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Bengt N

Rank VII
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Member III

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

30728

Hello! My Name is Tony and I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills just outside of Yosemite NP. I have been a longtime motorcycle rider especially on dirt for over 15 years. While I still love it I've noticed more aches and pains at 55 yo when I fall. So I started overlanding, all the views, peace, and outdoors... Less falling and picking up my bike :smile:. I would consider myself new (about two years) but not a novice. Thousands of miles of mountains roads in my backyard. Love to explore and just pick left or right, up or down as the mood hits me.

I hope to find a local group and attend some group runs. I'm an professional artist/designer (25 years) and I do a little drone flying and photography
to compliment this hobby.

It's a 2003 Ford SportTrac, I designed and build my own RTT platform for $160.

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Hallo Tony
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 

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'm Kilo in South eastern NM
I have a 2005 ram 1500 4x4 to start the build...new to overloading. I try to employ the KISS method.... So I will start with a roof top tent, am looking at the elite model from 4x4 Colorado, anyone have any Intel on the company or the product?
Hi Kilo,

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

Hello Overland Bound Community!

I'm Dingus, and I'm new to Overlanding. I'm still trying to figure out what kind of rig I want to build, so there's no photo just yet.
I'm located in Wisconsin
I have spent 20+ years as a backpacker and I want to stretch my outdoor adventures past the hiking trail and have it be more all-encompassing with a mobile base of sorts that can get me deeper into the wilderness before the hike starts.

Looking forward to doing some research and learning from the collective knowledge of this forum.
Hi there Dingus,

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

Hello! My Name is Tony and I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills just outside of Yosemite NP. I have been a longtime motorcycle rider especially on dirt for over 15 years. While I still love it I've noticed more aches and pains at 55 yo when I fall. So I started overlanding, all the views, peace, and outdoors... Less falling and picking up my bike :smile:. I would consider myself new (about two years) but not a novice. Thousands of miles of mountains roads in my backyard. Love to explore and just pick left or right, up or down as the mood hits me.

I hope to find a local group and attend some group runs. I'm an professional artist/designer (25 years) and I do a little drone flying and photography
to compliment this hobby.

It's a 2003 Ford SportTrac, I designed and build my own RTT platform for $160.

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Hi there Tony,

Welcome to the OB community from us all in France.

I still love riding my dirt bike, but as you say the aches and pains take longer to go as we get older.

Have fun out there.

Cheers Paul and Nicky
 

Gothmog

Rank I

Enthusiast I

145
Pullman, WA, USA
First Name
Stuart
Last Name
Muller
Greetings!

My name is Stuart and I’m in the northwest US, on the border between Washington and Idaho, to be specific.

I originally hail from South Africa and have spent a lot of time in Botswana, which is where the overloading bug first bit me.

Here in the States, I recently lost my stalwart Subaru Forester - who bravely ventured where no Forester has ventured before, only to die a violent death in traffic.

Consequently, I’ve finally upgraded: to a 2018 4Runner TRD Pro that was extensively modded by the previous owner for an adventurous life in Utah (lifted, shocks, armour, 35s, regeared, and more).

Bucketlist trips are now Canyonlands and Great Bear, but will be looking for more local adventures first in the E-WA/N-ID/NE-OR.

Pictures attached are of my 4Runner in northern Idaho, and the Landcruiser I (and a tetchy hippo) recently put through its paces in a very wet Botswana.

Cheers!
 

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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

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GMRS: WSGB862
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USAF
Hello! My Name is Tony and I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills just outside of Yosemite NP. I have been a longtime motorcycle rider especially on dirt for over 15 years. While I still love it I've noticed more aches and pains at 55 yo when I fall. So I started overlanding, all the views, peace, and outdoors... Less falling and picking up my bike :smile:. I would consider myself new (about two years) but not a novice. Thousands of miles of mountains roads in my backyard. Love to explore and just pick left or right, up or down as the mood hits me.

I hope to find a local group and attend some group runs. I'm an professional artist/designer (25 years) and I do a little drone flying and photography
to compliment this hobby.

It's a 2003 Ford SportTrac, I designed and build my own RTT platform for $160.

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Hello and 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
Greetings!

My name is Stuart and I’m in the northwest US, on the border between Washington and Idaho, to be specific.

I originally hail from South Africa and have spent a lot of time in Botswana, which is where the overloading bug first bit me.

Here in the States, I recently lost my stalwart Subaru Forester - who bravely ventured where no Forester has ventured before, only to die a violent death in traffic.

Consequently, I’ve finally upgraded: to a 2018 4Runner TRD Pro that was extensively modded by the previous owner for an adventurous life in Utah (lifted, shocks, armour, 35s, regeared, and more).

Bucketlist trips are now Canyonlands and Great Bear, but will be looking for more local adventures first in the E-WA/N-ID/NE-OR.

Pictures attached are of my 4Runner in northern Idaho, and the Landcruiser I (and a tetchy hippo) recently put through its paces in a very wet Botswana.

Cheers!
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
 

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
Hey folks,

We're Willow and Lee (better know as the Kombi Chronicles).

Since the 28th of August 2019, we have been overlanding full time.

Our adventures started in New York and last December we finally reached Ushuaia, at the bottom of South America.

Are there any other overlanders in here currently travelling through South America?
Greetings Willow & Lee, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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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
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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
Hi all - new to the group and new to overloading. We moved to Utah from Michigan and found a great love of all the BLM land and trails.

We are just getting into overloading - definitely newbies. We haven't ventured anything more difficult than White Pocket or Peek a Boo in Kanab, but hoping to expand beyond those areas. For the moment all of those basic dirt roads and trails have been incredible! Will definitely be looking for expert advice from ya'll with more experience.

Below is a pic from the entrance at Peek a Boo Slot Canyon in Kanab.
Greetings Paul, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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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
Hi I'm Kilo in South eastern NM
I have a 2005 ram 1500 4x4 to start the build...new to overloading. I try to employ the KISS method.... So I will start with a roof top tent, am looking at the elite model from 4x4 Colorado, anyone have any Intel on the company or the product?
Greetings Kilo, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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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
Hello Overland Bound Community!

I'm Dingus, and I'm new to Overlanding. I'm still trying to figure out what kind of rig I want to build, so there's no photo just yet.
I'm located in Wisconsin
I have spent 20+ years as a backpacker and I want to stretch my outdoor adventures past the hiking trail and have it be more all-encompassing with a mobile base of sorts that can get me deeper into the wilderness before the hike starts.

Looking forward to doing some research and learning from the collective knowledge of this forum.
Greetings Dingus, welcome to Overland Bound!
 

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
Hello! My Name is Tony and I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills just outside of Yosemite NP. I have been a longtime motorcycle rider especially on dirt for over 15 years. While I still love it I've noticed more aches and pains at 55 yo when I fall. So I started overlanding, all the views, peace, and outdoors... Less falling and picking up my bike :smile:. I would consider myself new (about two years) but not a novice. Thousands of miles of mountains roads in my backyard. Love to explore and just pick left or right, up or down as the mood hits me.

I hope to find a local group and attend some group runs. I'm an professional artist/designer (25 years) and I do a little drone flying and photography
to compliment this hobby.

It's a 2003 Ford SportTrac, I designed and build my own RTT platform for $160.

View attachment 290640View attachment 290637View attachment 290638View attachment 290639
Greetings Tony, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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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
Greetings!

My name is Stuart and I’m in the northwest US, on the border between Washington and Idaho, to be specific.

I originally hail from South Africa and have spent a lot of time in Botswana, which is where the overloading bug first bit me.

Here in the States, I recently lost my stalwart Subaru Forester - who bravely ventured where no Forester has ventured before, only to die a violent death in traffic.

Consequently, I’ve finally upgraded: to a 2018 4Runner TRD Pro that was extensively modded by the previous owner for an adventurous life in Utah (lifted, shocks, armour, 35s, regeared, and more).

Bucketlist trips are now Canyonlands and Great Bear, but will be looking for more local adventures first in the E-WA/N-ID/NE-OR.

Pictures attached are of my 4Runner in northern Idaho, and the Landcruiser I (and a tetchy hippo) recently put through its paces in a very wet Botswana.

Cheers!
Greetings Stuart, welcome to Overland Bound!
 
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El-Dracho

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Lampertheim, Germany
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Eldracher
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DO3BE
Hi I'm Kilo in South eastern NM
I have a 2005 ram 1500 4x4 to start the build...new to overloading. I try to employ the KISS method.... So I will start with a roof top tent, am looking at the elite model from 4x4 Colorado, anyone have any Intel on the company or the product?
Hi Kilo and welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 
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El-Dracho

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Hello Overland Bound Community!

I'm Dingus, and I'm new to Overlanding. I'm still trying to figure out what kind of rig I want to build, so there's no photo just yet.
I'm located in Wisconsin
I have spent 20+ years as a backpacker and I want to stretch my outdoor adventures past the hiking trail and have it be more all-encompassing with a mobile base of sorts that can get me deeper into the wilderness before the hike starts.

Looking forward to doing some research and learning from the collective knowledge of this forum.
Hi Matt,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 
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El-Dracho

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Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
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Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Hello! My Name is Tony and I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills just outside of Yosemite NP. I have been a longtime motorcycle rider especially on dirt for over 15 years. While I still love it I've noticed more aches and pains at 55 yo when I fall. So I started overlanding, all the views, peace, and outdoors... Less falling and picking up my bike :smile:. I would consider myself new (about two years) but not a novice. Thousands of miles of mountains roads in my backyard. Love to explore and just pick left or right, up or down as the mood hits me.

I hope to find a local group and attend some group runs. I'm an professional artist/designer (25 years) and I do a little drone flying and photography
to compliment this hobby.

It's a 2003 Ford SportTrac, I designed and build my own RTT platform for $160.

View attachment 290640View attachment 290637View attachment 290638View attachment 290639
Hi Tony,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Nice rig, nice pics.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 
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El-Dracho

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DO3BE
Greetings!

My name is Stuart and I’m in the northwest US, on the border between Washington and Idaho, to be specific.

I originally hail from South Africa and have spent a lot of time in Botswana, which is where the overloading bug first bit me.

Here in the States, I recently lost my stalwart Subaru Forester - who bravely ventured where no Forester has ventured before, only to die a violent death in traffic.

Consequently, I’ve finally upgraded: to a 2018 4Runner TRD Pro that was extensively modded by the previous owner for an adventurous life in Utah (lifted, shocks, armour, 35s, regeared, and more).

Bucketlist trips are now Canyonlands and Great Bear, but will be looking for more local adventures first in the E-WA/N-ID/NE-OR.

Pictures attached are of my 4Runner in northern Idaho, and the Landcruiser I (and a tetchy hippo) recently put through its paces in a very wet Botswana.

Cheers!
Hi Stuart,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings frim Europe,
Bjoern
 
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Bengt N

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Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
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Bengt
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Nordrup
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30728

Hi I'm Kilo in South eastern NM
I have a 2005 ram 1500 4x4 to start the build...new to overloading. I try to employ the KISS method.... So I will start with a roof top tent, am looking at the elite model from 4x4 Colorado, anyone have any Intel on the company or the product?
Hi Kilo and welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
Hallo Kilo
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 
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