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Kent R

Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hi all
So-cal resident
2015 chevrolet express 2500 2wd

Novice or below overland experience.

Im fascinated by overlanding. Im currently just enjoying camping out of the van.

I look forward to some casual events to meet some new folks.
Welcome to Overland Bound
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information.
Some contacts for local information are @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC/SD) & www.Riggedfordirt.com @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
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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
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Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com
 
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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
Any Pink Floyd fans out there?
I'm in the PWN / King County.
So, I'm both new and old to overlanding. Before I had real kid's I had a 79 Jeep CJ5. Like a child when you feed a rig green stuff it grows up. Started with a stock rig and grew up to run 4:10's, w/ an arch-locker on 35's... a shackle swap and spring over lift. What a great crawler.
Now I'm all in and full size with a new to me F150. What's in the mail? FOX 2.0 suspension, RSI SmartCap, BedRug. S2 Baja design revers lights. In the cart... a cheap steal bumper that I can cut-up/modify for an integrated swing away Recon bike rack. A solar kit (still working on that spec) AUX power control system, some big tires. Maybe 35's but probably 33's. I'll figure the rest out as I go.

Any Fullsize fit-out suggestions are welcome.

Why Overland... My daughter and I travel to race mountain bikes and we ski for fun. From Virgin UT to Whistler BC and everything between, to and fro. Such great adventures!
Hello James, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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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
Sup folks,

Really excited to be here! Just got into overlanding recently, but all in. I reside in West TN and am hoping to hit up LBL and the ozarks very soon!

In the last month I added a lift and 33's to my 07 taco along with the yakima bedrack/rtt system. Hoping to install my usoffroad bumper and SB winch this weekend and hit trails asap.

Looking forward to meeting some fellow enthusiasts and learn from the pros!
Hello Brian, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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Papa Roop

Rank I

Contributor III

124
Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
First Name
Matthew
Last Name
Ramsaroop
Hi,

My name is Matt. I am currently out of Travelers Rest, SC. I just purchased a 2013 jku wrangler. She is called ,"The Black Pearl."

I have the approach of only fix it if it is broken or if it's something I just want or something that would make traveling with my wife and 2 toddlers a little easier.

When it comes to the outdoors of camping, hiking, etc, I have a lot of experience. However, when it comes to overlanding and off-roading, I am quite new.

I love to learn and have a lot of questions, especially for those who are women and those who travel with kids.
 

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Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

Hi,

My name is Matt. I am currently out of Travelers Rest, SC. I just purchased a 2013 jku wrangler. She is called ,"The Black Pearl."

I have the approach of only fix it if it is broken or if it's something I just want or something that would make traveling with my wife and 2 toddlers a little easier.

When it comes to the outdoors of camping, hiking, etc, I have a lot of experience. However, when it comes to overlanding and off-roading, I am quite new.

I love to learn and have a lot of questions, especially for those who are women and those who travel with kids.
Hallo Matt
Nice rig
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 

Papa Roop

Rank I

Contributor III

124
Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
First Name
Matthew
Last Name
Ramsaroop
Hi,

My name is Matt. I am currently out of Travelers Rest, SC. I just purchased a 2013 jku wrangler. She is called ,"The Black Pearl."

I have the approach of only fix it if it is broken or if it's something I just want or something that would make traveling with my wife and 2 toddlers a little easier.

When it comes to the outdoors of camping, hiking, etc, I have a lot of experience. However, when it comes to overlanding and off-roading, I am quite new.

I love to learn and have a lot of questions, especially for those who are women and those who travel with kids.
Hallo Matt
Nice rig
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden


Thanks brother.
 
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samba

Rank V
Member
Investor

Member I

2,028
Los Angeles, CA, USA
First Name
Swamy
Last Name
Bachu
Member #

33501

Sup folks,

Really excited to be here! Just got into overlanding recently, but all in. I reside in West TN and am hoping to hit up LBL and the ozarks very soon!

In the last month I added a lift and 33's to my 07 taco along with the yakima bedrack/rtt system. Hoping to install my usoffroad bumper and SB winch this weekend and hit trails asap.

Looking forward to meeting some fellow enthusiasts and learn from the pros!
Welcome to OBO, Nice rig.
 

samba

Rank V
Member
Investor

Member I

2,028
Los Angeles, CA, USA
First Name
Swamy
Last Name
Bachu
Member #

33501

I live in Franklin Co., Missouri, and being a BSA leader keeps me busy in my spare time.
I get to spend a considerable amount of time in the woods and on the water as part of my job.
I would call myself experienced from my years as a mechanic in the Army and having to recover vehicles from operators that did not know how to drive off-road.
Recently sold my 96 XJ and regretted it the same day. Looking for a replacement ASAP.
Welcome to OBO.
Keep us posted on your new rig....
 

Damolokai

Rank II
Member

Enthusiast I

404
Houston
First Name
Joe
Last Name
Quinto
Member #

41489

Service Branch
USMC
Howdy Team OB

I'm Joe Quinto and I reside in Houston TX. I wheel in a lifted 2014 Jeep Wrangler.

USMC Veteran (91-20)
Federal Service (20-10)

I specialized in organizing wheeling trips for veterans and first responders. Looking forward to meeting everyone._JAQ0550.jpg
 

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
Any Pink Floyd fans out there?
I'm in the PWN / King County.
So, I'm both new and old to overlanding. Before I had real kid's I had a 79 Jeep CJ5. Like a child when you feed a rig green stuff it grows up. Started with a stock rig and grew up to run 4:10's, w/ an arch-locker on 35's... a shackle swap and spring over lift. What a great crawler.
Now I'm all in and full size with a new to me F150. What's in the mail? FOX 2.0 suspension, RSI SmartCap, BedRug. S2 Baja design revers lights. In the cart... a cheap steal bumper that I can cut-up/modify for an integrated swing away Recon bike rack. A solar kit (still working on that spec) AUX power control system, some big tires. Maybe 35's but probably 33's. I'll figure the rest out as I go.

Any Fullsize fit-out suggestions are welcome.

Why Overland... My daughter and I travel to race mountain bikes and we ski for fun. From Virgin UT to Whistler BC and everything between, to and fro. Such great adventures!
Hello James, welcome to the OB family and thank you for your service.
 

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
Sup folks,

Really excited to be here! Just got into overlanding recently, but all in. I reside in West TN and am hoping to hit up LBL and the ozarks very soon!

In the last month I added a lift and 33's to my 07 taco along with the yakima bedrack/rtt system. Hoping to install my usoffroad bumper and SB winch this weekend and hit trails asap.

Looking forward to meeting some fellow enthusiasts and learn from the pros!
Hello Brian, 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
Hi,

My name is Matt. I am currently out of Travelers Rest, SC. I just purchased a 2013 jku wrangler. She is called ,"The Black Pearl."

I have the approach of only fix it if it is broken or if it's something I just want or something that would make traveling with my wife and 2 toddlers a little easier.

When it comes to the outdoors of camping, hiking, etc, I have a lot of experience. However, when it comes to overlanding and off-roading, I am quite new.

I love to learn and have a lot of questions, especially for those who are women and those who travel with kids.
Hello Matt, 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
Howdy Team OB

I'm Joe Quinto and I reside in Houston TX. I wheel in a lifted 2014 Jeep Wrangler.

USMC Veteran (91-20)
Federal Service (20-10)

I specialized in organizing wheeling trips for veterans and first responders. Looking forward to meeting everyone.View attachment 221458
Hello Joe (@Damolokai ), welcome to Overland Bound and thank you for your service. I am your Southwest Region Member Rep for Texas. I think it's great that you organize these trips for those who are/have served.

Houston area has this meetup they recently started: Recurring Bryan College Station Meet-up

Local information and involvement opportunities can be found here: Southwest Region (AZ/NM/TX/OK)

Looking to meet fellow members? Check out the Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups

Events in the SW region can be found here: Overland Bound Events SW Region

Want to know what members are planning? You can find out here: Overland Trip Planning

If you have any questions, please just let me know.
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

Howdy Team OB

I'm Joe Quinto and I reside in Houston TX. I wheel in a lifted 2014 Jeep Wrangler.

USMC Veteran (91-20)
Federal Service (20-10)

I specialized in organizing wheeling trips for veterans and first responders. Looking forward to meeting everyone.View attachment 221458
Hallo Joe
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 

D4R4x4

Rank V
Member
Investor

Advocate I

1,890
Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
First Name
Darrell
Last Name
Timmons
Member #

29918

Sup folks,

Really excited to be here! Just got into overlanding recently, but all in. I reside in West TN and am hoping to hit up LBL and the ozarks very soon!

In the last month I added a lift and 33's to my 07 taco along with the yakima bedrack/rtt system. Hoping to install my usoffroad bumper and SB winch this weekend and hit trails asap.

Looking forward to meeting some fellow enthusiasts and learn from the pros!
Welcome to the OB community!
 

D4R4x4

Rank V
Member
Investor

Advocate I

1,890
Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
First Name
Darrell
Last Name
Timmons
Member #

29918

Hi,

My name is Matt. I am currently out of Travelers Rest, SC. I just purchased a 2013 jku wrangler. She is called ,"The Black Pearl."

I have the approach of only fix it if it is broken or if it's something I just want or something that would make traveling with my wife and 2 toddlers a little easier.

When it comes to the outdoors of camping, hiking, etc, I have a lot of experience. However, when it comes to overlanding and off-roading, I am quite new.

I love to learn and have a lot of questions, especially for those who are women and those who travel with kids.
Welcome to the OB community!
 

D4R4x4

Rank V
Member
Investor

Advocate I

1,890
Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
First Name
Darrell
Last Name
Timmons
Member #

29918

Howdy Team OB

I'm Joe Quinto and I reside in Houston TX. I wheel in a lifted 2014 Jeep Wrangler.

USMC Veteran (91-20)
Federal Service (20-10)

I specialized in organizing wheeling trips for veterans and first responders. Looking forward to meeting everyone.View attachment 221458
Welcome to the OB community!