Which explorer was supplied by Abercrombie & Fitch for Antarctic expeditions?

Richard E. Byrd was the explorer supplied by Abercrombie & Fitch for Antarctic expeditions.

Founded in New York in 1892, Abercrombie & Fitch originally catered to affluent hunters, anglers, travelers, and explorers. Its reputation rested on practical, high-quality equipment rather than the youthful fashion identity associated with the modern Abercrombie brand.

The company outfitted Byrd’s Antarctic work, including his first major Antarctic expedition from 1928 to 1930. That expedition established the “Little America” base on the Ross Ice Shelf and supported the first successful flight over the South Pole in November 1929. Byrd’s team used ships, aircraft, radio equipment, sledges, and other specialized supplies.

A common mix-up is confusing Byrd with Roald Amundsen or Ernest Shackleton, both major Antarctic figures. Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, while Shackleton is best known for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition and the Endurance disaster. The Abercrombie & Fitch connection in this question specifically points to Byrd.