The Explorers Club Outfitters

Founded in 1904 to promote exploration “by all means possible,” The Explorers Club is an international organization dedicated to the advancement of field exploration and scientific inquiry. Among our members are leading pioneers in oceanography, mountaineering, archaeology, and the planetary and environmental sciences.

• Country: United States
• Language: English
• Publisher: The Explorers Club
• Frequency: Quarterly
• Shipping: Free USA Shipping, $12 International Shipping 

This subscription is renewed annually. To cancel your subscription at any point, please email store@explorers.org. Product images are of past issues and are for reference only.

Our Classic Baseball Cap has been around for ages! It's been worn across the globe – in the field, at club headquarters, and everywhere in between. Available in Navy, Kalahari Khaki, and Jungle Green. Featuring 100% cotton twill, 6-panel construction, waving flag embroidery, and "The Explorers Club" above its adjustable back. One size fits all.

The Explorers Club is proud to release this limited edition printed poster, celebrating the Bell X-1's famous supersonic flight on October 14th, 1947.

On October 14th, 1947, over Muroc Air Base in the Mojave Desert, history was made with the first manned supersonic flight.

Piloted by U.S. Airforce Captain and Explorers Club Member Charles "Chuck" Yeager, the Bell X-1 -- a bright orange aircraft nicknamed "Glamorous Glennis" -- exceeded Mach 1 and flew faster than the speed of sound.

It reached an incredible speed of Mach 1.06 (700 MPH or 1,100 KPH) before gliding to a safe landing in the desert. Many thought that the aircraft would break apart upon reaching the sound barrier. However, the X-1's bullet shape, thin wings, and horizontal stabilizer made it an ideal craft for supersonic travel.

The Bell X-1 Supersonic Flight Poster features original artwork commissioned by The Explorers Club, based on iconic images of the X-1 in flight. An accurate model of the X-1, signed by Yeager, is on display at The Explorers Club's world-famous Archives in New York City. Now, the Bell X-1 can hang in your home, office – or cockpit!

Available in both 18”x24” or 16”x12”. Each poster is museum-quality and made on thick and durable matte paper. Featuring:

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Historic images courtesy of NASA, nasa.gov.

The original Explorers Club Watch Cap. Available only in classic red, featuring our waving flag embroidery.

You've seen this one many times before. The watch cap, typically knitted in this bright red color, has become a true symbol of nautical exploration. It's been worn on expeditions all over the globe, from Cousteau's undersea odysseys, to Heyerdahl's oceanic crossings, to Cameron's Challenger Deep dive into the Marianas Trench.

Today, The Explorers Club continues this tradition. Members proudly don these caps in the field, at headquarters, and everywhere in between. Order your own piece of exploration history.

Made in Normandy, France, in collaboration with Saint James, nautical supplier established in the 11th century. One size fits all. Please note this is a snug, slightly shallower fit -- just like it's always been. Machine wash, wool cycle. Reduced spin. Do not soak.

For more than a century, The Explorers Club has been the meeting place for some of the most daring adventurers on the planet. As Told At The Explorers Club: More Than Fifty Gripping Tales Of Adventure will take you to all corners of the globe, showcasing personal accounts of some of history's most intrepid explorers.

From Amundsen to Lindbergh, from the Arctic to Antarctica, and all points in between, these are some of the most hair-raising journeys ever made, all selected by the late George Plimpton, a Member of The Explorers Club himself.

This updated edition includes a new foreword by Richard Wiese, the 44th President of The Explorers Club, and an all-new photo insert that takes readers inside the exclusive club and its world-famous archives. Edited and with an introduction by George Plimpton. Paperback, 480 pages.

A limited edition sterling silver necklace, featuring a multi-layered compass design with words "not all those who wander are lost". A favorite amongst our members! Available with a sterling silver 1mm chain in both 16" or 18" sizes. Please select your chain size before checking out.

Our Classic Baseball Cap has been around for ages! It's been worn across the globe – in the field, at club headquarters, and everywhere in between. Available in Navy, Kalahari Khaki, and Jungle Green. Featuring 100% cotton twill, 6-panel construction, waving flag embroidery, and "The Explorers Club" above its adjustable back. One size fits all.

Please note: our rugbies are specialty items, please allow 1-2 weeks for shipment.

Our Rugby Shirts are inspired by the ones that rock climbers and mountaineers used in the 1970s, prior to the sport’s popularity. Climbers would often use army surplus and thrift stores to supply expeditions. 

• Signature ribbed stretch side panels
• Soft, brushed interior
• Ribbed crew neck, cuffs and waistband
• Double-needle construction throughout

Available in sizes S-2XL. Please note that finished measurements are in inches. Chest is measured 1" under the arms, and the body length is measured from center of the back neck seam straight down to back bottom hem.

S: Chest 45.5" / Body Length 27"
M: Chest 49.5" / Body Length 28"
L: Chest 53.5" / Body Length 29"
XL: Chest 57.5" / Body Length 30"
2XL: Chest 61.5" / Body Length 31"