The spirit of exploring has its roots in going out to the far-flung corners of the planet and returning with news, impressions, and insights to our society. These journeys are profound and life-changing but they are selfless and not just for the sake of exploring, but in the pursuit of knowledge about our planet and our lives.

We’re National Geographic Explorers at Large, two of just 12 around the world with those duties, so we understand exploring and the nature of expeditions. We also know that there is a need to have the right clothing and equipment, light things that you can carry, clothing that is cool in the tropics and yet, elegant enough to take that special meeting, a sudden delegation of elders, or to meet the president.