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.

2027 Ford Maverick FX4 Package: How to Option It for the Trail

Quick Facts: Maverick FX4 package: no longer a standalone option; it comes inside the 2027 XLT 302A group. Drivetrain: 2.0L EcoBoost, all-wheel drive and...

Post Trail Inspection Checklist: 10 Things to Check on Your Rig After Every Off-Road Run

Quick Facts: Topic: A post trail inspection for trucks, SUVs and Jeeps after any off-road run. Skill level: Beginner to intermediate, with basic hand...

How to Find a Dark-Sky Campsite on BLM and National Forest Land

A dark sky campsite takes more than a remote pin on a map. I've camped for over 30 years and overlanded for more than...

Oshawa Silverado 1500 Production Ends in November: What Buyers Should Know

Quick Facts: Story: Oshawa Silverado 1500 production ends in November. Plant: GM Oshawa Assembly in Ontario, Canada. Keeps: Heavy-duty Silverado, with higher output. Adds:...

Camping Gear You Actually Need vs. What’s a Waste of Money

I've spent my fair share of time camping and overlanding throughout my lifetime. That includes the last six years running 4WDTalk from various rigs...

Wrangler Outsells Bronco in Q3 After Ford’s Q2 Win

Quick Facts: Headline: Wrangler outsells Bronco in Q3 2026, 44,757 to 38,020. Wrangler Q3: 44,757 units, up 5% from 42,450 (Stellantis, Oct. 1). Bronco...

Ford Everest Wolftrak Launches in Australia, but Not in the US

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak, a new trim on the Ranger-based Ford SUV. Market: Australia only, with no US sale announced. Price:...

Frontier Pro PHEV: Nissan’s 350-HP Plug-In Pickup Has No US Date Yet

Quick Facts: Product: Frontier Pro PHEV, Nissan's first plug-in hybrid pickup. Output: Up to 350 hp and 487 lb-ft in the Mexico version. Battery...