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Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
Greetings. I'm new to overlanding but enjoyed spending last 12 months getting the family out of the house and into nature as often as possible. 2021 JT is our first 4WD (ever) and we are digging it. Weekend and multi-day camping (dispersed and otherwise) as well as daytrips to deep corners of Arizona backcountry. Learning as much as I can and working hard to counter the office-worker lifestyle with mandatory outdoor fun.
--Dan
Greetings Dan and welcome to Overland Bound!
 

Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
Former climbing bum. Traded my rope for a Lab coat and now I work in place without windows.
Los Angeles
2000 100 series landcruiser mostly stock
Novice (lots of camping/backpacking minimal off road, Johnson Valley)
Greetings Erikson and welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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Kozysnack

Rank VII
Member
Investor

Expedition Master I

8,095
Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
First Name
Vance
Last Name
Ely
Member #

28800

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRNX949 is my GMRS, haven't taken my test yet but working on the HAM
Service Branch
USAF BRAT
Location: Colorado (mostly, I travel full time)

Rig: 2012 Toyota 4Runner Trail

Experience: Always learning!I’m on the trails,in the mountains, every day that I’m not required to be in the office. I’ve been living out of my 4Runner for a bit over a year, had a year out of an FJ Cruiser prior.

I’m happy to be member #41079 and look forward to trading stories and adventures!

My IG contact info is @nomadic_t4r
Welcome Jayson
 
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Kozysnack

Rank VII
Member
Investor

Expedition Master I

8,095
Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
First Name
Vance
Last Name
Ely
Member #

28800

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRNX949 is my GMRS, haven't taken my test yet but working on the HAM
Service Branch
USAF BRAT
Hey All. I’m Sam from Houston. I have a 2005 LR3. I’m incredibly new to overlanding. I have always wanted to do it, but found excuses why I couldn’t. If I’ve learned anything over the last couple of years it’s that there is no time like the present, so I finally decided to go for it. Looking forward to getting to know the local group, and having some fun.

Best,

SM
Welcome Sam!
 
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Kozysnack

Rank VII
Member
Investor

Expedition Master I

8,095
Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
First Name
Vance
Last Name
Ely
Member #

28800

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRNX949 is my GMRS, haven't taken my test yet but working on the HAM
Service Branch
USAF BRAT
Hello Everyone! I’ve been following Overland Bound for years, but recently decided to give OBO a shot. Looking forward to being part of the community!
- Cam
Hey Cam, Welcome to Overland Bound
 

Kozysnack

Rank VII
Member
Investor

Expedition Master I

8,095
Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
First Name
Vance
Last Name
Ely
Member #

28800

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRNX949 is my GMRS, haven't taken my test yet but working on the HAM
Service Branch
USAF BRAT
Greetings. I'm new to overlanding but enjoyed spending last 12 months getting the family out of the house and into nature as often as possible. 2021 JT is our first 4WD (ever) and we are digging it. Weekend and multi-day camping (dispersed and otherwise) as well as daytrips to deep corners of Arizona backcountry. Learning as much as I can and working hard to counter the office-worker lifestyle with mandatory outdoor fun.
--Dan
Welcome to Overland Bound Dan
 
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Kozysnack

Rank VII
Member
Investor

Expedition Master I

8,095
Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
First Name
Vance
Last Name
Ely
Member #

28800

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRNX949 is my GMRS, haven't taken my test yet but working on the HAM
Service Branch
USAF BRAT
Former climbing bum. Traded my rope for a Lab coat and now I work in place without windows.
Los Angeles
2000 100 series landcruiser mostly stock
Novice (lots of camping/backpacking minimal off road, Johnson Valley)
Hey ERIKSON, Welcome to Overland Bound
 
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4Rover

Rank II

Member I

404
Maryland, USA
First Name
Ted
Last Name
Shen
Member #

31779

Hello everyone, new member here. I'm interested in seeing more of North America, and maybe eventually other places, with an emphasis on wilderness areas. Acadia and northeastern Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland) are on the list. I'm currently building out a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road for this purpose. The challenge is how to fit components for everyday living into the limited space. Looking forward to sharing ideas and knowledge with all of you!
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,477
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Service Branch
USAF
Greetings. I'm new to overlanding but enjoyed spending last 12 months getting the family out of the house and into nature as often as possible. 2021 JT is our first 4WD (ever) and we are digging it. Weekend and multi-day camping (dispersed and otherwise) as well as daytrips to deep corners of Arizona backcountry. Learning as much as I can and working hard to counter the office-worker lifestyle with mandatory outdoor fun.
--Dan
Hello Dan, welcome to the OB family.
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,477
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Service Branch
USAF
Former climbing bum. Traded my rope for a Lab coat and now I work in place without windows.
Los Angeles
2000 100 series landcruiser mostly stock
Novice (lots of camping/backpacking minimal off road, Johnson Valley)
Hello Erikson, welcome to the OB family.
 
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,477
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Service Branch
USAF
Hello everyone! Happy to be a member finally.

Location: San Tan AZ.
Rig: 2013 Chevy Silverado
Experience: Long time outdoorsman, camper & hunter. Stumbled across overlanding looking for camping gear a few years back and have been hooked since. Rig is a work in progress.
Hello Michael, welcome to the OB family.
 
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Member III

3,477
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Service Branch
USAF
Hello everyone, new member here. I'm interested in seeing more of North America, and maybe eventually other places, with an emphasis on wilderness areas. Acadia and northeastern Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland) are on the list. I'm currently building out a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road for this purpose. The challenge is how to fit components for everyday living into the limited space. Looking forward to sharing ideas and knowledge with all of you!
Hello Ted, welcome to the OB family.
 
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Kohola_x

Rank I

Member I

233
Oakland, CA, USA
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Yang
Member #

30500

Hello!

New member here!

2010 Toyota Sequoia
2004 Toyota 4runner v8

Oakland, CA

Experienced old school rock crawler, just getting hooked to overloading.

New to me 2010 Sequoia, currently in the beginning stages of building out. Stoked to be a part of the community.
 
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grobbins231

Rank I

Member I

233
Ellenboro, NC, USA
First Name
Garrett
Last Name
Robbins
Member #

41247

Hey guys,

My name is Garrett Robbins and I am excited to get into overlanding. I live in Ellenboro, NC which gives me close access to many good trails in the area. I have a strong background in hiking/camping, offroad trail riding (dirtbikes, four-wheelers, SXS), raced harescrambles for 10+ years, mountain biking all over western NC, as well as hiking and camping many popular and not-so-popular spots in western NC. I am recently married from October 9, and am looking forward to sharing the experiences with my wife Sydney, and my dad, David. We are all three very much in love with nature, exploration, and my dad and I take up photography and videography in our free time. Overlanding seems to be all of my favorite things combined in one.

I have most of the fundamental camping items for basic survival, but overlanding in a vehicle will be completely new to me. Any tips, recommendations, trail/route suggestions, or general gear suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

It’s not about the destination, it’s about the ride! We are looking forward to exploring more of our home state, and eventually doing some road trips up north and out west to experience all new landscapes. Can’t wait to join this community and meet lots of new friends along the way!

RIG: I recently purchased a 2019 Tacoma TRD 4x4 offroad (pictured) and will be picking up my RTT and bed rack on Saturday (pictured as well). 0B0DC56C-19CD-42C9-BA39-30BDE11E07F2.jpeg220D2F1C-6EC6-4162-B329-292B4C774006.jpegB1B5593D-559D-42B5-8964-D5C2252EE05A.jpeg5681064E-4610-44D5-85C0-D7727348AF52.jpeg
 

Loocuz

Rank II

Contributor III

327
Willow Creek, CA, USA
First Name
Lucas
Last Name
Olivera
Member #

29894

Hello everyone! Glad to be a part of this community!

Rig: 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
Location: Humboldt County , California
Completely new to overlanding but I love exploring new places and hope to meet a lot of you guys! Building my Montero lightly to be able to go to some beautiful places as I’m a photographer and love capturing new locations. Picture coming soon!
 

Todd32x

Rank VI
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

3,335
York County, Pennsylvania, United States
First Name
Todd
Last Name
Beckley
Member #

14953

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KC3THB
Service Branch
US Marine Corps
Hello everyone! Glad to be a part of this community!

Rig: 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
Location: Humboldt County , California
Completely new to overlanding but I love exploring new places and hope to meet a lot of you guys! Building my Montero lightly to be able to go to some beautiful places as I’m a photographer and love capturing new locations. Picture coming soon!
Welcome to the OB community! I look forward to see the pictures you post.
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hello everyone! Happy to be a member finally.

Location: San Tan AZ.
Rig: 2013 Chevy Silverado
Experience: Long time outdoorsman, camper & hunter. Stumbled across overlanding looking for camping gear a few years back and have been hooked since. Rig is a work in progress.
Hello Michael
Welcome to the Overland Bound community

My name is Rich Anderssohn, I am your US Southwest member representative for Arizona

Here are some helpful links to get you started
U.S. SouthWest (AZ NM TX OK)
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-routes-downloadable.29/?prefix_id=67
Map - Overland Bound
Welcome to Rally Point! - Overland Bound
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hello everyone, new member here. I'm interested in seeing more of North America, and maybe eventually other places, with an emphasis on wilderness areas. Acadia and northeastern Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland) are on the list. I'm currently building out a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road for this purpose. The challenge is how to fit components for everyday living into the limited space. Looking forward to sharing ideas and knowledge with all of you!
Hello Ted. Welcome to Overland Bound.
 
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