Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[T. Stanley]

I’m up in the northwest part of “The Mitten” right on the coast of Lake Michigan. My rig is a 2007 Tundra RCSB, but I’ve had a few Land Cruisers (60 & 80 series’s) and a v8 4Runner too. Not much experience overlanding but I have traveled a bit.

My current rig:

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Greetings from the UK, just finishing our family off grid camper for some overland adventures when covid allows with wife, 2 boys and dog. Uk only this year hoping to push up to the artic circle in norway 2022.

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hello, my name is Benjamin Willis. I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and drive a 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat FX4. Pretty novice to the whole thing, Ive been on one trip to Colorado with my family before in my dads Cherokee and we’re getting ready for another trip to Colorado this summer.View attachment 187658

Welcome to the OB crew, I spent quite a bit of time in “red stick” back in the 90’s, I’m sure it has changed since then.
To get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hello everyone.
I am an old 4wheeler since buying my first Jeep Wrangler in 1991. Yes, I am a Jeep guy and still have my original 1991 YJ. It has been sidelined for several years, but I hope to make it my restoration project in the coming year. I have also owned a Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander (currently undergoing my own Overlander build) and a Compass. Not sure that I would consider the Compass a Jeep, but is makes a decent commuter car. I am also an avid backpacker and spend most of my backpacking in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia. Primarily in the Dolly Sods area.

I have been watching the Overland movement for some time and thought what a great way to combine two things I really enjoy. My 2006 Commander is currently stock, but I am slowly adding to it so that it will be more Overland worthy. You know, the typical cabinetry, food prep, tents and slightly more aggressive off road capability. I am not making a mudder, that was the old days with my YJ. I just want to get out and enjoy the primitive and seclusion of Overlanding. I am really looking forward to getting out into the Greenridge area of Maryland in the next few months to start testing gear.
Hopefully I will see some of you out on the trail.

Thanks,
Gilbert

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Hi there!
1) Don't have a picture on my desktop yet, just phone. So those will come later.
2) Sacramanto, CA
3) 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i
4) Novice. I used to take my 2004 4Runner on lots of BLM roads and have continued to do the same in the Subie!

Welcome to the OB crew, to get started on your overlanding journey, head over to the Boot Camp threads here in the forums, there is a lot of useful information on almost every aspect of overlanding, be sure to ask questions, our experienced overlanders here are happy to answer questions and offer you advice. Be sure to check out the vehicle build threads, there you can find lots of ideas to incorporate into your own build.

 

[T. Stanley]

Greetings from Europe - Slovenia my name is Jaka.
This is my rig: 2002 Land Rover Discovery 2
Been around overlanding for let's say 15 years mostly Europe and also a bit of Northern Africa.
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Welcome to the OB crew, it looks like you have been at this for a while, hopefully you can share your knowledge in the forums with newer overlanders

 

[Kirk M.]

Hi,
Kirk from So. Cal.
1997 Wrangler -I have been driving this one for the last 20 years! I get out when I can - Been off road traveling on Motorcycles and 4x4's since the 80's. Death Valley is a favorite place to wander. Looks like a great forum!

DRTYPLA is mine.

 

[Jim SoG]

Great Pic, Welcome!

 

[LBen]

Currently stationed in NC (retiring soon).
2019 Tacoma Pro

We enjoy subtle off-roading, service roads , and trails that require 4WD but don’t break the truck.

Looking forward to hearing and learning from everyone as well as sharing our own experiences. Hopefully we get to meet up up with some folks.

 

[Jim SoG]

Currently stationed in NC (retiring soon).
2019 Tacoma Pro

We enjoy subtle off-roading, service roads , and trails that require 4WD but don’t break the truck.

Looking forward to hearing and learning from everyone as well as sharing our own experiences. Hopefully we get to meet up up with some folks.

I was stationed SJAFB in Goldsboro for 5 years....

Welcome!

 

[Kent R]

Currently stationed in NC (retiring soon).
2019 Tacoma Pro

We enjoy subtle off-roading, service roads , and trails that require 4WD but don’t break the truck.

Looking forward to hearing and learning from everyone as well as sharing our own experiences. Hopefully we get to meet up up with some folks.

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 Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @NC-Trooper
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[Kent R]

Hi,
Kirk from So. Cal.
1997 Wrangler -I have been driving this one for the last 20 years! I get out when I can - Been off road traveling on Motorcycles and 4x4's since the 80's. Death Valley is a favorite place to wander. Looks like a great forum!

DRTYPLA is mine.
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Welcome to Overland Bound Kirk
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA)
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.
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Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hey y'all!
New here from Elizabeth City, NC. I've been overlanding for a few years, but only just realized there's internet friends out there. I'm getting ready to do the KAT, DBBW, and some other bits in Mid-May. I'm gonna do a new-year shakedown on HWY12 and the beach in the next month or so. Hope to see some of you at some point.

Cheers,
Alex

Welcome To Overland Bound Alex
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 Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @NC-Trooper
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Greetings from Europe - Slovenia my name is Jaka.
This is my rig: 2002 Land Rover Discovery 2
Been around overlanding for let's say 15 years mostly Europe and also a bit of Northern Africa.
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Welcome to Overland Bound Jaka
You live in a beautiful part of the world
Your Regional Director is @Robert OB 33/48 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!
1) Don't have a picture on my desktop yet, just phone. So those will come later.
2) Sacramanto, CA
3) 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i
4) Novice. I used to take my 2004 4Runner on lots of BLM roads and have continued to do the same in the Subie!

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

Here are some local meetups you might be interested in;
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

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone.
I am an old 4wheeler since buying my first Jeep Wrangler in 1991. Yes, I am a Jeep guy and still have my original 1991 YJ. It has been sidelined for several years, but I hope to make it my restoration project in the coming year. I have also owned a Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander (currently undergoing my own Overlander build) and a Compass. Not sure that I would consider the Compass a Jeep, but is makes a decent commuter car. I am also an avid backpacker and spend most of my backpacking in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia. Primarily in the Dolly Sods area.

I have been watching the Overland movement for some time and thought what a great way to combine two things I really enjoy. My 2006 Commander is currently stock, but I am slowly adding to it so that it will be more Overland worthy. You know, the typical cabinetry, food prep, tents and slightly more aggressive off road capability. I am not making a mudder, that was the old days with my YJ. I just want to get out and enjoy the primitive and seclusion of Overlanding. I am really looking forward to getting out into the Greenridge area of Maryland in the next few months to start testing gear.
Hopefully I will see some of you out on the trail.

Thanks,
Gilbert

Welcome to Overland Bound Gilbert
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 @cgflyer
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[JakaB]

Hi Jaka,

Nice to meet you, I am from Australia but would love to spend some time exploring Europe. Did you travel from Europe to Northern Africa in your car? I find it very interesting when people do trips across multiple countries and continents.

Cheers,

Tim

Hi Tim,

Would be nice to overland in Australia! If you come to Europe let me know.
Yes we did. But for us it was quite straightforward 6 hours drive to the ferry port in Italy and than 1,5 days on the ferry to Tunis.
We did Tunis and Libya it was in 2010 just before everything collapsed down there to bad really Libya is a wonderful country with kind people.

Best
Jaka

 

[JakaB]

Welcome to Overland Bound Jaka
You live in a beautiful part of the world
Your Regional Director is @Robert OB 33/48 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

Thanx Kent.

 

[Mitoyam]

Hi Tim,

Would be nice to overland in Australia! If you come to Europe let me know.
Yes we did. But for us it was quite straightforward 6 hours drive to the ferry port in Italy and than 1,5 days on the ferry to Tunis.
We did Tunis and Libya it was in 2010 just before everything collapsed down there to bad really Libya is a wonderful country with kind people.

Best
Jaka

Yeah Australia has some fantastic places to explore, I just learned that we have the most national parks of any country in the world. Sounds like a fantastic trip going through Tunis and Libya, there are so many fascinating places around the world that are made bad by circumstance. I would like to see Damascus one day but that wont be happening for a long time. Ill definitely let you know if I'm ever get over to Europe, let me know if you ever are in Australia.
Regards,
Tim

 

[Jpsexton]

Hi Jason here

Living outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Long time tent camper, just getting into vehicle camping. New 2021 TRD Off-road, waiting for my bed rack so I can mount my tent. Did a nice 3 day back in January out to Roosevelt National. Looking for both local and western US contact and connections. Planning a Colorado trip this spring or early summer.