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.

Dutch Oven Pizza Over the Campfire: 15-Min Camp Pizza

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven pizza over the campfire feeds 4 overlanders in 15 minutes on a preheated 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven, Pillsbury pizza...

Dutch Oven Beef Stew for Overlanders: Base Camp Braise

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven beef stew feeds 6 overlanders with cubed chuck roast, carrots, Yukon Gold potatoes, pearl onions, red wine, and beef broth....

Camp Chef Pro 30 Review: 3 Years on the Trail

Quick Verdict Rating: 4.5 / 5. The Camp Chef Pro 30 Single Burner Stove is the workhorse I reach for when one burner is enough...

Dutch Oven Chili: Overland Camp Chili for Base Camp Nights

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven chili feeds 6 overlanders with 2 pounds of 80/20 ground beef, Shiner Bock, kidney and pinto beans, and a 90-minute...

Best Overland Vehicles 2026: 7 Trail-Ready Rigs Ranked

Best Overland Vehicles of 2026: 7 Trail-Ready SUVs and Trucks Quick Verdict: The best overland vehicles 2026 deliver factory ground clearance from 8.3 to 11.6...

Black Rhino Armory Wheels 4 Years Review

Quick Verdict Black Rhino Armory wheels are tough, military-styled, and built to take a beating. After four years and 24,000 miles on my 2020 Jeep...

Dutch Oven Biscuits and Gravy: Camp Breakfast for Overlanders

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven biscuits and gravy feeds 6 overlanders with one pound of breakfast sausage, a peppered milk gravy built in the drippings,...

ICECO APL20 Review: 30 Days With the Dual-Zone Truck Fridge

Quick Verdict Rating: 4.5 / 5. The ICECO APL20 dual-zone delivers on three things you feel within the first week: the size lets it live...