Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[M Rose]

Howdy do y’all!
I’m Megan. I’m living in the PNW with my 2016 T4R adventuring all that we can!
I’m definitely a desert girl and find myself deep in nowheres of sagebrush.
I’ve been out exploring and finding new hidden gems since 2017. Every year the trips go farther and get more exciting.
Also a novice rock hound and photographer
Thanks for having me aboard.
Looking foretold meeting some amazing folks and learning new tricks n tips!

Hello , 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

 

[freak4life]

Howdy do y’all!
I’m Megan. I’m living in the PNW with my 2016 T4R adventuring all that we can!
I’m definitely a desert girl and find myself deep in nowheres of sagebrush.
I’ve been out exploring and finding new hidden gems since 2017. Every year the trips go farther and get more exciting.
Also a novice rock hound and photographer
Thanks for having me aboard.
Looking foretold meeting some amazing folks and learning new tricks n tips!

Hello Megan, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[shaepa]

Hey all, my name is Julius but I go by Jules. I’m not new to overlanding, but new to the site. So far all my adventures have been in my 2014 F800GS. But I’ve decided to sell that and restart with something with four wheels. I’m not entirely sure what I’ll be replacing the bike with but I’m open to suggestions! I’m located south of Denver, CO. Looking forward to meeting new people and hopefully being able to learn a lot from the forum.

Welcome, Jules! I grew up south of Denver, it’s grown quite a lot over the years!

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Let's talk Overlanding!⛺

Inland Northwest - Let's Talk Overlanding Sunday night 7/18/2021 Inland Northwest - Let's Talk Overlanding Sunday night 7/18/2021 - Overland Bound

 

[Jules526]

Hey all, my name is Julius but I go by Jules. I’m not new to overlanding, but new to the site. So far all my adventures have been in my 2014 F800GS. But I’ve decided to sell that and restart with something with four wheels. I’m not entirely sure what I’ll be replacing the bike with but I’m open to suggestions! I’m located south of Denver, CO. Looking forward to meeting new people and hopefully being able to learn a lot from the forum.

Welcome, Jules! I grew up south of Denver, it’s grown quite a lot over the years!

It’s crazy, there’s hardly any area left between c springs and Denver that isn’t developed anymore.

 

[Kent R]

Howdy do y’all!
I’m Megan. I’m living in the PNW with my 2016 T4R adventuring all that we can!
I’m definitely a desert girl and find myself deep in nowheres of sagebrush.
I’ve been out exploring and finding new hidden gems since 2017. Every year the trips go farther and get more exciting.
Also a novice rock hound and photographer
Thanks for having me aboard.
Looking foretold meeting some amazing folks and learning new tricks n tips!

Welcome to Overland Bound Megan
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.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Overland Expo - East in VA, Mountain West in CO, West in AZ
https://overlandexpo.com

 

[Trippy71]

Hello All ‘ very green new member.
My overlanding journey has just started with the purchase of this little gem (pictured). No laughing out loud .
I’ve been watching a lot of really great YouTube Vlogs and plan to go to the 2021 overland expo in October to get some great idea and more knowledge. Looking forward to diving in and learning.

 

[freak4life]

Hello All ‘ very green new member.
My overlanding journey has just started with the purchase of this little gem (pictured). No laughing out loud .
I’ve been watching a lot of really great YouTube Vlogs and plan to go to the 2021 overland expo in October to get some great idea and more knowledge. Looking forward to diving in and learning.

Hello Edward, welcome to Overland Bound, I think your choice in vehicles is great.

 

[Shahn]

Hello All ‘ very green new member.
My overlanding journey has just started with the purchase of this little gem (pictured). No laughing out loud .
I’ve been watching a lot of really great YouTube Vlogs and plan to go to the 2021 overland expo in October to get some great idea and more knowledge. Looking forward to diving in and learning.

Hello Edward, welcome to OB! Sweet Rig!

 

[roots66]

Hello All ‘ very green new member.
My overlanding journey has just started with the purchase of this little gem (pictured). No laughing out loud .
I’ve been watching a lot of really great YouTube Vlogs and plan to go to the 2021 overland expo in October to get some great idea and more knowledge. Looking forward to diving in and learning.

Hello Edward, welcome to the OB family.

 

[TRD Sasquatch]

Hey All!

I'll get a rig posted when the new one arrives.

Current overlanding rig is a lifted Subaru WRX, dubbed the T-WRX (Trail WRX). The WRX has run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) South to North, and several other smaller treks. It has custom front/rear overlanding bumpers along with a winch and sits on A/T tires.
I was overlanding a Subaru Ascent (ODBR Route 4) but I moving up into a Tundra.
I would consider myself somewhere a little above novice but not yet intermediate, leaning towards novice with the move into a full-size truck.
I have a lot of recovery gear, but a lot will need to be re-purchased so it is properly rated for a Tundra (not a WRX - kinetic rope for example, big difference between 3500 lbs fully loaded and 5600 lbs starting unloaded!).

Picking up a 2021 Tundra 4x4 TRD Off-Road.

Hoping to get some advice on overlanding builds that are reliable. Nothing crazy. I am not swapping suspension (for the foreseeable future).

Out the door I need tires and sliders.
Right now I am looking at a 275/70 (33") 10-ply KO2. I might upgrade to some cheap steely bead-lockers if I can find them but right now new wheels aren't in the plan.
Still researching sliders; real time experience recommendations are preferred to 'online product reviews'. I know not all are built the same and I want to protect the cab.

I also rally the WRX, and tow it, so I plan on adding air-bags to the rear leaf springs to help with sag.
I am going to be mounting an onboard compressor to allow for easy inflation of tires when driving pavement; probably the Viair Heavy Duty OBA rated at 35". This will probably also happen sooner than later because my current tire pump is not rated for a 33" tire and overlanding without airing down.

Eventually I plan on doing front/rear overlanding bumpers and adding a winch up front (maybe rear).

Bed racks?
Cab racks?
There is a lot that can be done - and the build will continue over the life of the rig. What else? Anything I am missing moving up into a truck that is a 'must have'? Hope to have some good discussions with folks here.

 

[shaepa]

Hey All!

I'll get a rig posted when the new one arrives.

Current overlanding rig is a lifted Subaru WRX, dubbed the T-WRX (Trail WRX). The WRX has run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) South to North, and several other smaller treks. It has custom front/rear overlanding bumpers along with a winch and sits on A/T tires.
I was overlanding a Subaru Ascent (ODBR Route 4) but I moving up into a Tundra.
I would consider myself somewhere a little above novice but not yet intermediate, leaning towards novice with the move into a full-size truck.
I have a lot of recovery gear, but a lot will need to be re-purchased so it is properly rated for a Tundra (not a WRX - kinetic rope for example, big difference between 3500 lbs fully loaded and 5600 lbs starting unloaded!).

Picking up a 2021 Tundra 4x4 TRD Off-Road.

Hoping to get some advice on overlanding builds that are reliable. Nothing crazy. I am not swapping suspension (for the foreseeable future).

Out the door I need tires and sliders.
Right now I am looking at a 275/70 (33") 10-ply KO2. I might upgrade to some cheap steely bead-lockers if I can find them but right now new wheels aren't in the plan.
Still researching sliders; real time experience recommendations are preferred to 'online product reviews'. I know not all are built the same and I want to protect the cab.

I also rally the WRX, and tow it, so I plan on adding air-bags to the rear leaf springs to help with sag.
I am going to be mounting an onboard compressor to allow for easy inflation of tires when driving pavement; probably the Viair Heavy Duty OBA rated at 35". This will probably also happen sooner than later because my current tire pump is not rated for a 33" tire and overlanding without airing down.

Eventually I plan on doing front/rear overlanding bumpers and adding a winch up front (maybe rear).

Bed racks?
Cab racks?
There is a lot that can be done - and the build will continue over the life of the rig. What else? Anything I am missing moving up into a truck that is a 'must have'? Hope to have some good discussions with folks here.

Welcome! That’s quite an upgrade! Big Sexy Beast on YouTube has a Tundra TRD built out with a Decked system and an ARE MX topper. Seems cozy!

 

[ernboto]

Hello, I'm a "new" member. I figure it's time I introduced myself properly
I just picked up a dream rig, 1986 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60, previously owned a 2013 Nissan Frontier. I can't wait to properly outfit my ride for some outdoor adventures.
Location: San Jose, CA
I'm a novice at overlanding but have experience camping at state and local campgrounds.

This is a great forum and I hope to learn a bunch from you all. Thanks

 

[Kent R]

Hello, I'm a "new" member. I figure it's time I introduced myself properly
I just picked up a dream rig, 1986 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60, previously owned a 2013 Nissan Frontier. I can't wait to properly outfit my ride for some outdoor adventures.
Location: San Jose, CA
I'm a novice at overlanding but have experience camping at state and local campgrounds.

This is a great forum and I hope to learn a bunch from you all. Thanks

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
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
Overland Expo West in Flagstaff AZ
About WEST — Overland Expo®

 

[freak4life]

Hey All!

I'll get a rig posted when the new one arrives.

Current overlanding rig is a lifted Subaru WRX, dubbed the T-WRX (Trail WRX). The WRX has run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) South to North, and several other smaller treks. It has custom front/rear overlanding bumpers along with a winch and sits on A/T tires.
I was overlanding a Subaru Ascent (ODBR Route 4) but I moving up into a Tundra.
I would consider myself somewhere a little above novice but not yet intermediate, leaning towards novice with the move into a full-size truck.
I have a lot of recovery gear, but a lot will need to be re-purchased so it is properly rated for a Tundra (not a WRX - kinetic rope for example, big difference between 3500 lbs fully loaded and 5600 lbs starting unloaded!).

Picking up a 2021 Tundra 4x4 TRD Off-Road.

Hoping to get some advice on overlanding builds that are reliable. Nothing crazy. I am not swapping suspension (for the foreseeable future).

Out the door I need tires and sliders.
Right now I am looking at a 275/70 (33") 10-ply KO2. I might upgrade to some cheap steely bead-lockers if I can find them but right now new wheels aren't in the plan.
Still researching sliders; real time experience recommendations are preferred to 'online product reviews'. I know not all are built the same and I want to protect the cab.

I also rally the WRX, and tow it, so I plan on adding air-bags to the rear leaf springs to help with sag.
I am going to be mounting an onboard compressor to allow for easy inflation of tires when driving pavement; probably the Viair Heavy Duty OBA rated at 35". This will probably also happen sooner than later because my current tire pump is not rated for a 33" tire and overlanding without airing down.

Eventually I plan on doing front/rear overlanding bumpers and adding a winch up front (maybe rear).

Bed racks?
Cab racks?
There is a lot that can be done - and the build will continue over the life of the rig. What else? Anything I am missing moving up into a truck that is a 'must have'? Hope to have some good discussions with folks here.

Hello Peter, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Hello, I'm a "new" member. I figure it's time I introduced myself properly
I just picked up a dream rig, 1986 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60, previously owned a 2013 Nissan Frontier. I can't wait to properly outfit my ride for some outdoor adventures.
Location: San Jose, CA
I'm a novice at overlanding but have experience camping at state and local campgrounds.

This is a great forum and I hope to learn a bunch from you all. Thanks

Hello Ernie, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Kent R]

Hey All!

I'll get a rig posted when the new one arrives.

Current overlanding rig is a lifted Subaru WRX, dubbed the T-WRX (Trail WRX). The WRX has run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) South to North, and several other smaller treks. It has custom front/rear overlanding bumpers along with a winch and sits on A/T tires.
I was overlanding a Subaru Ascent (ODBR Route 4) but I moving up into a Tundra.
I would consider myself somewhere a little above novice but not yet intermediate, leaning towards novice with the move into a full-size truck.
I have a lot of recovery gear, but a lot will need to be re-purchased so it is properly rated for a Tundra (not a WRX - kinetic rope for example, big difference between 3500 lbs fully loaded and 5600 lbs starting unloaded!).

Picking up a 2021 Tundra 4x4 TRD Off-Road.

Hoping to get some advice on overlanding builds that are reliable. Nothing crazy. I am not swapping suspension (for the foreseeable future).

Out the door I need tires and sliders.
Right now I am looking at a 275/70 (33") 10-ply KO2. I might upgrade to some cheap steely bead-lockers if I can find them but right now new wheels aren't in the plan.
Still researching sliders; real time experience recommendations are preferred to 'online product reviews'. I know not all are built the same and I want to protect the cab.

I also rally the WRX, and tow it, so I plan on adding air-bags to the rear leaf springs to help with sag.
I am going to be mounting an onboard compressor to allow for easy inflation of tires when driving pavement; probably the Viair Heavy Duty OBA rated at 35". This will probably also happen sooner than later because my current tire pump is not rated for a 33" tire and overlanding without airing down.

Eventually I plan on doing front/rear overlanding bumpers and adding a winch up front (maybe rear).

Bed racks?
Cab racks?
There is a lot that can be done - and the build will continue over the life of the rig. What else? Anything I am missing moving up into a truck that is a 'must have'? Hope to have some good discussions with folks here.

Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.
For all your questions regarding a new rig you can you can go to a specific secton of the forum that way you can get more traction on a target audience.

OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

It doesn't matter what you drive. Join the crew!

www.overlandbound.com

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
Overland Expo - East in VA, Mountain West in CO, West in AZ
https://overlandexpo.com

 

[Kent R]

Hello All ‘ very green new member.
My overlanding journey has just started with the purchase of this little gem (pictured). No laughing out loud .
I’ve been watching a lot of really great YouTube Vlogs and plan to go to the 2021 overland expo in October to get some great idea and more knowledge. Looking forward to diving in and learning.

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 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
Quick adult & youth Tread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Overland Expo is a great place to find just about anything you need. Also @Ohio Valley Overland will be organizing a group camping area. https://www.OverlandExpo.com

 

[Shahn]

Hey All!

I'll get a rig posted when the new one arrives.

Current overlanding rig is a lifted Subaru WRX, dubbed the T-WRX (Trail WRX). The WRX has run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) South to North, and several other smaller treks. It has custom front/rear overlanding bumpers along with a winch and sits on A/T tires.
I was overlanding a Subaru Ascent (ODBR Route 4) but I moving up into a Tundra.
I would consider myself somewhere a little above novice but not yet intermediate, leaning towards novice with the move into a full-size truck.
I have a lot of recovery gear, but a lot will need to be re-purchased so it is properly rated for a Tundra (not a WRX - kinetic rope for example, big difference between 3500 lbs fully loaded and 5600 lbs starting unloaded!).

Picking up a 2021 Tundra 4x4 TRD Off-Road.

Hoping to get some advice on overlanding builds that are reliable. Nothing crazy. I am not swapping suspension (for the foreseeable future).

Out the door I need tires and sliders.
Right now I am looking at a 275/70 (33") 10-ply KO2. I might upgrade to some cheap steely bead-lockers if I can find them but right now new wheels aren't in the plan.
Still researching sliders; real time experience recommendations are preferred to 'online product reviews'. I know not all are built the same and I want to protect the cab.

I also rally the WRX, and tow it, so I plan on adding air-bags to the rear leaf springs to help with sag.
I am going to be mounting an onboard compressor to allow for easy inflation of tires when driving pavement; probably the Viair Heavy Duty OBA rated at 35". This will probably also happen sooner than later because my current tire pump is not rated for a 33" tire and overlanding without airing down.

Eventually I plan on doing front/rear overlanding bumpers and adding a winch up front (maybe rear).

Bed racks?
Cab racks?
There is a lot that can be done - and the build will continue over the life of the rig. What else? Anything I am missing moving up into a truck that is a 'must have'? Hope to have some good discussions with folks here.

Welcome to OB Peter! Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[Shahn]

Hello, I'm a "new" member. I figure it's time I introduced myself properly
I just picked up a dream rig, 1986 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60, previously owned a 2013 Nissan Frontier. I can't wait to properly outfit my ride for some outdoor adventures.
Location: San Jose, CA
I'm a novice at overlanding but have experience camping at state and local campgrounds.

This is a great forum and I hope to learn a bunch from you all. Thanks

Hello Ernie and welcome!