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 testing, Kris Cody takes things to the extreme. The founder of apparel brand Paka hiked the tallest peak in Peru to make sure the company’s new puffer jacket could handle the worst ...

Shopping for the best lightweight puffer jacket is no small feat, especially when temperatures start dropping and you need a cozy coat ASAP. Between finding the right bulk, compartments, and type of ...

Although puffers have once been deemed too frumpy or bulky to be chic, a rising number of brands are now putting a modern twist on the classic puffer jacket to make it layering-friendly, chic, and ...

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