Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[boredcoding]

Hi all,

New to overlanding and really have only been in a 4wd for a few years now, still plenty to learn. I'm in Georgetown Texas (Austin Area). I've got two rigs, the daily 14 FJ and the play toy an 00 4runner.


The FJ is still pretty new to me so maybe better shots to come in the future.

 

[jtcr]

Hi all,

New to overlanding and really have only been in a 4wd for a few years now, still plenty to learn. I'm in Georgetown Texas (Austin Area). I've got two rigs, the daily 14 FJ and the play toy an 00 4runner.


The FJ is still pretty new to me so maybe better shots to come in the future.

Welcome. I'm new to this as well and also in Georgetown! If I'm not mistaken there's a monthly meet up at old settlers in round rock 1st Saturday of every month. I'm trying to make it there this Saturday if it's still happening.

 

[Commander Zarkon]

Howdy.
Just joined.
I drive a 2008 Toyota FJ Crusier (Automatic) and a 2020 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab/Short Bed TRD Offroad (Manual). The FJC has an OME heavy suspension and that's it for the mods.
Looking to finish setting up the FJC for overlanding and then the Tacoma.
Started back in Florida in 1988 with a 1980 CJ7 that I pretty much tore down and then built up again. Friends and I used to go out to the Everglades (My CJ7, A CJ5 Golden Eagle, and a Toyota FJ40) and explore. We would avoid the mud holes junkies and explore farther in. We were young and broke, often with worn out tires, but we had fun and learned.
Worked at a Jeep dealer for a few months back around 1990 where someone gave me some VHS tapes, one being the Expediciòn de las Americas with Mark Smith and I was totally hooked.
Purchased a 1997 Jeep TJ Sport in late 2006 and got the first i6 in South Florida (or so I was told). Did a lot of off road and cross country driving in that TJ, was even homeless in Flagstaff in the winter living in it for a few months.
Had that Jeep until 2014 when I sold it and got the FJC.
Anyway, HOWDY!

 

[boredcoding]

Welcome. I'm new to this as well and also in Georgetown! If I'm not mistaken there's a monthly meet up at old settlers in round rock 1st Saturday of every month. I'm trying to make it there this Saturday if it's still happening.

That's awesome, that's right down the road, I'll have to miss it this month I've got HAM class this weekend but I'll be looking forward to going March.

 

[AlpineBound]

Hey all. Long time backcountry traveller here; total novice doing it in a motorized vehicle. Family adventure is the goal and my 2017 Toyota Tundra has mostly seen attention given to safety and recovery when I inevitably screw up. Based in the Front Range and so far have enjoyed trips through the Southwest and Rocky Mountain west.

 

[Muddy2014]

Hey overland bound, I’m currently located in Northern California and I’m setting up a 2019 f250 super duty for a BC trip. Currently the truck is set up with full vault boxes/sportsman snug top with roof rack/2.5 inch leveling kit and 37 inch Nitto ridge grapplers. Looking to set up a RIGD tire carrier and hidden winch next.

 

[Shayhan27]

Hi all,

New to overlanding and really have only been in a 4wd for a few years now, still plenty to learn. I'm in Georgetown Texas (Austin Area). I've got two rigs, the daily 14 FJ and the play toy an 00 4runner.


The FJ is still pretty new to me so maybe better shots to come in the future.

Almost considered relocating to Georgetown from the Bay Area pre COVID, but had to reconsider. Great area, and right there near hill country.

Welcome along with me. I'm new here too.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Joe (@Commander Zarkon ), 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. There were regular meet ups in Tucson and Phoenix prior to the pandemic so keep an eye out for those, hopefully they will be able to pick up again in the future.
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am one of the SW Region Member Reps, 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.

 

[Big G]

Hi all,

Name's Henry
Don't have a noteworthy rig yet. I road trip in rentals or my 2014 Camry. I am Super interested in replacing it with a Honda Ridgeline (maybe this year).
Outside of driving LMTVs and setting up camp with the Army Reserves, I'm definitely a novice with 0 off-roading experience and a little bit of camping experience.

I enjoy chilling out in nature, road tripping and like learning new skills, especially camping, hunting and first aid.

Looking forward to updating you all with my actual rig soon enough.

Hello Henry, welcome to the OB community.

 

[KMFB503]

New member here! Name is Kyle, born and raised in southern oregon, currently reside in the Portland area. My wife and I just picked up an 04 Yukon XL as our base overlanding rig. It has a 3” lift on 33” Duratracs. We can’t wait to start outfitting it so we can start going on adventures!

 

[M Rose]

New member here! Name is Kyle, born and raised in southern oregon, currently reside in the Portland area. My wife and I just picked up an 04 Yukon XL as our base overlanding rig. It has a 3” lift on 33” Duratracs. We can’t wait to start outfitting it so we can start going on adventures! View attachment 186306View attachment 186307

Hell Kyle, Welcome to Overland Bound.

I am the Northwest Director. @jcgraves3 is your closest member representative.

To help navigate through the forums, here are some links that can be filtered by “Region” prefix. We are in the Overland Bound North America US Northwest Region (US Northwest for short).

Overland Bound Meetups- is where all member generated rally points are posted in forum format for discussion of Rally Point and other types of Meetups. A meetup can be as simple as a group getting together for coffee, a trail ride, or a full in expedition with other Overland Bound Members.

Overland Bound Trip Planning- is a great place to talk about planning a trip wether by your self or as a group.

Overland Bound Routs: Downloadable- is exactly what it sounds like. Search, or share your GPX files here with a description of the route and POIs.

Share your Overland Routes- is similar time the downloadable posted above, but doesn’t require you to share the actual GPX file.

Overland Bound By Region < North America < US Northwest- is where you can find regional members discussing local events, Overland News, and general topics. It’s a great recourse to mete others in the regions.

Member Maps- a great trip planning tool. It can also be used to send out messages to members near your location, or a location you plan to visit.

Rally Point- a tool used to creat Meetups or send out an SOS.

Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome and hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

 

[Kent R]

New member here! Name is Kyle, born and raised in southern oregon, currently reside in the Portland area. My wife and I just picked up an 04 Yukon XL as our base overlanding rig. It has a 3” lift on 33” Duratracs. We can’t wait to start outfitting it so we can start going on adventures! View attachment 186306View attachment 186307

Welcome to Overland Bound Kyle
Where in Southern OR are you from?
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]

Hey overland bound, I’m currently located in Northern California and I’m setting up a 2019 f250 super duty for a BC trip. Currently the truck is set up with full vault boxes/sportsman snug top with roof rack/2.5 inch leveling kit and 37 inch Nitto ridge grapplers. Looking to set up a RIGD tire carrier and hidden winch next.

Welcome to Overland Bound
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. Dave is trying to set up a meet-up in Santa Rosa this year, there was one last year but it didn't get off the ground so he is going to try again. You will receive a message here on the forum when the Rally Point is published.
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]

Hey all. Long time backcountry traveller here; total novice doing it in a motorized vehicle. Family adventure is the goal and my 2017 Toyota Tundra has mostly seen attention given to safety and recovery when I inevitably screw up. Based in the Front Range and so far have enjoyed trips through the Southwest and Rocky Mountain west.

Welcome to Overland Bound
You might want to narrow down your location a bit so you can recieve regional information. The map does not recognize the Front Range.
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
OB Members Colorado
Social Media:
Telegram; OLB - Colorado
RM FB; Facebook Groups
Our Rocky Mountain Regional Director is @Neal A. Tew
The closest Member Representative is @trail_runn4r & @Fortis Overland
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Howdy.
Just joined.
I drive a 2008 Toyota FJ Crusier (Automatic) and a 2020 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab/Short Bed TRD Offroad (Manual). The FJC has an OME heavy suspension and that's it for the mods.
Looking to finish setting up the FJC for overlanding and then the Tacoma.
Started back in Florida in 1988 with a 1980 CJ7 that I pretty much tore down and then built up again. Friends and I used to go out to the Everglades (My CJ7, A CJ5 Golden Eagle, and a Toyota FJ40) and explore. We would avoid the mud holes junkies and explore farther in. We were young and broke, often with worn out tires, but we had fun and learned.
Worked at a Jeep dealer for a few months back around 1990 where someone gave me some VHS tapes, one being the Expediciòn de las Americas with Mark Smith and I was totally hooked.
Purchased a 1997 Jeep TJ Sport in late 2006 and got the first i6 in South Florida (or so I was told). Did a lot of off road and cross country driving in that TJ, was even homeless in Flagstaff in the winter living in it for a few months.
Had that Jeep until 2014 when I sold it and got the FJC.
Anyway, HOWDY!
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Welcome to Overland Bound
Overland bound member Mike Arnold who was on the Expedition de las Americas with Mark Smith let us interview him a couple of years ago. If your interested Here is a link to that interview;

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
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hi all,

New to overlanding and really have only been in a 4wd for a few years now, still plenty to learn. I'm in Georgetown Texas (Austin Area). I've got two rigs, the daily 14 FJ and the play toy an 00 4runner.


The FJ is still pretty new to me so maybe better shots to come in the future.

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
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[trail_runn4r]

Hey all. Long time backcountry traveller here; total novice doing it in a motorized vehicle. Family adventure is the goal and my 2017 Toyota Tundra has mostly seen attention given to safety and recovery when I inevitably screw up. Based in the Front Range and so far have enjoyed trips through the Southwest and Rocky Mountain west.

Welcome Brad! Safety and recovery is a great starting point, good choice.

 

[PapaDave]

Hello all.

I'm new to overlanding, but I have been an avid camper my whole life, and I've been serving in the Army for 24 years this March.
I've been a co-pilot on the Rubicon for the last 12 years, and my wife finally let me get my own rig.
I have a 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5
So far I've lifted it and put some tires on it.
I have been watching the You Tube videos and Instagram and felt you would be a great group of people to join.
I enjoy open fire cooking, adventures, and the outdoors. I am a great steward to our environment and I'm looking forward to the many adventures to come.

Welcome! Congrats on the 4R! 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 had a big year with 7 trips and we are beginning to plan out 2021. Our next meet up will be February 14th, 1-3pm. Below is a link to the meet up page and thread with information.

This is the regular meet up info

US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA

 

[Techniq808]

Hi! Name is Chris in Wake Forest, NC.

I've been off-roading for about 7 years now, mostly in Uwharrie NC, but wanting to do more overlanding. So even though I created an account in 2018, I just became a member today. Wanting to get in some of the forest roads/routes in western NC, VA, GA and the outer banks are always fun.

Have an '09 LR3 with some mods: lift, 32.7", sliders, winch, skid plates, recovery gear. And pull a M416 with RTT. Also a HAM operator with callsign K4RUF.

 

[Big G]

New member here! Name is Kyle, born and raised in southern oregon, currently reside in the Portland area. My wife and I just picked up an 04 Yukon XL as our base overlanding rig. It has a 3” lift on 33” Duratracs. We can’t wait to start outfitting it so we can start going on adventures! View attachment 186306a

Hello Kyle, welcome to the OB community. Where in So. Oregon did you live? I live in Grants Pass. Great to see another full size rig in the mix.