Paka Apparel, launched in 2016 by founder Kris Cody, has this month debuted “Breathe by Paka,” a collection of breathable men’s and women’s activewear in eco-friendly Royal Alpaca fiber, Tencel and ...

In college, I didn’t have a very extensive wardrobe. Once the weather got below 55 degrees Fahrenheit in New York City, I would break out my trusty Rocky Mountain National Park hoodie and wear it ...

I'm a gear and travel writer splitting time in Colorado and Alaska. When we think of tough, versatile outdoor gear, we usually picture jackets, backpacks and boots made from high-tech fabrics that ...

Paka, the leader in alpaca apparel, is reimagining outerwear through a sustainable lens. Last year, the Peruvian brand debuted its first Puffer that featured its patent-pending PAKAFILL® alpaca-fiber ...

When it comes to jacket insulation, we often view the choice as binary: either you opt for classic down or you go for some sort of synthetic-based solution. With half the volume of down, it provides ...

When a new piece of outdoor gear wins a major award, we take notice. So, when Paka’s ultra-cozy Apu Parka picked up an ISPO prize for its innovative Pakafill insulation — a sustainable and ...

Warmth usually comes along with extra weight, as plump puffers and floor-length anorak parkas are padded with insulated buffering material to trap and circulate the body’s heat. But PAKA wanted to ...