Alex Schult

I'm a veteran, outdoor enthusiast, long-time photographer, real estate agent, and proud father. Growing up, I spent countless weekends camping with my family, building a love for the outdoors that stuck with me — though college pulled me away from it for a stretch. I reconnected with camping when I moved to California in 1997, and over the past nine years I've gone all-in on overlanding and off-roading, combining my passion for adventure, gear, and photography into a lifestyle I now can't live without. That journey led me to found 4WDTalk — a place for folks like you to get honest, experience-based insights about everything from rooftop tents to recovery gear. Let's hit the trail together — and have some fun doing it.

Foil Packet Garlic Butter Shrimp: 15-Minute Overland Dinner

Quick Verdict: Foil packet garlic butter shrimp cooks shrimp in a pool of garlic butter, lemon, and parsley inside one sealed packet. First, peel...

Desert Overlanding: Camping Comfortably in Extreme Heat

Desert overlanding is unforgiving in a way mountain or forest camping is not. After decades of running the American Southwest as the founder of...

Why Your 100 Series Land Cruiser Needs a Winch Mount Before You Hit the Trail

I've spent decades camping and overlanding across the U.S. I've run trails solo, led groups through more technical terrain, and watched rigs get stuck...

Minimalist Living on the Road: How a Truck Bed Camper Supports Simple, Mobile Lifestyles

I've spent two decades chasing dirt roads across the American West, and minimalist living on the road stopped feeling like a buzzword for me...

The Best Free Dispersed Camping in the USA: A State-by-State Guide

Quick Facts: Topic: The best free dispersed camping in the USA for off-roaders and overlanders States covered: 10, from the Mojave to the Northern...

We Found the Best Glamping in Texas: Camp Quitcherbichin on Lake Bridgeport

Quick Facts: Resort: Camp Quitcherbichin (CampQYB) Location: Runaway Bay, Texas, on Lake Bridgeport Distance: 60 to 90 minutes northwest of Dallas Waterfront: One mile...

How to Turn a Canvas Bell Tent Into a Backyard Glamping Guest Room (and Rental Income)

Quick Facts: Topic: Backyard glamping guest room and rental setup Tent used: Elk Mountain Yukon Bell Tent, 16 ft Interior space: 201 sq ft,...

Storing Your Inflatable Tent for the Off-Season: The #1 Reason They Die Early

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-season inflatable tent storage Skill level: Beginner Time required: 2 to 24 hours, mostly drying Tools needed: Room to pitch, breathable...