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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
Howdy!

I'm Ben, from West Texas/Southern NM. My main rig for now is a 1987 Jeep Comanche with a 2.5, 2.5" of lift, and 31's. I'll post pics as soon as I can. As far as experience, I'd say I'm moderately experienced, as I've done a fair bit of overlanding for work as an archaeologist. Thanks for letting me join!
Hello Ben, welcome to Overland Bound!
 

dbpokemon

Rank V
Member

Explorer I

2,855
Muscatine, Iowa, United States
First Name
Dallas
Last Name
Brown
Member #

31367

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KF0ISW
Hello everyone.

Name: Victor Moua
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vehicle: 1986 T4R (recently purchased from my father and shipped to me from CA)

I'm a rookie and just wants to get outdoor more than I currently am and looking forward to many new and great experiences.
Welcome to Overland Bound Victoria
Sorry Victor
 
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Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

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

30728

Howdy!

I'm Ben, from West Texas/Southern NM. My main rig for now is a 1987 Jeep Comanche with a 2.5, 2.5" of lift, and 31's. I'll post pics as soon as I can. As far as experience, I'd say I'm moderately experienced, as I've done a fair bit of overlanding for work as an archaeologist. Thanks for letting me join!
Hallo Ben
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Off-Road Ranger III

13,288
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Howdy!

I'm Ben, from West Texas/Southern NM. My main rig for now is a 1987 Jeep Comanche with a 2.5, 2.5" of lift, and 31's. I'll post pics as soon as I can. As far as experience, I'd say I'm moderately experienced, as I've done a fair bit of overlanding for work as an archaeologist. Thanks for letting me join!
Hi Ben,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Archaeologist, that sounds like a super interesting task.

Greetings from across the pond,
Bjoern
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
Hello Everyone! I am finally in a position to start my 2008 FJ cruiser Overland build! I've owned her since she had only 6 miles, and now at 130k its time for some upgrades! Im doing a 3 1/2 in. lift, front and rear bumpers, skid plates and rock rails, warn 10k winch, 34" tires, roof rack, rooftop tent, 270 awning. I already have a Dometic CFX75 DZ that i want to incorporate along with a Bluetti ac200p power station and 350 watt folding solar panel. I dont want to build a battery system just yet and want to keep it mobile for now.

I am currently fixing any rust and giving her a raptor coat paint job for some durability, looking to have it done for a trip to Colorado June 1st. If anyone has suggestions about setting up the cargo area in an FJ im all ears! Also want to add some smaller lights around.

Look forward to meeting everyone ! Happy Trails!
Hello Scott, welcome to the OB family.
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
Hello everyone.

Name: Victor Moua
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vehicle: 1986 T4R (recently purchased from my father and shipped to me from CA)

I'm a rookie and just wants to get outdoor more than I currently am and looking forward to many new and great experiences.
Hello Victor, welcome to the OB family.
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
Howdy!

I'm Ben, from West Texas/Southern NM. My main rig for now is a 1987 Jeep Comanche with a 2.5, 2.5" of lift, and 31's. I'll post pics as soon as I can. As far as experience, I'd say I'm moderately experienced, as I've done a fair bit of overlanding for work as an archaeologist. Thanks for letting me join!
Hello Ben (@BenM556 ), welcome to Overland Bound. I am one of your Southwest Region Member Rep for Texas. The other is Corey (@Coreymol). You're in a great location to explore from. Not much out your way as far as meetups go, but you could always start one. :sunglasses:

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.
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Off-Road Ranger III

13,288
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Hello, all!

I'm Lee.

1. Nashville, Tennessee
2. 2022 4Runner TRD ORP, no major (expensive) upgrades yet
3. New to overlanding (just gone some places I shouldn't have with Civic/Accord--and got away with it)
Hi Lee,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe
Bjoern
 
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ardecker

Rank II
Member

Contributor III

327
Nashville, TN, USA
First Name
Andrew
Last Name
Decker
Member #

30767

Greetings everyone!
I have been a spectator of over landing community for a long time. My job took me to overland expo several times, and my family and I love being outdoors. We took the plunge this December and bought a 2009 GX470. It's bone stock, except for some new M/T tires going on today! :sunglasses: it's been to the top of Daniel Trail in Uwharie NC and ran the Dirt Devil in TN. The next step is an overnight trip. 20220413_175044.jpg

I'm excited to get out and explore.
 

307dulaney

Rank VI
Member

Advocate III

4,350
Wyoming, USA
First Name
Austin
Last Name
Dulaney
Member #

30038

Greetings everyone!
I have been a spectator of over landing community for a long time. My job took me to overland expo several times, and my family and I love being outdoors. We took the plunge this December and bought a 2009 GX470. It's bone stock, except for some new M/T tires going on today! :sunglasses: it's been to the top of Daniel Trail in Uwharie NC and ran the Dirt Devil in TN. The next step is an overnight trip. View attachment 229076

I'm excited to get out and explore.
Welcome to Overland Bound! I sure do like those GX470’s. You guys will have a ball. Tons of great info, and more importantly, great people here. Glad to have you
 

Kent R

OB 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
Greetings everyone!
I have been a spectator of over landing community for a long time. My job took me to overland expo several times, and my family and I love being outdoors. We took the plunge this December and bought a 2009 GX470. It's bone stock, except for some new M/T tires going on today! :sunglasses: it's been to the top of Daniel Trail in Uwharie NC and ran the Dirt Devil in TN. The next step is an overnight trip. View attachment 229076

I'm excited to get out and explore.
Welcome To Overland Bound
A great local resource in TN is @Hank Outdoors
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 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.
RESOURCE MAP
Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
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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Kent R

OB 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
Hello, all!

I'm Lee.

1. Nashville, Tennessee
2. 2022 4Runner TRD ORP, no major (expensive) upgrades yet
3. New to overlanding (just gone some places I shouldn't have with Civic/Accord--and got away with it)
Welcome To Overland Bound Lee
In TN @Hank Outdoors is a great resource.
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 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.
RESOURCE MAP
Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
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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