With a focus on comfort, durability, and performance, we’ve found the best hiking pants for men. Get ready to hit the trail.
Written by Chris Carter, Rob Simpson and Steve Graepel
Expertise
Experience:
Growing up in San Diego, Rob cut his teeth fishing the offshore waters of southern California and Baja, Mexico. When he was 12 years old his parents sent him to a fishing summer camp in Bemidji, Minnesota to hang out with a bunch of other weird middle school kids that spent most of their days thinking about fishing.
As a college student in Southern California, Rob got his first outdoor job as a camp counselor and backpacking guide just outside Yosemite National Park. Off and on for the next 25+ years Rob spent his time leading backpacking, rock climbing, and winter camping trips all over the Sierra Nevada range.
In 2020, Rob moved to Salida, Colorado, and has spent the last 4 years exploring the rivers, alpine lakes, and the Rocky Mountains. These days, Rob spends a few weeks every year surf fishing and sea kayaking in Baja Mexico and most of his time fly fishing, trail running, backcountry skiing, and hiking with his awesome dog Luna all over Colorado.
Career Highlights
Education & Certifications
A Word From Rob Simpson
As a writer and product tester for GearJunkie I get to test awesome gear while doing the things that I love – fishing, hiking, trail running, sea kayaking, rock climbing and spending time outdoors with my friends, my wife and my awesome dog, Luna.
When I’m not playing outside my day job is working as a college administrator and faculty member in a small town in rural Colorado. My passion is sharing my love of the outdoors with young adults and providing them with the skills to recreate safely and responsibly. Along the way I’ve met some amazing people that have become lifelong friends and many of whom have gone on to do big things as outdoor enthusiasts.
With a focus on comfort, durability, and performance, we’ve found the best hiking pants for men. Get ready to hit the trail.
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