Zach is a professional Mountain Guide, climber, and skier who dabbles in most outdoors sports. While he calls Colorado home, he travels extensively across North America, Europe, and sometimes Asia whether working or playing. Zach has also worn many hats in administrative roles including content manager, copy writer, marketing manager, website designer, photographer, and program developer. He is an IFMGA licensed/certified guide and has created his own curriculum at many universities, where he still teaches. Zach’s writing, photography, and mountain exploits have appeared in publications such as the American Alpine Journal, Planet Mountain, Alpinist, and Gripped.
Zach started working in product testing over a decade ago and is thrilled to be part of Gear Lab. When he’s not playing outside or on a computer, Zach plays pickleball, music, or (most importantly) spends time with his partner Syd and their dog Benny.
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Zach Lovell
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The Best Ski Helmets | Impact Tested
Buying a new ski helmet can be an overwhelming decision. We tested 11 of the best models on the market to help you...
10 Best Bike Helmets | Impact Tested
We're always looking for the best bike helmets to fuel our rides. We tested hundreds of models this year and these are...
Editors' Choice
Scott Flow Pro Mips Review
This model proved itself as a rugged free ride helmet throughout our rigorous field testing process. While the fit...
Editors' Choice
Smith Method Pro Mips Review
This option excels in virtually every metric, proving that a lightweight helmet doesn't have to make compromises on...
Top Pick
POC Obex Mips Review
This option offers a nice low profile and a comfy fit for a more modest aesthetic than the more commonly bulky ski...
10 Best Water Shoes
Sick of soggy feet, or stubbing your toes on sharp rocks while playing in the water? We've tested the best water shoes...
The Best Walkie Talkies
We put 9 radios to a head-to-head test after exhaustive research on all of the top models on the market. After months...
Top Pick
Cardo Packtalk Outdoor Review
This radio boasts JBL headphones and a variety of features that make it ideal for talking with your friends or family...
The Best Rain Pants
Choosing a pair of rain pants is an unwanted bear of a task. We've done the dirty work, which involves sorting through...
Best Mountain Bike Helmets | Impact Tested
Searching for a new mountain bike helmet? We researched and tested the top models on the market and here are 23 of our...

How to Choose a Mountain Bike Helmet
How do you choose a mountain biking helmet? There's a different type of helmet for every type of riding, with many...
Editors' Choice
Giro Manifest Spherical Review
Despite it's heavy price tag, this helmet surpassed expectations in our field test. We found that its one of the...
Best Buy
Lazer Coyote Kineticore Review
A high-performing option that's half the price of many mountain bike helmets. This model offers some of the best...
Top Pick
Smith Engage Mips Review
This lightweight helmet is among the most comfortable options we've ever worn, with a well-fitting design keeping us...
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