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DixiePhotoArt

Rank V
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

1,626
Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Trawick
Member #

49935

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WSHA808
Service Branch
USAF
Hi Everyone, I have been a OB member since 2019, just never been active on the forum, I would like to do some adventures with the group.

I am in North Salt Lake - Utah

I try to get out a couple times a month and hit the trails, Love going to Moab, the West Desert, Escalante...View attachment 289573View attachment 289574View attachment 289575
Welcome to Making a Choice to be Active. From your short post, I gather you have experience to share and wisdom to impart.
I’m very new to the group and find it relaxing crushing the forums for bits of information.
And a different project, my battle buddy Peep and I drive around Nevada, Utah, & Arizona. We focus on exploring for the abandoned rusty relic and loved the area.
Here are a few images from the adventure, capture with Fujifilm GFX 50R paired with manual focus vintage lenses (pre 1980).
Welcome Again..
 

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DixiePhotoArt

Rank V
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

1,626
Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Trawick
Member #

49935

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WSHA808
Service Branch
USAF
just to say HI
New to this forum ,long time overlander i figure stop by to check what is this forum about
Welcome!
Im positive you have experience to share with the group that would be beneficial.
Im very new to overlanding and the group.
Excited to hear your stories, favorite travels and the one kit you love!

Enjoy the day!
 

DixiePhotoArt

Rank V
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

1,626
Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Trawick
Member #

49935

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WSHA808
Service Branch
USAF
Hey all,

Excited to join the forum. Looking forward to meeting new people and hopefully doing some group meet ups!

Here's a pic of my rig: 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV
Welcome from the center of the USA … Oklahoma!
Great stance on that right. Just right into the discussions. I’m new as well to the group and am finding grand tips, tricks and information to make my adventuring safer, easier and stress busting.
Enjoy your time in deep knowledge of the forum.
 

paul87250

Rank VIII
Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger III

10,352
Folles, Haute-Vienne, France
First Name
paul
Last Name
Newbold
Member #

18967

Ryan
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4wd long bed crew cab srw cummins.
Mostly south west region and lots of time offroad all over the world but mostly remote desert trails and mines.
Hi Ryan,

Welcome to the OB community from us all in France.

Cheers Paul and Nicky
 

San_Diego_Overlanding

Rank VI
Member

Advocate II

3,107
Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, United States
First Name
Linsey
Last Name
Schwerdtfeger
Member #

32422

Ham/GMRS Callsign
Schwerdtfeger
Service Branch
USMC
Ryan
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4wd long bed crew cab srw cummins.
Mostly south west region and lots of time offroad all over the world but mostly remote desert trails and mines.
Welcome!
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Protector I

13,461
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Ryan
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4wd long bed crew cab srw cummins.
Mostly south west region and lots of time offroad all over the world but mostly remote desert trails and mines.
Hi Ryan,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 

Jack’D

Rank II
Member

Member I

357
Otter Tail County, MN, USA
First Name
Jayson
Last Name
DuVal
Member #

31583

Ham/GMRS Callsign
Jack Wagon
Hello from beautiful Otter Tail Co. Minnesota!IMG_5765.jpeg
Excited to get out this year, we already have a few trips planned so far. First we’re heading down to the Ozarks, then we’ve got the Rubicon Trail out in CA as well as an Overland trip across the Missouri Breaks in MT.
pic of my 20 JT under a Sundog Sunset
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Protector I

13,461
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Hello from beautiful Otter Tail Co. Minnesota!View attachment 289641
Excited to get out this year, we already have a few trips planned so far. First we’re heading down to the Ozarks, then we’ve got the Rubicon Trail out in CA as well as an Overland trip across the Missouri Breaks in MT.
pic of my 20 JT under a Sundog Sunset
Hi Jayson,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Awesome rig, nice shot.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

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

30728

Hello from beautiful Otter Tail Co. Minnesota!View attachment 289641
Excited to get out this year, we already have a few trips planned so far. First we’re heading down to the Ozarks, then we’ve got the Rubicon Trail out in CA as well as an Overland trip across the Missouri Breaks in MT.
pic of my 20 JT under a Sundog Sunset
Hallo Jayson
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 

San_Diego_Overlanding

Rank VI
Member

Advocate II

3,107
Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, United States
First Name
Linsey
Last Name
Schwerdtfeger
Member #

32422

Ham/GMRS Callsign
Schwerdtfeger
Service Branch
USMC
Hello from beautiful Otter Tail Co. Minnesota!View attachment 289641
Excited to get out this year, we already have a few trips planned so far. First we’re heading down to the Ozarks, then we’ve got the Rubicon Trail out in CA as well as an Overland trip across the Missouri Breaks in MT.
pic of my 20 JT under a Sundog Sunset
That sounds like a fun trip, where in California are you going?
 

jcw0341

Rank II
Member

Contributor II

327
Denver, CO
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Wagner
Member #

46055

Service Branch
Marine Corps
New Members,

Welcome to the Overland Bound community! Please take a few moments to introduce yourself so we can get to know you!

A few things you might want to include in your introduction are:

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
2) Location (General area is fine)
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

We're glad you've found us and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

In addition to getting to know you, here are the guideline sent to all Moderators of the forums. It's a natural reflection of our community, and what Overland Bound is all about:

From @administrator
  • Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
  • We will not further define "overlanding".
  • "Capable" depends on the requirements of the trip, and we take that very seriously.
  • You are an Overlander: Overlanding is for everyone who has exploration and adventure in their heart, or, who need to be reinvigorated by connecting with nature. Nature is unforgiving. You must rise to a certain level of personal awareness to survive. Sound right? Overlanding is for you.
  • Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
  • Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
  • Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
  • It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
  • We do not care about make or model.
  • We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
  • We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
  • Humility.
  • We respect, fear, and protect nature.
  • "I don't know" is a great answer.
  • We don’t brag about exploits.
  • We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
  • We engage in the very smallest of interactions.
Been around for awhile, just never posted!

Joel Wagner from Denver, CO.

Current rig is a 22 Nissan Frontier Pro4X with a fox long-travel 3in lift and ADO uppers. Just installed Z1’s big brake kit up front, and new wheels/tires (285/70/17).

CA Tuned bumper, Warn winch, Up Top rack with 23 Zero RTT.

I’ve been around this community since I was a boy growing up in Africa, so Overlanding was more a way of life, and not a lifestyle. Ive been hooked ever since driving the roads of Zimbabwe in my dad’s 1989 Toyota double cab hilux.

Cheers!
 

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San_Diego_Overlanding

Rank VI
Member

Advocate II

3,107
Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, United States
First Name
Linsey
Last Name
Schwerdtfeger
Member #

32422

Ham/GMRS Callsign
Schwerdtfeger
Service Branch
USMC
New Members,

Welcome to the Overland Bound community! Please take a few moments to introduce yourself so we can get to know you!

A few things you might want to include in your introduction are:

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
2) Location (General area is fine)
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

We're glad you've found us and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

In addition to getting to know you, here are the guideline sent to all Moderators of the forums. It's a natural reflection of our community, and what Overland Bound is all about:

From @administrator
  • Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
  • We will not further define "overlanding".
  • "Capable" depends on the requirements of the trip, and we take that very seriously.
  • You are an Overlander: Overlanding is for everyone who has exploration and adventure in their heart, or, who need to be reinvigorated by connecting with nature. Nature is unforgiving. You must rise to a certain level of personal awareness to survive. Sound right? Overlanding is for you.
  • Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
  • Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
  • Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
  • It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
  • We do not care about make or model.
  • We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
  • We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
  • Humility.
  • We respect, fear, and protect nature.
  • "I don't know" is a great answer.
  • We don’t brag about exploits.
  • We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
  • We engage in the very smallest of interactions.
Been around for awhile, just never posted!

Joel Wagner from Denver, CO.

Current rig is a 22 Nissan Frontier Pro4X with a fox long-travel 3in lift and ADO uppers. Just installed Z1’s big brake kit up front, and new wheels/tires (285/70/17).

CA Tuned bumper, Warn winch, Up Top rack with 23 Zero RTT.

I’ve been around this community since I was a boy growing up in Africa, so Overlanding was more a way of life, and not a lifestyle. Ive been hooked ever since driving the roads of Zimbabwe in my dad’s 1989 Toyota double cab hilux.

Cheers!
Nice setup, I have dirt king long travel on my 2024 Chevy 1500 3.0 Zr2 fox
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hello from beautiful Otter Tail Co. Minnesota!View attachment 289641
Excited to get out this year, we already have a few trips planned so far. First we’re heading down to the Ozarks, then we’ve got the Rubicon Trail out in CA as well as an Overland trip across the Missouri Breaks in MT.
pic of my 20 JT under a Sundog Sunset
Hello Jayson,. Welcome to Overland Bound.
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Been around for awhile, just never posted!

Joel Wagner from Denver, CO.

Current rig is a 22 Nissan Frontier Pro4X with a fox long-travel 3in lift and ADO uppers. Just installed Z1’s big brake kit up front, and new wheels/tires (285/70/17).

CA Tuned bumper, Warn winch, Up Top rack with 23 Zero RTT.

I’ve been around this community since I was a boy growing up in Africa, so Overlanding was more a way of life, and not a lifestyle. Ive been hooked ever since driving the roads of Zimbabwe in my dad’s 1989 Toyota double cab hilux.

Cheers!
Hello Joel, welcome to Overland Bound. Thank you for your service, blessings.
 

TacomaBraptor

Rank I
Member

Member I

271
Tacoma, WA, USA
First Name
Darcy
Last Name
Salzmann
Member #

32439

Hi,

I am new member based in Washington State, just south of Tacoma. I have a moderately “built” rig, primarily optimized for travel in the woods of the Pacific Northwest but i have explored as far south as Nevada and Southeastern California and I really enjoy camping in the desert. I focus more on finding vistas than technical challenges (more sitting in a camping chair, less crawling up a rock face). I have a small Danish teardrop trailer that I have hardened a bit to make it a bit more capable and durable. I have lots to learn, which I enjoy. I would say i have intermediate experience but I am definitely a recovery novice. I try to travel with friends and am a big supporter of the Sons of Smokey, a charity that exists to pick up trash on public lands.

Here are four photos from different trips that I have made in the last year.

Johnson Valley, CA
IMG_6245.jpeg
Chumstick Mountain, WA
IMG_4884.jpeg
Pacific Ocean on Highway 1, near Forks, WA
IMG_1849.jpeg
Summit of Mount Potosi, Nevada
IMG_2905.jpeg
Cheers, D’Arcy
 

paul87250

Rank VIII
Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger III

10,352
Folles, Haute-Vienne, France
First Name
paul
Last Name
Newbold
Member #

18967

Hello from beautiful Otter Tail Co. Minnesota!View attachment 289641
Excited to get out this year, we already have a few trips planned so far. First we’re heading down to the Ozarks, then we’ve got the Rubicon Trail out in CA as well as an Overland trip across the Missouri Breaks in MT.
pic of my 20 JT under a Sundog Sunset
Hi Jayson,

Welcome to the OB community from us all in France.

Cheers Paul and Nicky
 

paul87250

Rank VIII
Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger III

10,352
Folles, Haute-Vienne, France
First Name
paul
Last Name
Newbold
Member #

18967

Hi,

I am new member based in Washington State, just south of Tacoma. I have a moderately “built” rig, primarily optimized for travel in the woods of the Pacific Northwest but i have explored as far south as Nevada and Southeastern California and I really enjoy camping in the desert. I focus more on finding vistas than technical challenges (more sitting in a camping chair, less crawling up a rock face). I have a small Danish teardrop trailer that I have hardened a bit to make it a bit more capable and durable. I have lots to learn, which I enjoy. I would say i have intermediate experience but I am definitely a recovery novice. I try to travel with friends and am a big supporter of the Sons of Smokey, a charity that exists to pick up trash on public lands.

Here are four photos from different trips that I have made in the last year.

Johnson Valley, CA
View attachment 289682
Chumstick Mountain, WA
View attachment 289683
Pacific Ocean on Highway 1, near Forks, WA
View attachment 289684
Summit of Mount Potosi, Nevada
View attachment 289685
Cheers, D’Arcy
Hi there Darcy,

Welcome to the OB community from us all in France

Cheers Paul and Nicky