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freak4life

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Cañon City, Colorado, USA
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rich
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anderssohn
Location: Dallas, TX
Rig: 2019 Toyota 4Runner Offroad
Experience: I’ve driven humvees in Iraq, land cruisers in UAE and pickup trucks on Texas country roads, so I’m gonna go with novice.



Looking forward to learning and meeting everyone. Thanks!
Hello Paul, welcome to the OB community. Thank you for your service!
 

Prerunner1982

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Hello Paul (@AmericanPaul ), welcome from Oklahoma. We have had meet ups in the DFW area so keep an eye out in the meet ups link that Kent provided.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

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.
 
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freak4life

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Hello everyone. Really glad to be introducing myself to this fantastic community.

Name: Martin
Location: Dubai
Rig: Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit V8 (ruggedised :grimacing:)

I’m currently building up my rig to take on more local vehicle dependant exploration of UAE and Oman. I had big plans for last year but this was put on hold due to travel restrictions.

Now though I’m looking forward to the borders to opening up soon and getting my WK2 ready to explore and find adventure.
Hello Martin, welcome to the OB community, thanks for the pics.
 
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Mashagar

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Rialto, San Bernardino County, California, United States
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Dustin
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Dolf
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Hello, my name is Dustin.
Location: Southern California
Rig: 2020 Jeep Compass Trailhawk (wife has a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee that might be a better overlanding vehicle lol)
Experience: none? I’m new so I am still learning and am very anxious to get out there.
Hello Dustin, welcome to the OB community. You should never put your actual address out there on the net, just a word of advise.
It must have pulled from my order.
 

rdero9SD

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Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robert
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Hi All!
My name is Rob
Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania
Vehicle: ‘21 4Runner TRD Pro
Experience: None. Have been wanting a 4Runner for many years and finally got one. Looking forward to learning and exploring the awesome world of overlanding.
 

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Hi All!
My name is Rob
Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania
Vehicle: ‘21 4Runner TRD Pro
Experience: None. Have been wanting a 4Runner for many years and finally got one. Looking forward to learning and exploring the awesome world of overlanding.
Welcome to Overland Bound Rob
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 @Wawa Skittletits
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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Kent R

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Hello, I’m nick and just joined the group. I’ve been into off-roading for about 5 years now and here is my 2010 Ram 1500 rig so far.
Welcome to Overland Bound Nick
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @FrankRoams (OC/SD)
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.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
 

freak4life

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Cañon City, Colorado, USA
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Hi All!
My name is Rob
Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania
Vehicle: ‘21 4Runner TRD Pro
Experience: None. Have been wanting a 4Runner for many years and finally got one. Looking forward to learning and exploring the awesome world of overlanding.
Hello Robert, welcome to the OB community and congrats on the new 4Runner.
 
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rdero9SD

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Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robert
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Hi All!
My name is Rob
Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania
Vehicle: ‘21 4Runner TRD Pro
Experience: None. Have been wanting a 4Runner for many years and finally got one. Looking forward to learning and exploring the awesome world of overlanding.
Hello Robert, welcome to the OB community and congrats on the new 4Runner.
Thanks!
 
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Makoventure

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Fairbanks, AK, USA
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Austin
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Mahler
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Hi everyone, I’m Austin
Vehicle: 1982 Toyota Chinook Resto-mod
Current Location: Fairbanks Alaska
Current Mission: My fiancée and I are quitting our jobs this June to Overland full-time, we plan to circumnavigate the U.S. and South America in our freshly constructed rig “Mako” ( we will be documenting the journey @makoventuretravel on Instagram!)
 

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freak4life

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Cañon City, Colorado, USA
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Hi everyone, I’m Austin
Vehicle: 1982 Toyota Chinook Resto-mod
Current Location: Fairbanks Alaska
Current Mission: My fiancée and I are quitting our jobs this June to Overland full-time, we plan to circumnavigate the U.S. and South America in our freshly constructed rig “Mako” ( we will be documenting the journey @makoventuretravel on Instagram!)
Hello Austin, welcome to the OB community and best wishes on your epic journey. I am looking forward to watching the adventure.
 
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AllTerrain1

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Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Clark
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My name is Clark... I live in Santa Cruz, CA. I've been overlanding for over 40 years... well we called it 4 wheeling then. Started with a '69 Landcruiser... slept under the stars and under the 'cruiser when it rained... yes, you heard that correctly... that was actually our planned place to sleep. Then went to a '75 Landrcruiser with a Chevy 350... until the higher RPMs spun some of the bearings in the stock 4 speed transmission, fixed it myself then sold it. Then to a 72 Chevy Blazer. At least I could sleep inside then... Now...

Now I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD with a custom All-Terrain camper... the first one they sold. I have it modified for me and I'll never sell it. It'll go most anywhere I ask.

I generally take my time at camping...traveling...and generally enjoying myself... retired Parks Administrator and business owner... currently spend time in my shop, in the yard and learning archery.

I'll try to attach a pic of the camper...View attachment 192941
Hello Clark, welcome from Phoenix.
Welcome. I’m heading out to New River mid month to pick up a buddy for yet another of our expeditions. Do you have any favorite way points between sant Cruz and New River? My plan is to spend a few days getting out there.

Thanks, Clark
 

AllTerrain1

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Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Clark
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Beattie
My name is Clark... I live in Santa Cruz, CA. I've been overlanding for over 40 years... well we called it 4 wheeling then. Started with a '69 Landcruiser... slept under the stars and under the 'cruiser when it rained... yes, you heard that correctly... that was actually our planned place to sleep. Then went to a '75 Landrcruiser with a Chevy 350... until the higher RPMs spun some of the bearings in the stock 4 speed transmission, fixed it myself then sold it. Then to a 72 Chevy Blazer. At least I could sleep inside then... Now...

Now I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD with a custom All-Terrain camper... the first one they sold. I have it modified for me and I'll never sell it. It'll go most anywhere I ask.

I generally take my time at camping...traveling...and generally enjoying myself... retired Parks Administrator and business owner... currently spend time in my shop, in the yard and learning archery.

I'll try to attach a pic of the camper...View attachment 192941
Hi Clark, nice rig and looks like a great home on wheels you’ve dialed in for yourself. 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 has 2021 all planned out and you can see the plan under the second post in our thread.

Our next meet up will be April 11th, 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
Thanks I’ll definitely take you up on it.
 

Constitutional_J

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Peoria, Arizona, United States
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Name: John
Location: Peoria, Arizona
Vehicle: 2007 Jeep Commander (Project Resurrection)
Experience: Novice

Saved this Commander from heading into a junkyard. Bit off more than I can chew with this project but I've been known to do things the hard way. :laughing: Soon the Commander will have all new suspension that I've been able to find for it. Hope to meet some on the trails once the rig is trail ready.
 

freak4life

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Cañon City, Colorado, USA
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Welcome. I’m heading out to New River mid month to pick up a buddy for yet another of our expeditions. Do you have any favorite way points between sant Cruz and New River? My plan is to spend a few days getting out there.

Thanks, Clark
Hello Clark, if you have not run anything in Sedona try Broken Arrow and or Schnebly Hill, both have outstanding views, best run on weekdays otherwise way too much traffic as they both are very popular. Depending on your vehicle capabilities the back way to Crown King is a challenge. Senator highway from Prescott to Crown King is not hard and you do not need a highly modified vehicle. All can be found on trailsoffroad.com
 
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