The Original Women's Apu Parka

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The Original Women's Apu Parka

$299
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Colors
Color
Forage
Size

womens

Find Women’s size charts for tops and bottoms. Plus, a few tips on how to measure for the best fit.

Size Chart

Women's Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Bust
31-33"
33-35"
35-37"
38-40"
41-43"
44-46"
Arm Length
29 1/2-30 1/2"
30-31"
30 1/2-31 1/2"
31 1/2-32 1/2"
32 1/2-33 1/2"
33 1/2-34 1/2"
Waist
24-26"
26-28"
28-30"
31-33"
34-36"
37-39"
Hip
33-35"
35-37"
37-39"
40-42"
43-45"
46-48"
Inseam Length
29-31"
29-31"
30-32"
30-32"
31-33"
31-33"
Women's Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Bust
79-84
84-89
89-94
97-102
104-109
112-117
Arm Length
75-77.5
76.2-78.7
77.5-80
80-82.6
82.6-85.1
85.1-87.6
Waist
61-66
66-71
71-76
79-84
86-91
94-99
Hip
84-89
89-94
94-99
102-107
109-114
117-122
Inseam Length
74-79
74-79
76-81
76-81
79-84
79-84

*Tops: Bust is usually the best size predictor. However, if your hip measurement is larger, consider buying the size indicated for your hips.

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Fit Guide

Next to Skin

A snug and form fitting feeling, the perfect close to body fit.

Slim

A body skimming fit, can be a stand alone athletic look, or a base for layering

Regular

Not too fitted, not too loose, everyday pieces that can layered over or under multiple items

Relaxed

Loose fitting top layer items, for a relaxed feeling.

Length Guide

Women's Length Guide

Choose from cropped, classic, long classic, or tunic lengths to match your unique style and silhouette.

How to Measure

Use a soft, flexible measuring tape. Measure directly on your skin or over light clothing. If you don't have a flexible measuring tape, you can use a piece of string by wrapping it around the area you're measuring, marking the spot where it meets, and then lay it flat on a ruler to measure. Alternatively, you can measure a well-fitting piece of clothing with a regular tape measure and compare the measurements to your body.

1 Arm length
With elbows slightly bent, measure from the center back of neck (at the base), across the top of the shoulders, down the arm, to the wrist. Keep your arm relaxed and slightly bent while measuring.

2 Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the ground and comfortably under your arms. Make sure the tape is snug, but not tight. Relax your arms by your sides while measuring.

3 Waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above your belly button (This will be the crease created from bending). Stand naturally and keep the tape a bit loose. Don’t suck in your stomach.

4 Hips
Measure around the fullest part of hip/seat circumference below your natural waistline. Stand with your feet together and make sure the tape is parallel to the floor and comfortably snug.

5 Inseam (pants)
Measure along the inside leg from crotch to ankle. Stand straight with your feet slightly apart.

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Details

The original version of our award winning Apu Parka. Powered by our patented PAKAFILL® technology and a water resistant shell fabric.

  • 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 = 740g / 26.10oz

Wash & Care Instructions

  • 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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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.

Front view of Women’s Apu Parka in Forage Grey showing attached hood, full-length zipper, side pockets, and inner wrist cuffs

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.

Interior zip chest pocket

Stash pocket and a YKK internal zip security pocket

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

Handwoven Inca ID

PAKA's signature Inca ID, handwoven by our team of 200+ Quechua women in Chinchero, Peru
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Extremely warm

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Lightweight

Alpaca Footprints Icon

Fully Traceable

Durable Links Icon

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:

Colorful Temperature Range Graph of -20°F to 50°F
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.

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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.

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

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

Contact us at partners@pakaapparel.com
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