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PAKA®

Men's Apu Parka

Regular price
$349
Regular price
Sale price
$349
Colors
Color
Maca Red
Size
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Details

A sustainable winter jacket designed for the most rugged adventures, with a fully recycled waterproof stretch fabric, zip vents, and helmet compatibility. No matter what mother nature throws at you, you'll feel unstoppable in our Men’s Apu Parka.

  • Use
    Skiing, snowboarding, mountain climbing, snowshoeing, cold weather
  • Materials
    Insulation: PAKAFILL® 130GSM Body, 110GSM Sleeves and Hood // Shell: bluesign® Certified 100% Recycled Polyester // Lining: 90% Nylon, 10% Spandex
  • Weight
    Medium = 850g, 29.98oz

Wash & care

  • Wash
    Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Don't bleach.
  • Dry
    Tumble dry low heat. Do not dry clean or iron.
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Logo of ISPO Award for PAKA Apu Parka Sustainable Winter Jacket Over Snowy Mountain Peaks Logo of ISPO Award for PAKA Apu Parka Sustainable Winter Jacket Over Snowy Mountain Peaks

The Apu Parka is your cold-weather companion, made to keep you safe and warm in extreme mountain conditions. Insulated with our patent-pending PAKAFILL® insulation, and waterproof with a shell that features 4-way stretch, this winter jacket empowers you to revel in the elements - from downpour to whiteout conditions.

Wood / Brown Men’s Apu Parka Winter Jacket with Features Overlay – PAKA Apparel
Technical hood design
Helmet-compatible 2-way adjustable hood to keep you protected in extreme conditions
PAKAFILL® 130 GSM
Our patent-pending natural insulation, warmer than any synthetic insulation on the market. Half the volume of down.
Adjustable cordlock system
Two adjustable drawcords with a dropped hem to lock in your protection from the elements as the weather changes
Cozy chin guard
High collar with wind guard to hold in warmth with a stabilized, bonded wind flap
Made for movement
Armpit zips to speed ventilation and dump heat during high-output aerobic activity + gusseted armhole and side panel for improved fit and mobility.
Zip chest pocket with handwoven Inca ID
PAKA's signature Inca ID, handwoven by our team of 200+ Quechua women in Chinchero, Peru
2 interior glove pockets
Designed for ease with elastane bindings. Large enough to keep your gloves or ski skins warm in the backcountry
Adjustable sleeve cuffs
Interior cuffs with thumb holes that fit with gloves or mitts to lock in warmth. Now with an adjustable exterior cuff
bluesign® Certified waterproof stretch shell
Designed to move with you, and keep you safe in even the harshest conditions
YKK water resistant Vislon center front zipper
Designed to zip you in securely and withstand the elements
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Extremely warm

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Lightweight

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Fully Traceable

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Ultra-Durable

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Waterproof

Features & Benefits

Warmth without bulk

Keeps you warm when wet

Waterproof

Extra-breathable

Antibacterial

Moisture-wicking

All-in-one insulated shell

Helmet-compatible hood

Materials

PAKAFILL® Insulation

Warmer than any synthetically insulated jacket currently on the marketplace with a 2.1 thermal CLO value (tested by IDFL Laboratory and Institute). 130 GSM in the body and 110 GSM in the arms and hood. Half the volume of down. Keeps you warm when wet (unlike down, which can be life-threatening on the mountain). Thermoregulates from freezing temperatures at rest to high aerobic activity to keep you in a neutral comfort range.

Eco Durable Water-Repellent Coating (PFAS Free) On Shell

Highly water-repellent with multi-needle quilting. Shell fabric has a cotton feel without the stiff plastic touch of most DWR jackets.

bluesign® Certified Material

Guarantees the highest level of security for consumers to ensure healthy and safe textile materials

Traceable Alpaca™ from Peru

The natural alpaca fiber used in PAKAFILL® is fully traceable, all the way back to the small farm in the Andes where it was sourced.

Certified Waterproof Stretch Shell

4-way stretch allows for optimal movement, without restriction.

The Apu Parka was designed to enhance the benefits of PAKAFILL® insulation, performing from freezing temperatures at rest to aerobic activities on the mountain. We used 130 GSM in the body and 110 GSM in the sleeves and hood to maximize mobility. To increase the comfort range, we added a breathable lining and armpit zips. The result is a shiver- and sweat-proof winter jacket for skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor adventures.

This jacket performs best in the temperature range of:

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Colorful Temperature Range Graph of -20°F to 50°F Colorful Temperature Range Graph of -20°F to 50°F
Colorful Temperature Range Graph of -28°C to 10°C Colorful Temperature Range Graph of -28°C to 10°C
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PAKAFILL®

Other Jackets

Sustainable insulation

Insulated with natural fiber from free-roaming alpacas in Peru.

Insulated with fossil fuels extracted from the earth (synthetics) or feathers from dead birds (down).

Storm-proof

PAKAFILL® doesn’t wilt when you’re caught in the rain, snow, or wind, keeping you safe in even the most extreme climates.

Weaker when wet. Other insulations (such as down) lose their loft when the weather gets tough, putting you in a dangerous place on the mountain

Sweat and odor-proof

PAKAFILL® is naturally anti-bacterial and odor-resistant (with only 8% moisture retention rate), requiring less washing or care.

Sweaty and smelly. Synthetics trap sweat and bacteria together - a combination which results in odor.

Made with care

The fiber in PAKAFILL® is fully traceable, all the way back to the coordinates of the small farm in the Andes where it was shorn.

Lack of transparency with sourcing and where the fibers or manufacturing is from.

PAKAFILL®

Other Jackets

Sustainable insulation

Insulated with natural fiber from free-roaming alpacas in Peru.

Storm-proof

PAKAFILL® doesn’t wilt when you’re caught in the rain, snow, or wind, keeping you safe in even the most extreme climates.

Sweat and odor-proof

PAKAFILL® is naturally anti-bacterial and odor-resistant (with only 8% moisture retention rate), requiring less washing or care.

Made with care

The fiber in PAKAFILL® is fully traceable, all the way back to the coordinates of the small farm in the Andes where it was shorn.

Sustainable insulation

Insulated with fossil fuels extracted from the earth (synthetics) or feathers from dead birds (down).

Storm-proof

Weaker when wet. Other insulations (such as down) lose their loft when the weather gets tough, putting you in a dangerous place on the mountain

Sweat and odor-proof

Sweaty and smelly. Synthetics trap sweat and bacteria together - a combination which results in odor.

Made with care

Lack of transparency with sourcing and where the fibers or manufacturing is from.

PAKAFILL® has ½ the volume of down due to its uniquely structured air pockets, which increase the natural fiber’s thermal retention while allowing for increased ventilation - keeping the material light, warm, and dry.

Zoom in on Natural PAKAFILL® Alpaca Fiber Jacket Insulation – PAKA Apparel

Thermoregulating

Naturally adapts to the temperature, keeping you warm in the cold and cool in the heat

Durable

Alpaca fiber has a tensile strength of 50 N/ktex

Lightweight

Alpaca fiber has hollow air pockets that give it an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio

Water resistant

Dries faster and insulates better than down when wet

Zoom in on Natural PAKAFILL® Alpaca Fiber Jacket Insulation – PAKA Apparel
Man Wearing Climbing Helmet and Black Apu Parka Sustainable Jacket in Mountains – PAKA Apparel

The 'Apu' Series

In Peru, Apu is the spirit of the mountains and the protector of the local people. We designed this collection to honor that spirit. Check out our article for a behind-the-scenes look at our journey to disrupt the outdoor industry.

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We didn’t just make it for us.

Until now, the outerwear industry has been limited to mainly two options for insulating jackets: goose down (obtained by killing geese) and synthetics (made with oil). Ethically sourced from free-roaming alpacas in the Andes, PAKAFILL® is now a third option.

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Climber on Peak of Snowy Mountain in Red Apu Puffer Jacket – PAKA Apparel Climber on Peak of Snowy Mountain in Red Apu Puffer Jacket – PAKA Apparel

Interested in using our patent-pending PAKAFILL® insulation in your products?

Contact us at partners@pakaapparel.com
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