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 Silverado TurboMax Is Tagged Late Availability: What Buyers Should Do

Quick Facts: Topic: 2027 Silverado TurboMax tagged late availability in GM's order guide. Engine: 2.7L TurboMax, 350 hp and 455 lb-ft. Trims tagged: Work...

Jeep Recon Highway Range Drops to 160 Miles at 75 mph

Quick Facts: Result: The Jeep Recon highway range measured 160 miles at a steady 75 mph. Efficiency: 1.7 miles per kWh from a 94-kWh...

Ford Confirms No Bronco Filson Sway Bar Disconnect as Order Banks Open Oct 13

Quick Facts: Bronco Filson sway bar disconnect: No. Not offered as standard or optional. Source: Justin Carroll, chief engineer for the Bronco Filson. Order...

Starlink Mini Price Drop to $149: Buy, Rent, or Ask for the Difference?

Quick Facts: News: Starlink Mini price drop to $149 in the US. Date: October 2, 2026, on Starlink's US product page. Previous price: $199...

Prime Big Deal Days 2026: A Gear Buying Plan for Overlanders and 4×4 Owners

Quick Facts: Event: Prime Big Deal Days runs October 6 and 7, 2026. Start: 12:01 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, October 6. Length: 48 hours...

What to Look for in an Off-Road Trailer Under $5,000

Finding a capable off-road trailer under $5,000 used to mean settling. Your options were a utility trailer bolted to a tent, or something held...

Toyota Adds Grand Highlander Woodland With a Half-Inch Lift for 2027

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 Toyota Grand Highlander Woodland, a hybrid-only grade. Announced: October 1, 2026, with 2027 Grand Highlander models due at dealers "later...

How to Choose Between an Overland Trailer and a Rooftop Tent

Nothing splits the overlanding community like the trailer-versus-rooftop-tent question. After decades of overlanding and founding 4WDTalk, I've argued both sides. Rooftop tents won me...