Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Wandering_Scotty]

Hi all,

I’m Josh from San Jose, CA. Been a lurker for a while and decided to join up and hopefully meet some likeminded people looking to get off the beaten path. Enjoy camping with my family and trying to get more into dispersed camping and overlanding. We recently purchased an older Turtleback expedition trailer and working on getting it ready for next summer.

Welcome Josh!

Greetings and welcome from the South Bay OB Crew!

If you’re looking to connect with local members in your area, check out the South Bay Overland Bound meetup in San Jose every second Saturday of the month! We'd be thrilled to see you there! Check us out here: South Bay Monthly Meetup

We also have a Discord server where you can connect with our awesome community! Check out our Discord Server here: Join the South Bay Overland Bound Discord Server!

Our discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:

-Monthly Overland Trips
-Monthly Meetups
-Community Chat Rooms
-Trip Support Network
-Trip Planning
-Trail Reports
-Campsite Locations
-Community Q & A

Look forward to seeing you out there!
- Scotty & Amanda

 

[Shahn]

Hi all,

I’m Josh from San Jose, CA. Been a lurker for a while and decided to join up and hopefully meet some likeminded people looking to get off the beaten path. Enjoy camping with my family and trying to get more into dispersed camping and overlanding. We recently purchased an older Turtleback expedition trailer and working on getting it ready for next summer.

Greetings Josh, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Shahn]

Hello everyone!
Just exploring new adventures for the next chapter of my life. I’m a retired USAF photojournalist and currently fighting cancer, so I decided to cut back on my full time business of commercial and portrait work to spend more time doing the things I enjoy. Which is mainly photography, lol.
I’ve travelled the world in many different vehicles, some more suited for off road than others, but even 2WD sedans didn’t stop me from trying the road less travelled.
I will be picking up my next adventure car on January 14 and driving back to Oklahoma with my battle buddy, Peep. It’s a 2007 Honda Element EX AWD and he has already done some stellar work to the exterior. I’m sure it’s not the most capable vehicle for many others to use for exploring, but I believe it will be perfect for my ventures!

Excited for the New Year and experiencing more outdoor life! Follow along on the journey of this new personal project.
Forgotten Main Street (.com) and Instagram @ForgottenMainStreet. My work Instagram is @trawickimages and my Vintage Lens Explorations @DixiePhotoArt

I would love to hear from others in the Oklahoma community!

Hugs & Light
Robert “Dixie” Trawick
Yukon, Oklahoma

Greetings Robert, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Shahn]

Hi guys!

I’m John from Stockholm

I currently don’t have a rig except for my Renault zoe electric with a range of 200km

I am planning to buy one within this year and want to do a huge trip (Stockholm to Sydney)

I have a dog and do realize that it complicates things a lot.
Hope to be able to contribute to this forum throughout the years to come

Greetings John, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[paul87250]

Hi guys!

I’m John from Stockholm

I currently don’t have a rig except for my Renault zoe electric with a range of 200km

I am planning to buy one within this year and want to do a huge trip (Stockholm to Sydney)

I have a dog and do realize that it complicates things a lot.
Hope to be able to contribute to this forum throughout the years to come

Hi John ,

Welcome to the OB community from us all in France

Cheers Paul and Nicky

 

[Kieron_7fe667]

Hi all not a big rig yet, but got to start with what you got. So got the end of the day set up, and have not really been that off road.

1) Picture! Attached
2) Stockton-on-Tees, UK
3) Jeep Renegade 2016 Limited
4) Just beginning our journey.

 

[El-Dracho]

Hi all not a big rig yet, but got to start with what you got. So got the end of the day set up, and have not really been that off road.

1) Picture! AttachedView attachment 288788View attachment 288789
2) Stockton-on-Tees, UK
3) Jeep Renegade 2016 Limited
4) Just beginning our journey.

Hi Kieron,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

I am one of the OB Ambassadors in Europe. @Polaris Overland , also OB Ambassador is based in the UK and could point you in the direction of the nearest Local Expert to you. Please do not hesitate to contact him or me for questions regarding Overland Bound, and the App or information regarding overlanding.

Local information for any of the OB regions can also be found in the Overland Bound by region forum. Each region has its own sub-forum. The UK, for example, belongs to the region West Europe. So, this link leads to the West Europe subforum. Feel free to introduce yourself to your local area here.

Please take a look at the Rally Points for planned events. There you can filter by region. There are plenty of meetups planned for 2025 for Europe already and more to come.

We also do a virtual campfire once a month, there are always members from many regions of Europe. Next one is scheduled for end of January. This is a relaxed online talk about overlanding, trip plans, gear, everyday life and more with like-minded people. Just join us next time if you like.

If you have any other questions just ask, please. Always happy to help.

Safe travels,

Bjoern

 

[freak4life]

Hi all not a big rig yet, but got to start with what you got. So got the end of the day set up, and have not really been that off road.

1) Picture! AttachedView attachment 288788View attachment 288789
2) Stockton-on-Tees, UK
3) Jeep Renegade 2016 Limited
4) Just beginning our journey.

Hello Kieron, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Shahn]

Hi all not a big rig yet, but got to start with what you got. So got the end of the day set up, and have not really been that off road.

1) Picture! AttachedView attachment 288788View attachment 288789
2) Stockton-on-Tees, UK
3) Jeep Renegade 2016 Limited
4) Just beginning our journey.

Greetings Kieron, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Bengt N]

Hi all not a big rig yet, but got to start with what you got. So got the end of the day set up, and have not really been that off road.

1) Picture! AttachedView attachment 288788View attachment 288789
2) Stockton-on-Tees, UK
3) Jeep Renegade 2016 Limited
4) Just beginning our journey.

Hallo Kieron
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[roots66]

Hi all not a big rig yet, but got to start with what you got. So got the end of the day set up, and have not really been that off road.

1) Picture! AttachedView attachment 288788View attachment 288789
2) Stockton-on-Tees, UK
3) Jeep Renegade 2016 Limited
4) Just beginning our journey.

Hello and welcome to the OB family.

 

[Kent R]

Hi all not a big rig yet, but got to start with what you got. So got the end of the day set up, and have not really been that off road.

1) Picture! AttachedView attachment 288788View attachment 288789
2) Stockton-on-Tees, UK
3) Jeep Renegade 2016 Limited
4) Just beginning our journey.

Welcome To Overland Bound
Could you edit your profile to include a city, town, and country. This helps the app and members get you local information.
Our European Ambassadors are Dave Spinks @PolarisOverland
West Europe, and Bjoern Eldracher @El-Dracho
Local Experts in the UK are @professorpool @caspoint220
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
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
West Europe
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses
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

 

[Kent R]

Hi guys!

I’m John from Stockholm

I currently don’t have a rig except for my Renault zoe electric with a range of 200km

I am planning to buy one within this year and want to do a huge trip (Stockholm to Sydney)

I have a dog and do realize that it complicates things a lot.
Hope to be able to contribute to this forum throughout the years to come

Welcome To Overland Bound
Our European Ambassadors is Bjoern Eldracher @El-Dracho and Dave Spinks @Welcome To Overland Bound
Our European Ambassadors is Bjoern Eldracher @El-Dracho and Dave Spinks @PolarisOverland both have a wealth of knowledge in your area. 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
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
Mid Europe
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses
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

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone!
Just exploring new adventures for the next chapter of my life. I’m a retired USAF photojournalist and currently fighting cancer, so I decided to cut back on my full time business of commercial and portrait work to spend more time doing the things I enjoy. Which is mainly photography, lol.
I’ve travelled the world in many different vehicles, some more suited for off road than others, but even 2WD sedans didn’t stop me from trying the road less travelled.
I will be picking up my next adventure car on January 14 and driving back to Oklahoma with my battle buddy, Peep. It’s a 2007 Honda Element EX AWD and he has already done some stellar work to the exterior. I’m sure it’s not the most capable vehicle for many others to use for exploring, but I believe it will be perfect for my ventures!

Excited for the New Year and experiencing more outdoor life! Follow along on the journey of this new personal project.
Forgotten Main Street (.com) and Instagram @ForgottenMainStreet. My work Instagram is @trawickimages and my Vintage Lens Explorations @DixiePhotoArt

I would love to hear from others in the Oklahoma community!

Hugs & Light
Robert “Dixie” Trawick
Yukon, Oklahoma

Welcome to Overland Bound
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
U.S. SouthWest (AZ NM TX OK)
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
You are in the Southwest 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! Youth Online Course
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

 

[Kent R]

Hi all,

I’m Josh from San Jose, CA. Been a lurker for a while and decided to join up and hopefully meet some likeminded people looking to get off the beaten path. Enjoy camping with my family and trying to get more into dispersed camping and overlanding. We recently purchased an older Turtleback expedition trailer and working on getting it ready for next summer.

Welcome to Overland Bound Josh
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 There are two monthly meetups in the South/East Bay, both can be found on the 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! 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

 

[Kent R]

Hi everyone,
I'm from Vancouver, BC.
Currently own a 2019 Highlander XLE V6, Very new and yet to start overlanding.
Still deciding between converting my Highlander into overlanding rig or finding an old and reliable car that can get me started.
I don't know whole a lot about cars but, I believe my journey starts here.
Hoping to learn a lot from here.
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Welcome To Overland Bound
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
North America
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses
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

 

[Kent R]

Hello, from Manitoba Canada.
A novice overlander, with a new-to-me 2014 Jeep Sahara I’m outfitting. Did one summer trip so far, through ND, SD, WY, CO, NM, and TX. Loved every mile!

Welcome To Overland Bound
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
North America
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses
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

 

[Kent R]

Hi there,

I‘m Frank from the northern part of Bavaria in Germany. Started overlanding in 2023 with a Road Trip to the Karpats in Romania. 8 days sleeping in my Jeep Wrangler JK, 2013. Had my dog with me, so it was very comfy in the car ;-)

This year I bought a RTT and spent 18 days in Croatia, Albania and Greece.

In 2025 want to buy a new JKU and travel around in the Balkan Region for one month.

Welcome To Overland Bound Frank
Our European/UK Ambassadors are Bjoern Eldracher @El-Dracho and Dave Spinks @PolarisOverland both have a wealth of knowledge in your area. 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
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
Mid Europe
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses
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

 

[Kent R]

4x4 enthusiast who recently sold 2003 F250 7.3 diesel 4x4 and bought a new f250 Tremor. Nice truck but miss my old Ford...

I do not get to camp, fish, and 4x4 as much as I should lol but some day I will retire and make up for lost time.

I have worked in public safety for nearly 28 years. Patrolled 9800 square miles of lakes, rivers, and mountains. Get to work in the off road areas I love to relax in on my days off. Double blessed and do not take for granted. Much appreciated and thankful.

Welcome to Overland Bound
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
U.S. SouthWest (AZ NM TX OK)
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
You are in the Southwest 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! Youth Online Course
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

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone,

First a thank you to @XC70_OVERLANDER for suggesting joining Overland Bound. Also thanks to @El-Dracho for giving me some guidence here as a new member.

I recently got a Volvo V90 Cross Country, with the intention to do some overlanding. Off course the V90CC isn't a hardcore offroader. I can only afford one car, and that car also has to commute on the highway and be the daily driver for the family. But if there is an oppertunity, I would like to use the lesser used roads.

Back in the day I learned how to off road in the military with mostly Defenders 110 td5 and G-Klase wagons and even the Hagglunds BV206. After that I drove a BMW F650GS Dakar and tried to use it as much as it was designed to do: off road training, allroading events in the Belgium Ardennes and road trips to the Tunisian Sahara and rock desert and to Ukraine as well. I sold this bike back 10 years ago.

Still I've alwas wanted a vehicle capable of doing a little extra in the dirt or snow. And after ten years of only regular street vehicles, I'm excited to go on little adventures with the V90CC and bring my family along.

The V90CC is still stock, so I've purposely been careful not doing anything to wild yet. I've noticed the car is more capable then what I asked of it so far.

With future mods will come more capability and with more capability will come more adventure. It is a slow curve.

Hope I'll be a useful addition to this community!

Welcome To Overland Bound
You have already have met European/UK Ambassadors Bjoern Eldracher @El-Dracho. Another Ambassador is Dave Spinks @PolarisOverland both have a wealth of knowledge in your area. 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
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
Mid Europe
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses
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