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Paka Apu Lightweight Insulated Jacket (Paka
Paka Apu Lightweight Insulated Jacket (Paka
I tested the Paka Apu Lightweight puffer because it’s using 100% alpaca wool insulation and it’s being marketed as a legit alternative to synthetic and even down. Warmth-wise it landed between my two down jackets (closer to the warmer one), but when it got soaked it held a lot of water and lost loft, so I wouldn’t treat it like a miracle wet-weather puffy.
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Pros
- +Natural insulation sourced by shearing alpacas (no animal cruelty)
- +Thermo-regulating feel when hiking hard (I noticed less sweating vs down)
- +Odor resistance due to oleophobic fibers
- +Easy maintenance compared to down
- +Hand pockets lined with microfleece
Cons
- -Expensive for the warmth ($279)
- -Heavier than down for similar warmth (about 35% by my estimate)
- -Soaks up a lot of water when wet and loses loft
- -Elastic cuffs leave a small gap (not my favorite)
