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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

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

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,
We are located in the Sacramento area. I found out about this group from watching many of Michael’s YouTube videos. We have been car camping for a lot of years. This year we started looking for a more capable vehicle than a 4 door mini Cooper. What we landed on is a very Fusion Yellow six speed manual 4x4 FJ Cruiser. We added a2.5” lift, new bumper and winch. This last weekend, we went to Prairie City SVRA do do some practice driving. Our next steps is internal organization of the rig for some weekend adventures with our two Mini Aussies.

Hope to see you on the trails.
Welcome to the OB community from Illinois. Beautiful rig and puppy. I hope you have a lifetime of adventure.
 

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! Really excited to be a part of this community. To answer the newbie questions:

1) Picture attached!
2) Location - Beautiful British Columbia, Canada, lots of amazing exploring to be done here and nearby!
3) Rig: 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL Sahara Ultimate, Sarge Green - limited modifications for now, but looking forward will be working towards better tires, and getting a roof wrack installed for an eventual rooftop tent (down the road)
4) Overlanding Experience Background: Very novice but learning fast, soaking in all I can and excited to meet new individuals and continue understanding all the amazing things about overlanding. My love for it started recently, although I have loved the outdoors since I was a kid and went camping frequently growing up. Went 4x4'ing with a friend last year and absolutely loved it, for my first time we ended up in a washed out section of road from some floods we had recently and in my head we were going to turn around, but nope! Out came the chainsaws, dead trees were cleared, a path was made, and we traversed about 2km up a creekbed over massive boulders and many fallen trees that needed to be sectioned and carried off like an assembly line. I saw some crazy stuff, blown tires, broken axels, but we made it to the camp site way up in the middle of a mountain, camped for the night, and awoke to such peace I knew I needed to do this more. On the way out, hit another broken piece of road, and ended up watching someone's rear axle get welded together in front of me by some heavy mechanics. I was blown away. Did a few more small trips with my friend before I bought my own rig, and am now looking to learn as much as I can so I can take my family and get out to some of these places off the beaten path in the beauty and quiet of nature!
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Welcome to the OB community from Illinois. Nice looking rig for a lifetime of adventure.
 

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
Kansas City
Welcome to Overland Bound
A great resource in your area it Local Expert @Paris0514
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
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
You are in the Midwest 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
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Here is a Midwest expo in MO MOORE OVERLANDING AND OFF-ROAD EXPO // APRIL 21-22, 2023 // OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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
 

Paris0514

Local Expert Kansas City MO
Founder 500
Member
Member

Educator I

11,077
Kansas City
First Name
Aaron
Last Name
Paris
Member #

0006

Ham/GMRS Callsign
N0KTP
Hi
Kansas City
Welcome to Overland Bound
A great resource in your area it Local Expert @Paris0514
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
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
You are in the Midwest 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
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Here is a Midwest expo in MO MOORE OVERLANDING AND OFF-ROAD EXPO // APRIL 21-22, 2023 // OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS – SPRINGFIELD, MO
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
Welcome
 

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! I'm Gage and I stumbled upon this app through YT. I drive a 2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited with a few SR5 goodies. I live in Greene County, Mo. Widwest born and raised. I have 6 years driving off road with the US Army and I've always loved hiking and camping as a little kid. Hope to see y'all on the trails!!!
Welcome Gage!!!
 

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
Howdy! I'm Tim, from North Dakota. Been camping my whole life, but recently got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a rooftop tent and it has completely changed how I enjoy the outdoors. I also enjoy mountain biking and usually have my bike with me as well. Looking forward to being a member of this Forum and getting to know others that have similar interests as myself. Happy trails, and be safe!
Welcome Tim!
 

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

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
Hey everyone, new guy from the Central Valley California USA.

I’m new to overlanding, previous to this I tent camped or popup trailer camped at a single location for up to a week in the SoCal desert.

My current vehicle is a 2019 GMC Yukon Denali, I have swapped the factory 22” wheels and low profile Z rated tires for 18” wheels wrapped in 32” AT M/S tires, a Yakima EXO hitch cargo system, Yakima crossbars, and I have a FSR Evolution V2L RTT on order.

I have a full-size SUV because I have a family of seven and the Yukon is also my daily driver. In the mid future I plan on buying a travel trailer for full family adventures but for now it’ll just be me overlanding and possibly one or two others.

My buddies and I use CB radio for desert communication but I’m looking into GMRS, and have a call sign of WRWV937. HAM also looks interesting but seems daunting with everything you have to know.

I’m looking forward to meeting and learning. Thanks
Welcome to the crew!!!
 

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: Mike and Bekki from Austin TX area... (Elgin to be exact)
Have a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk which I would love to get out with...
New to the whole "overlanding" idea, but have done a ton of camping and love the outdoors... Now that we are nearing retirement, hope to do a lot more...
Welcome Mike and Bekki!