and overlanding in general, but used to camp when I was in the boy scouts when I was young and in my teens.

Glad to be part of this community, hope to meet some of you on the trail or in an event.