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 Down Jackets for Men
Our experts tested 26 of the most promising down jackets available to find the best fitting, the warmest, and the most...
Editors' Choice
Rab Neutrino Pro Review
When the snow starts blowing and the thermometer reading plummets, this is the jacket you want to wear. While other...
Best Buy
Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Hooded Review
Thanks to models like this from Eddie Bauer, you no longer have to drop big bucks for an ultralight down jacket. We...
Top Pick
Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie Review
When a chilly day gets stormy, a down jacket can become a wet pile of goose feathers, but this model's shell fabric...
Best Full Face Bike Helmets | Impact Tested
If you need a new full-face bike helmet, you have come to the right place. We have spent years testing over 30 of the...
Editors' Choice
POC Coron Air Carbon MIPS Review
An exclusively downhill full-face option, with top marks in our impact testing and a durable construction, this is the...
Editors' Choice
Specialized Gambit Review
This featherweight helmet provides unrivaled airflow making it an excellent choice for rowdy rides that require some...
Best Buy
Demon United Podium Review
Priced several times less than your typical full-face helmet, this is a wallet-friendly way to protect your head...
10 Best Flip Flops
Over the past 10 years, we've bought and tested over 100 pairs of flip flops to find the greatest on the market. From...
Top Pick
Smith Mainline Mips Review
This well-constructed helmet boasts a particularly comfy padding layout and great ventilation for enduro pedals.
Top Pick
Troy Lee Designs D4 Polyacrylite Review
If you'd like to avoid the premium price tags of downhill-favored options without sacrifcing safety, this full face...
Top Pick
Fox Racing Proframe RS Review
This helmet delivers the light and airy attitude of an enduro-oriented helmet with the more substantial and protective...
How to Choose a Full-Face Helmet for Downhill Mountain Biking
Bike helmets come in nearly as many styles as there are styles of bikes. You probably already know that you would want...
Top Pick
Bell Super 3R MIPS Review
A fantastic convertible helmet with a strikingly low weight and breezy feel. This lid is well-suited for riders who...
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...
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