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 Smores Bananas: The Banana Boat Upgrade

Quick Verdict: This foil packet smores bananas recipe takes the classic banana boat and adds crushed graham crackers to the marshmallow and chocolate filling...

Foil Packet Pineapple Upside Down: Caramelized Camp Dessert With No Cake Pan

Quick Verdict: This foil packet pineapple upside down recipe layers pineapple rings with brown sugar, butter, and a maraschino cherry in the center of...

Emergency Preparedness for Your Overland Rig: What to Keep On Hand for the Unexpected

I've overlanded across the U.S. for more than 30 years, and I built 4WDTalk around lessons learned in places where help sits hours away....

Foil Packet Chocolate Fondue: The Dessert That Makes the Trip Memorable

Quick Verdict: This foil packet chocolate fondue recipe melts chocolate chips with heavy cream and a splash of vanilla in a double-wrapped foil pouch....

Foil Packet Peach Crumble: Single-Serving Cobbler Without the Dutch Oven

Quick Verdict: This foil packet peach crumble recipe layers sliced peaches with brown sugar, cinnamon, an oat crumble topping, and pats of butter in...

Foil Packet Campfire Apples: A Warm Camp Dessert With No Dishes

Quick Verdict: This foil packet campfire apples recipe cores whole apples and stuffs them with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and raisins. Each apple wraps...

Foil Packet Corn on the Cob: The Summer Overland Classic

Quick Verdict: This foil packet corn on the cob recipe wraps whole cobs individually with butter, salt, and a sprinkle of chili powder. Each...

Foil Packet Garlic Butter Mushrooms: The Side That Upgrades Steak Night at Camp

Quick Verdict: This foil packet garlic butter mushrooms recipe cooks whole button mushrooms, minced garlic, fresh thyme, butter, and cracked black pepper in one...