Lost Worlds & Secret Spots

Lost Worlds & Secret Spots An independent field journal exploring lost worlds, secret spots, and the gear we trust in cold, remote places. Field-tested, thoughtfully chosen.

A beer, a catch-up and a fresh set of tools for winter.⁠⁠Caught up with Mt Cook heli-ski guide Taichiro Naka while he wa...
10/06/2026

A beer, a catch-up and a fresh set of tools for winter.⁠

Caught up with Mt Cook heli-ski guide Taichiro Naka while he was in Wanaka attending the Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference.⁠

The gear is ready. The guides are ready. Now we're just waiting for winter to get the memo.⁠

More on Tai and the gear he'll be relying on this winter soon.⁠

Precision-mapped warmth. Remarkably lightweight construction.⁠⁠The Lightstream Collection combines a made-in-Japan stret...
29/05/2026

Precision-mapped warmth. Remarkably lightweight construction.⁠

The Lightstream Collection combines a made-in-Japan stretch shell with breathable recycled Vivo insulation, designed to adapt naturally to changing temperatures and high-output movement.⁠

Built to layer. Built to move.⁠

The Lightstream Collection redefines active insulation with precision-mapped warmth and remarkably lightweight construct...
27/05/2026

The Lightstream Collection redefines active insulation with precision-mapped warmth and remarkably lightweight construction.⁠

Built to layer under a shell or perform on its own, it’s designed for movement through changing conditions.⁠

Lightweight warmth without the bulk.⁠

The Farallon Wool Shirt.⁠⁠Thoughtful technical detailing, custom-developed regenerated wool fabric and a contemporary fi...
25/05/2026

The Farallon Wool Shirt.⁠

Thoughtful technical detailing, custom-developed regenerated wool fabric and a contemporary fit refined through use.⁠

The difference is in the details.⁠

Some pieces quietly become the thing you reach for more than anything else.The Farallon combines custom-developed Regene...
24/05/2026

Some pieces quietly become the thing you reach for more than anything else.

The Farallon combines custom-developed Regenerated Wool, meticulous detailing and everyday versatility into what may become your favourite piece in the wardrobe.

Dragonfly. Ultralight. Redefined.⁠⁠“The nylon fabric is paper-thin, but after 100 miles of backpacking, hiking, and trai...
23/05/2026

Dragonfly. Ultralight. Redefined.⁠

“The nylon fabric is paper-thin, but after 100 miles of backpacking, hiking, and trail running, it still looks new.”⁠

— BACKPACKER Magazine⁠

The Farallon Wool Shirt is part of Beringia’s Masters of Bishu collection - developed in collaboration with specialist J...
22/05/2026

The Farallon Wool Shirt is part of Beringia’s Masters of Bishu collection - developed in collaboration with specialist Japanese textile mills in one of the world’s great wool fabric regions.⁠

Custom blended, spun and woven in Bishu, Japan.⁠

Built differently.⁠

20,000mm waterproof.⁠30,000g/m²/24hr breathability.⁠⁠An exceptionally lightweight shell with meticulous technical detail...
20/05/2026

20,000mm waterproof.⁠
30,000g/m²/24hr breathability.⁠

An exceptionally lightweight shell with meticulous technical detailing.⁠

Japanese-made 3-layer laminate.⁠

Built for unpredictable conditions.⁠

Dragonfly. Ultralight. Redefined.⁠

164 grams.⁠⁠Fully waterproof and breathable.⁠⁠Fully seam-taped Japanese 3-layer thin film laminate.⁠⁠Small enough to dis...
20/05/2026

164 grams.⁠

Fully waterproof and breathable.⁠

Fully seam-taped Japanese 3-layer thin film laminate.⁠

Small enough to disappear into your bag.⁠
Serious enough to rely on when the weather turns.⁠

Dragonfly. Ultralight. Redefined.⁠

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