Have you ever worn the same set of clothes for a week or two? Gone without a shower for the same or longer? Or tried to look sharp after a sandstorm in 120F weather? Ever want to whip out a special tool in a flash? Or look just a little bit more like Roy Chapman Andrews?

This special highlights expedition fashion. An invaluable set of portraits from two expeditions reveals how to prospect the desert with style. From headgear to belt attachments to all-purpose repair materials- this is a rough and ready guide to looking your very best on your first expedition!

(Click on any of the images to zoom in,
All images by Mike Hettwer unless otherwise noted)

"Tanning Window is open from 2-4pm daily" (Didier Dutheil, Niger) No matter the size or place of the problem, duct tape is the solution (Greg Wilson, Niger). "Our mom thinks we're special" (Dave Varricchio and Andy Gray, Inner Mongolia). This lamp shade and cape ensure bone-hunting in deserts in comfort and style (Andy Gray, Inner Mongolia). Sporting SPF 1000 protection (Mike Hettwer, Inner Mongolia). Though this may look like a bad-hair day, it's actually a chique new style called "desert mousse" (Greg Wilson, Niger).

Alpha male meets Axl Rose ( Hans Larsson, Niger). Hanging seven, he is ready for any occasion (Paul Sereno, Niger). Desert chique--ladies in cheches (Gabe Lyon and Allison Beck, Niger).

"Man, is this a big beach or what?" (Didier Dutheil, Niger) $200 hiking boots on day 3 in the Gobi (Dave Varricchio, Inner Mongolia).

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