18 articles

Zach Burton

Title: Gear Tester, Contributor
Email: zach@loladigitalmedia.com
Location: Minnesota
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Expertise

Topics of Expertise:
Fitness, Hunting, Fishing, Cycling, Bikepacking, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Nordic Skiing, Photography
Years in Expertise: 10+

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
Years of Writing: 5+

A Word from Zach

I live for adventure and new experiences outside, and being able to test gear outdoors in my favorite places is a perfect blend.

Redington Grande Reel & Crux Rod Combo: A Utility Fly Fishing Setup That Won’t Break the Bank

Built to outlast any fish you hook, the Redington Grande reel and Crux rod provide a feature-rich platform at a price that’s difficult to beat.

Written by Zach Burton June 19, 2024

Patagonia’s Winter Fly Fishing Kit Review: There Is No Off-Season

Designed to withstand the harshest winter fly fishing conditions, Patagonia’s Winter Fly Fishing gear provides the performance you expect with the creature comforts you need…

Written by Zach Burton April 29, 2024

Stone Glacier De Havilland Pant: One Hunting Pant to Rule Them All

The De Havilland pants sit at the crossroads of comfort, versatility, and performance, providing you everything you need for day afield.

Written by Zach Burton January 11, 2024

Gunner Dog Bowl Review: The Bowl You Didn’t Know You Needed

Known for making nearly indestructible dog kennels, Gunner set its sights on building a dog bowl that meets its own high standard.

Written by Zach Burton December 06, 2023

G. Loomis NRX+ Swim Fly Review: A Bass Angler’s Dream

G. Loomis’ new NRX+ SF provides fly anglers with an innovative bass rod that combines precision, power, and finesse to entice more bites.

Written by Zach Burton November 14, 2023

Browning Envy Hunting Blind Review: Standing Tall in the Woods

The Browning Envy allows space and concealment for hunters to stand and shoot when looking to fill their next tag.

Written by Zach Burton June 07, 2023

Find More Fish: Garmin LiveScope Plus Brings Frozen Lakes to Life

Known more for fitness watches and GPS navigation, Garmin is no slouch in the fishing technology industry. Enter the Garmin LiveScope Plus.

Written by Zach Burton February 23, 2023

Maven RF.1 Rangefinder Review: Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t

The Maven RF.1 is a dynamic rangefinder that can reach out to 4,500 yards — that’s more than 2.5 miles!

Written by Zach Burton December 08, 2022

Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Review: A Fly Angler’s Dream

Kayak fishing is thought of as a sit-and-cast game. The Old Town PDL 106 challenges that perception.

Written by Zach Burton September 28, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Oceanic’s Predator Freedive Kit

Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. And we’re fortunate to test new, cutting-edge products. Now, we want to give you the chance…

Written by Sponsored Post July 02, 2021

Ortlieb Fork-Pack Review: Extra Bikepacking Storage With Peace of Mind

We swapped office chairs for bike saddles for a multiday bikepacking and gear-testing adventure along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in Colorado.

Written by Zach Burton March 19, 2021

Thesis OB1 All-Road Bike Review: Where Performance and Versatility Intersect

As the lines blur between road, gravel, and adventure cycling, Thesis carves its own path. We rode the Thesis OB1 bike on singletrack, trail, and…

Written by Zach Burton October 20, 2020

DECKED Truck-Bed System Review: Drawers Add Versatility for Adventure by Truck

The DECKED truck bed organizer provides secure, dry storage and organization in a pickup truck bed. We have been testing the system in two trucks…

Written by Zach Burton September 24, 2020

Simms Flyweight Boots: Hiking Efficiency Meets Fly Fishing Footwear

Weighing in at a scant 40 ounces, the Flyweights from Simms blur the line between fly fishing footwear and hiking boots.

Written by Zach Burton August 27, 2020

Massive Sale: Save Up to 75% Off Bikes & Gear

Competitive Cyclist is having a huge sale on all things bike for the Fourth of July — don’t miss out on the deals.

Written by Sponsored Post June 29, 2020

2020 Mathews VXR Review: A Bow That’s Plain Fun to Shoot

It was the beginning of fall hunting when Mathews teased and then launched its newest addition, the VXR, calling it the strongest and most stable…

Written by Zach Burton February 07, 2020

How I Stay Fit: Digital Marketing Manager Zach Burton

From climbing mountains to running marathons, a job at GearJunkie requires a solid level of fitness. Our ‘How I Stay Fit’ series profiles editors and…

Written by Zach Burton February 05, 2020

Winchester SX4 Upland Field Review: A New Shotgun With Throwback Design

A new expansion to the popular SX4 line, Winchester built its new “Upland Field” around the company’s Action Valve Gas System. It holds true to…

Written by Zach Burton November 26, 2019

Zach Burton

Expertise

Education & Certifications

A Word from Zach

Redington Grande Reel & Crux Rod Combo: A Utility Fly Fishing Setup That Won’t Break the Bank

Patagonia’s Winter Fly Fishing Kit Review: There Is No Off-Season

Stone Glacier De Havilland Pant: One Hunting Pant to Rule Them All

Gunner Dog Bowl Review: The Bowl You Didn’t Know You Needed

G. Loomis NRX+ Swim Fly Review: A Bass Angler’s Dream

Browning Envy Hunting Blind Review: Standing Tall in the Woods

Find More Fish: Garmin LiveScope Plus Brings Frozen Lakes to Life

Maven RF.1 Rangefinder Review: Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t

Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Review: A Fly Angler’s Dream

Free Gear Fridays: Oceanic’s Predator Freedive Kit

Ortlieb Fork-Pack Review: Extra Bikepacking Storage With Peace of Mind

Thesis OB1 All-Road Bike Review: Where Performance and Versatility Intersect

DECKED Truck-Bed System Review: Drawers Add Versatility for Adventure by Truck

Simms Flyweight Boots: Hiking Efficiency Meets Fly Fishing Footwear

Massive Sale: Save Up to 75% Off Bikes & Gear

2020 Mathews VXR Review: A Bow That’s Plain Fun to Shoot

How I Stay Fit: Digital Marketing Manager Zach Burton

Winchester SX4 Upland Field Review: A New Shotgun With Throwback Design

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