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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
Ken from Texas. GX470 with some cool camping mods. Working on a little suspension upgrades down the roadView attachment 251405
Hello Ken (@VikingKT ), welcome to Overland Bound. I am one of your Southwest Region Member Rep for Texas. What part of the state are you from? If you're close to Central Texas, we have a monthly meeting in Georgetown tomorrow (3/4/23) with a trip planned to Hidden Falls. Would enjoy meeting you there >>> US Southwest - Hidden Falls Adventure Park

There are a few DFW area meetups you can check out here: DFW OB meet and greet & DFW - Meet & Greet & Ft Worth West Meetup

There is a San Antonio meetup here: San Antonio Monthly Meetup - Eisenhauer Park

The Houston area has this meetup here: Recurring Bryan College Station Meet-up

South Central Texas has this meetup: Rigs and Coffee - South Central Texas

East Texas has this meetup: Tyler/East Texas Meetup

The one we attend for North Central Texas is in Georgetown: Recurring - North Central Texas Meet & Greet

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.
 

Vagabond Jim

Rank III

Pathfinder III

558
Albany, Alameda County, California, United States
First Name
James
Last Name
Werner
Member #

43891

Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
 

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Blu12T

Rank V
Member

Enthusiast III

2,470
Clovis, California, United States
First Name
Patrick
Last Name
Linares
Member #

31647

Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Jim, Welcome to the OB community! Your right, lots of resources here with great members. Your pictures are great, especially the ones of the animals. Sounds like you have had some great adventures already, with more on the way.
 

Fat-Tire

Rank V

Off-Road Ranger I

2,077
Elgin, Cook County, Illinois, United States
First Name
Jason
Last Name
Graham
Member #

31136

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRYJ626
Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Jim - welcome to the OB community from Illinois. It looks like your rig is perfectly set up for your many adventures. It’s also hard not to notice how well your photography skills are. Those are some beautiful pictures.
 

Vagabond Jim

Rank III

Pathfinder III

558
Albany, Alameda County, California, United States
First Name
James
Last Name
Werner
Member #

43891

Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Jim - welcome to the OB community from Illinois. It looks like your rig is perfectly set up for your many adventures. It’s also hard not to notice how well your photography skills are. Those are some beautiful pictures.
Thanks. Vehicle mod is never ending work in progress. Photography skills also wip.
 

Vagabond Jim

Rank III

Pathfinder III

558
Albany, Alameda County, California, United States
First Name
James
Last Name
Werner
Member #

43891

Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Jim, Welcome to the OB community! Your right, lots of resources here with great members. Your pictures are great, especially the ones of the animals. Sounds like you have had some great adventures already, with more on the way.
Thanks. Looking forward to getting off grid soon.
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

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

30728

Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Hallo James
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 

Lone Wolf 1965

Rank VI
Member

Influencer I

3,037
Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
First Name
Dale
Last Name
Gregory
Member #

31030

Service Branch
U.S. Navy
Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Welcome to Overland Bound
 

Basecamp Overland

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,484
Pearland, TX, USA
First Name
Matt
Last Name
Specht
Member #

31843

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRWK279
Hey all. New to the forum. Currently searching for a 4Runner Trd Off-road to get into some overlanding. Have lots of experience hiking and camping, but with a 2 year old I will be doing more overlanding. Located on the Gulf Coast.
Welcome to OB! You're kid will love the overlanding adventures.
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Hello James, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

JaredThomsen

Rank VI

Member III

3,509
Concord, Contra Costa County, California, United States
First Name
Jared
Last Name
Thomsen
Member #

43113

Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Hey James, welcome to Overland Bound - and great to have another person join from the Bay Area!
 

Basecamp Overland

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,484
Pearland, TX, USA
First Name
Matt
Last Name
Specht
Member #

31843

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRWK279
Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Nice pics! Wellcome to OB!
 

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 fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Hi Jim and welcome to Overland Bound!

Great photos! Thanks for sharing.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 

tsunamilogan05

Rank VII
Launch Member
Member

Off-Road Ranger III

6,302
Clarkesville, GA
First Name
Logan
Last Name
Stewart
Member #

21861

Service Branch
Army
Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Welcome to the crew!!!!
 

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 fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Welcome to Overland Bound
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. There is a very active meet-up in Livermore that meets monthly, they can be found on the map and calendar. @TrailHawkGuy is the contact.
RESOURCE MAP
U.S. West (HI CA NV)
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
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
Check out Overland Expo About WEST — Overland Expo®
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
 

Kajun Sparkle

Rank V
Member

Advocate III

1,416
Japton, Madison County, Arkansas, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Leger
Member #

43947

Hello fellow adventurers.
I’m a new member amazed by the resources available here.
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I’m just beginning to explore the beauty of remote regions of the world.
I drive a personalized, ever evolving 2002 4Runner for my adventures.
US Dept. of Interior lands, National Parks, Forests, BLM is where I explore and find adventures.
Welcome from the Ozarks! I love those old 4Runners! I have an 06 myself!!
 

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