OB Approved What is "Overlanding"?

[Gene Lambert]

Can’t wait to get my 4 x 4 and get on the road. Soon!

 

[IronPercheron]

Anyone else here into the urban exploring?

We had a blast pootin around Galveston Island for a weekend.... good fun.

If I where an explorer of abandoned off limits building I would have trespasses further and explored the whole place... you know what I mean?

 

[Paladin2020]

Threads in this section will help you to become a self-reliant Overlander. Before we get started, what is "Overlanding"?

1. Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
2. We will not further define "overlanding".
3. Dependability depends on what the requirements of the trip are, and we take that very seriously.
4. 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.
5. Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
6. Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
7. Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
8. It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
9. We do not care about make or model.
10. We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
11. We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
12. Humility. "I don't know" is a great answer.
13. We don’t brag about exploits.
14. We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
15. We engage in the smallest of interactions.
16. We have fun.

Great intro to overlanding, I Totally agree.

 

[Walter]

Threads in this section will help you to become a self-reliant Overlander. Before we get started, what is "Overlanding"?

1. Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
2. We will not further define "overlanding".
3. Dependability depends on what the requirements of the trip are, and we take that very seriously.
4. 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.
5. Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
6. Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
7. Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
8. It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
9. We do not care about make or model.
10. We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
11. We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
12. Humility. "I don't know" is a great answer.
13. We don’t brag about exploits.
14. We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
15. We engage in the smallest of interactions.
16. We have fun.

I had always thought of the truck I am building as a"Expedition" rig and what I like to do as exploring. I had not heard the term Overlanding but I guess that what it's called now days. Fits what I like.

 

[Paladin2020]

I am retiring in Oct 2018 and hope to have my vehicle outfitted by then, rehabbing camp tools or adding on, first to up-grade is a lift kit then front and rear bumpers.

 

[GeoYota]

My folks "gettin' outside"...Death Valley, circa 1963...



Inclusive...not exclusive...thanks @Michael for the cool video.

 

[Colt26]

This weekend my Overlander Jeep project was not road ready for my sons Scouting campout, so all the gear got loaded into my ‘07 Mini and we went on an Overlanding 2 state adventure :)

 

[Railrodder]

I am retiring in Oct 2018 and hope to have my vehicle outfitted by then, rehabbing camp tools or adding on, first to up-grade is a lift kit then front and rear bumpers.

I’m going to get a free inspection this weekend but my plans the same. Lift then protect.


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[Mac Taco]

This weekend my Overlander Jeep project was not road ready for my sons Scouting campout, so all the gear got loaded into my ‘07 Mini and we went on an Overlanding 2 state adventure :)View attachment 56858

Nice, what ever it takes to get out there!!

 

[Paladin2020]

This weekend my Overlander Jeep project was not road ready for my sons Scouting campout, so all the gear got loaded into my ‘07 Mini and we went on an Overlanding 2 state adventure :)View attachment 56858

Are you going to the Overland Expo East this year?

 

[Paladin2020]

My folks "gettin' outside"...Death Valley, circa 1963...

Is that a Ford Falcon Wagon?

 

[Medic510]

Looks like a Nova Wagon

 

[Nickzero]

Thank you for sharing! Great video that explains who we are and why we do it.

 

[gDanCO]

I recently became intetested in overlanding after moving to Colorado. I've been a photographer for quite a long time, moving from the simple film cameras, to early digital cameras to full frame. You can do a heck of a lot with an iPhone but today's modern cameras and software give you a lot of flexibility. Just like Michael' comments about it doesn't matter what you drive, if a photograph gives you pleasure and a good memory, it's a good picture.

Overlanding gets me to places I could not get to before, but admired in other's pictures. Looking forward to taking more pictures with new found acquaintances from Overland Bound.

 

[Dokadude]

Great video! This is why I like this group because it lacks exclusivity.
Back in 2001 My grandfather told me about a road trip he took in the early 1930s from Oklahoma to Pikes Peak. Sure they got to the mountain, but thing that stuck out was that they simply camped on the side of the road (unpaved back then). It was the, especially back then. The fact that it was a vivid memory for him in his late 80s says quite a bit about the experience.

 

[Sheepdog41]

Your overland philosophy is what makes OB appealing. That’s why I joined. Thanks

 

[JNewton99]

Awesome video, great mindset! Some of my greatest memories were camping and exploring growing up and I am looking forwards to making more and sharing those same moments with my own daughter now.

 

[gDanCO]

Great video! This is why I like this group because it lacks exclusivity.
Back in 2001 My grandfather told me about a road trip he took in the early 1930s from Oklahoma to Pikes Peak. Sure they got to the mountain, but thing that stuck out was that they simply camped on the side of the road (unpaved back then). It was the, especially back then. The fact that it was a vivid memory for him in his late 80s says quite a bit about the experience.

That must have been quite an experience.

 

[Patriot]

Our American Overland roots maybe?

 

[Casper66]

I apprciate this organization and am trying to soak all this in and learn as I go. I started "camping" in the millitary perhaps the biggest overlanding organization. We became Girl Sout leaders and took the girls camping a few times a year. Now that our daughters arre grown and gone we are trying to "get out there" on our own terms. We have boondocked a coupe of times but the majority has been at State Parks or other camp grounds and we have met some absolutely fascinating people from all over the world. I still have a lot to learn especially with navigation and finding destinations but I believe I have found the right spot to educate me. Happy to be here.