Apparel

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. 

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.

The most iconic garment of this era was the Rugby Shirt. Made from a rugged, sturdy cotton, these classic, long-sleeved shirts protected climbers from the elements. Its collar specifically provided much-needed protection from metal climbing gear such as clamps, allowing them to rest more comfortably on the neck.

These rugby shirts feature 100% heavyweight cotton, rubber buttons, and a relaxed fit, prominent in early, 1970s samples. A discreet Explorers Club embroidery is placed on the left arm, for your expedition team to notice when summiting El Capitan. Available here in ivory with red and navy stripes, as a compliment to our Club Flag.

Limited supply. Made in Canada, in collaboration with Barbarian Sportswear. Barbarian, founded in 1981, manufactures garments and knits their own locally. Barbarian uses dozens of suppliers from all over North America, including the use of the world’s highest grade cotton grown in the US.

• 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"

Part of our new The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven.

This is a warm and cosy fleece jacket with a knitted exterior and a soft brushed inside. Perfect as an insulating mid layer under a shell jacket on autumn or winter adventures, and just as comfortable for long afternoons with a good book in front of the fire. It is customized with a leather Explorers Club patch on its chest, designed in collaboration with Fjallraven.

It has a fixed hood with a drawcord adjustment and the zipper at the front has a protective flap in "G-1000" original fabric that protects the chin. The elbows, hem, pockets and inside of the edge of the hood also have G-1000 for extra durability.

Limited edition. By purchasing your Ovik Fleece through The Explorers Club, you are supporting the scientific exploration of the oceans, land, air, and space, as well as research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences.

Available in sizes S-XL. For sizing, please reference the Men's Sizing Chart above. Or, click here to visit Fjallraven's website and click on "Find Your Size".

Part of our new Spring & Summer The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven.

Travel in style with this long-sleeved shirt made from a cool hemp blend. It has a loose comfort fit that lets air circulate, and the fabric’s uneven structure lifts it away from the skin for extra ventilation. In addition, hemp has a natural resistance against microorganisms – a big plus in tropical climates.

Featuring a custom Explorers Club patch on the right chest pocket, this is a comfortable, airy travel favorite that will help you keep your cool – even on really hot days. Featuring:

• Cool, easy-care fabric in hemp and recycled polyester
• The fabric’s uneven structure allows extra air circulation
• Two chest pockets with flaps
• Sleeve buttons keep rolled up sleeves in place

Please note that this is a custom Explorers Club item -- additional pictures are for reference only.

Available in sizes S-2XL. For sizing, please reference the Men's Sizing Chart above. Or, click here to visit Fjallraven's website and click on "Find Your Size".

Part of our Spring & Summer The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company and club sponsor Fjallraven.

Timeless looks and incredibly hardwearing fabric make this Vardag Jacket bound to become a long term favorite. The design is simple and robust with large patch pockets and durable metal buttons.

It's made from the hardiest G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco fabric that ages beautifully and softens over time. Featuring a custom leather Explorers Club patch on the upper right sleeve, this versatile base garment is just as suitable for everyday use as it is for easy-going outdoor life.

Part of our Spring & Summer The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company and club sponsor Fjallraven.

Timeless looks and incredibly hardwearing fabric make this Vardag Jacket bound to become a long term favorite. The design is simple and robust with large patch pockets and durable metal buttons.

It's made from the hardiest G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco fabric that ages beautifully and softens over time. Featuring a custom leather Explorers Club patch on the upper right sleeve, this versatile base garment is just as suitable for everyday use as it is for easy-going outdoor life.

These are durable trekking trousers with technical features, made from wind and water resistant "G-1000 Eco" fabric. Features a custom, subtle Explorers Club Compass Rose leather patch on the left knee. 

This model is based on Fjallraven's best-selling "Vidda Pro" trouser, but has improved ventilation options and a new, slightly slimmer fit that still has great freedom of movement.

The buttoned strap adjustments at the leg endings can be removed and there are numerous practical pockets and details – such as a knife pocket on the right-hand leg and a loop for an axe on the side of the waist. Please note that this model has a regular leg length. 

Features:

• 65% recycled polyester, 35% organic cotton.
• Generous hip-to-knee ventilation zippers.
• Reinforced knees with openings for knee pads (an accessory).
• Gusset in stretch fabric for extra freedom of movement.
• Regular leg length.

Part of our Spring / Summer The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven. 

Please note that these trousers are in buckwheat brown -- additional images are for reference only.

Part of our new Spring & Summer The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven.

This jacket is light, packable and really well ventilated – a perfect companion when hiking in warm climates. The adjustable hood can be pulled up for protection against the sun or light showers and the three pockets have mesh linings so that they double as ventilation openings. Made from "G-1000 Air Stretch" and pliant polyester that protects against wind and sun without letting you overheat. Features: 

• Custom Explorers Club leather patch on the top side of the left pocket
• G-1000 Air Stretch in organic cotton and partly recycled polyester
• Fast drying stretch fabric with 70% recycled polyester
• Adjustable hood
• Hand pockets and chest pockets with hidden zippers and mesh lining

For sizing, please reference the Women's Sizing Chart above. Or, click here to visit Fjallraven's website and click on "Find Your Size".

Please note that this jacket is available in black -- additional images are for reference only.

Part of our new Spring & Summer The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven.

Lightweight, long-sleeved top in a soft jersey knit made from merino wool and recycled polyester. Combines the temperature-regulating properties of wool fibres with the durability and moisture-wicking properties of synthetic ones. Available in a beautiful "Pomegranate Red" with a subtle Explorers Club embroidery on the upper sleeve, this is a perfect first layer in both warm and cold climates, and extra useful on multiday trips as wool naturally resists bad odours.

• Activity: Trekking
• Features: Channels moisture, Insulates in wet condition, Insulating, Odor resistant, Quick-drying
• Environmental info: Traceable wool

Please note that this shirt is available in red -- additional images are for reference only.

Part of our new The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven.

A comfortable, warm long-sleeved shirt in flannel made with recycled wool. A women’s version of the classic Canada Shirt, with a feminine cut and softer fabric. Details in G-1000 Eco on the inside of the collar, cuffs, pocket flaps and front opening. Works well as both a light jacket on mild autumn days and as a robust insulating mid layer over a base layer top.

Features a custom rectangular Club Compass Rose leather patch, subtly placed above the chest pocket, designed in collaboration with Fjallraven.

Very limited supply. By purchasing your Canada Shirt through The Explorers Club, you are supporting the scientific exploration of the oceans, land, air, and space, as well as research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences.

Available in sizes XS-M. For sizing, please reference the Women's Sizing Chart above. Or, click here to visit Fjallraven's website and click on "Find Your Size".

Part of our new The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company and club sponsor Fjallraven.

A classic long-sleeved flannel shirt with Regular fit in light, soft organic cotton. A great outdoor garment that is also suitable in relaxed everyday situations. Open chest pocket.

Features a custom rectangular Club Compass Rose leather patch, subtly placed on the upper sleeve.

Limited edition. By purchasing your Ovik Flannel Shirt through The Explorers Club, you are supporting the scientific exploration of the oceans, land, air, and space, as well as research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences.

Available in sizes XS-M. For sizing, please reference the Women's Sizing Chart above. Or, click here to visit Fjallraven's website and click on "Find Your Size".

Part of our new The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven.

Warm and cosy fleece jacket with a knitted exterior and a soft brushed inside. Perfect as an insulating mid layer under a shell jacket on autumn or winter adventures, and just as comfortable for long afternoons with a good book in front of the fire.

It has a fixed hood with a drawcord adjustment and the zipper at the front has a protective flap in "G-1000" original fabric that protects the chin. The elbows, hem, pockets and inside of the edge of the hood also have G-1000 for extra durability. Two spacious pockets with zippers.

Elastic binding at the sleeve cuffs and drawcord adjustment at the hem. The fleece and mesh lining in the pockets are made from recycled polyester and produced using an environmentally friendly process that both spins and dyes the fibres at the same time. This leads to much lower levels of water and energy consumption compared to traditional dyeing techniques.

Limited edition. By purchasing your Ovik Fleece through The Explorers Club, you are supporting the scientific exploration of the oceans, land, air, and space, as well as research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences.

Available in sizes S-XL. For sizing, please reference the Men's Sizing Chart above. Or, click here to visit Fjallraven's website and click on "Find Your Size".

These are durable trekking trousers with technical features, made from wind and water resistant "G-1000 Eco" fabric. Features a custom, subtle Explorers Club Compass Rose leather patch on the left knee. 

This model is based on Fjallraven's best-selling "Vidda Pro" trouser, but has improved ventilation options and a new, slightly slimmer fit that still has great freedom of movement.

The buttoned strap adjustments at the leg endings can be removed and there are numerous practical pockets and details – such as a knife pocket on the right-hand leg and a loop for an axe on the side of the waist. Please note that this model has a regular leg length. 

Features:

• 65% recycled polyester, 35% organic cotton.
• Generous hip-to-knee ventilation zippers.
• Reinforced knees with openings for knee pads (an accessory).
• Gusset in stretch fabric for extra freedom of movement.
• Regular leg length.

Part of our Spring / Summer The Explorers Club x Fjallraven Collection: a hand-picked selection of gear customized and designed for The Explorers Club in collaboration with legacy outdoors company Fjallraven. 

Please note that these trousers are in a dark navy -- additional images are for reference only.

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"

This one has been around for ages. Our classic polo shirt, with waving flag embroidery. Made of 100% combed cotton that is soft, durable, and resists fading and shrinking. Piqué-knit fabric that allows air to circulate.

Featuring a rib-knit collar, cuffs and side vents. Straight hem, banded sleeves, five-button placket. Made by L.L. Bean. Forest Green. Available in sizes S-XL.

This one has been around for ages. Our classic polo shirt, with waving flag embroidery. Made of 100% combed cotton that is soft, durable, and resists fading and shrinking. Piqué-knit fabric that allows air to circulate.

Featuring a rib-knit collar, cuffs and side vents. Straight hem, banded sleeves, five-button placket. Made by L.L. Bean. Classic Navy. Available in sizes S-2XL.

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.

The most iconic garment of this era was the Rugby Shirt. Made from a rugged, sturdy cotton, these classic, long-sleeved shirts protected climbers from the elements. Its collar specifically provided much-needed protection from metal climbing gear such as clamps, allowing them to rest more comfortably on the neck.

This short sleeve rugby shirt features 100% heavyweight cotton, rubber buttons, and a relaxed fit, prominent in early, 1970s samples. A discreet Explorers Club embroidery is placed on the left arm, for your expedition team to notice when summiting El Capitan. 

Limited supply. Made in Canada, in collaboration with Barbarian Sportswear. Barbarian, founded in 1981, manufactures garments and knits their own locally. Barbarian uses dozens of suppliers from all over North America, including the use of the world’s highest grade cotton grown in the US.

Everyone needs the perfect octopus t-shirt to complement an everyday, laid-back look. The ideal top for so many occasions, this lightweight cotton tee will keep you comfy and looking like you're ready to travel the world!

Designed by OctoNation in collaboration with The Explorers Club for World Oceans Week and beyond!

Headquartered in New York City with a community of Chapters around the world, The Explorers Club has been supporting scientific expeditions of all disciplines, and uniting our members in the bonds of good fellowship for over a century.

A percentage of profit from this collaboration goes to advancing field research, scientific exploration, resource conservation, and the ideal that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

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!

Made specially for World Oceans Week 2022 at The Explorers Club in collaboration with OctoNation, the largest octopus fan club!

This t-shirt, available only in this silver-grey color, features our custom Explorer Octopus print, hand-drawn by artist Chris Adams.

This octopus, of the species Octopus vulgaris, is carrying The Explorers Club's iconic Flag, dons our classic Club Watch Scarf, and a carries a group of exploration tools and artifacts -- ready for any seafaring expedition!

The t-shirt itself is soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. Featuring:

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

Size guide

Designed by OctoNation in collaboration with The Explorers Club for World Oceans Week and beyond!

Enrich your wardrobe with a versatile long sleeve tee. For a casual look, combine it with your favorite jeans, and layer it with a button-up shirt, a zip-up hoodie, or a snazzy jacket. Dress it up with formal trousers or chinos to achieve a more professional look.

Headquartered in New York City with a community of Chapters around the world, The Explorers Club has been supporting scientific expeditions of all disciplines, and uniting our members in the bonds of good fellowship for over a century.

A percentage of profit from this collaboration goes to advancing field research, scientific exploration, resource conservation, and the ideal that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142.4 g/m²)
• 32 singles
• Regular fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Crew neck
• Cover-stitched collar
• 2″ (5 cm) ribbed cuffs

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!